October 29th, 2024

Tea time @ the DCC

w/ UIC HG ALum Eyzel Torres-vicencio & UIC Heritage garden

Presented by the UIC Disability Cultural Center

Come learn about medicinal teas and how the UIC Heritage Garden makes tea!

In this event, UIC & Heritage Garden alum Eyzel will share her zine, “Plant Power: A Guide to Managing Anxiety Using Medicinal Tea.”

Plus, the UIC Heritage Garden will bring their Tea Library, share tea knowledge, and some delicious tea, of course!

Access info: CART (live captions) will be provided & we continue to mask in our spaces. Get in touch at dcc@uic.edu with any questions!

Masks are required indoors.

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Time: 1 pm - 2 pm

Location: UIC Disability Cultural Center, BSB 235 and on Zoom (https://go.uic.edu/DCCZoom)

November 6th, 2024

Harvest festival: Metamorphosis

Presented by the UIC Heritage Garden

How have you acknowledged your transformation over the past few seasons?

What must change in order for collective liberation to become a reality?

Metamorphosis is a transformative process that Monarch butterflies undertake within their life cycles. Similar to the Monarch, we go through many changes throughout our lifetimes. Putting our gardens to rest gives us an opportunity to reflect on the land’s transformation as well. We invite you to embrace the endless flow of metamorphosis around and within us. We will be creating skull-shaped seed bombs for your community’s guerrilla gardens and Monarch habitats; repurposing fabric scraps through creative expression; and celebrating this year’s unique harvest. We will be handing out teas, seeds and much more!

Masks are required indoors.

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Time: 12 pm - 2 pm

Location: UIC Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2, 803 S Morgan Street

To RSVP scan the QR code or RSVP here: go.uic.edu/HarvestFest24

​​For access needs or questions, email heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com or call 312-996-3143. All audiences are welcome. Paid parking available. The space is wheelchair accessible.

October 23rd, 2024

Artmaking for Solidarity in Global Liberation Movements

At the UIC Latino Cultural Center

In preparation for DDLM, create buttons and posters in solidarity with liberation movements across the globe. Wear your buttons during the week of DDLM or create a poster to contribute to our communal altar on Monday. Create seed bombs with Heritage Garden.

When: Wednesday, October 23rd

Time: 12pm-2pm CST

Visit go.uic.edu/LCC_DDM2024 for our full list of events of LCC Día de los Muertos.

All programs in-person at the LCC Gallery, Lecture Center B2. All materials provided.


All audiences are welcome. For access needs or questions, email us at lcc@uic.edu or call (312) 996-3095.

October 18th & 30th, 2024 and November 15, 2024

Volunteer Days at the UIC HEritage garden

Presented by the UIC Heritage Garden

Have you ever wanted to get involved with gardening at UIC? Help us prepare for the Fall!

Join us for some Fall hands-on gardening and learn how Heritage Garden interns are connecting horticulture with environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and social justice. Activities will vary, but may include weeding, pruning, or potting up plants. Be prepared to get your hands dirty, make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun!

Limited spots available! Take free seeds and harvest when you come volunteer!

These events will be mostly outdoors: tools, gloves, and all other gardening materials will be provided. All levels of gardening skills are welcomed.

Masks are required indoors.

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 & Friday, November 15, 2024

Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Location: UIC Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2, 803 S Morgan Street

To RSVP scan the QR code or RSVP here: go.uic.edu/HGVolunteerFall24

​​For access needs or questions, email heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com or call 312-996-3143. All audiences are welcome. Paid parking available. The space is wheelchair accessible.