Guides Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent some of the most common diseases, insects, animal pests, and environmental problems encountered by our region’s landscape industry. Topics include Integrated Pest Management (IPM), cultural care, basic entomology and pathology, pesticides and alternatives, and animal management. PGL 1, PGL 2, and...

Take a tour of Chicago's premier fully-operational urban winery, located in the heart of the West Loop. Tours include: A glass of City Winery wine per guest upon arrival. A tour of our facility guided by one of our wine experts. Tasting flight of three City Winery wines paired with three crostini appetizers. 10% discount on any retail wine...

Chicago is a great city for biking. The amazing lakefront and parks, the rich history, and spectacular architecture provides for a great experience. Add to that Bike and Roll’s friendly tour guides, and what you have is your best day in Chicago!  Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to departure time.  All tours return to start location....

Have you heard “sitting is the new smoking?” A daily movement practice leads to more energy, less pain and an overall sense of well-being. In this action-packed course you will not only learn about the benefits of movement but will also be guided through multiple 5 minute flow routines that you can implement into your daily routine immediately....

Chicago is a great city for biking. The amazing lakefront and parks, the rich history, and spectacular architecture provides for a great experience. Add to that Bike and Roll’s friendly tour guides, and what you have is your best day in Chicago!  Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to departure time. Tour is about 2-3.5 hours long. All tours...

Museum Hack offers a highly interactive, subversive, fun, non-traditional museum tour. The Art Institute of Chicago is the second largest museum in America. It has more than 300,000 art objects and over a million square feet of space. It has famous paintings like Monet's "Hay Stacks" and cool stuff you've never heard of, like a legit "Whirlygig" from...

Under the light of a full moon, hit the trail for a night of troll hunting! The Arboretum closes at dusk, so enjoy this special opportunity to see the mysterious forest protectors under the light of a full moon. As you navigate the west side trails, your guide will entertain you with stories about the trolls’ origins, their message of conservation,...

Learn the basics of beekeeping. Curious about honey bees?  Interested in starting your own hive and harvesting your own honey? Already have a hive and want to learn more about managing it? Join our experienced beekeeper and explore the history of beekeeping, bee anatomy, starting up a colony and managing it through the year, equipment basics,...

Explore the mystery of owls at night. Learn owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are likely to be seen. After an indoor discussion, you will enjoy a guided walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight and binoculars.

Experience a soothing blend of movement, mindfulness, and stress reduction techniques designed to support your body’s innate self-healing ability. Guided practice will help calm your mind and body, while giving you tools to manage stress at home and work. Open to all levels of fitness and ability.

Take time to improve your health, reduce your stress during the busy holiday season, and experience pleasure while on a guided leisurely walk in nature on the farm. This is time to nurture yourself, to relax, engage your senses, and bathe in the pleasures of your surroundings. On these wellness walks you will be introduced to fun, deep ways of connecting...

New! More than 76 percent of Americans indicate they experience mild to severe stress. Apply techniques used to release tension as you practice mindful breathing and enjoy a guided relaxation session. Class includes diffusing essential oils and tips for use at home.  Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Chairs are available if you prefer to...

Come through ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got a Queen in the house! We took our Un-Highlights tour and turned up the fabulousness with special guest appearances by Chicago Queen, Wanda Screw of Sadhaus. She’s serving face and serving up the juiciest stories from the Art Institute. Trust us - this ain’t some busted boring museum tour. Join our...

Create your own personal power mandala for 2020. Be guided to connect to your higher self, universal love, and knowledge to bring forth the energy you need to create your personal mandala. Bring forth your intentions and how you wish to manifest those for the New Year. Drawing the mandala has power, just as spoken words have power. The New Year...

Discover how to travel from the earth plane dimension to other realities or dimensions. Find there is so much to explore. This safe and easy method is accessed with guided meditations.  From an energy standpoint, your body has to be ready, meaning its vibration must be at the highest, purest frequency it can be. Become prepared to travel by healing...