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Chicago Botanic Garden
Upcoming Classes in Chicago
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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Outdoor Survival and Shelter Building
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
When caught in an outdoor survival situation, there are many actions one can take. Explore basic options available when faced with a crisis. Learn the importance of a dependable shelter, food, water, clothing, and companionship. Participants will practice building a basic shelter. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be held outside.
Thu, Jun 6th, 9am–12pm CDT
(3 hours)
Hands-on Cooking: Summer Entertaining
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Warm weather is an invitation for outdoor parties. Host a small or large group with these recipes that are easily scalable, no matter how many you are cooking for, and make the most of summer produce: vegetable-forward appetizers, kabobs, and a blueberry tart.
Sun, Jun 9th, 1–3pm CDT
(2 hours)
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)
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Pairing Native Plants with Non-Natives
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unlock the art of harmonizing native and non-native plants for vibrant, biodiverse gardens. Delve into the seamless integration of native selections, enriching your landscape with color, texture, and wildlife allure. Discover expertly curated plant combinations that thrive together, fostering season-long interest and supporting vital ecosystems.
Sat, Jun 15th, 10:30am–1:30pm CDT
(3 hours)
Hands-on Gardening: Mulching and Edging
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Improper mulching can do far more harm to plants than not mulching at all. Learn how much mulch is enough, where to spread it, and the best material to use, as well as how to edge your garden for a professional look. Please dress for the weather.
Sat, Jun 1st, 9–10:30am CDT
(90 minutes)
Gardening for Hummingbirds
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
One of summer’s delights is enjoying visits from the ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract them to gardens. Migration, plant selection, eco-friendly gardening practices, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen science will be discussed. Take a home a plant hummingbirds love.
Sat, Jun 1st, 10am–12pm 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)
Grow a Cut Flower Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Would you like to grow your own bouquets? Discover new ideas about what to plant and how to harvest and care for cut flowers. You’ll also learn simple techniques for creating beautiful arrangements.
Sat, Jun 1st, 1–1pm CDT
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Sedges: Field Identification and Ecology
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Delve into the intricate world of Carex with a comprehensive exploration of sedge identification and ecology in the Chicago region. Master the art of identifying sedges using dichotomous keys and understanding their unique characteristics and habitats. Embark on an enlightening journey through the McDonald Woods, where you'll encounter a diverse array of Carex species amidst their natural surroundings.
Thu, Jun 13th, 9am–12pm CDT
(3 hours)
Photographing Butterflies and Blooms
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Experience the vibrant allure of a hidden world awaiting your lens. Join us in capturing the exquisite beauty of fluttering butterflies and delicate blooms before the public gaze. Elevate your photography skills with expert guidance amidst this kaleidoscope of colors.
Mon, Jun 10th, 8–10am CDT
(2 hours)
Bring Your Own Tree Bonsai Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Do you have a bonsai tree you’re just not sure what to do with? Bring your tree of any species for consultation with the Garden’s bonsai curator and learn new techniques for style and design in this studio-style workshop.
Wed, Jun 12th, 5–8pm CDT
(3 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)
Soil, the Mystery Under Our Feet
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Uncover the secrets hidden beneath your garden's surface in a comprehensive exploration of soil science. Gain invaluable insights into the true nature of soil, its profound impact on plant health, and effective strategies for enhancing soil quality through targeted amendments. Elevate your gardening expertise with a deeper understanding of the vital role soil plays in nurturing thriving plant life.
Sat, Jun 15th, 1–3pm CDT
(2 hours)
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Hands-on Cooking: Tea Tasting & Blending
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Explore and taste several types of tea. Learn the differences between various origins, how to compare blends, and methods to brew at home. Make your own blend using different tea bases such as black, green, and lemongrass, customized with fruits, herbs, and flowers, such as apple, mint, and hibiscus, to enjoy at home.
May 24th
11am–1pm CDT
$93
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Jun 29th
2–4pm CDT
$93
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Cookie Decorating: Summer Vegetables
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Transform your summer harvest into edible works of art! Join us for a delightful cookie decorating class where you'll learn to craft vibrant vegetable designs using royal icing. From red bell peppers to sliced cucumbers, master techniques like outlining, flooding, and creating textures to bring your sweet veggies to life.
Wed, Jun 5th, 6–8pm CDT
(2 hours)
Umami in Winter Vegetables
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Umami has been described as the “fifth taste.” Learn new techniques including specialized knife cuts and how to work with sushi rice, and apply these to recipes that bring out the umami in winter vegetables. Assist in cutting vegetables to use in the featured recipes that highlight this savory taste sensation, such as Mushroom Stroganoff over Cabbage “Noodles” and a California Roll Salad. Students will sample the dishes made in this...
$50
Hands-on Cooking: Pasta
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Master the art of making fresh pasta. You will learn techniques for mixing and rolling pasta dough from scratch to use in chard- and cheese-stuffed ravioli with herb butter sauce and linguine with jumbo cheesy meatballs. Take home a batch of ravioli. Alcohol will be served in this class.
$112
Demo Cooking: Fresh Pasta Winter Edition
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of making fresh egg pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect dough and transforming it into mouthwatering lasagna sheets, linguine, and fettuccine. Elevate your pasta-making skills and impress your friends and family with delicious homemade dishes.
$87
Pasta: Online Cook Along
Making fresh pasta is easier than you think and well worth your time and effort. Learn to make two kinds of fresh, homemade pasta: a basic egg pasta dough suitable for rolling into sheets for lasagna or cutting into fettuccine, and a semolina dough for hand-formed pasta such as orecchiette. A stand mixer and countertop pasta roller are helpful for this class, but not necessary. A full ingredient list, preparation instructions, and recipes...
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