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Adult Education: Botanical Arts & Humanities

Discover how gardens can provide observable health bene-fits. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Healthcare Design Certificate program is unlike any in the world, which explains why it draws students from across the globe. Now in its tenth year, this multidisciplinary program explains current research on the benefits of healthcare gardens, and provides expertise and tools to design, manage, and evaluate them. A daylong seminar, Gardens That Heal: A Prescrip-tion for Wellness, provides an excellent overview of health-care garden design or the primer for the eight-day, compre-hensive certificate program. The one-day introductory seminar is offered May 9 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The certificate program is May 9 through 16. Mark your calendar for July 6 through 8 for a Special Advanced Topics Seminar; see page 48 for more information.

The Chicago Botanic Garden promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of plants in the natural world, and here, students discover the ways and wonders of plants—indoors and

out. Hundreds of expert-led classes are offered to all ages, interests, and skill levels.

Healthcare gardens are changing the way patients and caregivers grow. Become an expert at the Garden.

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Adult Education: Symposia & Professional Program

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Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

Adult Education: Highlights

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Botany 1, Spring SessionMondays and Wednesdays, March 12 – April 23See page 41.

New! Tile Garden Marker Workshop Thursday, March 15, or Sunday, March 18See page 49.

New! Treewhispers Classes Wednesdays and Fridays, March 28 – April 6See page 45.

New! Roof Deck GardeningThursday, April 5See page 42.

New! Raising Backyard Chickens Saturday, April 28See page 37.

A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello Thursday, May 17See page 47.

New! Oak Woodland ManagementSaturday, April 28See page 45.

Learn to preserve and restore our oak communities.

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Overview of Courses and ProgramsGeneral Interest CoursesCourses cover myriad topics and provide high-quality learning opportunities for beginning and more advanced gardeners. For specific program questions, contact the registrar at [email protected] or (847) 835-8261.

Professional ProgramsProfessional programs are intensive studies in a particular area of interest for the advanced student These courses routinely carry continuing education units for various professional organizations. Please direct comments or topic suggestions to Jill Selinger at [email protected] or (847) 835-6849.

symposiaSymposia, offered throughout the year, provide an in-depth look at a variety of topics. Regional, national, and international speakers provide new perspectives for amateur gardeners, professional horticulturists, landscape designers and architects, scientists, conservationists, and other green-industry professionals. Please direct comments or topic suggestions to Beth Pinargote at [email protected] or (847) 835-8278.

Master Gardener training ProgramIn conjunction with University of Illinois Extension, the Garden offers the Master Gardener Training Program. The program covers the basics of horticulture, including classes on woody and herbaceous ornamental plant materials, fruit and vegetable crops, entomology, and pathology.

After completing the training program and 60 hours of volunteer service, participants become certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. The next on-site program will begin in January 2013. Please visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/mastergardener or call Jill Selinger at (847) 835-6849.

Certificate ProgramsLearn how a certificate of merit can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or delve more deeply into an area of interest. Look for these codes after a course listing, and find a course that may be a new beginning for you!

• Botanical Arts (ART)Engage your senses, discover hidden talents, and explore a more personal relationship with plants in this studio art program.

• Garden Design (GDC)Create successful gardens with a solid foundation in plantsmanship and science-based gardening techniques.

• Midwest Gardening (MGC)Discover practical, learner-friendly training on growing plants, plant propagation, and home garden design and you will become a more successful home gardener.

• Ornamental Plant Materials (OPC)Avid amateur gardeners and aspiring horticulture professionals alike will learn identification, cultural requirements, and landscape use for more than 500 ornamental plants that are well suited for northeastern Illinois.

• Professional Gardener Level 1 and 2 (PGL 1 and 2)Hands-on learning can lead to a new career or advancement in the industry, with science-based gardening techniques, plantsmanship, and training in sustainability and planning.

• Healthcare Garden Design (HGD)In this professional development program, attendees will discover the many ways gardens provide verifiable health benefits for the patients, staff, and visitors.

• Horticultural Therapy (HTC)This 12-credit-hour accredited program combines online learning with hands-on training, allowing students to gain experience and skills in the use of plant, garden, and nature activities to achieve measurable physical and mental-health outcomes for clients.

Certificate programs are offered at many levels to give both beginners and professionals opportunities to improve their expertise and marketability. Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in landscape maintenance or garden design, discover the world of botanical art, or receive hands-on training from a Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist. Details about all of the certificate programs are available at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/certificate. Contact Amelia Simmons-Hurt at [email protected], or at (847) 835-8293 for further information.

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Professional Development ProgramsProfessional development opportunities and inspiration are yours here at the Garden. landscape design, horticulture, and conservation professionals and others are welcome to attend these outstanding programs.

Mantenimiento de Jardines Finos en español

Fine Garden Maintenance in Spanish

March 16Friday8 a.m. – noonAnnex 2Jesus Montoya, senior landscape foreman, ILCA certified technician, and Raul Montoya, landscape foreman, Rosborough Partners, Inc.$59/$74

Esta clase cubrirá los métodos prácticos usados para mantener un jardín perenne en condiciones óptimas. Aprenda cómo y cuando desflorar, podar, estacar, sacar las malas hierbas, fertilizár, poner mulch y regar. También, aprenda a hacer borde apropiado y como mantener el diseño intentado por el deseñador. Vestir apropiadamente para el tiempo ya que parte de la clase puede ser afuera.

This class will cover the practical methods used to keep a garden in peak condition. Learn how and when to deadhead, pinch back, stake, weed, fertilize, mulch and water. Proper edging and the importance of maintaining the original design intent will also be discussed. Dress for the weather, as part of the class may be outdoors.

new! see Your landscape through sketchup!

March 19 – April 94 Mondays7 – 9 p.m.Design StudioMaelo Maldanado, ASLA, principal, Latitude Land Design, LLC$129/$162

Professionals in the landscape architecture, construction, and related industries choose SketchUp because it’s the most intuitive, most cost-effective tool of its kind. This very easy, powerful tool with an instinctive user interface makes the development of 3D models fast, painless, and fun. SketchUp is compatible with many other programs like AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D Studio Max, for quick setup of scene renderings. You can even load your 3D models to the internet! This course will help participants with SketchUp commands and with developing their own 3D models.

Podando para Professionales

Pruning for Spanish-Speaking Professionals

March 30Friday9 a.m. – noonAnnex 2Leo Melecio, grounds supervisor, and Manny Sanchez, grounds foreman, Chicago Botanic Garden

Este repaso de prácticas de podar para jardineros professionales incluirá técnicas, tiempo y como escoger las mejores herramientas. Debido a que parte de la clase estará afuera se requiere que traigan tijeras y serrucho para practicar. Una discusión de cómo tartar con sus clientes y que información debe compartir con ellos antes de empezar un trabajo también sera incluido.

This review of pruning practices will be taught in Spanish. An English description is listed below.

This course is designed as a comprehensive review of basic pruning practices for landscape professionals. Part of the session consists of demonstrations in the field that illustrate the techniques discussed. There will also be a review of pruning tools and equipment care. Please dress for the weather, as part of the class will be spent outdoors.

new! oak Woodland Management

April 28Saturday9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science CenterJim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden$59/$74

See page 45 for details.

All bonsai workshops are taught by Ivan Watters, bonsai artist and curator of the Chicago Botanic Garden bonsai collection. Workshops are held in the Production Headhouse.

Bonsai: Beginner – Basics and Fundamentals

April 15 – May 206 Sundays1 – 4 p.m.$179/$224

During this six-week course, discover principles and techniques to appreciate and participate in the art of bonsai. Each session includes a detailed lecture and assistance with design, styling, and wiring.

Bonsai: novice – Development techniques

April 11 – May 16 6 Wednesdays6:30 – 9:30 p.m.$209/$262

Ideal for those with considerable familiarity and experience with the fundamentals of bonsai, each session in this six-week course includes a brief lecture, supervised work on trees, and a review and critique of work undertaken.

Bonsai: Intermediate – refinement techniques

April 14 – May 196 Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon$229/$287

Appropriate for those with knowledge of bonsai concepts and experience with the art beyond the novice level, each session in this six-week course includes a brief lecture, supervised work on trees, and a review/critique of work undertaken.

Bonsai: advanced – Presentation-Quality efforts

April 15 – May 206 Sundays 9 a.m. – noon $249/$312

For the student who has completed the beginner, novice, and intermediate courses, this six-week course focuses almost exclusively on supervised work on trees.

Bonsai WorkshopsIvan Watters has been a bonsai practitioner for 45 years, and has studied with bonsai master susumu nakamura of the shonan school of Bonsai in Yokohama, Japan, as well as prominent bonsai teachers in the united states. He is curator of the Chicago Botanic Garden bonsai collection.

Bonsai curator Ivan Watters brings his expertise to students at the Garden’s bonsai workshops.

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Adult Education: Weekend Gardener Series

WeekenD GarDener serIesare you a new homeowner baffled by your landscape? are you a beginning gardener who wants to learn basic horticultural skills? this series answers gardening questions and introduces techniques for gardening success. each course investigates a different topic related to your own lawn and garden.

success with trees and shrubs

March 3Saturday9:30 a.m. – noonLinnaeus RoomGlenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist$36/$45

Learn all you need to know about growing trees and shrubs! Glenn Grosch, experienced horticulturist, presents a practical, thorough discussion about how to be consistently successful in growing all types of woody plants (both deciduous and evergreen). Specific discussion includes matching plants to the site, plant selection, planting practices, first-year maintenance, and long-term care. Find out some of the myths about traditional woody plant care and discuss some of the current trends. This session is of value to all skill levels, from beginner to professional.

Pruning Principles

March 11 Sunday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 2Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Learning the correct technique for pruning is key to maintaining healthy plants. Tim Johnson, the Garden’s horticulture director, will introduce you to the principles of pruning, including proper tool use, techniques for pruning trees and shrubs, and the best time to prune both evergreen and deciduous plants. He will also display a variety of good tools for pruning.

new! Vegetable Gardening Basics

March 17Saturday9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Annex 1Rick Belding, horticulturist$36/$45

Join horticulturist Rick Belding to learn the basic techniques and tools required to grow your own vegetables. Seed sowing, bed and soil preparation, and harvesting techniques are just part of what will be covered in this class. This introductory vegetable-growing class is best suited for those with little or no vegetable growing experience. Each student will receive a packet of seeds to grow at home.

spring lawn Care for Homeowners

March 24Saturday9 – 11 a.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science Center Tom Fritz, plant healthcare specialist,Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Here’s your chance to learn the basics of lawn care. Using the Garden’s holistic turf management program as a model, expert Tom Fritz explains how to cultivate a thriving lawn while lessening pesticide use. He’ll cover a lot of ground, including turf culture, mowing, aerating, watering, fertilizing and weeding, and insect and isease control. Please dress for the weather.

Get started with Perennials

March 31 Saturday1 – 4 p.m.Linnaeus RoomRachael Williams, horticulturist, Heynssens & Grassman, Inc.$36/$45

Learn about choosing the right perennial for the right garden location, and how to combine different perennials to create a lovely and interesting garden that blooms throughout the growing season. Rachael Williams discusses pruning and pinching techniques, deadheading and dividing, and other cultural methods to help you keep your garden growing healthy and strong. Come with your questions, because there will be time to discuss any unique situations you have encountered in your perennial garden.

Gardening in Containers

April 14Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 1Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden$36/$45

Learn how to design and create container gardens for sun and shade, vegetables and herbs, and many others. You will also learn how to keep them healthy and lush all summer long. Each student will receive a plant to try in your containers at home. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Get started with annuals

April 29Sunday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 2Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Annuals can be used in many ways to provide constant color in your flowerbeds, containers, window boxes, and perennial borders. Learn the most dependable varieties as well as the new and unusual. Topics include soil preparation, plant selection, care and maintenance, and some propagation techniques.

Planting techniques

May 5Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 1Jessica Goehler, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Proper planting entails much more than just putting a plant in the ground. Good techniques are vital for establishing a successful landscape. Learn how to do a site analysis, prepare the site, select plants, and use specific planting techniques for trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground covers. Please dress for the weather.

Bonsai Basics

May 12Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Design StudioIvan Watters, bonsai artist and curator, Chicago Botanic Garden bonsai collection$29/$37

Learn the horticulture of bonsai and the art and philosophy behind it. Discover what bonsai is and the history, fundamental aesthetic elements, and basic styles of this art. Watters will also touch on tools, wiring, soils, fertilizers, and year-round care.

summer Garden Maintenance

May 20Sunday1 – 3 p.m.Linnaeus RoomTim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Proper watering, fertilizing, pruning, edging, deadheading, staking, and mulching practices can make the difference between a healthy, well-kept garden and a landscape that gets ahead of you. You will have a hands-on opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring along a pair of pruners, and dress for the weather.


Adult Education: Horticulture

new! Growing a Cook’s Garden

March 3Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 2Nina Koziol, garden writer$29/$37

If you have a spot in your garden, balcony, or deck that receives more than six hours of direct sunlight, you can grow fresh herbs and vegetables. We’ll cover how to grow the best and essential ingredients for your kitchen: tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash, garlic, and leafy greens. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of soil preparation, planting in pots, plant selection, protecting your harvest from pests, extending the crops from spring through fall, and ideas for food preparation.

Growing salads Indoors

March 10Saturday 9 – 11 a.m.Linnaeus RoomBill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant$29/$37

Learn to grow organic salad greens at home, whether you have garden space or not! Professional gardener Bill Shores, who has grown specialty greens for more than a decade and currently manages chef Rick Bayless’s market garden, will treat participants to a visual feast of microgreens. Then he will demonstrate how to plant the seeds in growing trays, and discuss maintenance and harvesting techniques.

new! Gardening in raised Beds

March 10Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 1Rick Belding, horticulturist, and Andy Swets, carpentry supervisor, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Learn what to grow, when to plant, and how to maximize yield using a raised bed. Extending the growing season will also be discussed.

organic Gardening—a Fresh approach

March 13Tuesday6:30 – 9 p.m.Linnaeus RoomGlenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist$36/$45

Are you interested in organic gardening? This fresh approach to organic gardening will focus on fundamental horticultural practices as they apply to a successful organic garden experience. The presentation will cover the “what and why” of organics followed by a detailed discussion of specific horticultural practices both in the area of plant nutrition and pest management. There will also be a brief discussion of organics from a retail consumer perspective.

Winter tree and shrub trimming

Two-session class

March 15Thursday7 – 8:30 p.m.and March 17Saturday9 – 11 a.m.Annex 2Gilbert Smith and Lesley Bruce Smith, ISA certified arborists, owners, Arborsmith Ltd.$49/$62

Learn the secrets that only certified arborists know—that it is fun and simple to trim your trees and shrubs when their leaves are absent! Through demonstra-tions and discussions, you will learn the basics of tree physiology and how it is affected by trimming, proper practices of trimming during the winter months, and the advantages of winter trimming of certain species for maximum health and plant performance.

Backstage Pass: Flowering spring Celebrities

March 18Sunday 1 – 3 p.m.Meet at Rice Plant Resource CenterTim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

The Garden’s production department grows nearly a half-million plants every year. Join Tim Pollak for a behind-the-scenes tour through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Greenhouses and nursery. Be the first to see which spring annuals will appear in the 2012 annual display beds, hanging baskets, containers, and hanging hayracks. You will also get a preview of some of the indoor displays for the Antiques & Garden Fair and glimpse the start of fall mums.

Hydrangeas

March 29Thursday6:30 – 9 p.m.Linnaeus RoomGlenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist$36/$45

Learn all you ever wanted to know about hydrangeas! This program will cover all aspects of successfully growing hydrangeas. A detailed discussion will include hardiness issues and pruning techniques by species, as well as how to manage bloom color—plus you’ll see some great photos of each of the species in full bloom. Whether you currently have hydrangeas in your gardens, are planning to add them in the future or simply want to know more about them, this session will be worth attending.

HorticultureHorticulture courses help students acquire the information and techniques needed to grow ornamental plants and maintain a healthy garden or lawn.

Learn best practices in Gardening in Raised Beds.


new! Plant Identification

April 3Tuesday6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Linnaeus RoomSharon Yiesla, horticulturist$29/$37

Would you like to be able to identify some of the plants you see in your day-to-day life? This class will teach you some basic identification techniques. We’ll discuss some terminology that will help you use plant identification books, investigate using keys and field guides, and explore the characteristics of some common plant families.

living Pansy Wreath Workshop

April 4Wednesday9:30 a.m. – noonAnnex 1Karen Thomson, topiary designer, Thomson Topiaries$59/$74

Welcome the arrival of spring with a pansy wreath to brighten your front door! In this class you will create a lush, colorful, living wreath by planting a moss-lined wire frame with pansies and ivy. Please bring an apron, rubber gloves, and scissors. All other materials are included in the fee.

new! Front Door Container Duo Workshop

April 12Thursday10 a.m. – noonAnnex 2Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden$129/$162

Create a matching set of containers to display together or apart. One container may not be enough! Assemble two containers for sun/part shade for an immediate effect. You will take a short walk to see Garden containers and then create your own duo of pots to take home. Dress for the weather and bring gloves. All other materials are provided.

early Morning Garden stroll

April 17Tuesday6 – 7:30 a.m. Meet at Visitor CenterNancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden$15/$19

Join Nancy Clifton and other early birds on an inspiring stroll and enjoy the private moments found in the Garden at the break of dawn. See the sunrise, the morning dew on flowers, and mist across the water. We will stop for special sites along the way and quietly talk about the benefits found when hardly anyone is around.

new! raising Backyard Chickens

April 28Saturday1 – 2:30 p.m.Garden View RoomJennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting$21/$27

This class is designed for curious folks who are considering raising backyard chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds and who want to learn more! Come learn how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and keep your neighbors happy!

Pansy and lettuce Baskets

April 28Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 1Jessica Goehler, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$65/$82

In this popular workshop, make two moss-lined wire baskets filled with pansies and red-leaved lettuce to brighten your porch or patio. Both pansies and lettuce can withstand cool spring temperatures and provide an early splash of color in your garden. Please bring gloves. All other materials are provided.

topiaries for Your Garden

May 2Wednesday9:30 a.m. – noonAnnex 1Karen Thomson, topiary designer, Thomson Topiaries$59/$74

Whether you tuck them in your garden, decorate your countertop, or adorn your shelves with them, topiaries will add a touch of whimsy or elegance to your home and garden. You will create your own live topiary, selecting from a variety of frames. Bring scissors, rubber gloves, and an apron.

let’s Grow together!

Family Friendly

May 19, July 28, and September 223 Saturdays9 – 11:30 a.m.Fruit & Vegetable Learning CenterRick Belding, horticulturist$99/$124

In this interactive class, students will design and plant two 32-square-foot raised gardens using sustainable practices. Each student will receive the same types of plants and/or seed to grow at home, so comparisons can be made with the raised garden planting in the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Challenges and successes will be discussed along the way and the last session will include a cooking segment. Children over 6 are welcome to register with an attending registered adult. One child free with each adult registration; each additional child registration is $49.

Made-for-the-shade Container Workshop

May 22Tuesday10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 1Nancy Clifton, program specialist,Chicago Botanic Garden$89/$112

Need some color in the shade? Take a Garden walk to view shade-loving plants, and then create your own container designed with shade in mind. We will use a variety of plants, including perennials, annuals, and tropicals. Please bring garden gloves and a large box for the finished project. All other materials are provided.



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The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants, An Illustrated GuideA Lecture and Book-Signing Event

May 23Wednesday1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Linnaeus RoomCharlotte Adelman, author$5

A PowerPoint presentation by the author displays a gallery of beautiful flowers, plants, butterflies, and birds. Popular nonnative garden flowers and plants from Asia and Europe are compared to native midwestern counterparts that look exactly alike or resemble the nonnatives and have the same cultivation requirements. The presentation identifies specific native Midwest flowers and plants, called host plants, that are required by specific local butterflies for successful reproduction. We’ll also discuss how to determine if a plant is native or nonnative, if a nonnative plant is naturalized or invasive, if a native plant is endangered or extinct, and how to locate commercial sources for midwestern plants. This program is presented through a partnership with The Book Stall in Winnetka, IL.

unusual and underused annuals

May 24Thursday6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 2Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

Tired of the same old annuals? Join Tim Pollak, the grower of the Garden’s annual displays, for a discussion and colorful demonstration of many different and rare annuals ideal for your gardens and containers. Learn about the proper cultural requirements and other secrets of success to make these plants star in your garden. Pollak will also share with you how to overwinter some of these plants so you can enjoy them year after year. Please dress for the weather.

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spring Containers at the Garden

April 25Wednesday10 a.m. – noonor6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 1$69/$87

Tour the Garden’s spring containers and collect ideas for your own. Then create a container with plants that can tolerate the varying spring temperatures and a full-sun to partial-shade location. Pansies, forced bulbs, and other spring treasures may be used. A spray of branches gives them a finishing touch. Please bring gloves.

summer Containers at the Garden

June 20Wednesday10 a.m. – noonor6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 1$69/$87

Enjoy a tour featuring the summer containers at the Garden. Then prepare a warm-season mixed container suitable for a sun or partial shade location. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. Please bring gloves.

autumn Containers at the Garden

September 12Wednesday10 a.m. – noonor6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 1$69/$87

Take a Garden walk to view the Garden’s fall containers. Then create a cool-season mixed container with a variety of plants suitable for a full-sun or partial-shade location. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, decorative foliage, cool-season vegetables, ornamental grasses, a decorative vine, and gourds. Please bring gloves.

Winter Containers at the Garden

December 5Wednesday10 a.m. – noonor6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 1$69/$87

Explore the winter containers at the Garden and learn ways to extend your own containers into the winter season. Then prepare a container with fresh-cut evergreen boughs and berried or brightly colored branches. Please bring gloves and pruners.

Four seasons oF BeautY:

tHe CHICaGo BotanIC GarDen ContaIner serIes this series of workshops and Garden walks features the diversity and creativity of four seasons of Chicago Botanic Garden container gardens. each season you will explore the Garden grounds with nancy Clifton and discover an array of striking plants, interesting color and texture combinations, and unique container arrangements. nancy will then help you create a seasonal container for your sun or partial shade patio or porch. all workshops are taught by nancy Clifton, program specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

register for all four sessions at once and save 10 percent. the refund policy for the series is available at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_methods. $249/$312

The Garden’s renowned container gardens inspire gardeners to

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Adult Education: HorticultureHortICulture CertIFICate ProGraM

Certificate Programs Information session FREE Information SessionMarch 5Monday7 – 8 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Curious about our certificate programs? Want to learn how our programs can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or simply enjoy a new interest? Bring your questions to this FREE session. First-time students attending this session will receive $20 off their first Certificate core course (restrictions apply). Please register in advance to save your space.

the Best new annuals for 2012

March 10Saturday1 – 4 p.m.Linnaeus RoomGreg Trabka, new product development manager, Ball Horticultural Company$59/$74

OPC elective

It’s going to be a banner year for annuals! This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and ideal, including morphological characteristics and garden performance. Other topics include cultural requirements, design and combinations, and sources. The School’s CEUs=0.3

Healthy Gardens

March 10Saturday9 a.m. – noon Design StudioLynn Bement, the organic garden coach$59/$74

OPC elective

Would you like to create a landscape that is more resistant to insect and disease challenges? Come learn how to build up your soil organically. Regardless of whether you are starting from scratch with new construction or working with an older, existing landscape, come explore a guaranteed approach to building your soils in a healthy, environmentally friendly, and sustainable way! The School’s CEUs=0.3

Botany 1

Spring Session

March 12 – April 237 Mondays and 5 Wednesdays(no class April 18)2:30 – 4:30 p.m.or6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein CenterRichard D. Hyerczyk, botanist$269/$337

OPC, MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2 and GDC requirement

Why, botanically speaking, is a tomato a fruit? What is the difference between a fern and a moss? Come join us in Botany 1 to learn the answers to these questions and more! In this course we will explore subjects such as the importance of plants to our lives; plant taxonomy and classification; and the life cycles, distinguishing features, diversity, and identification of major groups of plants.

organic Pest Control

March 17Saturday9 a.m. – noon Linnaeus RoomLynn Bement, the organic garden coach$59/$74

OPC elective

Are you looking for an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to treat pest and disease challenges in your garden? Come learn about handling common pest and disease issues that you may encounter in your ornamental plantings and vegetable garden. You will come away with possible new ways to observe and identify what might be “bugging” your landscape and corrective steps that you can take to minimize or eliminate the issues. The School’s CEUs=0.3

Growing ornamental Plant Materials

March 20 – May 17 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 2and March 24 and April 282 Saturdays9 a.m. – noonAnnex 1Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden$249/$312

MGC requirement

Learn the basic techniques and some special tips needed for establishing and maintaining a healthy garden in the Midwest. Some of the many topics to be covered include planting, pruning, water and turf management, weed and pest control, maintenance of new landscapes, and specific methods for growing herbaceous and woody plant groups such as bulbs, ericaceous plants, container plants, and others. Gain hands-on experience in the Garden.



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Explore plants with experts in Botany 1.


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Hardy Bulbs

March 27 – May 15(no class April 17) 7 Tuesdays6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Garden Walks (select one)March 29 – May 10(no class April 19) 6 Thursdays 9 – 11 a.m. orMarch 31 – May 12(no class April 21) 6 Saturdays9 – 11 a.m.Alsdorf Auditorium Jill Selinger, manager, continuing education, Chicago Botanic Garden$229/$287Optional Study CD $20

OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Explore the many bulbs that brighten the spring, summer, and fall garden. You will learn to identify more than 60 hardy bulbs, corms, and tubers. Bloom sequences, cultural requirements, and bulb selection will also be discussed. After completing this course, you will have the confidence and knowledge to use a wide variety of bulbs to enhance your clients’ gardens or your own.

new! roof Deck Gardening

April 5Thursday6:30 – 9 p.m.Linnaeus RoomEmily Shelton, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$59/$74

OPC elective

Love gardening and design but don’t have the space? Come discover the possibilities of small space gardening! If you want to install a rooftop or balcony garden and need to know which plants to use, or want to properly care for an existing roof garden, this class will give you the tools to get going. The class will cover such topics as weight considerations, irrigation, materials, soil, suitable plants, design, and proper care. The School’s CEUs=0.3

Gardening techniques: session C

April 14 – May 19(April 21 off-site)6 Saturdays 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Annex 1Lynette Rodriguez, owner and horticulturist, A Finer Touch$249/$312

PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Students will be introduced to professional gardening through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Focus is on acquiring solid gardening skills, learning about a variety of techniques, and developing the ability to determine best practices. Topics range from plant selection to the identification and control of weeds and other horticultural practices. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

soil Basics

Spring Session

April 28 and May 5, 123 Saturdays9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Annex 2Ellen Phillips, educator, University of Illinois Extension$269/$337

MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain healthy soil; use compost, fertilizers, soil less and potting mixes and other amendments. Discover how water cycles through a garden and affects soils and plants. Begin to appreciate the circle of life within our soils that helps create a productive soil. Course fee includes a professionally analyzed test of your garden soil. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Magnolias

April 30 Monday 9 a.m. – noon Linnaeus RoomMark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator$59/$74

OPC elective

The genus Magnolia is a complex group of plants with a large native range. Several of the species readily hybridize, producing new and interesting selections. The newest group of hybrids is the hardy yellow magnolia. New hybrids pop onto the market each year, creating an increasing palette of beautiful flowering trees for the Midwest. Learn more about the genus Magnolia and the best choices for the Midwest garden. The School’s CEUs=0.3

lilacs

May 5Saturday1 – 4 p.m.Linnaeus RoomMark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator$59/$74

OPC elective

Learn more about the genus Syringa. The species ranges from small shrubs to medium sized trees. The beautiful flowers are generally fragrant and plants are hardy and easy to grow. Lilacs are tolerant of a wide range of soil types including alkaline soils. A walk around the Garden to view lilacs in bloom is included. The School’s CEUs=0.3

Students gain experience in the Hardy Bulbs class.

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Botany 2

Spring Session

May 7 – June 20(no class May 28 and 30)Monday and Wednesday2:30 – 4:30 p.m.or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein CenterRichard D. Hyerczyk, botanist$269/$337

PGL 2 and GDC requirement

How do seeds germinate and develop into mature plants? How do plants move water up through their roots to their topmost branches ground? This course will explore subjects such as the plant cell, anatomy and growth of roots, stems, and leaves, photosynthe-sis, and the symbiotic association of plant roots with beneficial fungi and bacteria. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

small Flowering trees

May 29 – July 107 Tuesdays6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Garden Walks (select one)May 31 – July 56 Thursdays 9 – 11 a.m. orJune 2 – July 76 Saturdays9 – 11 a.m.Alsdorf Auditorium Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator$229/$287Optional Study CD $20

OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Small flowering trees are a critical component of nearly every garden and landscape. This course covers approximately 40 genera and many more species and cultivars that thrive in our region. Identification, cultural information, aesthetic qualities, and landscape uses will be emphasized. After completing this course, you will be able to select appropriate trees to add interest and depth to your garden and landscape projects.

Growing Fruit trees and Berries

May 29 – June 265 Tuesdays6:30 – 8:30 p.m.and June 2 (off-site), 9, 233 Saturdays9 a.m. – noonFruit & Vegetable Learning Center Richard Belding, horticulturist$179/$224

MGC requirement

Discover new as well as traditional fruit trees and berries suited for the Midwest. Learn techniques and tips to produce a bountiful harvest, whether your garden is large or small. Lectures and hands-on activities will emphasize choice of varieties, site selection, soil preparation, planting, and much more. Explore ways to integrate the beauty of fruit trees and berries into any garden area.

new! eight Months of Color for the Garden

June 16Saturday9 a.m. – noonLinnaeus RoomJanet Macunovich, garden designer and writer$59/$74

OPC elective

A calendar that shows week-by-week peak bloom of perennials, shrubs, vines, and trees may seem to be all a designer needs to assemble a winning group of plants. Yet even the finest assembly can be refined to jewel quality through smart plant placement, planting, and care. Use practical tips from this presentation and you’ll learn to let each month’s signature flower cue you to do what’s best for that time toward maximum color. You’ll garden at peak performance all year, from evaluating the size of beds and plant groups in March to routinely taking some plants “off exhibit” each October. The School’s CEUs=0.3

new! Designing with native Plants

June 16Saturday1 – 4 p.m.Linnaeus RoomJanet Macunovich, garden designer and writer$59/$74

OPC elective

What’s so great about using native plants, and what can you expect if you set out to design and plant with native trees, shrubs, and perennials? Many people are surprised to learn how many plants already in our gardens are native and are overwhelmed at how many more there are that can add beauty. A native planting can be lower maintenance, have less serious disease and pest occurrences, and far more wildlife, if thoughtfully planned and managed. Join Macunovich to develop a native palette that brings beauty to any landscape. The School’s CEUs=0.3

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Adult Education: Nature Studies

Nature Studiesthe Chicago region contains a wide range of plants and animals living in different types of natural communities, from woodlands to wetlands, from prairies to savannas.

new! Treewhispers: awakening Your Heartfelt Connection to trees

March 28Wednesday9 a.m. – noonFairchild RoomPamela Paulsrud, artist and creator of Treewhispers$45/$57

Today we will be inspired by hundreds of artists, poets, students, and tree lovers who have shared their stories and art with Treewhispers, an exhibit currently on display in the Joutras Gallery of the Chicago Botanic Garden. After an introduction and tour of the exhibition, your morning will proceed with meditative visualizations and flute music played from the heart to awaken your connection to trees. Next, we will explore the Garden to find a tree that speaks to you—to study and to listen to during quiet meditative moments. Come prepared to learn, relax, and enjoy the morning—finding and deepening your interconnect-edness to trees. Please dress for the weather.

new! Treewhispers: Handmade Paper art Workshop

March 31Saturday10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein CenterPamela Paulsrud, artist and creator of Treewhispers$89/$112

Spend the day exploring the artistic papermaking process used in the Treewhispers exhibit currently on display in the Joutras Gallery of the Chicago Botanic Garden. You will begin the workshop with an introduction to the stunning handmade paper rounds in the installation. Then, roll up your sleeves and create your own paper rounds under the guidance of the visionary for the exhibit, artist Pamela Paulsrud. By the end of the workshop you will have several beautiful rounds to take home. If you would like to be included in Treewhispers, you may also contribute one of your paper rounds to this ongoing exhibit. This will be a fun and invigorating workshop suitable for all.

new! Treewhispers Meditation Workshop: Breathing Without Boundaries

April 6Friday10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Linnaeus RoomSteve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga$69/$87

It’s about you, and me, and the trees! Trees have a profound impact on our lives. Trees are nature’s lungs, rooted in the earth, open to the sky; they breathe as we breathe. In this workshop, we will experience the intimate relationship between ourselves and the nature that surrounds us through our breath. Using the tools of movement, visualization and concentra-tion we will work through the body’s many levels of awareness to open and release its deeply held tensions. We will spend time breathing and meditating with the Treewhispers exhibit as we explore and connect with the source of the breath and allow ourselves to open into our natural state of being. Dress comfortably. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, pillow or cushion, water bottle, and sack lunch.

new! Woodcock Walk!

April 6Friday6:15 – 8:30 p.m.Reed Turner Nature Preserve, Long Grove, ILSteve Bailey, ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey and Sheryl DeVore, author, Birds of Illinois, and chief editor, Meadowlark, journal of the Illinois Ornithological Society$29/$37

American woodcocks have been called sky dancers, because the males perform an interesting display in the air during breeding season. A short presentation about these interesting birds will precede a walk to the forest preserve to watch and listen for woodcocks. Bring a flashlight and wear appropriate clothing. Rain date April 7.

spring Bird Walk

April 7SaturdayorMay 19Saturday7:30 – 9 a.m.Meet at Visitor CenterAlan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society$15/$19 each walk

Join local bird experts to explore the best spots in the Garden for locating late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Each walk is approximately one to two hours long. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one.

new! oak Woodland Management

April 28Saturday9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science CenterJim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden$59/$74

OPC elective

In this class we will discuss historical perspectives, ecological processes, evaluation, and restoration of oak ecosystems. You will learn about the threats that face our oak communities and what you can do to help restore them to a more diverse and functioning environment. A combination of classroom lecture and outdoor field tours will take a look at degraded areas and those having undergone years of restoration. Be prepared to hike through uneven terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.

Experience the Treewhispers exhibition through hands-on classes.


new! spring Wildflowers for Your Garden

May 6Sunday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 2Jacob Burns, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$29/$37

In spring, colorful flowers and fresh new foliage sprout from the forest floor and provide a welcome sign that winter is over. With a few trees in your yard, you can create this wonderful event in your garden. This course will highlight spring woodland wildflowers of Illinois and teach which ones perform best under home cultivation. A Garden walk will be included, so please dress for the weather.

Warbler Fever: learning Warblers by sight and sound

May 10Thursday5 – 7 p.m.Brushwood House, Ryerson Woods, Deerfield, ILSheryl DeVore, author, Birds of Illinois, and chief editor, Meadowlark, journal of the Illinois Ornithological Society$29/$37

All those colorful little migratory warblers that light up the trees like ornaments in spring can seem difficult to recognize. In this class, you will learn to identify warblers through their song, plumage, and habitat. Get briefed on these birds’ vocalizations before heading into the woods to listen and watch. Warblers can often be just as active toward the end of the day as they are in the morning. Bring a pair of binoculars and dress for the weather.

nature Walks with Garden ecologist Jim steffen

Join Jim steffen for a special walk and talk in several of the splendid natural areas of the Garden. register for both walks at once and receive a 10 percent discount. register early as class size is limited.$27/$34

new! Barbara Brown nature reserve and Dixon Prairie Bird Walk

May 12Saturday8 – 9:30 a.m.Meet at Barbara Brown Nature Reserve EntranceJim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden$15/$19

Take this opportunity to explore birds at the new six-acre Barbara Brown Nature Reserve at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Reserve allows you ample opportunities to view waterfowl, wading birds, and upland songbirds from the comfort of a pedestrian path. While learning about birds, you will also have the opportunity to learn about the restoration of the reserve. The walk will also include an excursion into the Dixon Prairie to view more waterfowl and migrating grassland birds. A map will be sent.

Woodland Wildflower Walk

May 12Saturday1 – 2:30 p.m.Meet at McDonald Woods Entrance ShelterJim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden$15/$19

Take some time from your busy schedule for a walk in the woods. Welcome the delightful diversity of early spring wildflowers on a field trip of the Mary Mix McDonald Woods. Dress for the weather and wear suitable shoes for hiking. Bring along a field guide, if you have one.

Introduction to rain Gardens

May 16Wednesday9:30 – 11 a.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science CenterBob Kirschner, Woman’s Board curator of aquatic plant and urban lake studies, Chicago Botanic Garden $19/$24

Surrounding the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center is the Rainwater Glen, designed to enhance the water quality of rainfall runoff from the Plant Science Center’s parking area. The Rainwater Glen includes tens of thousands of native plants that are especially tolerant of occasional inundation, arranged in a way that affords both landscape beauty as well as environmental function. Join Bob Kirschner to view the Rainwater Glen and learn how rain gardens can be incorporated into your own residential landscape.

new! local Plant ecology

May 24 – June 215 Thursdays10 a.m. - noonSeminar Room, Plant Science CenterJohn Raffetto, horticulturist$149/$187

Join John Raffetto for an overview of natural ecosystems in the Chicago region, including prairies, savannas, wetlands, and forests. Environmental factors of these ecosystems will be covered as well as recent attempts to restore them. Three sessions will be held off-site.

Adult Education: Nature Studies

Learn to identify migratory warblers in Warbler Fever.

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Adult Education: Garden Design

Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

Garden DesignWith a variety of courses ranging from site analysis and construction to garden art and history, students learn the principles of garden design and how design relates to the environment.

Landscaping for Privacy: Innovative Ways to Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful RetreatA Lecture and Book-Signing Event

March 9Friday1 – 2 p.m.Linnaeus RoomMarty Wingate, author$10

More than 35 million single-family homes sit on lots between one-eighth and one-half an acre—meaning neighbors on both sides and in back, with little or no scenery and a decided lack of privacy. Luckily, it’s possible to create a peaceful retreat—even in the most urban environment—with thoughtful garden design. Includes information on plant choices, hedges, buying and building different types of screens, tips on the most efficient and visually satisfying use of space, and much more. Lecture will be followed by an opportunity to purchase Wingate’s book and have it signed.

Bungalow Garden Design

March 21Wednesday6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Linnaeus RoomKim Kaulas, garden designer, Kim Kaulas Inc. $29/$37

What is the best landscape design for bungalow front yards? Kim Kaulas will review the options, emphasizing appropriate paving and planting choices to complement these romantic residences, which date from the late 1800s to around 1930s. She’ll provide an overview of the Arts & Crafts movement and explain how it inspired various bungalow styles. The class will also cover specific plants used in these gardens.

the american Cottage Garden

March 24Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Linnaeus RoomNina Koziol, garden writer$29/$37

Exuberant gardens overflowing with old-fashioned flowers—that is the vision that comes to mind when we think of cottage gardens. Discover bed and border designs and plant combinations that can help you get the look of an English cottage garden.

new! the shady landscape

March 27 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Linnaeus RoomMarcy Stewart-Pyziak, horticulturist, The Gardener’s Tutor$49/$62

The deciduous forest consists of a layering of plants, providing stunning visual interest and diversity. This sharing of space allows for many species to live harmoniously in shared ecology, including ephemerals, herbaceous plants, and woody shrubs and trees, not to mention the animals, birds, and insects. As noted by Rick Darke in his book The American Woodland Garden, “adapting a layered framework within the shady landscape is a sure way to capture one of the most unique visual motifs of the deciduous forest.” Discussion will include native and nonnative species, varied cultural conditions, and the progression of plants from early spring ephemerals to the splendor of the autumn landscape. Lunch is on your own.

PaIntInG Your GarDen WItH Plants: sun anD sHaDeregister for both sessions at once and save ten percent. Both sessions are taught by nina koziol, garden writer. the refund policy for the series is available at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_methods.$52/$65

Designing the sunny Border

April 14Saturday10 a.m. – noonLinnaeus Room$29/$37

The well-designed border wears a combination of perennials, annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. This class will discuss how to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on the use of color, texture, and form. Whether you are a new gardener or have an established border that could use updating, this class is for you.

Designing the shade Garden

April 14Saturday1 – 3 p.m.Linnaeus Room$29/$37

A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. This class provides solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations that consider color, texture, and form. Ideal for those who want to enhance an existing shade garden or plan a new one.

A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at MonticelloMay 17Thursday1:30 – 3 p.m.Alsdorf AuditoriumPeter Hatch, author and director of gardens and grounds at Monticello $19/$24

Were Thomas Jefferson to walk the grounds of Monticello today, he would no doubt feel fully at home in the 1,000-foot terraced vegetable garden where the very vegetables and herbs he favored are thriving. Extensively and painstakingly restored under Peter Hatch’s direction, Jefferson’s unique vegetable garden now boasts the same medley of plants he enthusiasti-cally cultivated in the early nineteenth century. The garden is a living expression of Jefferson’s genius and his distinctly American attitudes. Hatch guides us from the asparagus and artichokes first planted in 1770 through the horticultural experiments of Jefferson’s retirement years. The author explores topics ranging from labor in the garden, garden pests of the time, and seed saving practices, to contemporary African-American gardens.



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Adult Education: Garden Design

GarDen DesIGn CertIFICate ProGraM

Certificate Programs Information session FREE Information SessionMarch 5Monday7 – 8 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Curious about our certificate programs? Want to learn how our programs can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or simply enjoy a new interest? Bring your questions to this FREE session. First-time students attending this session will receive $20 off their first Certificate core course (restrictions apply). Please register in advance to save your space.

Principles of Garden Design

Spring Session

March 21 – May 16(no class April 18)8 Wednesdays6:30 – 9 p.m.Design StudioandMarch 24 and March 312 Saturdays9 a.m. – noonLinnaeus RoomTony Wasemann, ASLA, senior landscape designer, Scott Byron & Co.$269/$337

PGL 2 and GDC requirement

Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses towards an in depth understanding about spatial properties of landscape materials and their application to design principles. Weekly discussions and individual projects will emphasize an understanding about the components of three-dimen-sional spaces and their application to the develop-ment of refined concept design plans and construction level drawings. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice.

Garden Design studio

April 4 – May 23(No class April 18 & May 9)6 Wednesdays6:30 – 9 p.m.andApril 14 (off-site) & May 12 (Design Studio)2 Saturdays9 a.m. – noonLinnaeus RoomJeff Brown, landscape architect, ASLA, Jacobs / Ryan Associates$269/$337

GDC requirement

In this advanced study of garden design theory and methods, students will utilize their skills in design process, design language, graphics, research, and analysis as well as legal and regulatory responsibili-ties for estimating cost for site design. The coursework develops critical and analytical skills through the interaction between students and instructor-mentors. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design, Planting Design, Hardscape Basics, and Garden Design Implementation.

Gardens that Heal: a Prescription for Wellness

One-day Seminar

May 9Wednesday9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Alsdorf AuditoriumMember fee $119Nonmember fee $149, or $119 before April 2, 2012

Often referred to as therapeutic landscapes, healing spaces, or restorative gardens, healthcare gardens are proven to possess restorative powers. In a healthcare environment, gardens provide a sense of order, safety, and privacy for those coping with illness. During this special full-day seminar, industry leaders will present the latest research demonstrating the benefits of healthcare gardens, while providing an introduction to the knowledge and tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate such gardens.

Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Program

Eight-day professional development certificate

May 9 – 16Wednesday - Wednesday9 a.m. – 6 p.m., schedule will varyLinnaeus RoomEarly registration fee paid/postmarked by April 2, 2012: $2,995Fee after April 2, 2012: $3,495

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 greater Chicago.

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new! Healthcare Garden Design, special advanced topics seminarJuly 6 – 8

Hardscape Basics

May 17 – July 26(no session June 14 & July 5)9 Thursdays6:30 – 9 p.m.andJune 16 & 302 Saturdays9 a.m. – noonDesign StudioShawn Weidner, ASLA, director of design, EcoGardens$269/$337

PGL 2, GDC requirement

Apply knowledge and skills toward a working understanding of hardscape elements as they relate to garden design. Weekly discussions and individual projects will focus on basic elements of hardscape structures, including paving, landscape lighting, garden walls and structures, and site furnishings and their application to the residential landscapes. Saturday sessions will be spent offsite for hands-on materials workshop when possible. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design.



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Beginning Watercolor

March 1 – April 56 Thursdays1 – 3:30 p.m.Design StudioPatsy Welch, artist and educator$189/$237

Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium! In this class, you’ll learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started. No prior experience is necessary. A supply list will be sent.

Garden art Mosaic Workshop

March 27 – May 16 Tuesdays7 – 9 p.m.Annex 1Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer$119/$149

Brighten your garden with an eye-catching mosaic conversation piece. Mosaic the numbers for your address, a one-of-a-kind mailbox, a stepping stone, a funky folk-art masterpiece for the garden—even a bowling ball! Arkin is bursting with exciting, motivating ideas for you to bring color and excitement to your outdoor living space.

acrylic Painting in the studio

April 9 – May 75 Mondays1 – 3 p.m.Design StudioMelissa Pierson, artist and educator$129/$162

Follow along as we create a painting with a botanical theme. Melissa Pierson will take you through the steps of crafting a painting from start to finish, over the course of five weeks. Along the way, we will explore the nuances of working with acrylic paint on canvas. From vibrant to subtle, washes to impasto, acrylic can do it all. A supply list will be sent.

neW! FIBer arts WorksHoPsCome learn how to knit and felt while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner! Natasha Lehrer, of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will be sharing her love of fiber arts and inspiring you to create! Register for both sessions at once and receive a 10 percent discount.

Natasha Lehrer, fiber artist and educator, Esther’s Place, Big Rock, IL$106/$133

knitting 101 Workshop

April 10Tuesday9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Linnaeus Room$79/$99

Natasha Lehrer will teach you the knit and purl stitch, along with other techniques that will have you knitting happily in no time at all. Supplies include sustainable processed yarn and needles to make a wonderfully easy lace scarf.

needle Felting Workshop spring is in the air…Create a Felted Bird!

April 10Tuesday2 – 4 p.m.Linnaeus Room$39/$49

Learn how to sculpt wool into a three-dimensional figurine, complete with the colors and character of the real thing! We will be using all locally grown, hand-dyed fibers to create this four-inch bird that makes a terrific spring decoration. Needle felting is a very simple technique used in many artistic applications…and anyone can do it! Come learn while you relax and unwind in this fun class. Fee includes all supplies.


Botanical Arts and Humanitiesthroughout history, plants and images of plants have been woven into the arts—painting, literature, and photography. the beauty of botanical arts courses is that they encompass a wide variety of topics, from photography to calligraphy, botanical illustration to paper making. In introductory and higher-level courses, students have the opportunity to express their creative flair while sharing time with others in an enjoyable setting.

neW! GarDen art WorksHoPs Artist and ceramic muralist Janet Austin will lead two workshops where students will create unique tile ornaments for the garden or gift for a gardener! Choose from either tile plant markers or a garden stepping stone—or both! Register for both at once and receive a 10 percent discount.Janet Austin, artist$159/$199

tile Garden Marker Workshop

March 15Thursday10 a.m. – noonor March 18Sunday1 – 3 p.m.Annex 1$79/$99

Create six personalized garden markers embellished with identifying plant images and names. Austin will guide you through an artistic process using high fire stoneware slabs, plant pressings, and lettering to make these unique and durable markers. Finished pieces will be glazed in a lovely verdigris finish then kiln fired and ready for you to pick up in several weeks.

Garden Mosaic tile stepping stone

April 5Sunday10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Annex 1$99/$124

In this one-day workshop, create a one-of-a-kind mosaic and ceramic tile stepping stone with handmade tiles of butterflies, leaves, and insects by artist Janet Austin. Mosaic techniques of design, adhesion, cutting, and grouting are covered in making this durable outdoor gem for your garden path. Ready to take home at the end of the day! Lunch is on your own.




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Calligraphy and Floral Decoration

April 12 – May 176 Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Design StudioJudith Joseph, artist and educator$229/$287

Learn the art of beautiful writing and the flourishes of botanical illustration: it’s a match made in heaven! Beginners, start with the basics of calligraphy and floral decoration for invitations and cards. More experienced students, polish your skills and complete a project. A supply list will be sent.

Drawing and Painting with Mark McMahon

April 28 – May 194 Saturdays9 a.m. – noon Garden View RoomMark McMahon, artist$199/$249

Don’t miss this opportunity to work with nationally and internationally known artist Mark McMahon. He will pass on his knowledge of observation, composition, ideas in imaging, and the overall enjoyment of translating one’s ideas onto paper without fear of failure. This class will work on documenting some of the goings-on around the Garden in reportage style. A supply list will be sent.

sketchbook studies of the spring Wildflowers at ryerson Woods

April 28 – June 9 (no class May 26)6 Saturdays1 – 4 p.m.Brushwood House, Ryerson Woods, Deerfield, ILDerek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation$249/$312

Drawing, sketching, and painting the wildflowers of spring is the basis of this field study workshop series. It is designed for students of all levels and instruction will be given in capturing botanical detail and characteristics. Students will be encouraged to use various media from pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, to watercolor. Ryerson Woods is an ideal location for studying spring wildflowers with studio facilities in the woods. A supply list will be sent.

Japanese Ink Painting

May 2 – June 66 Wednesdays6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 2Kay Thomas, artist$149/$187

Sumi-e, the ancient art of Japanese ink painting, requires no previous painting experience. Individual-ized instruction will be provided for students of all levels. Beginners will learn to use Oriental painting equipment to paint classic nature subjects. A supply list will be sent.

Flower arranging with store-Bought Bouquets

May 8Tuesday10 a.m.-noonor 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Burnstein HallNancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden$49/$62

Make your own professional-style arrangements using economical store-bought bouquets. You will learn how to select materials, sort by design elements and create arrangements. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from European-style displays in your grocery store, you will create beautiful results. Please bring pruners and a small box for your finished arrangement. All other materials are included in the fee.

new! Drawing the Garden in Pen and Ink

May 11 – June 156 Fridays1 – 4 p.m.Design StudioDerek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation$249/$312

Delight in sketching and drawing the Garden in pen and ink. The elegance of this traditional medium lends itself to the interpretation of the Garden’s floral and picturesque landscape. Students of all abilities will find inspiration in capturing and defining the many colors, shapes, forms, textures, and garden structures all with the point of a pen. Learn the basics and the finer points of pen-and-ink drawing technique. Ongoing demonstrations and individual instruction will be given to all students.

new! Garden sculpture stone Carving Workshop

For the beginning stone carver

May 15 – 18Tuesday – Friday10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Children’s Outdoor ClassroomArliss Stebbins, stone carver$350/$440

Using a block of silverdale limestone as your medium, the beginning carver will learn how to create a basic garden sculpture from start to finish. Transfer your own design to the stone in an encouraging environment. Students will be exposed to different rough-in tools and carving methods as well as some of the various stone types you might want to consider when carving your next project at home. Techniques covered include getting started, finishing, polishing and protecting your sculpture. Mounting options will also be discussed. Class fee includes the stone, which is a rich, earthy, American limestone with intricate texture and character. Students are asked to bring their own carving tools. A supply list will be sent.

Preserving Your Family archives: Getting started

May 19Saturday1 – 3:30 p.m.Design StudioJames Twomey, book and paper conservator in private practice, and adjunct faculty member, Dominican University’s School of Library Science$159/$199

Join us for this hands-on practical workshop and learn how to care for and preserve your family treasures and historic documents using the same techniques utilized by professional book and paper conservators. Students will organize and transfer their own family archives using envelopes, sleeves, and mounting sheets and then place these into special binders for safe storage and easy access. Fee includes page protectors, archival storage boxes, folders, envelopes, photo album, and slipcase.

The Chicago Botanic Garden has a practice carillon in the Regenstein Center, which makes it possible for the Garden to offer instruction in carillon performance. Wylie Crawford, the Garden’s resident carillonneur, will begin teaching in mid-April. For more information, please call (847) 835-8261.



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Adult Education: Botanical Arts & PhotographyBotanICal arts CertIFICate ProGraMs

Botanical Drawing 2

April 24 – May 296 Tuesdays6 – 9 p.m.Design StudioMarlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Field Museum$229/$287

ART requirement

Continue to build your drawing skills with advanced graphite techniques, light and dark media on toned paper, and carbon dust. We will work outside whenever the weather permits. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1.

Color Mixing

March 13 – April 176 Tuesdays6 – 9 p.m.Design StudioMarlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Field Museum$229/$287

ART requirement

Learn to mix accurate, exciting color including the vivid, specific hues of flowers, the bright and subdued greens of leaves, and the deep, subtle colors in shadows. We’ll make charts for permanent reference and then apply this knowledge to paint flowers and leaves from live specimens. We will work in watercolor, but exercises apply to all media.

new! Beginning Copperplate for Botanical artists

March 17 – April 28(no class April 21)6 Saturdays10 a.m. – noonDesign StudioKaren Brooks, calligrapher and instructor$139/$174

ART elective

Copperplate is an elegant calligraphy style based on round, humanist letterforms developed in the seventeenth century. Copperplate was a basic penmanship/handwriting style of the Victorian Era. Using a pointed pen, oblique penholder and sumi ink, we will learn basic lowercase letterforms and flourished capitals. Practical applications will be encouraged. The School’s CEUs=1.2

Dry and Wet Colored Pencil Workshop

March 29 – April 26(no class April 19)4 Thursdays6 – 9 p.m.Design StudioPriscilla Humay, artist and educator$139/$174

Explore this medium through drawing from the real life of nature in the gardens. Learn various color application techniques of dry application, wet color surface mixing, and dry and wet color layering. Find the underlying form, color, and line on which to build a solid drawing. Demonstrations, individual guidance and open critiques are given each session. The School’s CEUs=1.2

Pen and Ink 2

April 30 – June 11(no class May 28)6 Mondays6 – 9 p.m.Design StudioDerek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation $229/287

ART requirement, traditional track

This studio class will be the execution of advanced pen-and-ink techniques and composition as it relates to the classic concepts of botanical documentation and illustration. We will draw advanced plant forms and their parts under the microscope, developing sound linear and tonal concepts, communicating accurate botanical information and the aesthetics of botanical drawing and composition. Students will work using both a crow quill (dip pen) and technical drawing pens. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1, Pen and Ink 1.

new! Creative Botanicals with Colored Pencil

May 17 – 313 Thursdays6 – 9 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein CenterNina Weiss, artist and teacher$99/$124

ART elective

This class is designed to unlock creative color potential for botanical students. Students will study such techniques such as blending, layering, hatching, and optical mixing of color to create dimensional and lush drawings. We will use both wet and dry applications of colored pencils, creating washes and under painting. A review of color theory will aid students in building effective drawings with an emphasis on complex colors, color weight, gesture, and line. The School’s CEUs= 0.9

PhotographyDiscover the joy of nature and garden photography with the Garden as your studio! advance your artistic and technical skills in classes and workshops for students of all levels led by outstanding photography professionals.

the Magical World of Floral Close-ups

March 9Friday7 – 9 p.m.Alsdorf AuditoriumAllen Rokach, master garden photographer$29/$37

Allen Rokach will take you on a visual journey that begins with his early attempts at flower photography. He shows the path he traveled to become a master flower and garden photographer, with the emphasis on his dramatic floral close-ups and his new impression-istic images.

Floral Close-up Photography with allen rokach

March 10Saturday8 a.m. – 6 p.m.Garden View RoomAllen Rokach, master garden photographer$179/$224

Discover the magical miniature world found in close-ups of flowers with master photographer Allen Rokach. He will show you how to use macro lenses, as well as inexpensive extension tubes and close-up filters on lenses you already have, to help you create dramatic and aesthetic images of flowers as you have rarely seen them. You will learn how to pre-visualize the image you want and how to use conventional and digital camera settings to achieve the results you desire, control sharpness in the subject and background, use color and composition aesthetically, work with natural light and electronic flash to add light as needed, explore creative solutions to difficulties such as motion, and use simple “after capture” techniques to expand your creative toolbox.

Photographing signs of spring

March 16 – April 64 Fridays 9 a.m. – noonDesign StudioJack Carlson, certified professional photographer$99/$124

When new shoots begin to appear through the light coating of frost that’s still on the ground, it’s a perfect time to reach for your camera. Join Jack Carlson on a photographic journey through the Garden to capture those subtle signs of the season that are often overlooked. From new pinecones in the Dwarf Conifer Garden to cygnet trumpeter swans, spring will be here in many forms just waiting to be photographed. Participants are strongly urged to bring a tripod. A close-focusing lens would be helpful, but is not required. Both film and digital capture are welcome.


Adult Education: Photography

Post-Production sessions: (select one)9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

lightroom Basics

Design StudioInstructor: Sarah Postma

Many people have the misconception that Photoshop is the only way to edit and process a digital photograph. This introductory class will show that that Lightroom is actually a more practical and affordable software that can take the place of Photoshop for the most common photo processing. As a professional wedding and portrait photographer, Sarah Postma edits all of her weddings exclusively in Lightroom and can show why this program is now the preferred organizational and processing platform for professionals and amateurs alike. A free 30-day trial will be used for this introductory course and installed on first day. Personal laptop preferred, but the Garden can provide computers if necessary.

aperture Basics

Linnaeus RoomInstructor: TBD

This class is for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of Aperture, Apple’s photo editing application. You will learn how to import photos, the difference between RAW and JPG file formats, how to evaluate images, and the basics of workflow. Apple laptop computer required. A free 30-day trial of Aperture will be downloaded on the first day of class.

Photography sessions: (select one)1 – 3:30 p.m.

Beginning Digital Photography

Linnaeus RoomInstructor: Sarah Postma

This course will help beginners and enthusiasts grasp the techniques and principles of photography. Participants will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed, proper exposure, and some minimal photo processing. By the end of class, participants will be confident in using their camera’s manual settings. Course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience required.

Macro Photography

Design StudioInstructor: Jessie Stevens

Escape the winter blues and come explore the Greenhouse in the world of up close. Through your lens you will discover a world of detail often not noticed. The succulents, tropical blooms, and greenhouse color will serve as our natural laboratory. Each class will consist of learning a new macro technique followed by trips into the Greenhouses to practice new skills and artistic elements. This class is designed for intermediate photographers comfortable with basic photography techniques. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images. Digital SLR and macro lens required.

Intermediate Photography Portfolio Workshop

April 24 – June 128 Tuesdays 9 –11:30 a.m.Design StudioJessie Stevens, principal photographer, Simply Jessie Photography$279/$349

The Garden will serve as a natural laboratory as we explore a variety of photographic techniques to take you from an ordinary snapshot to botanic art. Heavy emphasis will be put on finding your own artistic style while advancing your photographic skill set and beginning to create your own botanic art portfolio. This course is designed for intermediate photogra-phers. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images. Digital SLR cameras are mandatory.

advanced Photography Portfolio Workshop

April 24 – June 128 Tuesdays 1 – 3:30 p.m.Design StudioJessie Stevens, principal photographer, Simply Jessie Photography$299/$374

This course is designed for photographers comfortable with the skills and techniques necessary to produce portfolio-quality images. Must be comfortable with aperture and shutter speed. With skills honed, the class will heavily explore art direction, composition, and elements within the art of photography. Time in the classroom is immediately followed with time outdoors dedicated to practicing new artistic components. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images, which will be highlighted at the 2012 Student Botanical Photography Exhibition. Digital SLR mandatory. Prerequisite: Intermediate Portfolio Class.

new! spring Garden Photography

May 16 – 303 Wednesdays9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Design StudioLinda Oyama Bryan, garden photographer$129/$162

Join Linda Oyama Bryan in photographing the Garden’s wonderful spring gardens. Classes will include a lecture on the basics of digital photography and photographic techniques for shooting gardens and flower close-ups. Images taken during our hands-on sessions shooting in the Garden and homework assignments will be critiqued the following weeks. Both beginners and experienced photographers are welcome.

neW! FoCus on PHotoGraPHY WorksHoPsMarch 28 – April 25 (no class April 18)4 Wednesdays9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Design Studio & Linnaeus RoomJessie Stevens, principal photographer, Simply Jessie Photography, and Sarah Postma, Sarah Postma Photography $229/$287

Join in on this four-week program for new and returning students. You will select one session to further your photography skills and one session that will improve your post-production of images. Lunch is on your own.

Improve your photographic techniques in Spring Garden Photography.

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Adult Education: Wellness & Fitness

Wellness & FitnessMeditation Walk: the Cycles of life

May 5Saturday8 – 10 a.m.Meet at Visitor CenterMary Ann Spina, teacher, writer, and counselor, and Melinda Vadjic, flutist$19/$24

What better way to enjoy the spring weather and nourish your spirit at the same time than an early morning meditation walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Come prepared to relax and renew as we slowly walk around the Great Basin, making four stops for guided meditation with accompanying flute music. The four life-cycle images we will focus on are creation/birth, growth, pain and loss, and new life. Each image will be linked to our own life experiences, and you will have private time to contemplate, journal, wander, and breathe. This event will take place rain or shine as we can utilize covered spaces if needed. The meditation will be led by Mary Ann Spina, who has more than 35 years of experience as a teacher, writer, and counselor. Melinda Vadjic, our flutist, has been a journalist and is also a professional musician.

FItness Walks Walking is a great cardiovascular workout for all fitness levels. Maximize the benefits of walking for exercise by learning about proper posture, muscle strengthening, and stretching. the Chicago Botanic Garden’s outdoor environment is a unique alternative to a health club, offering fresh air and a place where beautiful scenery changes weekly. Classes are conducted in the regenstein Center courtyard during inclement weather. all fitness levels are accommodated. Dress for the weather; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. a water bottle will help keep you refreshed. the incremental multi-session pass allows the walker to choose which sessions to attend during the season. all 2012 passes expire on saturday, november 17, 2012.Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer and president, SALSArobics, Inc.Saturdays, April 7 – November 17, 8 – 9 a.m.Meet in Visitor Center

# of sessions Member/nonmember

4 Sessions $38/$46

8 Sessions $76/$92

12 Sessions $114/$138

16 Sessions $152/$184

Season Pass $285/$345

Drop-in Rate $10

taI CHI Classestai chi’s fluid movements make the Chicago Botanic Garden an ideal location for classes. People of all ages and physical conditions can learn these movements. tai chi is best practiced in loose clothing and stocking feet or comfortable flat shoes. Dress for the weather as class may be held outside when weather allows. one-time class trial fee: $15.

Beginning tai Chi

Spring session: March 14 – May 23 (no class April 18)Summer session: June 6 – August 22(no class June 20 or July 4)10 Wednesdays8 – 9 a.m.Burnstein HallGordon Lock, instructor$115/$165

The course will introduce students to the principles of tai chi. It will include qigong warm-ups and practice of part I of the tai chi form. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Intermediate tai Chi

Spring session: March 15 – May 24 (no class April 19)Summer session: June 7 – August 23 (no class June21 or July 5)10 Thursdays8 – 9 a.m.Burnstein HallGordon Lock, instructor$115/$165

For students with tai chi experience, this course will provide instruction in qigong warm-ups and refinement of part I of the tai chi form. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Intermediate II tai Chi

Spring session: March 15 – May 24 (no class April 19)Summer session: June 7 – August 23 (no class June 21 or July 5)10 Thursdays9:15 – 10:15 a.m.Burnstein HallGordon Lock, instructor$115/$165

This course will provide instruction in qigong warm-ups, refinement of part I, and instruction in part II of the tai chi form. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

advanced tai Chi

Spring session: March 14 – May 23 (no class April 18)Summer session: June 6 – August 22 (no class June 20 or July 4)10 Wednesdays9:15 – 10:15 a.m.Burnstein HallGordon Lock, instructor$115/$165

This course will focus on part II of the tai chi form and qigong warm-ups. Part I will be practiced occasion-ally. When weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Enhance your fitness routine with Fitness Walks at the Garden.


Adult Education: Wellness & Fitness

exersCaPe FItness: strenGtH & tonInGFormerly called exerscape Basics, this class will focus on strength and conditioning amid the scenic beauty of the Garden. enjoy energizing resistance workouts, outside of a stuffy gym! these classes use resistance tubing and functional movements to help reduce your weight, improve your muscle tone, help increase your bone density, and broaden your flexibility and range of motion. registration options are flexible and students must select a specific day of the week (tuesday, thursday, or saturday) they will attend class. sign up for two or three days within a class session and receive a discount. Yoga mats are required. all fitness levels are accommodated. Dress for the weather as class will be held outdoors whenever possible; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

Session 1: April 3 – 28 Session 2: May 1 – 26Session 3: June 5 – 30

Choose a package:Package 1: one day a week $79/$99 (choose day)Package 2: two days a week $135/170 (choose two days)Package 3: three days a week $179/$224 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays9 – 10 a.m.Meeting place TBDAngelo Miranda, fitness and wellness expert, Custom Fitness, Inc.One-time class fee: $20

YoGa ClassesYoga is an ancient practice that unites body, mind, and spirit. For all sessions, wear comfortable clothing (sweats, shorts, or yoga pants) with socks or bare feet. Yoga mats are required. It is also suggested that you bring a towel with you, as well as a sweatshirt for cool-down. all yoga classes last approximately 75 minutes. one-time class trial fee: $15.

new! Gentle Yoga and Meditation

April 4 – June 13 (no class April 18)10 Wednesdays9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Linnaeus RoomSteve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga$135/$170

All levels of fitness and experience are welcome in this class, which will include meditative movement and contemplative stillness. We will focus on the breath and relieving stress. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Gentle Yoga

April 2 – June 11 (no class April 16)10 Mondays9 – 10:15 a.m. or 5:15 – 7 p.m.Garden View RoomSteve Nakon, director, and Patricia Nakon, co-director,Whole Journey Northwest Yoga$135/$170

Gentle yoga features a series of yoga poses and breathing exercises designed and adapted for a tranquil, relaxing yoga experience. In this course, we will take a gentle, restorative approach to the practice. All students are welcome. Come and enjoy sense of peace and balance. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Introductory Yoga

April 4 – June 13 (no class April 18)10 Wednesdays5:15 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8:15 p.m.Garden View RoomSteve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga$135/$170

Introductory yoga is a course for the newer student, focusing on yoga movement and breathing basics. We will investigate how the principles of yoga help support health and well-being. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden. All are welcome. Join us as we explore the yoga basics.

Yoga Flow Beginner

April 3 – June 12 (no class April 17)10 Tuesdays9:15 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.Garden View RoomSteve Nakon, director, and Patricia Nakon, co-director,Whole Journey Northwest Yoga$135/$170

The Yoga Flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working the body and engaging the mind. This is a moderately challenging course for students with some yoga experience. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Yoga Flow Intermediate

April 3 – June 12 (no class April 17)10 Tuesdays8 – 9:15 a.m.orApril 5 – June 14 (no class April 19)10 Thursdays9 – 10:15 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.Garden View RoomSteve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga$135/$170

The Yoga Flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working the body and engaging the mind. This is a more exhilarating, challenging Flow series for students who have taken Beginner Flow or have comparable experience. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

The Garden’s setting inspires participants to reach new levels of fitness and conditioning.

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Windy City Harvest, a program offered by the Garden in conjunc-tion with the City Colleges of Chicago, enables young adults to learn urban agriculture best practices as they work toward a Certificate in Sustainable Urban Horticulture. Students have described Windy City Harvest as offering a good balance of class-work, practical application through

working in a garden, and internship placement. Chicago communities benefit from the program through access to nutritious produce grown by Windy City Harvest students, made available and affordable for local residents.

Each year a number of Windy City Harvest courses are offered. Two spring sessions, on April 28 and May 19, address container gardens

and healthy soil, respectively. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/windyci-tyharvest/courses for more informa-tion and to register. Watch for Fall course listings in upcoming issues of Keep Growing. You may purchase produce from Windy City Harvest at the Garden’s Farmers’ Market, held the first and third Sundays of the month from June through October.

Community Gardening2012 Workshops in Sustainable Gardening

Adult Education: Comm

unity Gardening

Windy City Harvest trains adults in sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture.

Fresh produce grown by students of Windy City Harvest is available at local farmers’ markets.

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“Camp CBG exceeded my expectations—my kids loved it,” says an elated Camp CBG parent. “It fed their natural curiosity about the word around them.”

Choose from an array of such captivating topics as outdoor science, nature, art, cooking, Japanese culture and tradition, gardening, mapping skills, insects, and more. Feel confident in knowing our instructors are highly qualified teachers; many have taught with Camp CBG for more than five years. Delight as children learn while spending time outdoors, making friends, and having fun.

Camp CBG offers exciting and enriching experiences for children ages 2 to 15, from June to August. In addition to weeklong camps, this year we offer four new two-week programs for Green Thumbs and Explorers along with programs in our new Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden.

Great camps are still available and Garden Plus members enjoy a special discount. See page 66 for more informa-tion. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/camp to register today.


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Early positive experiences in nature or other plant-rich environments can foster a lifelong appreciation of the natural world. That is why, with the support of the Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden, we are deeply committed to engaging families and children of all ages with a year-round

schedule of professionally designed, age-appropriate programs held throughout the Garden.

Youth and Family Programs

Happy CampersMany camps include discovering fresh vegetables in the outdoor classroom or the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden.

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My First Camp Age 2

Born on or before September 1, 2010

$82 Nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount.

Would you like to spend some time learning, exploring, and bonding with your child in an engaging environment? Welcome to My First Camp!

My First Camp Age 2 Information

• Camp meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.

• An adult must accompany each registered child.

• To make camp enjoyable and fair to all, do not bring unregistered children, including siblings, to camp. Nursing mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make arrangements.

• Camp locations will be e-mailed the week prior to your camp.

• Dress for the weather.

• Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily.

Art & MusicJune 19 & 21 July 24 & 26

Share the joy of creating garden-inspired art with your child. Have fun practicing fine and gross motor skills while developing your child’s appreciation of nature and the arts.

Fantastic FoodsJuly 17 & 19 August 14 & 16

Is your tot interested in helping out in the kitchen, setting the kitchen table, or eating new foods? Discover new foods, prepare a tasty snack, and work on kneading, mixing, grating, and spreading skills.

My First GardenJune 26 & 28 August 7 & 9

Your little gardener will dig, sow, and harvest with our child-sized tools! Grow those gardening skills by digging in the dirt and helping us create a garden!

Small ScientistsJuly 10 & 12 July 31 & August 2

Toddlers will explore the world using magnets, water, sand, and the colors of the Garden. Discover textures and smells in nature, practice observation skills, and use scientific tools.

My First Camp Age 3

Born on or before September 1, 2009


Would you like to spend some time learning, exploring, and bonding with your child in an engaging environment? Welcome to My First Camp!

My First Camp Age 3 Information

• Camp meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.

• An adult must accompany each registered child.

• To make camp enjoyable and fair to all, do not bring unregistered children, including siblings, to camp. Nursing mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make arrangements.

• Camp locations will be e-mailed the week prior to your camp.



Art & MusicJune 18, 20, 22 July 23, 25, 27

Preschoolers’ creativity will thrive with nature-inspired art and music activities. Engage in clay work, movement, music, and interactive storytelling with your little one at the Garden.

Fantastic FoodsJuly 16, 18, 20 August 13, 15, 17

You and your preschooler will discover the different foods that come from plants. Plant an herb garden, practice slicing, pouring, and chopstick skills, and make a fruit salad!

My First GardenJune 25, 27, 29 August 6, 8, 10

Your preschooler will create a garden and care for plants, from planting to watering to harvesting. Taste the bounty of the Garden and sell produce at our Farmers’ Market!

Small ScientistsJuly 9, 11, 13 July 30, August 1, 3

Preschoolers will be introduced to the parts of a flower; learn about ants and their body parts; and explore wind, water, and worms through developmen-tally appropriate activities.

Green Sprouts

Most children are 4 or 5.


Green Sprouts Information

• Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m.



Bug BrigadeJune 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 30 – August 3, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Is your child fascinated by bugs? Children will get up close and personal with butterflies and bees, learn how their favorite insects see, and make a bug sucker to collect and study insects.

Fun with PhysicsJune 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Green Sprouts will perform basic physical science experiments and discover the laws that rule the natural world. They’ll explore why items sink or float, how magnets work, and static electricity.

Garden ExpeditionJune 25 – 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Young ecologists will investigate trees, leaves, prairie plants, and aquatic creatures, discovering all that the natural world of Illinois has to offer. They’ll learn how to preserve these wonders for future generations.

Habitat HuntersJuly 9 – 13, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Habitat Hunters will explore the different habitats the Garden has to offer, learn how to track animals, and make a habitat for one of the creatures that lives here.

Hidden TreasuresJune 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 16 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m. August 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Campers will use a map to find their way, create a treasure chest, and dig up a treasure to keep. They’ll also bring home a plant with a hidden treasure to share.

Mad ScientistsJune 18 – 22, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon

For young explorers who have ever wondered how fireflies glow, why leaves change, whether fish sleep, or just WHY? They’ll find these answers and many more as they become not-so-mad scientists.

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Nature ArtJuly 9 – 13, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 30 – August 3, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Explore all the ways to make art from nature! Green Sprouts will use the sun’s power to make prints and dyes, use clay for sculpture, and become inspired by flowers with watercolor painting.

Salad ScienceJune 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon

We eat parts of plants every day. Young food scientists will explore the Garden to discover how foods grow. We’ll discover how plants change the sun’s energy into energy for our bodies, prepare our own snacks, and plant a salad to take home!

Sprouting WizardsJuly 9 – 13, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 23 – 27, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 30 – August 3, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Kids become science wizards as they explore basic chemistry and the properties of solids, liquids, and gases through experimentation. No need to bring magic wands…we’ll make our own!

Super SeedlingsJuly 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Campers will dig, plant, water, weed, and sow in the Garden. Working together, they’ll create a garden, practice seed dissection, and become true gardeners!

Register by February 29 to receive a $5 per camp Early Bloomer discount.

Green Thumbs



Green Thumbs Information

Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m.



Art in the GardenJuly 9 – 13, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 30 – August 3, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Green Thumbs discover different natural artistic styles while they explore the Garden. They’ll sculpt with clay, make plant dyes, and create their own paper.

Incredible EdiblesJuly 23 – 27, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Young chefs will explore the Garden with their taste buds and find out how plants turn the sun’s energy into fuel for our bodies! We’ll explore how we eat plant parts every day, harvest food grown in the Outdoor Classroom, make our own tasty snacks, and plant an herb garden to take home.

Kinetic KidsAugust 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Budding physicists will discover cool science tricks, explore the laws of motion, and perform physical science experiments with toys.

Treasure HuntJune 25 – 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Campers will develop map-reading skills, use compasses, and discover how archeologists excavate sites. They will create a hidden treasure map and find secret plant treasures, too.

Expert WizardryJuly 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Young wizards will discover the magic of science as they create strange potions and perform unbelievable experiments while learning basic chemistry. No book of spells necessary—we’ll make our own.

Explore Your WorldJune 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 16 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Curious campers will learn about the natural world through guided exploration and discovery by visiting the many habitats at the Garden. They’ll also learn how to help preserve these habitats.

Plant PeopleAugust 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Young horticulturists will explore the fascinating life cycle of plants with plenty of opportunity for scientific discovery, hands-on experiments, and garden cultivation.

GrossologyJune 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Campers will uncover the science behind “gross” things around and inside them as they explore slimy and smelly natural phenomena. They’ll use their observation skills along with scientific tools.

Wildlife WanderersJuly 9 – 13, 12:30 – 3 p.m. August 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Junior ecologists will study creatures on the ground, in the air, and in the water. Create a science kit, plant a terrarium, identify trees and animal tracks, and record everything in your journal.

Insect InvestigationJune 18 – 22, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 30 – August 3, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Bug lovers, unite! Green Thumbs will search for insect homes, make insect display cases, and create insect-vision glasses to take home.

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Explorers Information

Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m.



Alfresco Art June 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 23 – 27, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Campers will become artistically inspired by the Garden and try their hand at botanical illustration, sculpture, printmaking, and painting. We’ll explore new techniques each day of this outdoor art program.

Amazing AdaptationsJuly 9 – 13, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Explorers will unearth the secrets of plants, animals, and insects as they discover how each has adapted in cool, scary, or wacky ways in order to live in their habitats.

Botany in the KitchenJuly 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 30 – August 3, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Young chefs will discover how fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nutrients make cooking fascinating. They’ll harvest vegetables and plant an herb garden.

Camera CraftJune 25 – 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 30 – August 3, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Campers will learn the elements of composition and framing snapshots, and practice shooting photos around the Garden. They’ll create a pinhole camera and rediscover the magic of nineteenth-century photography. Each camper must bring two disposable film cameras on the first day of camp.

Dirty JobsJuly 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how dirty, grimy, and grubby you can get working in a garden? Campers see what is in a day’s work at the Garden–keeping our worm bins healthy, learning about the importance of compost, designing and planting a garden, and meeting a Garden scientist!

Forensic InvestigatorsJune 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon

This year’s all-new mystery will require young CSI team members to try investigative techniques used by the pros to help us get to the bottom of this summer’s hot case.

Garden CachingJuly 16 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m. August 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon

A Garden adventure awaits! Explorers will search for hidden caches using compasses, maps, and GPS, as they learn the etiquette of geocaching. They’ll also create a cache for others to find.

Konnichiwa JapanAugust 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Time for immersion in Japanese culture as we explore Sansho-En, learn the art of bonsai, create sushi-inspired snacks, discover the art of calligraphy, and visit the Shoin House.

Surviving OutdoorsJune 18 – 22, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Explorers will discover the secrets pioneers used to find water, make a collection of safe and useful plants, create a shelter, and learn about how to predict weathers and storms.

Wicked PlantsJuly 9 – 13, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Proceed with caution—this camp will explore plants that have held bad reputations for centuries! We’ll discover the importance of proper plant identification, historical spells and potions, and go on our own plant hunt in the Garden—who knows where a wicked plant may lurk?!

Adventurers

Most children are 10 to 12.


Adventurers Information

Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.



• Campers must bring a peanut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

ArtJuly 16 – 20 August 13 – 17

Artists will introduce Adventurers to the use of various mediums to create their own art. Using the Garden as a backdrop, students will develop their photography, sculpture, and drawing skills. They will explore the use of natural materials and learn various tricks of the trade used by professional artists.

ChemistryJune 18 – 22 July 23 – 27

Who knew chemistry could be so cool?! Adventurers will explore the basics of chemistry and chemical reactions. By performing simple experiments, they will develop a basic understanding of acids and bases, fine-tune measurement skills, and understand the importance of accurate data observation and recording.

CuisineJuly 9 – 13 August 6 – 10

Calling all aspiring chefs! Campers will discuss menu techniques and preparation; learn principles of cooking with fruits and vegetables; improve basic chopping skills; and learn the importance of kitchen safety. Campers will set a table, plate dishes, and create a healthy meal. We’ll use our harvest in simple summer recipes—ice cream, pasta, and more!

EcologyJune 25 – 29 July 30 – August 3

What does an ecologist do at the Garden? Adventurers will discover what scientists do as they explore the Garden’s native Illinois habitats. Campers will conduct studies in our prairie, wetland, and woodland habitats, becoming familiar with native species. They will perform their own surveys, identifications, and field observations.

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Art & PlantsJune 18 – 29 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Green Thumbs will explore the Garden’s beauty and bounty in the following camps:

Art in the Garden

Incredible Edibles

Plant People

Expert Wizardry

Fun with ScienceJuly 9 – 20 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Campers will dig deeper into the scientific process, while discovering all the science that can be found in the Garden:

Expert Wizardry

Grossology

Kinetic Kids

Insect Investigation

CBG AdventureJuly 23 – August 3 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Green Thumbs can investigate the amazing plants and animals found in Garden habitats in the following camps:

Treasure Hunt

Plant People

Wildlife Wanderers

Explore Your World

Mix It UpAugust 6 – 17 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Does you camper like to try a little bit of everything? This camp combines the best of science, foods, and art:

Treasure Hunt

Art in the Garden

Grossology

Incredible Edibles

Explorers


Plants & the ArtsJune 18 – 29 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Explorers can discover the Garden’s art and bounty in the following camps:

Alfresco Art

Camera Craft

Botany in the Kitchen

Konnichiwa Japan

Explore CBGJuly 9 – 20 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Campers will explore the many gardens, while discovering some new places and facts about plants:

Dirty Jobs

Konnichiwa Japan

Wicked Plants

Garden Caching

Science ExplorerJuly 23 – August 3 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Explorers will investigate plant, animal, and human adaptations, while utilizing the scientific process:

Amazing Adaptations

Surviving Outdoors

Wicked Plants

Forensic Investigators

Explore It AllAugust 6 – 17 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Campers can try some of our most popular camps during this two-week session:


Camera Craft

Alfresco Art

Surviving Outdoors

NEW for 2012! Two-week campsThe Garden now offers two-week full-day camps for Green Thumbs and Explorers! We have grouped four of your favorite camps into a fun-filled, outdoor, educational two-week-long camp program. Choose one or all four! Remember to pack a water bottle and snack daily, along with a peanut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

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Returning in 2012! Yoga Bash Camp

Ages 6 – 10June 18 – 22 or July 16 – 20


Yoga Bash Camp Information

Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

• Bring a mat or purchase one of our mats for $10.

• Camps will take place in the Poetry Meadow, located just to the west of the Learning Center.


Grow the Pose with YogaJune 18 – 22

Campers will build strength, flexibility, and confidence through practicing yoga, as we explore the Garden while learning about elements such as the earth, air, and water.

Learning the LotusJuly 16 – 20

We will draw on imagination, creativity, music, and stories to help us promote balance, movement, and harmony.

Hubbard Street Dance Camp

Ages 6 – 10July 30 – August 3


Hubbard Street Dance Camp Information

Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

• Camp will take place in the Learning Center.


Energy collides with creativity at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Discover Dance© Summer Camp! Campers will be introduced to the exciting world of contemporary dance. Working with the professional dancers and teaching artists of HSDC, campers will explore how contemporary dance is created, then use that experience to create a new work. This workshop is appropriate for aspiring dancers of all abilities.

Leaders in Training

Our Leaders in Training (LITs), ages 13 to 15, will help prepare for camps, assist teachers during the day, and learn life skills that benefit future job searches and college preparation in our two-week program.

For an application and further information regarding the LIT program, please contact the camp manager

Registration DeadlineRegistration is open until camps fill or one week prior to the start date of camp. You will receive an automated reply immediately upon completion of your online registration.

MembershipGarden Plus and above members receive a 20 percent discount on all Camp CBG programs! Those holding individual Garden memberships will not receive this discount. Please call (847) 835-8215 if you would like to upgrade your membership in order to receive the discount. You will need to provide a member ID number at the time of camp registration. Please note that Garden membership is nontransferable.

Age LimitsPlease note the age/grade requirements for each camp group. Campers must be entering the listed grade in fall 2012. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Campers in the Green Sprouts group and above must be toilet trained.

Online Emergency FormsCamp CBG does not require a medical examination to attend camp; however, we ask that you fill out our Online Emergency Form as soon as you complete your online registration. In order for your child to attend camp, we must have a completed health form on file by June 1, 2012. The form is available at www.chicagobotanic.org/contact/index_camp.php on the Camp CBG website.

SnacksPlease pack a peanut-free snack for your camper each day. We will take a snack break midmorning and midafternoon daily. Some camps may be making their own additional snacks during Camp CBG. If your child has food allergies that may prevent him from consum-ing these snacks, please specify to what degree on the Online Emergency Form.

Special NeedsThe Garden is committed to providing accessible experiences for all children. If your child will require special accommodations, please call (847) 835-8361 to discuss your situation prior to registering.

Please Do Not Bring to CampThe Garden is NOT responsible for any item lost or broken during camp. Please leave the following items at home: personal video game players, cell phones, MP3 players/iPods, and iPad-type devices.

Camper Code of ConductYou will be asked to review the CBG Camper Code of Conduct upon completion of the Online Emergency Form:

• Campers will treat their fellow campers, instructors, and volunteers with respect.

• Campers will follow directions and stay with their group.

Please read and discuss these expectations with your child. In the event that a camper does not follow the Code of Conduct, or his or her behavior endangers other campers or interferes with an instructor’s ability to provide programming, the coordinator of Camp Programs or camp instructor will inform the parent at pick-up or through a phone call. If a second incident occurs, parents may be asked to withdraw their child from camp. Refunds will not be given for behavior-related withdrawals.

LunchCamp CBG offers a supervised lunch period for Green Sprouts, Green Thumbs, and Explorers campers for $10 per child per week. Pack a peanut-free lunch for your child that does not require refrigeration, and we will supervise your child during lunch (noon to 12:30 p.m.) and escort your child to his afternoon camp.

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Family Programs

Free ProgramsDiscovery Backpacks

Enliven your family’s Garden visit using tools to identify and observe plants and animals. Check out one of our free Backpacks, available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.

Story Time

Mondays through May 21 10 – 11 a.m.

Stop by the Lenhardt Library on Monday mornings for nature-themed stories and hands-on activities. Geared toward children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. No program April 23.

Tu B’Shevat Family Activities

Sunday, January 29 1 – 4 p.m.

Celebrate the Jewish festival of trees! Families can explore trees in the Greenhouses, enjoy a reading corner with books about trees, and take a plant home. These activities are provided by the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore Section.

ScreenBreak Family Drop-in Activities

Wednesday, March 7 9 – 11 a.m.

Stop by for hands-on fun with plants and nature in the Greenhouses — try a scavenger hunt, practice watering plants, and more! Activities are geared toward 2- to-5-year-olds with a caregiver. No registration is required. Parking is free from March 4 to 10 for families with a ScreenBreak button, wristband, or card. Offered in collaboration with the Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood’s ScreenBreak. For information about ScreenBreak activities at other locations, visit www.winnetkaalliance.org.

Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend

Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Celebrate spring by writing a seasonal haiku and making a cherry blossom hanging scroll, plus try other hands-on activities. Enjoy suminagashi painting, storytelling, and musical performances, and take a walk in the Japanese Garden.

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival

Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to music, enjoy traditional folktales, koto harp and shakuhachi flute, and watch a tea ceremony. Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate Girls’ Day and Boys’ Day—design a kimono paper doll, create a miniature carp kite, construct an origami samurai helmet, and more at family-friendly hands-on stations.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/familyprograms/dropin for more information on all of these free programs.

Fee-based ProgramsWeekend Family Classes

Saturdays 9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.

$22 Nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount.

Together, adults and children ages 4 to 10 can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each Saturday program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home.

NEW! Deserts & DinosaursFebruary 25

Walk through our Greenhouses to see special plants that grow in hot, dry places and ancient plants that shared the planet with dinosaurs. Create your own plant fossil and take home a desert plant and a dinosaur plant—a fern cupcake!

Japanese Dry GardensMarch 3

Cross bridges and count lanterns as we visit the Malott Japanese Garden. See the large dry garden and take home your own miniature dry garden designed with sand and rocks.

Homemade Ice CreamMarch 17 or 31

Get an up-close look at one of the world’s tiniest seeds from the vanilla orchid, make a batch of ice cream, and pot up a plant that can flavor ice cream.

Critter CrewApril 7

Discover habitats in the Garden and learn how important natural spaces are to our finned, feathered, and furry friends. Explore materials animals use in building their homes and construct an insect habitat.

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Family CampoutsJuly 28 (rain date August 3) 5 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. Sunday

$50 per child $20 per adult Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount.

Families can come pitch a tent in our outdoor classroom for a low-stress camping experience with flushing toilets and running water! We’ll go for an evening hike through the prairie and cook s’mores around a campfire. Please plan to spend the night as the Garden is unable to accommodate “under-night” or evening-only participants. Activities are geared for participants ages 6 and up. Please note the rain date when registering for the campout. Campout fees will only be refunded if both the original date and the rain date are cancelled by the Youth Coordinator.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/afterschool/campouts or call (847) 835-8239 for more information.

Birthday PartiesCelebrate your child’s birthday with a garden-themed party! Choose from a variety of themes. All parties include educational, hands-on activities led by Garden staff. Every child takes home a plant plus additional items they’ve created. Parties can be scheduled year-round on Saturday or Sunday mornings or afternoons for children turning 4 and up. Garden Plus membership is required. Visit www.chicagobo-tanic.org/birthdays or call (847) 835-8275 for more information.

Youth Programs

ScoutsScout Badge Programs

$10/child for 90-minute programs (ages 6 – 8) $15/child for 2-hour programs (ages 9 – 12)

Scouts can complete badge requirements with challenging activities. Our wide range of Scout programs take children throughout the Garden and can be scheduled after school Monday through Friday, and on select Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/scout or call (847) 835-8239 for more information about these programs.

Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 28 9:45 a.m. – noon

$12 per child

Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities! Scouts will discover signs of spring around the Garden on a scavenger hunt, give back to the earth with a project to help improve the Garden, and save resources by reusing items to make art inspired by the beautiful display gardens.

Adults should plan to stay with their Scouts for the duration of the program. At least one adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/scout/seasonal or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Break CampsSpring Break Camp

March 26 – 30, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$345 Nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount.

Children ages 5 to 8 will participate in high-quality learning activities with experienced teachers who use inquiry-based, hands-on activities. Programming connects nature to a range of themes including art, cuisine, and conservation. This spring, children will dissect and plant seeds, explore fragrant herbs and flowers, search for birds and early spring plants on nature hikes, take a trolley ride around the Garden, create take-home science-themed projects, and much more!

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/springbreakcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

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Student sleuths love nothing more than getting their hands dirty in order to solve a good mystery, and teachers thrill to see them immersed in learning adventures about plants and their role in the ecosystem. Incorporating an inquiry-based approach and tapping into higher-order thinking skills, junior detectives look and listen closely, visiting three different discovery stations and gathering the clues to solve a puzzle.

The guided Science Sleuths field trip program is led by trained facilitators and is ideal for students in grades K through 5. The program meets Illinois learning standards in science, and it is offered Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, April 23 through June 8, 2012. See page 77 for more information.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips/k_5 to register. Teachers wishing to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden prior to a field trip may request a Teacher Pre-trip Pass by calling (847) 835-6801.

Ecosystem Sleuths

The Garden is a living laboratory, an ideal setting for learning about plants, ecology, conservation,

and the natural world. From school field trips to teacher workshops and student internships,

educators and students encounter fresh ideas, innovative teaching techniques,

and meaningful science content that supports Illinois learning standards.

Teacher and Student Programs

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Teacher Professional DevelopmentWe invite you to expand your knowledge, enrich your teaching techniques, and enliven your grades preK – 12 classrooms, while earning professional development and graduate credit. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ teacherprograms for more detailed program descriptions and to register for classes.

Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Become a teacher member and receive a 20 percent discount on all professional development courses over $50.

2012 Winter ProgramsNew! Year-Round School Gardening

March 17 at the Chicago Botanic Garden March 24 at Arturo Velasquez Institute Saturdays

$150

Grade level: PreK – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Greenhouses and cold frames help you extend your fruit- and vegetable-growing season past the summer months in your school garden. Gain the resources to restore greenhouses or build simple low tunnels, hoop houses, or cold frames for your school garden. Outcomes include developing a crop plan, learning about organic gardening techniques, and observing successful working models at Dyett/Washington Park Green Youth Farm.

2012 Spring ProgramsIllinois Department of Natural Resources ENTICE Workshop: Effects of Climate Change on Illinois Plants

April 28 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$10

Grade level: 6 – 12 CPDU credit: 6, Lane credit: NA, Graduate credit: NA

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a national leader in collecting and analyzing data relating how changes in our climate are causing behavioral changes in plants. Scientists from the Garden will lead this workshop for educators of grades 6 through 12 and discuss their work. You’ll receive Illinois-specific resources and learn about how you and your students can participate in Project BudBurst, a national citizen-science initiative that contributes to research on the impacts of climate change on ecosystems.

Plant and Animal Interactions

May 12 at the Brookfield Zoo May 19 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturdays

$150


Come explore the amazing interactions among plants and animals in this two-day workshop. One day will be spent at the Chicago Botanic Garden and another at the Brookfield Zoo learning how plants and animals have evolved together. Learn how local plants have adapted to attract animals to pollinate their flowers and disperse their seeds. This course will assist in the teaching of interdependence.

Bringing Up Bookworms: Using Children’s Literature to Teach Plant Science

June 2 & 9 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturdays

$150


The Garden brings you the latest techniques for fostering literacy through science and science through literacy. Learn how to develop practical lesson plans that inspire kids to read, write about, and discover science and nature. We will look at some of our favorite books and learn a number of bookmaking techniques. Award-winning children’s book author Cheryl Bardoe will discuss hallmarks of excellent science literature and share her own techniques to pass on to your students for writing about nature with clarity and creativity.

Summer 2012Ecosystem Studies Summer Institute (Garden Camp for Teachers III)

June 25 – 27 & September 15 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Monday – Wednesday & Saturday June 28 – 29 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursday & Friday

$285

Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 45, Lane credit: 3, Graduate credit (additional fee): 3

In this weeklong summer institute, the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will enrich your understanding of native and urban ecosystems of Illinois. Take away hands-on, place-based lessons that will inspire you to bring the outdoors into your classroom. Topics covered include native biodiversity, adaptations, interdependence of species, and the challenges with invasive organisms.

Botany Basics Summer Institute (Garden Camp for Teachers I)

July 16 – 18 at the Garfield Park Conservatory Monday – Wednesday July 19 – 20 & October 6 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Thursday – Friday & Saturday

$285


The Garden and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance join forces to present plant fundamentals and the plant life cycle. Learn how plants function, adapt, and interact with their environment, then incorporate plant-related activities into subjects across the curriculum.

Earth Partnership for Schools: Native Garden Summer Institute

July 23 – 27 & December 15 at Lost Valley Visitor Center, McHenry County Conservation District Monday – Friday & Saturday

$100


In this outdoor, hands-on institute, teacher teams of three or more will be trained to facilitate ecological restoration programs and plan a school native plant restoration project. Learn to teach about the rich culture and natural history of the Chicago region.



Summer 2012 continued Earth Partnership for Schools: Great Lakes Summer Institute

July 30 – 31 & December 1 at Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve Monday – Tuesday & Saturday

August 1 – 3 at Beach Park Middle School Wednesday – Friday

$100


In this outdoor, hands-on institute, teacher teams of three or more will be trained to facilitate ecological restoration of native gardens on schoolyards, in rain gardens, and nearby shoreline, wetland, and riparian habitats. Learn to teach about the rich culture and natural history of the Chicago Region. For registration for the EPS-GL, please contact Melissa Alderson at (847) 968-3326.

Small Hands in the Garden: A Workshop for Early Intervention Providers

August 8 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Wednesday

$85

Grade level: Birth – PreK CPDU credit: 7, Early Intervention credit: 6

Join us for a fun-filled day open to anyone who works with infants and toddlers. This workshop will focus on the importance of introducing nature to our youngest explorers. Participating in hands-on learning stations will inspire you to incorporate nature into your daily routine. This class is designed for people who work with infants to 3-year-olds, and is adaptable for those who work with preK children.

2012 School Garden Conference: Learning, Moving, and Growing: Healthy Lifestyles through School Gardening

June 30 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday

$115 Early bird registration before June 1 $125 June 1 and later

School gardens offer students so many ways to learn about healthy eating, get physical activity, and understand that we are part of the environment. Join us for a day of inspiration as we showcase school garden projects that are improving our lives. Lunch and continental breakfast are included.

Other Teacher ProgramsCustom Workshops

Education staff can develop custom workshops to be delivered at your site. Teachers, administrative staff, and parent or neighborhood volunteers can all participate through active learning that models grade-appropriate techniques for integrating plant-based learning into the curriculum. Please call Teacher Programs at (847) 835-6801 for more information about scheduling and pricing for custom workshops.

Green Teacher Network

The Chicago Botanic Garden, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, and Openlands have teamed up to form the Green Teacher Network. This collaboration encourages Chicago-area schools to adapt plant-based education activities, and supports teachers’ efforts to build and use school gardens as curricular tools. For more information or to become a member, contact Jaime Zaplatosch at Openlands at (312) 863-6270.

Gardening Courses

Windy City Harvest offers half-day and full-day workshops on growing plants indoors and outside—it’s a great way to improve your school garden skills. See page 58 or go to www.chicagobotanic.org/ windycityharvest/courses for a list of programs and registration information.

Free Classroom Resource Kits for Loan

We have a variety of resource kits to support learning about Illinois plants, animals, and natural resources that are available for teachers to borrow. Teachers may call (847) 835-8253 to reserve a kit. A $50 deposit is required, and is refunded upon return of a complete kit. Borrowing a kit requires a $50 deposit, which is refunded upon the return of the complete kit. For kit availability and/or to arrange for kit pickup call (847) 835-8253.

Spring flowers make excellent subjects for studying plants and nature.

Age Group Program Early Fall 9/6-10/14/11 Late Fall 10/31-11/11/11 Holiday 11/28-12/16/11 Winter 1/30-4/6/12 Spring 4/23-6/8/12

PreK – K Discovering Plants Discovering Trees PreK – 2 Trains & Trees K – 2 Surprising Seeds Garden Groceries A Walk in the Woods Garden Inquiry Insect Investigations 3 – 5 Flower Lab Plant Propagation Pondering the Prairie Forest Fundamentals K – 5 Science Sleuths 6 – 12 Water Quality Ecosystems & Adaptations Photosynthesis Journey Through Rare Books Green Buildings

School Field Trips at a GlanceTeacher & Student Programs

School Field TripsEnrich your students’ educational experience with a visit to the Garden. Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant and nature topics appropriate for specific grade levels. Guided and self-guided options are available. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips for complete program information and to schedule your visit.

New this year: School buses will drop off and pick up students at the new entry drive and turnaround in front of the Learning Center (formerly parking lot 7). Buses will park in lot 6.

Homeschool GroupsWe welcome you to register for field trips to the Garden. If your homeschool group includes a range of ages, please review our complete program descriptions online and select a program that best matches your group’s grade level and knowledge base.

Guided Programs for Children with Special Needs K – 12Monday through Friday

$120 (includes all materials)

Maximum number of children: 15

Bring your students to the Chicago Botanic Garden for a customized therapeutic program in the Buehler Enabling Garden’s outdoor classroom. These one-hour programs provide a guided, structured experience with nature and are designed for youth with special needs while meeting educational goals. If you find it difficult to travel with your students, please contact us to discuss possible programs delivered in your school. Call (847) 835-6801 to learn more about horticultural therapy for your students or to schedule a program.

Self-Guided Field TripsYear-round Monday through Friday

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

$30 per classroom (maximum 30 students); No additional parking fee required

Self-guided field trips allow students to explore while you lead them through the Garden. Register in advance and Garden staff will be happy to discuss areas suited for any curricular topic, and distance to gardens.

New! Self-Guided Activity Backpacks

$10 per class

Self-guided backpacks provide hands-on activities for teachers to lead while visiting the Sensory Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and McDonald Woods. Each backpack includes all supplies for the activities for a group of 30 and can be checked out for either the morning (9 a.m. to noon) or the afternoon (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.).

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips/selfguide for more information.

Guided Field Trips

Unless otherwise stated, programs cost $115 per class of 30 students. Available dates and times vary with the program.

Guided programs are led by trained facilitators who will engage your students with hands-on activities. Students will learn about plants and habitats found at the Garden. Field trips include outdoor exploration activities, so please dress for the weather. Visit www.chicagobotanic. org/ctl/fieldtrips for more detailed grade-specific program descriptions, applicable state standards, and to schedule your visit.

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See, smell, and touch plants at the Garden this spring.


Guided Programs PreK – 2Unless otherwise stated, all grade PreK – 2 programs are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and cost $115 per class. A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Discovering Trees

PreK only; maximum 25 students March 19 – 30 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. to noon

To investigate the world of trees, students will take a trolley ride to the main area of the Garden. Students will take home a “tree cookie” to remember their Garden experience.

Garden Inquiry

Grades K – 2 Winter

Using the process of inquiry, students will choose an age-level winter garden research question. As scientists using available tools, they will also find the answer to their question.

Science Sleuths

Grades K – 2 Spring ($100)

Students will be immersed in hands-on adventures relating to plants and their role in the ecosystem. Discovery stations in diverse Garden areas facilitate an exciting outdoor, garden-based experience with plants and the environment.

Guided Programs 3 – 5Unless otherwise stated, all grade 3 – 5 programs are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and cost $115 per class. A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Flower Lab

Early Fall and Winter

Why do plants make flowers? As junior botanists, students learn about flower parts and how flowers, with pollinators’ help, produce seeds. Students will pot a flower seed to take home and will also look for flowers in the Garden.

Plant Propagation

Winter

Clone a new plant from part of another one! Compare and experiment with some different methods of propa-gating plants as you learn about various ways plants reproduce. Plant a stem cutting to take home and watch the roots grow.

Science Sleuths

Spring ($100)

Students will be immersed in hands-on adventures relating to plants and their role in the ecosystem. Discovery stations in diverse Garden areas facilitate an exciting outdoor, garden-based experience with plants and the environment.

Guided Programs 6 – 12Unless otherwise stated, all grade 6 – 12 programs are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and cost $115 per class. A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Ecosystem and Plant Adaptations

Late Fall and Winter

How do plants fit their place? Discover how plants have adapted to abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Student investigations include learning about the unique abiotic conditions that define many of the ecosystems of the world, including Illinois.

Photosynthesis Lab

Late Fall and Winter

Students will explore photosynthesis, investigating how and where it takes place, how plants obtain the materials necessary for it to occur, and its products. Students will use scientific equipment to measure gas exchange in plants.

A Journey Through Rare Books

Winter

Investigate the history of books and botanical illustration. With group research projects as the focus, students will explore the Lenhardt Library’s rare book collection and see books dating back to 1483. This program incorporates plant science, library research skills, exposure to rare books, and Garden exploration.

Green Buildings

Spring (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Visit the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center to learn about the outstanding conservation features of this remarkable building. Grades 6 through 8 will investigate the Rainwater Glen and build a model to test which materials are best for water conservation. Grades 9 through 12 will experiment with different building materials to learn about green roofs.

Additional Field Trip ExperiencesGuided Walking Tours

Spring: April 23 – June 8 Tuesdays and Thursdays 30 minutes

$80 classroom (maximum 30 students): 1:7 chaperone-to-student ratio required

Explore the Garden with an expert. Tours allow students to explore one garden in more depth. Choose from one of the following: English Walled Garden, Greenhouse (select one), Malott Japanese Garden, or the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center.

School Tram Tours

Spring: April 23 – June 6 Summer: June 11 – September 2 $2.50 per person

Grades PreK, K – 2, or 3 – 6 30 minutes

Embark on a delightful journey around the Garden. Your tram tour guide will show you things you might not notice on your own and invite you to search for clues to nature’s secrets.

Grades 7 – 12 35 minutes

Climb aboard for a narrated tram tour around the 2.6-mile perimeter of the Garden. Your tour guide will present highlights and history of this living museum, and share information about our research projects and conservation efforts.

Model Railroad Garden

May 14 through October 26 $3 per person

Guide your students around our popular model railroad exhibition, where 7,500 square feet of miniature gardens and unique settings delight students and chaperones alike. For more information, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/railroad.

Students examine the science within the beauty of flowering plants.


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Community Outreach

Great Summer Science Experiences for Chicago Public School Students Science FirstScience First is a free four-week summer program for Chicago Public School (CPS) students currently in grades 7 through 9. While enjoying hands-on, nature-based science activities, indoor and outdoor investigations, and exposure to scientists who work at the Garden, students improve their understanding of the scientific method and careers in science. Transportation and free lunch are provided. CPS teachers are encouraged to share registration materials with promising students. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst for more information. Applications for summer 2012 are due April 27.

College FirstCollege First is an eight-week internship and field ecology course for CPS School students in their junior or senior year. Students get paid and earn college credit while studying environmental science, conducting a research project, and interacting with scientists at the Garden. Students meet monthly during the school year to learn more about preparing for college. Transportation is provided. CPS teachers are encouraged to share registration materials with promising students. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst for more information. Applications for summer 2012 are due April 13.

Science First and College First are made possible by the generous support of Discover Financial Services, the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, the Trillium Foundation, the Sheridan Foundation, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Illinois Tool Works Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Leo S. Guthman Fund, the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, the W.P. & H.B. White Foundation, the Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust, and the Stiles-Levy Family Fund.

Real World Science Investigations in the ClassroomProject BudBurstJoin students and communities from across the country in collecting plant life-cycle data and entering it into our user-friendly database. Details, curriculum materials for grades K through 12, and data from past years are available at www.budburst.org.

Project BudBurst is supported by grants from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Ecological Observatory Network.

Organic Farming for YouthGreen Youth FarmEach year, up to 70 students ages 13 to 18 work from mid-May through mid-October at four sites, earning their summer pay the old-fashioned way. The Green Youth Farm program offers students the opportunity to learn all aspects of organic farming. By the end of the season, participants have learned how to work together as a team, gained valuable job skills, discovered a whole new way to look at the food they eat, and grown their support system. Students from Waukegan High School, North Chicago Community High School, North Lawndale College Prep, Manley Career Academy, Farragut High School, and Dyett High School in Chicago are eligible to participate. The program also includes Jr. Green Youth Farm, which serves middle-school students and is located at Reavis Elementary School. The Jr. Green Youth Farm of Reavis School is conducted in collaboration with Elev8 and Quad Cities Development Corporation (QCDC). For more information, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/greenyouthfarm.

Major support for the Green Youth Farm is provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Polk Family Charitable Fund, Steans Family Foundation, After School Matters, Inc., The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, The Grainger Foundation, and the McKenna Foundation.

Additional support is provided by an anonymous donor, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Midwest Foods, Grace Bersted Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, The Crown Family, Charter One Foundation, The J.R. Albert Foundation, Northern Trust Charitable Trust, Kaplan Foundation Fund, Walter S. Mander Foundation, Sheridan Foundation, SARE-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, and the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund.

The Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation Lake County Community Foundation, North Shore Garden Club, NeighborSpace, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Rotary Club of Deerfield, The Comcast Care Foundation, Janice Becker, Kathy Richland Pick, and Madeleine P. Plonsker also contribute to Green Youth Farm.

Cultivating Health and Well-beingHorticultural TherapySince 1977, the Garden’s Horticultural Therapy Services Program has supported the establishment of horticultural therapy programs at healthcare and human service agencies serving schools, VA hospitals, people with disabilities, and older adults in the Chicago region. The program serves as a primary regional, national, and international resource for information while offering a full range of professional training opportunities. Also available are consulting services in barrier-free greenhouse and enabling garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy program planning. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/therapy for more information.

Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endowment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation, Grant Healthcare Foundation, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Tawani Foundation, and the Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation as well as endowments established by the estate of Florence Rantz, the Kenilworth Garden Club, and the Julien H. Collins and Bertha M. Collins Fund and Helen and Maurice Weigle Fund at The Chicago Community Trust.

College First exposes students to interesting plants and careers in botany.

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unity OutreachWindy City Harvest Offers Positive Change, Future CareersWindy City HarvestWindy City Harvest trains adults in sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture. Both are dimensions of the urban greening and healthy, affordable, local food movements to which the Chicago Botanic Garden has an institutional commitment.

Certificate TrainingThe cornerstone of Windy City Harvest is a nine-month college credit certificate in organic vegetable production that enrolls 15 to 20 students annually through the City Colleges of Chicago. Delivered by Garden staff at the Arturo Velasquez Institute, a Daley College campus, Windy City Harvest trains students in best practices for year-round growing and sales of high-value vegetables, and offers a paid three-month internship. Graduates are now working in a range of full-time and seasonal jobs in the local horticulture and urban agriculture industry.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/windycityharvest for more information.

Cook County Sheriff’s Boot Camp Since 2009, the Chicago Botanic Garden and Cook County Boot Camp (CCBC) have partnered on a one-acre farm. An alternative-sentencing facility for nonviolent young male offenders, the CCBC offers approximately 70 young inmates the chance to grow, maintain, and learn about organic vegetable production and basic environmental concepts. The vegetables are used in the camp’s mess hall and donated to local food pantries. Following the program’s initial success, the Garden received funding to establish a compost operation on adjacent land, where CCBC food scraps and garden waste create high-quality compost for expanding the farm. Program graduates are now employed at the compost operation and at the Chicago Botanic Garden as landscape crew. Five students are enrolled in the 2012 Windy City Harvest certificate training program.

Native Seed GardenThis project, another initiative of Windy City Harvest in collaboration with the Garden’s plant scientists, will test whether native seed is a viable production crop for urban farmers. While employing Windy City Harvest students and CCBC graduates, the Native Seed Garden project will grow Midwest prairie species that are becoming increasingly rare due to habitat loss and deterioration. The combined expertise of the Garden’s native seed scientists and Windy City Harvest educators and trainers offers the possibility of an exciting new angle on “urban farming.” The first site is in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood and was made possible by a collaboration among Commis-sioner John P. Daley, Alderman James A. Balcer, the Chicago Botanic Garden, Cook County Sheriff’s Boot Camp, and Archeworks, which designed the garden’s layout.

Major funding for Windy City Harvest is provided by an anonymous donor, the Cook County Environmental Control Department, Leo S. Guthman Fund, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Polk Bros.Foundation, SARE-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, and United States Department of Agriculture NIFA. Additional support is provided by an anonymous donor, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, The Crown Family, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation, Sara Lee Foundation, and the Steans Family Foundation. Also contributing to Windy City Harvest are NeighborSpace and Janice Becker.

The following foundations and corporations support all education and community programs: The Helen V. Froehlich Foundation, The Brinson Foundation, HSBC – North America, and Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund.

Vegetables grown at Daley College are planted, tended, picked, and sold

by Windy City Harvest students.

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