Chicago Botanic Garden Classes

View Classes at the Garden this week (May 18-25)

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:02 EDT

Saturday, May 18
Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life (8 a.m.)
Annuals and Biennials Saturday Garden Walks begin (9 a.m.)
Bonsai: A Patient Art FREE lectures (10 a.m.)

Sunday, May 19
Get Started with Annuals (1 p.m.)

Monday, May 20
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, May 21
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, May 22
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, May 23
Soils for the Gardener (9 a.m.)

Friday, May 24
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, May 25
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Building Healthy Soil (9 a.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (May 11-19)

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT

Saturday, May 11
Form and Function (8:30 a.m.)
Get Started with Roses (9:30 a.m.)
The Emerald Ash Borer: What You Need to Know (10 a.m.)
State of the Garden Address with Sophia Siskel (11 a.m.)

Sunday, May 12
No classes scheduled.

Monday, May 13
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, May 14
Annuals and Biennials session begins (6:30 p.m.)
Mosaic Workshop (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 15
Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Program (9 a.m.)
Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness (9 a.m.)
Container Plantings for the Professional Gardener (6:30 p.m.)
Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life movie screening (7:30 p.m.)

Thursday, May 16
Annuals and Biennials Thursday Garden Walks begin (9 a.m.)
Basics of Editing — Photoshop 2 sessions start (1 p.m.)
Hardscape Basics sessions start (6:30 p.m.)
Introduction to Bird-watching (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, May 17
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, May 18
Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life (8 a.m.)
Annuals and Biennials Saturday Garden Walks begin (9 a.m.)
Bonsai: A Patient Art FREE lectures (10 a.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (May 4-11)

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT

Saturday, May 4
A Painting in One Day with Mark McMahon (9 a.m.)
Botanical Art: Walk & Sketch Spring Wildflowers of Ryerson Woods (1 p.m.)

Sunday, May 5
Summer Garden Maintenance (1 p.m.)

Monday, May 6
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, May 7
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, May 8
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, May 9
Flower Arranging with Store-bought Bouquets (10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.)
Distinctive Annuals (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, May 10
The Emerald Ash Borer: What You Need to Know (10 a.m.)

Saturday, May 11
Form and Function (8:30 a.m.)
Get Started with Roses (9:30 a.m.)
The Emerald Ash Borer: What You Need to Know (10 a.m.)
State of the Garden Address with Sophia Siskel (11 a.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (April 27-May 4)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:01 EDT

Saturday, April 27
Spring Garden Photography (9 a.m.)
Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day Celebration (9:45 a.m.)
Personalized Natural Perfume Workshop (10 a.m.)
The Best New Annuals for 2013 (11 a.m.)
Gardening in Containers (1 p.m.)

Sunday, April 28
Weekend Family Class: Insect Investigations (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Monday, April 29
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, April 30
Spring Containers at the Garden (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 1
Textures and Patterns in Nature Photography (10 a.m.)

Thursday, May 2
Calligraphy and Floral Decoration (12:30 p.m.)
Rejuvenated Jewelry (7 p.m.)

Friday, May 3
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, May 4
A Painting in One Day with Mark McMahon (9 a.m.)
Botanical Art: Walk & Sketch Spring Wildflowers of Ryerson Woods (1 p.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (April 20-27)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:37:00 EDT

Saturday, April 20
Edible Science Teacher Workshop (8:30 a.m.)
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Edible Container Gardens (9 a.m.)

Sunday, April 21
Weekend Family Class: Insect Investigations (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Monday, April 22
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, April 23
Spring Containers at the Garden (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 24
Lilacs (9 a.m.)

Thursday, April 25
Romancing the Olive with Carol Drinkwater (2 p.m.)

Friday, April 26
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, April 27
Woodland Wildflower Walk (9 a.m.)
Spring Garden Photography (9 a.m.)
Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day Celebration (9:45 a.m.)
Personalized Natural Perfume Workshop (10 a.m.)
The Best New Annuals for 2013 (11 a.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (April 13-20)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:03 EDT

Saturday, April 13
Spring Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
Get Started with Perennials (9:30 a.m.)

Sunday, April 14
Weekend Family Class: Insect Investigations (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Monday, April 15
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, April 16
Organic Pest and Disease Control (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 17
Garden Design Studio session begin (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, April 18
Basics of Editing – Photoshop 1 sessions begin (1 p.m.)

Friday, April 19
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, April 20
Edible Science Teacher Workshop (8:30 a.m.)
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Edible Container Gardens (9 a.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (April 6-13)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:21:00 EDT

Saturday, April 6
Gardening Techniques Session C begins (7:30 a.m.)
Bonsai: Intermediate Refinement Techniques sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Create Your Own Vertical Garden (10 a.m.)
Growing a Cook's Garden (1 p.m.)

Sunday, April 7
Bonsai: Advanced Presentation-Quality Efforts session begins (9 a.m.)

Monday, April 8
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, April 9
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, April 10
Front Door Container Duo Workshop (10 a.m.)
Bonsai: Novice Development Techniques (6:30 a.m.)

Thursday, April 11
Garden Mosaic Tile Stepping Stone (10 a.m.)

Friday, April 12
Pop-up Flowers of the Midwest: Beginners (9 a.m.)
Tulip Mania: Marilyn Garber Watercolor Workshop (9 a.m.)

Saturday, April 13
Spring Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
Get Started with Perennials (9:30 a.m.)

View Classes at the Garden this week (Mar 30-April 6)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:07:00 EDT

Saturday, March 30
Spring Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
Documenting Nature (8 a.m.)
Clematis Up Close (9 a.m.)

Sunday, March 31
No classes scheduled.

Monday, April 1
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. sessions)
Introduction to Natural Dyes (9 a.m.)
Needle Felting Workshop (10 a.m.)

Tuesday, April 2
Yoga Flow Intermediate (8 a.m.)
Intermediate Photography Portfolio Workshop (9 a.m.)
Yoga Flow Beginner (9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. sessions)
Advanced Photography Portfolio Workshop (1 p.m.)
Introduction to Midwest Gardening (6:30 p.m.)
Mosaic Workshop (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 3
Gentle Yoga and Meditation (9:15 a.m.)
Living Pansy Wreath Workshop (9:30 a.m.)
Introductory Yoga (5:15 and 7 p.m. sessions)

Thursday, April 4
Yoga Flow Intermediate (6 p.m.)
Introduction to Lichens (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, April 5
Pop-up Flowers of the Midwest: Beginners (9 a.m.)
Yoga for a Balanced Body Workshop (9 a.m.)

View classes at the Garden this week (March 23-30)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:09:00 EDT

Saturday, March 23
Spring Lawn Care for Homeowners (9 a.m.)
Deciduous Flowering Shrubs garden walks begin (9 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: Homemade Ice Cream (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Poultry Palooza! (10:15 a.m.)
Raising Backyard Chickens (10:30 a.m.)
Chicken Coop Basics (1:30 p.m.)
Woodcock Walk (6:30 p.m.)

Sunday, March 24
Backstage Pass: Flowering Spring Celebrities (1 p.m.)

Monday, March 25
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, March 26
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, March 27
Principles of Garden Design, Spring Session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, March 28
Structures for the Residential Garden (10 a.m.)
Hydrangeas (6:30 p.m.)
Soil Basics: Spring Session begins (6:30 p.m.)
Black and White Photography: A Study of Shadows and Texture (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, March 29
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, March 30
Spring Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
Documenting Nature (8 a.m.)
Clematis Up Close (9 a.m.)

View classes at the Garden this week (March 16-23)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:37:00 EDT

Saturday, March 16
Fostering Early Childhood Inquiry (8:30 a.m.)
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Season Extension (9 a.m.)
Success with Trees and Shrubs (9:30 a.m.)
Social Impacts of Sustainablility (11 a.m.)
Gardening in Raised Beds (1:30 p.m.)

Sunday, March 17
Pruning Principles (1 p.m.)

Monday, March 18
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, March 19
Deciduous Flowering Shrubs sessions begin (6:30 p.m.)
Bungalow Garden Design — The Front Yard (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 20
Beginning Digital Photography session begin (10 a.m.)
Japanese Ink Painting sessions begin (6:30 p.m.)
English Trough Workshop (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, March 21
Deciduous Flowering Shrubs garden walks begin (9 a.m.)
Tree and Shrub Trimming Demystified (7 p.m.)

Friday, March 22
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, March 23
Spring Lawn Care for Homeowners (9 a.m.)
Deciduous Flowering Shrubs garden walks begin (9 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: Homemade Ice Cream (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Poultry Palooza! (10:15 a.m.)
Raising Backyard Chickens (10:30 a.m.)
Going Beyond the Phaelenopsis (1 p.m.)
Chicken Coop Basics (1:30 p.m.)
Woodcock Walk (6:30 p.m.)

View classes at the Garden this week (March 9-16)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:00:09 EDT

Saturday, March 9
Landscapes for Nature and Wildlife (10 a.m.)
Slow Flowers (10 a.m.)
Materials and Energy Usage in a Sustainable Landscape (11 a.m.)
Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill (1 p.m.)

Sunday, March 10
Botanical Drawing 2 (9:30 a.m.)

Monday, March 11
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m.)
Botany 1, Spring Afternoon Sessions begin (2:30 p.m.)
Botany 1, Spring Evening Sessions begin (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 12
Organic Gardening – A Fresh Approach (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 13
Tai Chi 101 (8 a.m.)
Tai Chi Traditional Yang-Style Long Form (9:15 a.m.)

Thursday, March 14
Tai Chi Traditional Sun-Style Long Form (8 a.m.)
Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan (9:15 a.m.)
Tile Garden Marker Workshop (10 a.m.)
Ginkgo: The Tree that Time Forgot (5 p.m.)
Sustainable Gardens: Meadows and Gravel Gardens (7 p.m.)

Friday, March 15
Sustainable Gardens: Today's Rose Gardens, Beautiful and Practical (10 a.m.)

Saturday, March 16
Fostering Early Childhood Inquiry (8:30 a.m.)
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Season Extension (9 a.m.)
Spring Season Extension for Edibles (9 a.m.)
Success with Trees and Shrubs (9:30 a.m.)
Social Impacts of Sustainablility (11 a.m.)
Gardening in Raised Beds (1:30 p.m.)

View classes at the Garden this week (March 2-9)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EDT

Saturday, March 2
Growing Salads Indoors (9:30 a.m.)
Positive Economic Impacts for our Landscape (11 a.m.)
Small Space Food Gardens (1 p.m.)
Expressive Watercolor (1 p.m.)

Sunday, March 3
Weekend Family Class: Homemade Ice Cream (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Monday, March 4
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m.)
Adult Education FREE Information Session (6 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 5
Color Mixing (6 p.m.)
From the Drawing Board to the Border (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 6
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, March 7
Treewhispers: Awakening Your Heartfelt Connection to Trees (9 a.m.)
Beginning Watercolor (1 p.m.)

Friday, March 8
Treewhispers: Handmade Paper Art Workshop (10 a.m.)

Saturday, March 9
Landscapes for Nature and Wildlife (10 a.m.)
Slow Flowers (10 a.m.)
Materials and Energy Usage in a Sustainable Landscape (11 a.m.)
Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill (1 p.m.)

View classes at the Garden this week (Feb 23-Mar 3)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:48:00 EDT

Saturday, February 23
Brambles and Berries for the Beginner (9:30 a.m.)
Soil (11 a.m.)

Sunday, February 24
Seed Saving Primer (9 a.m.)
Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving (10:30 a.m.)
Seed Letters Lecture (2 p.m.)
Seed Swap! (3 p.m.)

Monday, February 25
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m.)

Tuesday, February 26
Backyard Design (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 27
Designing the "Know Maintenance" Perennial Garden (1 p.m.)

Thursday, February 28
No classes scheduled.

Friday, March 1
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, March 2
Growing Salads Indoors (9:30 a.m.)
Positive Economic Impacts for our Landscape (11 a.m.)
Small Space Food Gardens (1 p.m.)
Expressive Watercolor (1 p.m.)

Sunday, March 3
Weekend Family Class: Homemade Ice Cream (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

View classes at the Garden this week (Feb 16-24)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:00:06 EDT

Saturday, February 16
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Seed Starting (9 a.m.)
Seed Starting for Edibles (9 a.m.)
Fruit Trees for the Beginner (9:30 a.m.)
Water (11 a.m.)
Urban Composting (1 p.m.)

Sunday, February 17
Weekend Family Class: Rainbow Garden (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Monday, February 18
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m.)

Tuesday, February 19
Front Yard Design (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 20
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, February 21
Garden Restoration: Research to Recreation (9:30 a.m.)
Deciduous Trees in Winter (1 p.m.)
Budget-Friendly Gardening Ideas (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, February 22
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, February 23
Brambles and Berries for the Beginner (9:30 a.m.)
Soil (11 a.m.)

Sunday, February 24
Seed Saving Primer (9 a.m.)
Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving (10:30 a.m.)
Seed Letters Lecture (2 p.m.)
Seed Swap! (3 p.m.)

View classes at the Garden this week, Feb 2-9

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:36 EDT

Saturday, February 2
FREE Monthly Photo Walk (9 a.m.)
Soils: Where Are Your Roots? (9:30 a.m.)
Sustainable Gardener Series (11 a.m.)
Introduction to Sustainability (11 a.m.)

Sunday, February 3
No classes scheduled.

Monday, February 4
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m.)

Tuesday, February 5
Weekend Designer Series: Introduction to Design Principles (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 6
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, February 7
No classes scheduled.

Friday, February 8
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, February 9
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop (9 a.m.)
Weekend Family Class: HOT Chocolate (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Starting from Seed (9:30 a.m.)
Scout Seasonal Workshop: Valentine's Day (12:45 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Jan 26-Feb 2)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:57:00 EDT

Saturday, January 26
Gardening Techniques Session B begins (7:30 a.m.)
Teas, Sweets, and Tropical Treats (8:30 a.m.)
Windy City Harvest Workshop: Crop Planning (9 a.m.)
Edible Crop Planning (9 a.m.)
Winter Meditation Walk (10 a.m.)

Sunday, January 27
No classes scheduled.

Monday, January 28
Gentle Yoga (9 a.m.)
Garden Design Implementation (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 29
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, January 30
Tai Chi 101 Winter Mini-Session begins (8 a.m.)
Tai Chi Traditional Yang-Style Long Form, Winter Mini-Session begins (9:15 a.m.)

Thursday, January 31
Tai Chi Traditional Sun-Style Long Form, Winter Mini-Session begins (8 a.m.)
Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan, Winter Mini-Session begins (9:15 a.m.)

Friday, February 1
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, February 2
FREE Monthly Photo Walk (9 a.m.)
Soils: Where Are Your Roots? (9:30 a.m.)
Sustainable Gardener Series (11 a.m.)
Introduction to Sustainability (11 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Jan 12-20)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:25:00 EDT

Saturday, January 12
Botanical Drawing I (9 a.m.)
Practical Aromatherapy Level I (10 a.m.)
Little Diggers (11 a.m.)
Beginning Digital Photography (1 p.m.)

Sunday, January 13
Winter Photography sessions begin (1 p.m.)

Monday, January 14
Gentle Yoga sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Basics of Editing – Photoshop I (1 p.m.)
See Your Landscape Through SketchUp! (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 15
Beginning Frame Loom Weaving (9 a.m.)
Botanical Drawing 3 (6 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 16
Frame Loom Weaving (9 a.m.)
Basics of Editing – Lightroom I, Winter Session (1 p.m.)
Lighting Techniques I (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, January 17
Basics of Editing – Photoshop 2 (1 p.m.)
Graphics, Winter Session (6:30 p.m.)
Garden Art Mosaic Workshop (7 p.m.)

Friday, January 18
Botanical Art: Learning How to Draw (9 a.m.)
Botanical Art: Learning How to Draw with Colored Pencil (1 p.m.)
Botanical Art "Learning How" series (sign up for both classes at a reduced rate) (9 a.m.)

Saturday, January 19
Weekend Family Class: Papermaking with Plants (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Botany for Beginners (1 p.m.)

Sunday, January 20
Drawing in the Greenhouse Color Pencil Workshop (9:30 a.m.)

Yoga classes and more begin this week at the Garden! Check out our schedule online.

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:00:04 EDT

Happy New Year! Classes are back in session at the School of the Chicago Botanic Garden!

Monday, January 7
Gentle Yoga sessions begin (9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. sessions)

Tuesday, January 8
Yoga Flow Intermediate sessions begin (8 a.m.)
Yoga Flow Beginner sessions begin (9:15 and 6 p.m. sessions)
Rejuvenated Jewelry sessions begin (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 9
Gentle Yoga and Meditation sessions begin (9:15 a.m.)
Introductory Yoga sessions begin (5:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions)

Thursday, January 10
Yoga Flow Intermediate sessions begin (9 a.m. and 6 p.m. sessions)
Little Diggers sessions begin (9:30 and 11 a.m.) Registration for both sessions is currently full.

Friday, January 11
Little Diggers sessions begin ( 9:30 and 11 a.m.) Spots are available for 11 a.m. session.

Saturday, January 12
Botanical Drawing 1 sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Little Diggers sessions begin ( 9:30 and 11 a.m.) Spots are available for 11 a.m. session.
Practical Aromatherapy Level 1 sessions begin (10 a.m.)
Beginning Digital Photography Class sessions begin (1 p.m.)

Sunday, January 13
Winter Photography sessions begin (1 p.m.)

The School of the Chicago Botanic Garden is on Winter Break! Classes will resume January 7. Have a Wonderful new year!

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:32:00 EDT

Join us Wednesday, December 19 for our Holiday Centerpiece class

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:46:00 EDT

Create a lovely, long-lasting holiday centerpiece, using fresh-cut evergreens and seasonal flowers. Bring gloves, pruners, and a box for your finished arrangement. The registration fee includes all other materials. Positions are still open for our 9:30 a.m session.

All other holiday and regular classes this week are filled.

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Dec 8-16)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:49:00 EDT

Join us for Wonderland Express or sign up for the classes below at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, December 8
Happy Hanukkah!
Preparing Roses for Winter (9 a.m.)

Wednesday, December 12
Boxwood Kissing Ball (10 a.m.)

Thursday, December 13
Watercolor: Painting the Natural World (9 :30 a.m.)

Sunday, December 16
Weekend Family Class: Joyful Gingerbread (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)

Check out these classes at the Garden this week (December 1-8)

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:49:00 EDT

Registration for Winter/Spring is now open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, December 1
Exploring Desert Ecosystems (8:30 a.m.)
Expressive Watercolor Workshop (9 a.m.)

Sunday, December 2
No classes scheduled.

Monday, December 3
Capturing the Holiday Lights (6:30 p.m.)
Winter Containers at the Garden (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 4
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, December 5
Capturing the Holiday Lights (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, December 6
Watercolor: Painting the Natural World (9 :30 a.m.)
Winter Containers at the Garden (10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. sessions)
Holiday Fiber Arts (10 a.m.)
Father Christmas Ornament Workshop (10 a.m.)
Felted Pine Tree Workshop (1 p.m.)

Friday, December 7
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, December 8
Happy Hanukkah!
Preparing Roses for Winter (9 a.m.)

Classes at the Garden this week (Nov 17-24)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:00:04 EDT

Registration for Winter/Spring is now open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, November 17
Fitness Walks winter sessions begin (8 a.m.)
Hands-on Gardening � End of Season Pruning (1 p.m.)

Sunday, November 18
No classes scheduled.

Monday, November 19
Bulbs for Winter Indoor Color (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 20
Classic Fall Cornucupia (10 a.m. session is filled; 1 p.m. sessions are still available)

Wednesday, November 21
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, November 22
No classes scheduled � Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 23
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, November 24
No classes scheduled.

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Nov 11-17)

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:00:05 EDT

Registration for Winter/Spring is now open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, November 10
Green Science for the Future (8:30 a.m.)

Sunday, November 11
Backstage Pass: Winter Floral Wonders (1 p.m.)

Monday, November 12
Abstracts in Nature – Winter (10 a.m.)

Tuesday, November 13
Mosaic Workshop sessions begin (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 14
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, November 15
Watercolor: Painting in the Natural World session begin (9:30 a.m.)

Friday, November 16
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, November 17
Fitness Walks winter sessions begin (8 a.m.)
Aromatherapy for Colds Workshop (10 a.m.)
Hands-on Gardening – End of Season Pruning (1 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Nov 3-10)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:04 EDT

Registration for Winter/Spring is now open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, November 3
Weekend Family Class: Three Sisters (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Botanical Drawing 2, Autumn Session (9:30 a.m.)

Sunday, November 4
The Landscape in Pastel (9:30 a.m.)

Monday, November 5
Drawing Skills 2 Through Dry and Wet Colored Pencil (6 p.m.)
Botany 2 (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 6
Beginning Digital Photography (2 p.m.)
Basic AutoCAD for Landscape Design (7 p.m.)
Election Day—VOTE!

Wednesday, November 7
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, November 8
40th Anniversary Celebration and History of the Garden (1 p.m.)
Holiday Lighting Techniques (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, November 9
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, November 10
Green Science for the Future (8:30 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Oct 27-Nov 3)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:00:05 EDT

Registration for Winter/Spring is now open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, October 27
Small Hands in the Garden (8:30 a.m.)
Plant Propagation Made Easy (9:30 a.m.)
Vegetable Gardens: Plan Now for Next Year's Harvest! (1 p.m.)

Sunday, October 28
No classes scheduled.

Monday, October 29
From the Drawing Board to the Border (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 30
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, October 31
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, November 1
Plant Health 1, Autumn Session (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, November 2
Pop-Up Vegetable Garden Cards: Intermediate (9 a.m.)
Owl Prowl at Ryerson Woods (7 p.m.)

Saturday, November 3
Weekend Family Class: Three Sisters (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions)
Botanical Drawing 2, Autumn Session (9:30 a.m.)
Creating a Vintage Garden (9:30 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Oct 13-20)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, October 13
Digital Perspectives on Fall Color at the Chicago Botanic Garden (7 a.m.)
Fall Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
An Overview of Espalier (9:30 a.m.)
Orchids for Beginners (1 p.m.)
Espalier Maintenance Advanced Techniques (1 p.m.)

Sunday, October 14
No classes scheduled.

Monday, October 15
Back Yard Design (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 16
Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainablility (9 a.m.)
District 112 Nature Days for Grades K-5 (8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for the duration of the Teachers Union strike)

Wednesday, October 17
No classes scheduled.
District 112 Nature Days for Grades K-5 (8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for the duration of the Teachers Union strike)

Thursday, October 18
No classes scheduled.
District 112 Nature Days for Grades K-5 (8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for the duration of the Teachers Union strike)

Friday, October 19
No classes scheduled.
District 112 Nature Days for Grades K-5 (8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for the duration of the Teachers Union strike)

Saturday, October 20
Raising Backyard Chickens (10:30 a.m.)
The Great Divide (1 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Oct 5-13)

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:47:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, October 6
Gardening Techniques: Session A (7:30 a.m.)
Bonsai Intermediate–Refinement Techniques (9 a.m.)
Bulbs for Beginners (9 a.m.)

Sunday, October 7
Bonsai Advanced Presentation-Quality Efforts sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Bonsai Beginner Basics and Fundamentals sessions begin (1 p.m.)
A Walk with Old Friends: Tree Identification at Reed-Turner Woodland (1 p.m.)

Monday, October 8
Front Yard Design (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 9
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, October 10
Bonsai Novice Development Techniques (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, October 11
The Rhythms of Stone: Garden Sculpture Workshop (9 a.m.)
The Sustainable Garden (10 a.m.)
Seeing Trees with Allen Rokach (7 p.m.)

Friday, October 12
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, October 13
Digital Perspectives on Fall Color at the Chicago Botanic Garden (7 a.m.)
Fall Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
FREE Photography Walk (9 a.m.)
An Overview of Espalier (9:30 a.m.)
Orchids for Beginners (1 p.m.)
Espalier Maintenance Advanced Techniques (1 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Sep 29-Oct 6)

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, September 29
Discover Ornamental Grasses (10 a.m.)
Plant Taxonomy for the Gardener (1 p.m.)

Sunday, September 30
No classes scheduled.

Monday, October 1
Introduction to Design Principles (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 2
Fiber Arts Workshops (9:30 a.m.)
Fall Into Felting! (9:30 a.m.)
Pumpkin Patch Potpourri Workshop (1 p.m.)
Mosaic Workshop (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, October 3
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, October 4
Silken Botanicals (1 p.m.)
Rejuvenated Jewelry (7 p.m.)

Friday, October 5
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, October 6
Gardening Techniques: Session A (7:30 a.m.)
Bonsai Intermediate–Refinement Techniques (9 a.m.)
Bulbs for Beginners (9 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Sep 22-29)

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:07:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, September 22
Adventure, Travel, Plein Air Painting! (9 a.m.)
Autumn Photography (9 a.m.)

Sunday, September 23
Mushroom Identification (1 p.m.)

Monday, September 24
Abstracts in Nature sessions begin (10 a.m.)
Acrylic Painting in the Studio sessions begin (1 p.m.)
Drawing Skills 1 Through Colored Pencil session begin (6 p.m.)

Tuesday, September 25
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, September 26
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, September 27
No classes scheduled.

Friday, September 28
Botanical Art: Learning How to Draw 1&2 sessions begin (9 a.m.)
The Garden After Dark walk and talk (6:30 p.m.)

Saturday, September 29
Discover Ornamental Grasses (10 a.m.)
Plant Taxonomy for the Gardener (1 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes (September 15-22)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, September 15
Fall Migration Bird Walk (7 a.m.)
Deciduous Trees Garden Walks begin (9 a.m.)
Ferns for the Chicago Region (9 a.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Singing Frog Birdhouse (9 a.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Victorian Tear Bottle (9 a.m.)
Native Seed-Collecting Workshop (9 a.m.)
Little Diggers sessions start (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. sessions)
Fall Lawn Care for Homeowners (10 a.m.)
Ornamental Grasses (1 p.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Button Your Gourd (1 p.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Gourdgeous Gourd Vessel (1 p.m.)
Backstage Pass: Secrets of the Garden Wall (1:30 p.m.)
Nature Nights Family Class: Fantastic Forests (5 p.m.)

Sunday, September 16
Gourd Art Workshop: Button Your Gourd (1 p.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Halloween Bowl (9 a.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Gourd Basics, the Beginning (1 p.m.)

Monday, September 17
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, September 18
The Native Oaks (1 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 19
Oil Painting in the Garden with Michael Van Zeyl sessions begin (9:30 a.m.)
Beginning Digital Photography (2 p.m.)

Thursday, September 20
No classes scheduled.

Friday, September 21
Consciousness and Nature Retreat at Mettawa Manor (10 a.m.)

Saturday, September 22
Adventure, Travel, Plein Air Painting! (9 a.m.)
Autumn Photography (9 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden! (Sept 8-15)

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, September 8
Soil Basics, Intensive Autumn Session begins (9 a.m.)

Sunday, September 9
Open Studio Class (9:30 a.m.)
Fall Garden Care (1 p.m.)

Monday, September 10
Gentle Yoga sessions begin (9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. sessions)
Botany 1 sessions begin (2:30 and 6:30 p.m. sessions)

Tuesday, September 11
Yoga Flow Intermediate sessions begin (8 a.m.)
Yoga Flow Beginner sessions begin (9:15 and 6 p.m. sessions)
Deciduous Trees sessions begin (6:30 p.m.)
Basic Landscape Principles sessions begin (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 12
Gentle Yoga and Meditation sessions begin (9:15 a.m.)
Introductory Yoga sessions begin (5:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions)
Autumn Containers at the Garden (6:30 p.m.)
Planting Design sessions begin (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, September 13
Deciduous Trees Garden Walks begin (9 a.m.)
Yoga Flow Intermediate sessions begin (9 a.m. and 6 p.m.)
Little Diggers sessions begin (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. sessions)
Autumn Containers at the Garden (10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. sessions)
Graphics, Autumn Session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, September 14
Little Diggers sessions begin (9:30 a.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Paint and Ink on a Gourd (9 a.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Pine Needle Gourds (1 p.m.)
Gourd Art Workshop: Singing Frog Birdhouse (1 p.m.)
Innovative Inspirations from American Gardens (7 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (Sep 1-8)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, September 1
Exerscape Fitness sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Nature Nights family programs: Fantastic Forests (5 p.m.)

Sunday, September 2
No classes scheduled.

Monday, September 3
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, September 4
Beginning Frame Loom Weaving sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Back to Basics: Canning, Freezing, and Drying Tomatoes (10 a.m.)
Botanical Drawing 1 Autumn Session begins (6 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 5
Frame Loom Weavin session begin (9 a.m.)

Thursday, September 6
No classes scheduled.

Friday, September 7
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, September 8
Soil Basics, Intensive Autumn Session begins (9 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (8/25-9/1)

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:00:06 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, August 25
Bonsai: Intermediate—Refinement Techniques session 2 begins (9 a.m.)
Fall Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)

Sunday, August 26
Bonsai Advanced Presentation—Quality Efforts session 2 begins (9 a.m.)
Bonsai Beginner—Basics and Fundamentals session 2 begins (1 p.m.)

Monday, August 27
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, August 28
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, August 29
Tai Chi 101 sessions start (8 a.m.)
Tai Chi Traditional Yang-Style Long Form sessions begin (9:15 a.m.)

Thursday, August 30
Tai Chi Traditional Sun-Style Long Form sessions begin (8 a.m.)
Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan sessions begin (9:15 a.m.)
Earth's Bounty: Organic Farm and Lunch Experience (10 a.m.)

Friday, August 31
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, September 1
Exerscape Fitness sessions begin (9 a.m.)
Nature Nights family programs: Fantastic Forests (5 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes (August 18-24)

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:00:04 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, August 18
Nature Nights Family Program: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt (5 p.m.)

Sunday, August 19
No classes scheduled.

Monday, August 20
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, August 21
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, August 22
Bonsai Novice Development Techniques, Session 2 begins (6:30 p.m.)
Certificate Programs Information Session (7 p.m.)

Thursday, August 23
No classes scheduled.

Friday, August 24
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, August 25
Fall Bird Walk (7:30 a.m.)
Bonsai Intermediate Refinement Techniques, Session 2 begins (9 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes (August 11-18)

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, August 11
Wild World of Weeds (10 a.m.)

Sunday, August 12
No classes scheduled.

Monday, August 13
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, August 14
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, August 15
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, August 16
No classes scheduled.

Friday, August 17
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, August 18
Nature Nights Family Program: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt (5 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes (August 4-11)

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:53:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, August 4
Color Mixing 2 session begins (9:30 a.m.)
Mulching and Edging (10 a.m.)
Nature Nights: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt (5 p.m.)

Sunday, August 5
No classes scheduled.

Monday, August 6
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, August 7
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, August 8
Exerscape Fitness sessions start (9 a.m.)
Beyone Green: Expressive Color in the Landscape at Mettawa Manor (10 a.m.)

Thursday, August 9
No classes scheduled.

Friday, August 10
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, August 11
Wild World of Weeds (10 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes (July 28-August 4)

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:38:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, July 28
Oils with Michael Van Zeyl (9 a.m.)

Sunday, July 29
Prairie Plant Wall Tile Workshop (1 p.m.)

Monday, July 30
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, July 31
Bucktown Fiesta in Rick Bayless' Garden and Restaurant (9:30 a.m.)

Wednesday, August 1
Bucktown Fiesta in Rick Bayless' Garden and Restaurant (9:30 a.m.)

Thursday, August 2
Composition session begins (6 p.m.)

Friday, August 3
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, August 4
Color Mixing 2 session begins (9:30 a.m.)
Mulching and Edging (10 a.m.)
Nature Nights: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt (5 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (July 21-28)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, July 21
Healing through Nature: Healthcare Gardens for Veterans and Children with Sensory Processing and Spectrum Disorders (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Ground Covers and Vines Saturday garden walks begin (9 a.m.)
Mulches and Compost (1 p.m.)
Nature Nights Family Programs: Harvest Hike (5 p.m.)

Sunday, July 22
No classes scheduled.

Monday, July 23
Earth Partnership for Schools: Native Garden Summer Institute (8:30 a.m.)

Tuesday, July 24
Start from Finish: Watercolor Workshop (6 p.m.)

Wednesday, July 25
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, July 26
No classes scheduled.

Friday, July 27
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, July 28
Oils with Michael Van Zeyl (9 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (July 14-21)

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:50:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, July 14
Gardening Techniques Session D session begins (7:30 a.m.)

Sunday, July 15
No classes scheduled.

Monday, July 16
No classes scheduled.

Tuesday, July 17
Herb Garden Inspired Summer Spa Day at Mettawa Manor (10 a.m.)
Ground Covers and Vines session starts (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, July 18
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, July 19
Ground Covers and Vines Thursday garden walks begin (9 a.m.)
Farmer's Market Bouquets (1 p.m.)

Friday, July 20
Healing through Nature: Healthcare Gardens for Veterans and Children with Sensory Processing and Spectrum Disorders (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (July 7-14)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:11:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, July 7
Bonsai: Intermediate – Refinement Techniques session start (9 a.m.)
Summer Pruning: Midcourse Corrections (10 a.m.)
FAMILY PROGRAM: Nature Nights: Harvest Hike (5 p.m.)

Sunday, July 8
Bonsai: Advanced Presentation-Quality Efforts, Session 1 begins (9 a.m.)
Bonsai: Beginner Basics and Fundamentals, Session 1 begins (1 p.m.)

Monday, July 9
Botany Basics Summer Institute (Garden Camp for Teachers) (8:30 a.m.)
Botany for Botanical Artists session begins (6 p.m.)
Basic AutoCAD for Landscape Design session begins (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, July 10
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, July 11
Bonsai: Novice Development Techniques, Session 1 begins (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, July 12
Watercolor: Painting the Natural World session begins (12:30 p.m.)

Friday, July 13
In Praise of Trees: Drawing and Painting session begins (1 p.m.)

Saturday, July 14
Gardening Techniques Session D session begins (7:30 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (June 30 - July 7)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:00:05 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, June 30
Learning, Moving, and Growing: Healthy Lifestyles through School Gardening (8 a.m.)
Watercolor Workshop with Peggy Macnamara (9 a.m.)

Sunday, July 1 through Friday, July 6
No classes scheduled — Holiday Break

Saturday, July 7
Bonsai: Intermediate – Refinement Techniques session start (9 a.m.)
Summer Pruning: Midcourse Corrections (10 a.m.)
FAMILY PROGRAM: Nature Nights: Harvest Hike (5 p.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (June 23-30)

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:03:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, June 23
No classes scheduled.

Sunday, June 24
No classes scheduled.

Monday, June 25
Ecosystem Studies Summer Institute (8:30 a.m.)
Gentle Yoga summer sessions begin (9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. sessions)

Tuesday, June 26
Yoga Flow Intermediate sessions begin (8 a.m. sessions)
Yoga Flow Beginner sessions begin (9:15 a.m. or 6 p.m. sessions)

Wednesday, June 27
Discover the Indiana Dunes (1 p.m.)
Introductory Yoga sessions begin (5:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions)
Introduction to Grading and Drainage (6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, June 28
Trees as a Legacy in Design and Development (9 a.m.)
Yoga Flow Intermediate sessions begin (9 a.m. and 6 p.m. sessions)

Friday, June 29
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, June 30
Learning, Moving, and Growing: Healthy Lifestyles through School Gardening (8 a.m.)
Watercolor Workshop with Peggy Macnamara (9 a.m.)

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (June 16-23)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:00:03 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, June 16
Father's Day Canoe Adventure (9 and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.)
A Classic Summer Scene at Mettawa Manor (10 a.m.)
Designing with Native Plants (1 p.m.)
Nature Nights: Sensory Stroll (5 p.m., Family Activity!)

Sunday, June 17
Summer Garden Maintenance (1 p.m.)

Monday, June 18
Camp CBG sessions begin (9:30 a.m.)

Tuesday, June 19
Wrapped in Gold: Silk Scarf Dyeing Workshop (9 a.m.)
Natural Vistas: Chicago's Heirloom Landscapes (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 20
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, June 21
Summer Containers at the Garden (6:30 p.m.)
Evergreen Pruning (7 p.m.)

Friday, June 22
No classes scheduled.

Saturday, June 23
No classes scheduled.

Check out this week's classes at the Garden (June 9-16)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:55:00 EDT

Registration is open at register.chicagobotanic.org.

Saturday, June 9
Bird Walk: Summer Nesting Birds (7:30 a.m.)

Sunday, June 10
Summer Garden Maintenance (1 p.m.)

Monday, June 11
Modern Garden History session begins (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, June 12
No classes scheduled.

Wednesday, June 13
No classes scheduled.

Thursday, June 14
Backstage Pass: Shoreline Restoration project (9:30 a.m.)

Friday, June 15
No classes scheduled.