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Chicago Botanic Garden
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The Chicago Botanic Garden is a world-renowned living museum and conservation science center that offers multiple unique nature courses spread throughout 26 gardens and four natural areas on 385 acres.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

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Exploring Hidden Gems with Cameras

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Visit special areas of the Garden for unique photographic opportunities in places off the beaten path. This is an opportunity to capture images not often seen by Garden visitors. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR cameras.

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$374

4 sessions

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Nature & Landscape Portfolio B

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help you find your photographic voice. Apply these ideas to your work through weekly class projects. Display your photographic vision through a portfolio created during the workshop.  This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are required.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$499

6 sessions

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Photographing Nature: State Parks

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Illinois state parks offer a variety of opportunities for photographers to capture unique habitats. You will spend your first week in the woods and trails of the Chicago Botanic Garden, followed by Illinois Beach State Park, where you will photograph the black oak forests, cacti, and cattails. Explore Moraine Hills State Park in the third week, and practice capturing images of some of the more than 200 bird species around Lake Defiance. Week...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$374

4 sessions

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Soil Basics, Intensive Session

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain healthy soil; use compost, fertilizers, soilless and potting mixes, and other amendments. Discover how water cycles through a garden and affects soils and plants. A supply list will be sent.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$374

3 sessions

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Conifers and Broad-Leaved Evergreens

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover more than 60 outstanding conifers and broad-leaved evergreens for the Midwest. Students will learn identifying characteristics, cultural requirements, and landscape uses of conifers and broad-leaved evergreens ranging from shrubby dwarfs to towering trees.   Prerequisite: Botany 1 Note: Classes are held on Tuesdays at Classroom 1, Learning Center. Walks Meet on Saturdays at Visitor Center

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$499

13 sessions

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Demo Cooking: Indian Brunch

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

A hearty vegetarian brunch is easy to make for your friends and family. You will learn techniques to prepare the dough for fried poori—a fresh bread made of whole wheat flour—and how to make potato curry. Complete the breakfast dishes with mango pickle and yogurt.  

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Baking: Bread 101

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Master the art of baking delicious homemade bread with Demo Baking: Bread 101 at Chicago Botanic Garden! Learn expert tips and tricks for foolproof bread recipes, including the differences between yeast types and flours. Get hands-on experience shaping dough and troubleshooting any challenges you may have along the way.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Photographing Trees in Autumn Color

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Capture the vibrant beauty of autumn at the Chicago Botanic Garden as you learn to master your camera and photograph the stunning colors of deciduous and evergreen trees. This course will teach you techniques to enhance the texture and pattern of evergreens and capture the changing colors of deciduous trees up close. Students with a working knowledge of DSLR or mirrorless cameras are welcome.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$374

4 sessions

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Demo Cooking: Bombay Wraps

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the art of making delicious Mumbai and Kolkata-style wraps in this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to creating authentic fillings such as paneer tikka, masala potato, and more, all topped with flavorful pickled onion and cilantro chutney. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey through the streets of India.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Plant Propagation Techniques

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the fundamental principles involved in plant propagation. Each session is scheduled at the ideal time of year to ensure success of the technique covered.  Detailed laboratory sessions will cover seed collection and growing, hardwood cutting of flowering shrubs and conifers, grafting of conifers and flowering trees, and the division and layering of perennials and flowering shrubs. 

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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$312

2 sessions

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Night Photography: Painting with Light

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and transform the night into an illuminated canvas with the art of light painting. Discover the captivating techniques of using light as a brush to bring your subjects to life in stunning photographs. Unleash your creativity and capture the magic of the night at the esteemed Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$374

4 sessions

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Demo Cooking: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food with a vegetable-based lasagna. Join this cooking class and learn how to make a versatile tomato sauce and master the techniques of roasting vegetables in both the oven and an air fryer. Elevate your culinary skills and embrace the flavors of roasted vegetable lasagna.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Lightroom 1: Workflow and Image Editing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Capturing a digital photograph is just one step in a multi-step process called the digital workflow. Digital workflow begins before we create an image and finishes when we develop that image for output.  We will cover camera preparation, importing and managing images, editing images, and preparing images for output.  Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$312

5 sessions

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Demo Cooking: Indian Street Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Fall in love with mouthwatering and easy-to-prepare Indian street food. In this demonstration cooking class, you will learn to prepare crunchy tikki—a spiced potato cutlet, and endlessly adaptable pakoras—fritters made with your choice of fresh vegetables. Hot chai tea infused with herbs including green cardamom is a must-have accompaniment. You may opt to sample the dishes cooked at the end of class or take your portion home.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Classic Indian Meal

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Experience the flavors of New Delhi as you learn to cook an easy, authentic, North Indian vegetarian meal. Discover the art of slow-cooked lentils, aromatic basmati rice, and a refreshing cucumber and mint yogurt dip. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of India in this hands-on cooking class.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Photoshop 2

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with this advanced class at a renowned institution. Discover the art of photo enhancement and manipulation, including black-and-white with color accents and old photo restoration. Unlock your creativity and master the world of abstract art creation. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1 or approval of instructor.

(122) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$437

6 sessions

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Seasonal Container Series

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Each season, you will explore the Garden grounds and discover an array of striking plants, interesting color and texture combinations, and unique container arrangements. You will create a seasonal container at each session for your sunny or partial-shade patio or porch.

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$356

4 sessions

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Mini Retreat: Living Closer to the Earth

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Reconnect to the earth the way nature intended at this mini wellness retreat with certified holistic health coach and yoga instructor, Pam Gross. Using natural healing practices to support our well-being, we’ll unplug and relax into the Garden through soulful yoga, nature bathing, harvesting, and cooking with healing herbs.  Meet with Garden horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden and learn about the...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$139
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Pressed Flower Textile Art

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Explore the art of creating natural print design on fabric with flowers collected from the Chicago Botanic Garden. All levels welcome. All materials included. 

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$124
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Shibori-Dyed Scarf

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your inner artist as you transform a simple silk scarf into a captivating masterpiece using unique dyeing techniques. Dive into a world of vivid colors and watch as a tranquil river scene magically emerges before your eyes. Join us for an unforgettable creative experience at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$124
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