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Beginner Bird Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Join us on an evening bird walk through the display gardens as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary!
$27
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May 15th
6–7:30pm CDT
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Tue, Apr 30th, 5:30–7pm CDT
(90 minutes)
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Summer Containers at the Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of creating vibrant and thriving summer containers designed for both sunlit and shaded spaces. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of stunning garden displays before harnessing your own creativity to assemble a warm-season mixed container. Unleash your green thumb and craft a beautiful masterpiece of annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. Don't forget to bring gloves!
Jun 11th
10–11:30am CDT
$99
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Jun 11th
1–2:30pm CDT
$99
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Jun 11th
6–7:30pm CDT
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Tue, Jun 11th, 10–11:30am CDT
(90 minutes)
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Glorious Ground Covers
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Uncover the beauty of low-growing plants that create a stunning foundation for landscapes. Delve into the world of ground covers that offer both aesthetics and ecological benefits, with their ability to provide food, shelter, and gorgeous textures. Join us for a guided walk amidst nature's finest offerings.
Fri, May 3rd, 9am–12pm CDT
(3 hours)
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Three Sisters Gardening
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Experience the time-honored wisdom of Three Sisters Gardening, an Indigenous American tradition fostering symbiotic growth. Explore the harmonious relationship between corn, beans, and squash as they thrive together in your garden. Delve into the history and practicalities of cultivating these crops, tailored for the Midwest climate, with a hands-on garden walk for real-world insight.
Sat, May 11th, 10am–12pm CDT
(2 hours)
Salsa Container Garden Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Why buy jarred salsa when you can grow and make your own? Plant a container of miniature tomatoes, yellow and red peppers, and onions and give “made from scratch” a whole new meaning. It doesn’t take much space to grow fresh ingredients for a spicy and tasty salsa. All materials included.
Wed, May 29th, 10–11:30am CDT
(90 minutes)
Summer Succulent Container Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the art of crafting stunning succulent containers designed to flourish from spring to fall. Explore diverse design inspirations and create your personalized masterpiece to take home. Discover essential care techniques to ensure your creation thrives beyond the season, with hands-on guidance from expert instructors.
Wed, Jun 12th, 6–8pm CDT
(2 hours)
The Elegant Edible Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Uncover the art of blending functionality with elegance in your vegetable garden design. Explore innovative techniques for integrating vegetables and herbs into ornamental landscapes. Join us for a stroll through the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden to gather further inspiration.
Sat, Jun 1st, 10am–12pm CDT
(2 hours)
Summer Garden Maintenance
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Master the art of maintaining a flourishing summer garden with expert techniques in watering, pruning, fertilizing, and more. Gain hands-on experience and practical skills to cultivate a landscape that thrives throughout the season. Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to ensure your garden remains vibrant and well-tended.
Wed, Jun 12th, 6–8pm CDT
(2 hours)
Herb Gardening
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on a journey into the world of herb gardening, mastering the art of cultivation and maintenance. Discover an array of herbs suited for northern Illinois, accompanied by invaluable insights on growth and harvesting timelines. Elevate your horticultural skills as you learn the selection, care, and maintenance essentials necessary to nurture a thriving herb garden.
Sat, Jun 15th, 10am–12pm CDT
(2 hours)
Home Fermentation: Preserving the Summer Harvest
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Discover the art of fermentation to savor the flavors of summer all year round. Dive into the world of preserving seasonal produce through hands-on techniques and traditional methods.
Tue, Apr 30th, 6–7:30pm PDT
(90 minutes)
Native Plants 101: Identification and Gardening
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Discover the beauty of Western Washington's native plants and learn how to identify them with this course. Gain insights into their growth preferences and how to incorporate them into your garden. Enroll now and bring the beauty of native plants to your yard!
Wed, May 1st, 6:30–8pm PDT
(90 minutes)
Seed Saving 101
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Discover the ancient art of seed saving and learn how to select, collect, and store seeds for a sustainable future. Uncover the secrets of heirloom seed genetics and unlock a world of possibilities in your garden at UW Botanic Gardens.
Tue, May 14th, 6–7:30pm PDT
(90 minutes)
Ornamental Edible Plants
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Discover the secret to maximizing your garden's potential with visually stunning plants that offer both beauty and flavor. Join us for a course that explores the world of ornamental edibles and learn how to incorporate them into your designs and containers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create a truly remarkable and delicious garden.
Wed, May 22nd, 6:30–8:30pm CDT
(2 hours)
Meadow Style Gardening
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Ditch your lawn and create your own mini-meadow. Learn how to use plugs, seeds, and plants to create and care for a wild border with wildflowers and grasses. The birds, butterflies, and insects will thank you.
Sat, Jun 8th, 11am–1pm CDT
(2 hours)
Summer Garden Maintenance
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Master the art of maintaining a flourishing summer garden with expert techniques in watering, pruning, fertilizing, and more. Gain practical skills to cultivate a landscape that thrives throughout the season. Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to ensure your garden remains vibrant and well-tended.
Wed, Jun 12th, 6–8pm CDT
(2 hours)
Gardening with the Seasons: Summer
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Discover time-saving tips and specialized pruning practices for a thriving summer garden at UW Botanic Gardens' online class. Learn how to manage weeds, irrigation, and potential pest problems, while maximizing your enjoyment of the season's abundant growth and blooms. Join us as we delve into sustainable practices for a great garden all year long.
Thu, Jun 20th, 7–8:30pm PDT
(90 minutes)
Spring Containers at the Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Get inspired by the Chicago Botanic Garden's stunning spring containers and learn how to create your own for a full-sun or partial-shade location. Discover the best plants that can withstand varying spring temperatures, including pansies and forced bulbs. Don't forget to dress appropriately and bring gloves if needed!
$99
Introduction to Grading and Drainage
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to basic grading and drainage concepts as they relate to design. Acquire a critical understanding of key earth forms and drainage patterns in residential landscapes through active discussions and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: Graphics Introduction to Professional Practice Principles of Garden Design
Healthcare Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
This eight-day program includes case studies, group projects, field trips, lectures, and instruction from experts from healthcare garden-related professions. Working in multidisciplinary teams that reflect the real world of healthcare garden design, your learning will be reinforced through tours of healthcare facilities in the Chicago area. Registration includes eight-day program fees, course materials, seminar program, transportation to field sites,...
Aquaponics 3 Day Intensive
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
This course is for individuals seriously considering or already in the process of aquaponic food production on a commercial scale. This course is a comprehensive look at the design and build-out of a system, water quality, controlled-environment growing, daily operations, and growing techniques. Instruction will include hands-on work and lectures. This is a certificate course. Aquaponics Three-Day Intensive Course Sample Agenda Day One Meet...
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