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Robert F. Finke, ChairTimothy A. Dugan, Vice Chair, Nominating & GovernanceJohn L. Howard, Vice ChairThomas E. Lanctot, Vice Chair, Government AffairsCatherine M. Waddell, Vice Chair, Science & EducationNicole S. Williams, Vice Chair, Finance & InvestmentSusan A. Willetts, Vice Chair & Immediate Past Chair, and Chair, AuditPeter M. Ellis, SecretarySophia Shaw, President & Chief Executive Officer

DIRECTORSCourtney BerlinSharon BradyAmy Brock, ex officioNeville F. BryanJohn H. BuehlerKimberly Burt, ex officio Michael J. BuschSusan Keller CanmannDavid R. CasperRobin ColburnJohn C. Connery IIJill M. Delaney James W. DeYoungAnthony L. FarinoSteve FradkinThomas C. FreymanDorothy H. GardnerSteven J. Gavin Nancy GidwitzEllis M. GoodmanJohn K. GreeneCharles V. GreenerJoseph P. GromackiWilliam J. HagenahCaryn L. HarrisRobert D. Hevey, Jr.Thomas B. Hunter III Jane IrwinGregory K. JonesTodd KaplanJennifer M. KastenCarolyn Katz, ex officioAngela KorompilasM. James LeiderBenjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr.Laura M. LingerDaniel I. H. LinzerAlec LitowitzAnne LoucksJosephine P. LouisMolly C. McKennaMichael J. McMurrayWilliam E. MoellerGeorge A. PeinadoJanet Meakin PoorAnne PramaggioreToni Preckwinkle, ex officioBob ProbstArnold Randall, ex officioSusan L. RegensteinJohn RugelRyan S. Ruskin Robert E. ShawTom Skilling Maria SmithburgHarrison I. SteansPam F. SzokolCollette Taylor Richard L. Thomas

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Dear Garden Member,

A botanic garden like ours is glorious, and complicated. Think about it: the Chicago Botanic Garden is not only a national but a global leader in horticultural excellence. It sets the bar for plant conservation research, education, and horticultural therapy. The Chicago Botanic Garden creates sustainable farms in struggling communities without ready access to fresh fruits and vegetables. And the Garden provides programs that delight, entertain, and inform our visitors, who numbered more than one million last year.

Each issue of Keep Growing magazine offers a glimpse into these diverse Garden components. Within the pages of this fall issue, we reflect on the 20-year anniversary of our College First mentoring program (p. 31) and introduce you to our newest urban agriculture alliance, with Hilton Chicago (p. 24). We explain how our Plants of Concern program monitors the region’s rare plants (p. 34), and how we are working in Washington, D.C., to encourage policymakers to protect plants and their habitats on a national level (p. 26). You will discover how we deal with plant pests and other plant health issues on page 38, and find a wonderful guest column, “Saving Plants, Saving Ourselves,” by Peter Raven, Ph.D., director emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden, on page 20. As always, there’s much more.

The onset of fall quickens our senses. So different from spring, with its first thrilling buds, and from summer, with its lush blooms and action-packed days and nights, fall brings cooler temperatures that freshen the air, and brilliant, ever-earlier sunsets. Fall tells us it’s time to get back to business. Yet, it’s also the perfect time to be outdoors, as the jewel-like palette of perennials subtly shifts into autumn hues, and foliage turns to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. From generation to generation, we fall in love with fall. The poet and novelist Emily Brontë (1818–48) captured the season’s timeless excitement in her poem “Fall, Leaves, Fall”:

Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;Lengthen night and shorten day;Every leaf speaks bliss to meFluttering from the autumn tree.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Keep Growing, and that you find time during this busy back-to-school and -work season to enjoy a walk or two—or many more!—at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Thank you for supporting this complex and beautiful living museum, this center of research and education, and this place of hope and opportunity through your membership.

All the best,

Sophia Shaw President and CEO

We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.

We would like to hear from you! Please direct comments or questions to [email protected].

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2 Letter from the President and CEO Our glorious, complicated Garden

6 American Craft Exposition New setting for renowned arts show at the Garden

8 Fall Bulb Festival Celebrate the season and buy the best bulbs

10 HallowFest Haunts, howls, and hoots galore

12 More Fall Events Brews, trains, spooky pooches, fiber art, and more

20 Saving Plants, Saving Ourselves Guest column by Peter Raven, Ph.D.

22 Bestowing Laurels Four leaders honored

24 From Garden Green to Haute Cuisine Windy City Harvest partners with Hilton

26 Giving Plants a Louder Voice on the Hill Garden advances plant conservation agenda

31 College First Reunion Garden grows a diverse field of thinkers

34 Preserving Our Natural Heritage Plants of Concern leads the way

38 Keeping the Garden Healthy Tom Tiddens explains how

42 Ask the Experts Seeking a second harvest and amaryllis care

80 This Season in the Garden Autumn, the season of contrasts

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American Craft Exposition

Presented by the Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), this juried exposition and sale of fine crafts—now in its 31st year—gives guests the chance to meet some of the country’s top artists in a wide variety of media, including jewelry, ceramics, metal, furni-ture, glass, wood, mixed media, and much more. In keep-ing with ACE’s commitment to fostering the next genera-tion of artists, a selection of emerging artists will be highlighting their work as well.

“Partnering with the Auxiliary of NorthShore makes so much sense,” said Harriet Resnick, vice president of visitor experi-ence and business development at the Garden. “Their mis-sion of health and wellness dovetails with the Garden’s own mission to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. We are confident that our venue will set the stage for a fabulous ACE. And with ACE being the premier arts show in the country, it is true to the Garden’s own high standards.”

The volunteer committee that presents ACE works year-round to bring patrons a memorable experience. The 2015 co-chairs, Debbie Kerr and Liz Dauten, are thrilled to be partnering with the Garden. “We are so excited to show-case the artists’ work in such an idyllic setting,” said Dauten. “Patrons will enjoy meeting the artists behind the

beautiful work and purchasing unique luxury items while supporting critical ovarian cancer research at NorthShore, a vitally important cause in the community.” Proceeds from this event support ovarian cancer prevention research at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

ACE 2015 will debut at the Garden on Thursday, Septem-ber 24, with a benefit preview party from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets for the preview cost $175. The show runs Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance for a three-day pass, and mem-bers receive a $2 discount. Both options include one day of parking for one vehicle at the Garden.

Ticket and parking packages are available in advance only. One three-day pass is $30 and two passes are $45; both in-clude a one-day parking pass for one vehicle. To purchase tickets to the benefit preview, visit americancraftexpo.org or call (224) 364-7270. Visit chicagobotanic.org/craft for expo tickets or get them at the Visitor Center at the Garden.

Throughout the event, all are welcome to stroll the magnificent grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden and enjoy the incredible collage of emerging fall colors—the burgundy, gold, and garnet of the Garden’s autumn palette.

While no one ever wants to say goodbye to summer, this year the Chicago Botanic

Garden will be doing so in a spectacular way. Just as the season draws to a close,

the Garden is honored to host the American Craft Exposition (ACE) for the first time.

ACE 2015 will take place during the last weekend of September, featuring a variety

of award-winning work from more than 160 leading U.S. artists.

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Fall Bulb Festival

Families look forward to this weekend at the Garden, filled with activities, music, and a harvest market. On Friday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., members have priority access to more than 250 varieties of bulbs. Inside Burnstein Hall, meet with experts who can help you choose the best ones for your garden. The outdoor market will be open to the public all day, and admission is free, while normal park-ing fees apply.

On Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, the bulb sale and market are open to the public all day. Vendors at the outdoor market will offer local, handcrafted pottery, kettle corn, baked goods, roasted nuts, honey, and seasonal pro-duce. Light fare, cider, and beer will be available for pur-chase. Amid live music, children of all ages can admire the gourd display, find their way around the straw-bale maze, and participate in family activities and outdoor fitness activities on the Esplanade. The bulb sale is sponsored by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society; this year the Society, which founded and now manages the Garden, celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Indoors, your spectacular spring garden begins! This year’s sale includes a broad variety of bulbs including custom tulip blends, daffodils, alliums, narcissus, amaryllis, and many others. You may also find potted amaryllis and

paperwhite narcissus, mums, and peonies, as well as bulb fertilizer. Staff and Garden horticulturists will offer tips about selecting and planting the right bulbs for your gar-den. Outstanding custom blends will be available that take the guesswork out of selecting bulbs for compatibility, color blending, and successive bloom time.

Don’t have a garden? Find a variety of bulbs that can be forced indoors. Gardening on a deck? Find a selection of bulbs that can be layered in a container. Contending with deer and squirrels? Speak with our knowledgeable staff and volunteers for recommendations for bulbs that thrive. Visit chicagobotanic.org/bulb in September and choose bulbs from the online catalog.

As the leaves change colors, come experience the highlight of the harvest season at the Garden. This is an ideal time to be outdoors in the crisp fall air, and an ideal time to buy bulbs that can be planted right away.

The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society is in its fifth year of “Growing the Future,” a $1 million pledge to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Proceeds from this event support the Regenstein Foundation Learning Cam-pus, providing educational programs such as Science First to Chicago Public Schools students.

Early October in the Midwest features a particularly lovely light. In the fall, gardeners finish harvest-ing the last of their summer crops and begin planning for the growing season that will follow the winter. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, the finest bulbs arrive just in time for planting. Gardeners eager to add something new will find just what they are looking for at the Fall Bulb Festival.

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When you’re in the mood for creepy, crawly, and spooky, you know where to find us! Visit the Chicago Botanic Garden for HallowFest: A Garden of Good…and Evil on Saturday, October 24, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us at the Regenstein Center for spook-tacular fun. “Family-style entertainment with the young ones can be found among the two live-show stages, the Eerie Express tram ride, the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, and more,” said Jodi Zombolo, senior director of visitor events and public programs. “Come dressed up and ready for a fun Halloween time at the Garden.”

Encounter entertaining characters as you walk to the Regenstein Center for hours of fun. Enjoy a free treat at the Spooky Snack Shack in the Greenhouse Gallery. Or, check out the special monster menu at the Garden View Café. You’ll be in costume, right? Whether you want to look like Elsa from Frozen or a zombie or both, we’ve got you cov-ered with face-painting fun in the East Greenhouse Gal-lery. You’ll look great (or not so great, if you prefer). Walk through the bat cave in the Bridge Gallery to the spooky forest in the Joutras Gallery, which will have a display of glowing jack-o’-lanterns. (You can pick up a pumpkin to carve at home in the West Greenhouse Gallery.) And be-fore you take the 15-minute ride on the Eerie Express tram, you may want to ask the fortuneteller in the Linnaeus

Room to see what lurks in the night.… (Hint: are those ghost trains in the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America?)

For more family-friendly fun, stop by the Lenhardt Library, where you’ll find interactive activities for younger visitors. Try the jack-o’-lantern ball toss, Halloween story corner, and Critter Olympics challenges—if you can howl like a wolf, this one’s for you.

Advance tickets are $14 for members and $19 for non-members and are available at chicagobotanic.org/hallow-fest and at the Visitor Center; tickets are nonrefundable. Day-of tickets are $17 for members and $22 for nonmem-bers; children ages 2 and under are free. Model Railroad admission during the event is included with your ticket. Visit chicagobotanic.org/hallowfest or call (847) 835-5440 for more information.

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More Fall EventsAutumn Brews: Seasonal Beer Tasting in the Garden Thursday, October 8, 6 – 8 p.m., McGinley Pavilion; ticket required. Try a variety of seasonal craft beers in 2-ounce tastings; snacks and beer by the bottle are available for pur-chase. Garden Plus members attending event: come at 5 p.m. to try Change of Saisons, a new beer made with ingredients grown by the Garden. Tickets are $30 in advance or $33 at the door; members get $5 off; must be 21 or older with valid ID to attend. The event will be held rain or shine (no refunds).

Trains, Tricks & Treats Saturday & Sunday, October 17 – 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America; weather permitting; fee applies. Come in costume to the Model Rail-road Garden, which will be decorated with spiderwebs, spiders, ghosts, and more. Volunteers at five trick-or-treat stations will offer candy, a planting activity, and other small surprises for kids. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12; members get $1 off.

Roadside Flower Workshops and SaleWorkshops: Monday, October 19, 1 – 3 p.m.; Tuesday & Wednesday, October 20 & 21, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m., Burnstein Hall; preregistration required. Sale: Friday – Sunday, October 23 – 25, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall. This is the chance for your creative side to flower—pun intended. Join the friendly volunteer teams who create one-of-a-kind handmade items for the annual Roadside Flower Sale. Professional floral designers lead free work-shops on how to create wreaths, bouquets, stationery cards, and more, with dried flowers, pods, and grass from the Garden. Proceeds from all workshop creations benefit the Garden.

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Spooky Pooch Parade

Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Krasberg Rose Garden; ticket required for parade participants. Who will be top dog this year? Join the fun in our annual Halloween-themed costume parade for dogs. Just try to top last year’s winners such as Maxine, a 9-year-old pug-terrier mix who was dressed up as a kissing booth cutie (a bargain at 25 cents!), and Mookie, a Yorkshire-Pomeranian mix who was hand-colored and hand-trimmed to look like an ear of corn. Nonprofit animal advocacy groups and local vendors will answer questions and sell dog-related products. This popular event sells out quickly so register early. The parade fee is $19 in advance or $25 at the door; members get $5 off; regular parking fees apply. No ticket is required for parade spectators. The event will be held rain or shine; no refunds.

Fine Art of Fiber

Opening night (with early buying privileges) is Thursday, November 5, 6:30 – 9 p.m.; then Friday through Sunday, November 6 – 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Regenstein Center. Join us for the area’s oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event. The Fine Art of Fiber features a fashion show, demonstrations, and an exhibition, hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. The sales boutique offers woven and knitted pieces, traditional and contemporary quilts, handmade holiday gifts, and more. No ticket is required, but regular parking fees apply.

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AugustOngoingFocusing on Nature: Student Botanical Photography Exhibition through September 20; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Joutras Gallery.

Rare Book Exhibition: Ampelography: I Heard It Through the Grapevine through November 8; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lenhardt Library.

SeptemberOngoingFocusing on Nature: Student Botanical Photography Exhibition through September 20; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Joutras Gallery.

Rare Book Exhibition: Ampelography: I Heard It Through the Grapevine through November 8; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lenhardt Library.

Tuesday, September 1Tuesday Morning Music 10 a.m., McGinley Pavilion.

Music on the Esplanade 6 to 8 p.m., the Esplanade.

Wednesday, September 2Farm Dinner 5 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Dancin’ Sprouts 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Esplanade.

Thursday, September 3Hot Summer Nights 6 to 8 p.m., the Esplanade.

Saturday, September 5Monthly Photo Walk 9 to 10 a.m.; see chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/monthly-photo_walk for details.

Nature Nights: Seed Scatter 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, September 6Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Esplanade.

Illinois Mycological Association Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, September 7Final Carillon Concert of the Season 7 p.m.; preconcert carillon tour and demonstration from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (every 15 minutes), Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon.

Thursday, September 10Little Diggers begins, select dates through December 10, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Visit chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers for more information.

Friday, September 11Little Diggers begins, select dates through December 11, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Visit chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers for more information.

Saturday, September 12Little Diggers begins, select dates through December 12, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Visit chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers for more information.

Friday & Saturday, September 11 & 12Members-Only Plant Production Behind-the-Scenes Tour 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies; visit chicagobotanic.org/member for more information.

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Weekly EventsMondays through ThursdaysSummer Evenings with live musical performances continue through September 7. Visit chicagobotanic.org/evenings for more information.

Wednesdays through SundaysJapanese Garden Discovery Program through Octo-ber 4; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Saturdays and SundaysGarden Chef Series through October 4; 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/chef for more information.

Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Family Drop-in Programs September 5 to 27; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/explore/fruitandveg.php for more information.

Daily EventsButterflies & Blooms through September 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting; fee applies.

Tram Tours through October 25; times vary; fee applies. Trams are wheelchair accessible. Visit chicagobotanic.org/tram for more information or call (847) 835-6895.

Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America through October 25; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting; fee applies; extended hours on Wednes-days until 8 p.m. through August 26.

Garden Plus members receive free tram tours and free admission to the Model Railroad Garden and to Butterflies & Blooms during the season on Wednesdays.

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Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13Illinois Gourd Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall and Runnells Courtyard; registration required for workshops.

Sunday, September 13New! Bike the Garden 7 to 9:30 a.m., North Branch Trail, west and east roads. No fee, but preregistration required.

Saturday, September 19Harvest Ball 6 p.m.; ticket required; call (847) 835-6958 for more information or visit chicagobotanic.org/guild/harvestball.

Central States Dahlia Society Show noon to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20Harvest Weekend 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.

Sunday, September 20Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Esplanade.

Central States Dahlia Society Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26American Craft Exposition 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Regenstein Center; fee applies. See page 6.

Sunday, September 27American Craft Exposition 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Regenstein Center; fee applies. See page 6.

Sukkot Family Drop-in Activities 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. The sukkah will be on display from Friday, September 25, through Tuesday, October 6.

Free Library Talk: “Ampelography: I Heard It Through the Grapevine” 2 p.m., Lenhardt Library

OctoberOngoingRare Book Exhibition: Ampelography: I Heard It Through the Grapevine through November 8; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lenhardt Library.

Friday – Sunday, October 2 – 4Fall Bulb Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, preview bulb sale for members only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; bulb sale and fall market, Burnstein Hall and the Esplanade.

Saturday, October 3Teacher Program: The Sensory Plant Classroom: Learning with the Senses and Seasons 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Drawn From Nature: Annual Student Botanical Art Exhibition opens; through October 18; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Joutras Gallery.

Monthly Photo Walk 9 to 10 a.m.; see chicagobo-tanic.org/calendar/event/monthly-photo_walk for details.

Thursday, October 8Autumn Brews 6 to 8 p.m., McGinley Pavilion; fee applies. See page 12.

Saturday, October 10Teacher Program: The Sensory Plant Classroom: Learning with the Senses and Seasons 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11Illinois Orchid Society Fall Orchid Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Monday, October 12School Day-Off Camp 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, October 17Teacher Program: ENTICE: Illinois Prairies 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Trains, Tricks & Treats 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fee applies. See page 12.

Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnstein Hall.

Sunday, October 18Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Esplanade.

Monday – Wednesday, October 19 – 21Roadside Flower Workshop See page 12.

Friday – Sunday, October 23 – 25Roadside Flower Sale See page 12.

Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25HallowFest 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday; fee applies. See page 10.

Saturday, October 31Spooky Pooch Parade 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Krasberg Rose Garden; fee applies. See page 14.

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New! Harvest WeekendSeptember 19 & 20

What can you do with all the vegetables, fruit, and herbs you’ve grown or purchased at our Farmers’ Market? Join us for a fun festival featuring the bounty of fall—how to harvest, preserve, and store it. Get fall gar-dening tips and learn all about honey. Enjoy family activities, too!


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November OngoingRare Book Exhibition: Ampelography: I Heard It Through the Grapevine through November 8; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lenhardt Library.

Friday through Sunday, November 6 – 8Fine Art of Fiber See page 14.

Saturday, November 7Monthly Photo Walk 9 to 10 a.m.; see chicagobo-tanic.org/calendar/event/monthly-photo_walk for details.

Friday, November 13Rare Book Exhibition: Beatrix Potter: Beloved Children’s Author and Naturalist opens; through February 7, 2016; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lenhardt Library.

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Across the Forest Preserves: Happy Hundredth Birthday!

The Forest Preserves of Cook County is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. A century after its founding, the Forest Preserves boasts more than 69,000 acres of forest woodlands, wetlands, prai-ries, and savanna. In 1965 the Forest Preserves signed over 300 acres of lowland marsh to the Chicago Horticul-tural Society, and upon that land the Chicago Botanic Garden literally blossomed into the renowned botanic garden it is today.

To celebrate its centennial, the Forest Pre-serves is hosting “100 Years, 100 Events,” a weeklong series of staffed and self-guided activities at Forest Preserves locations throughout Cook County from September 20 to 27. Everyone is encouraged to experience all the Forest Preserves has to offer. With 300 miles of paved trails plus aquatic and

nature centers, kayaking, canoe-ing, or simply taking a walk or hike is a great way to celebrate this milestone while enjoying time outside. Participants can join in numerous events lead by Forest Preserves staff and part-ners, or they may choose activi-

ties on their own or in a small group.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is lending its support with a number of activities, includ-ing the exhibition Ampelography: I Heard It Through the Grapevine, September 21; a Discovery Program, September 23; and Family Drop-In Activities, September 26. Garden members can also participate in the Forest Preserves celebration beyond the Garden all week, throughout the county or in one of the many preserves throughout Cook County. Visit fpdcc.com/100events for more information and to download a user guide.

Members-only Plant Production Behind-the-Scenes TourChicago Botanic Garden members are invited to come discover what goes on behind the scenes, where 250,000 plants make their way through our plant production facilities annu-ally. On Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, come see our mums before they get planted. Tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; the fee is $5. The next tour dates are in November. Visit chicagobotanic.org/member for reservations and call (847) 835-8215 with any ques-tions. Space is limited.

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All Aboard!Friday, December 4, 6:30 to 10 p.m.; ticket required.

Come to the All Aboard! gala dinner and let the festive setting of Wonder-land Express whisk you away to an-other time and place. The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents this annual event, which includes a gala dinner, a cocktail reception, three elaborately decorated and themed rooms, and live music. The Board is in its fifth year of “Grow-ing the Future,” a $1 million pledge to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The All Aboard! event supports the Garden’s Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus, providing educa-tional programs such as Science First to Chicago Public Schools students.

Wonderland ExpressNovember 27, 2015, to January 3, 201610 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 17 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Dec. 18 to Jan. 3; closes at 3 p.m. Dec. 3, 4 and 24; closed all day December 25; timed ticket required. Garden grounds remain open every day until 6 p.m.

Twinkling from trees and all around, more than 750,000 LED lights will illu-minate the Chicago Botanic Garden in this family-friendly holiday tradition. Inside the Regenstein Center, enjoy a memory-making celebration of artistry, horticulture, engineering, and imagina-tion. Keep an eye out for the gentle indoor snowfall and the miniature trains passing by mini-replicas of beloved Chicago landmarks and sites, all hand-crafted from natural materials such as leaves, bark, and moss.

Wonderland Express is generously supported by ComEd, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Grainger.

Looking Ahead

Fa-la-la-la-la and MoreDecember 6 to 21

Cozy up to the holiday season with special events during Wonderland Express. Family activities include Christmas Breakfast with Santa, a Christmas concert, a Hanukkah concert, and Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus. For adults, events include a sea-sonal tasting of local spirits, wine, and winter brews called Holiday Cheers! There is also a special members-only evening. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wonderland for more information.

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We all agree that we should try to save all the lovely plants that so enrich our lives for their beauty alone, but when we realize how completely we depend on them, the need for action becomes even more compelling. Directly or in-directly, all our food comes from plants; many of our medicines, with the promise of many more to come;

and an endless list of ecosystem services, such as control-ling flooding and erosion, recycling gases and maintaining the nature and quality of the air we breathe, and support-ing pollinators and other wildlife. The functioning of life on earth depends on plants.

In this modern world, many people depend on botanic gar-dens for their knowledge about plants, ecology, and sus-tainability, and the Chicago Botanic Garden plays this role extraordinarily well. Your conservation program is a model for the world, with Kay Havens and other Garden scien-tists developing understanding about the rarest plants around us, conserving them, and training people who can play this role elsewhere. In your region, Chicago Wilder-ness represents a unique effort to preserve wild urban spac-es, one that brings vitality to the area in many ways.

Beyond the direct conservation of plant species, however, there is much work to be done in creating sustainability all around us. We can use renewable sources of energy, try to live near our work, recycle, compost, and support sustain-able industries, among other things. We make a difference by doing this, because we Americans consume more per person than all but a few nations. Yet the tide is running

Guest columnist Peter Raven, Ph.D., director emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden,

explains why sustainability applies to all of us

Saving Plants, Saving

Ourselvesfast: when I stood in the circle of people celebrating the opening of the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1972, the world population was 3.8 billion people; during the period the Garden has existed, it has nearly doubled to some 7.3 bil-lion people. In 1972, the U.S. population was about 210 million people; now it is 320 million. When the Garden opened, the Global Footprint Network (footprintnetwork.org) estimated that we humans collectively were using about 70 percent of the world’s sustainability; that figure has risen to an impossible 156 percent. Global climate change is moving rapidly to an intolerable level, with agriculture, human health, and the survival of biological species at serious and rising risk on this account. Against such a background, we find it difficult to respond.

Neither facts nor our politicians will lead us out of this di-lemma unless we change first. We can change the world, however, as we did when citizens around the globe came together on the first Earth Day in 1970 to raise awareness about the earth’s limited resources and the damage being done to them. Our actions individually and collectively can show our leaders what we want, creating a widespread, in-formed moral shift. The Chicago Botanic Garden does an outstanding job of reminding us just what that would in-volve. Your support is indispensable to help the Garden continue to teach us, refresh our lives, and remind us of the real world of which we are all members.

Peter H. Raven, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading botanists and advocates of conservation and biodiversity. He was head of the Missouri Botanical Garden for more than four decades. He retired as president in 2010, assuming the role of president emeritus.

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Peter Raven exploring alpine bamboo (Yushania

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Chicago Horticultural Society Awardees: Gary Brown, Thomas B. Hunter III, and Howard TrienensEstablished in 1980, the Chicago Horticultural Society Medal commends leadership, devotion, courage, and exceptional service to the Society.

Gary Brown has gone the extra mile on every Garden proj-ect he has managed over the past 30 years—the Krasberg Rose Garden, Waterfall Garden, McGinley Pavilion, Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center…the

list goes on. Hired in the early 1980s, he quickly gained respect for his construc-tion expertise (he is a registered architect) and ability to work effectively with de-signers, contractors, suppliers, and staff. Gary managed Garden projects with attentive care, ensuring work was com-pleted on budget and on time. He is commended time and again for his integ-rity, efficiency, intelligence, and superior work ethic.

Generous both with time and financial contributions, Thomas B. Hunter III is always willing to listen and thoughtfully advise about the Garden’s needs. He’s been a member since 1971 and a board member since 2004, and has served on myriad committees, most actively on the Buildings, Gardens, and Visitor Experi-ence Committee. We deeply appreciate Tom’s support of our efforts, including the Blooming Campaign/Librarian’s Suite, Science Initiative, Graduate Program Scholarship, and more.

A Garden board member since 2000 and life director since 2012, Howard Trienens has been a steadfast and sage advi-sor. A Sidley Austin partner and former Executive Com-mittee chair, Howard has helped guide and support an ar-ray of Garden projects in his quiet and thoughtful way. His keen business sense and investment-strategy knowledge made him a priceless member as chair of the Garden’s Finance and Investment Committees. We thank Howard for his leadership and support of many Garden endeavors, including the Gateway Center and Blooming Campaign/ Esplanade.

2015 Hutchinson Medal Winner: William RadlerThe Hutchinson Medal, created in 1894, recognizes outstanding leadership or a professional accomplishment significant in furthering horticulture, plant, or science conservation.

Humble, tenacious, and resourceful, Will Radler has quietly revolutionized rose breeding in the United States. From his modest acre-and-a-half lot in Greenfield, Wis-consin (fondly called the Rosarium), he has changed the way gardeners view and use roses. Will incubates and ger-minates new hybrid seedlings (500-plus at any given time) in his basement. Come spring, the most promising move outdoors for testing. Through cross-pollination, he produces plants that blend beauty and brawn—exquisite blooms with bewitching fragrances that withstand heat, cold, and pests. His first introduction, Knock Out, received the prestigious All-American Rose Selection award in 2000. By all accounts, it is the near-perfect landscape rose. In 2005 alone, some 3.5 million Knock Out roses were sold, matched only by Will’s Pink and Blushing Pink Knock Outs that followed. Congratulations, Will!

Awards and Honors

Bestowing LaurelsFour Leaders Recognized

Each year, the Chicago Horticultural Society and its Chicago Botanic Garden honor individuals for distinctive contributions and service. On June 11, 2015, three

Chicago Horticultural Society awardees were honored at a Garden ceremony. The 2015 Hutchinson Award will be presented December 10.

Gary Brown

Thomas B. Hunter

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Windy City Harvest, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s urban agriculture jobs-train-ing initiative, began in 2003 and continues to change the landscape of the city—literally and figuratively—as it trains youth and adults in some of Chicago’s most challenged areas. Strategic partnerships, most recently with Hilton Chicago, have been key to the program’s success and continued growth.

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The Chicago Botanic Garden is proud of its newest relationship with Hilton Chicago. Because of its pioneering sustainability efforts—from its green roof to its energy-effi-cient guest rooms to its recycling and com-posting programs—Hilton Chicago is the only hotel in Illinois to be recognized with the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award.

“We are honored to partner with Hilton Chi-cago, whose green commitment so closely aligns with our own,” said Angela Mason, associate vice president of Windy City Har-vest and urban agriculture at the Chicago Botanic Garden. According to Sophia Shaw, president and CEO of the Garden, “Urban agriculture is a vital part of the local food movement that connects people with local growers, reduc-es the huge carbon footprint of conventional food distribu-tion, and creates local economic value and jobs.”

Through Chicago food distributor Midwest Foods, Windy City Harvest provides the hotel with fresh produce from the program’s two-acre Rodeo Farm, just 20 minutes from the hotel at 26th Street and South Washtenaw Avenue.

“It’s a win-win partnership that also forms a full-circle of service,” explained Hilton Chicago Executive Chef Mario Garcia. “Windy City Harvest provides jobs training, help-ing people to become farmers right here in the city. When they provide us with crops from their harvest, we are better able to fulfill a Hilton Chicago priority to source local and sustainable produce. The lettuce, arugula, and peppers from Windy City Harvest farms appear in the seasonal sal-ads we serve at banquets, many of which are fundraising events. Closing the loop, many of the philanthropists en-joying our food at these events also support Chicago-area jobs-training programs and green initiatives like Windy City Harvest.”

“Working with chef Garcia is a highlight of this alliance,” said Mason. “Raised in an agricultural family himself, he brings both a professional and personal commitment to support local farming and to use crops grown right here. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

Chef Garcia invited Windy City Harvest to assume the care, maintenance, and harvest of Hilton Chicago’s rooftop garden. During the season, Windy City Harvest farmer Stacey Kimmons spends three days a week tending to an

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array of herbs and vegetables, which then are served in Hilton Chicago’s conference rooms, banquet halls, and three restaurants.

Windy City Harvest began as a youth farm program that provided teens with real-world farm work experience and teamwork skills, and helped them to make a positive impact in their communities. In 2014, 108 at-risk teens participated in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program. Today, the program also pro-vides adult training, empowering people—many of whom have been bypassed by tradi-

tional employment programs—to gain the skills needed to launch careers in urban agriculture and the green food in-dustry. Participants can earn a full-credit certificate in sus-tainable horticulture jointly from the Garden and Arturo Velasquez Institute, a satellite campus of Daley College (a City College of Chicago), in addition to gaining valuable hands-on experience. Nearly 90 percent of Windy City Harvest graduates are employed full-time, and 71 percent have jobs in the green industry. In 2014, 135 adults took weekend classes and worked toward certificates.

Several Windy City Harvest farms have taken over aban-doned city lots, revitalizing neighborhoods. Farm stands and markets offer affordable, fresh Windy City Harvest produce in some of Chicago’s most food-insecure commu-nities. Using organic methods and operating on eight acres at a dozen locations throughout Chicago and Lake County, Windy City Harvest participants annually grow approxi-mately 75,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables, serving an estimated 143,000 people. The program has also trained more than 120 ambassadors (former Windy City Harvest staff, interns, and trainees) to build their own urban agri-culture programs in communities across the United States.

For more information about Windy City Harvest, visit chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture.

For a listing of the donors who make Windy City Harvest possible, see page 79.

Above: Windy City Harvest farmer Stacey Kimmons takes care of the Hilton Chicago’s rooftop garden.

Previous page: Executive chef Mario Garcia checked out seedlings on the Hilton Chicago green roof early in the 2015 growing season.

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Giving Plants a Louder Voice on the Hill

The concept of giving plants a voice may evoke cartoon images of talking daisies, but it’s a serious undertaking for the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Garden has joined forc-es with a number of conservation-minded organizations in a quest to give plants a “louder voice”—more recogni-tion and legislative action—on Capitol Hill.

Take, for example, the plants that support the sage-grouse, a bird that is the largest grouse in North America. It lives in sagebrush habitat in the western United States. With frequent wildfires damaging sagebrush habitat in the Great Basin region, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sal-ly Jewell issued a Secretarial Order in January 2015 call-ing for a comprehensive science-based strategy to address the issue. The ultimate goal: to conserve the sage-grouse so that listing it under the Endangered Species Act is not necessary.

Why does the sage-grouse concern the Chicago Botanic Garden? Its survival speaks to a larger issue: the founda-tional role of native plant conservation and restoration in ensuring the sustainability of ecosystems, and the survival and fitness of the animals that inhabit them.

“We need diverse habitat to support sage-grouse, much like we need diverse habitat to support native bees and other pollinators. The Conservation Land Management (CLM) internship program and the work of our partners in the Plant Conservation Alliance Non-Federal Coopera-

tor Committee (PCA NFCC) are a big part of what is wrapped in the Order,” said Andrea Kramer, Ph.D., a conservation scientist at the Garden.

The five-month CLM internship program annually places 80 to 100 college graduates in mentored field work positions in the western United States and East Coast through partnerships with the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geologic Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and sev-eral nonprofit partners. It is part of the Garden’s ongoing work to support federal efforts aimed at restoring native landscapes.

Less commonly known are the ways in which the Garden’s research, edu-cation, and outreach extend beyond the plant-rich vistas of tallgrass prairies and gypsum flats to the steps of Capitol Hill.

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When it comes to state and federal funding—and media attention—directed at wild-life conservation, plants have historically been given short shrift. “The PCA NFCC strives to make plants more equal to animals in terms of the funding, protection, and care we give them, and the conservation they are afforded through our laws,” said Kay Havens, Ph.D., senior direc-tor of ecology and conservation at the Garden. “Plant blindness”—the phenomenon of people not noticing the life-giving flora around them—is part of the problem. An arguably larger issue is the lack of coordination among state and federal agencies, land managers, and plant con-servation groups, which limits the plant voice at the na-tional level.

Through its leadership of the PCA NFCC, a committee of more than 300 organizations interested in native plant conservation in the United States, the Garden aims to change that. The PCA NFCC is actively working to give plants a greater voice in matters of federal policy, funding,

and decision-making. The 20-year-old committee in-cludes botanic gardens, state agencies, and other nonprofit and private organizations.

Chaired by Sophia Shaw, president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the PCA NFCC has provided

input to the PCA Federal Committee—an umbrella organization of 12 federal members—on numerous legis-lative topics in the last year. On March 12, Shaw joined Greg Mueller, Ph.D., chief scientist and Negaunee Foun-dation Vice President of Science at the Garden, Dr. Kramer, and Dr. Havens at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. There, they met with 17 other representatives from PCA NFCC partner organiza-tions to lay out key priorities for the next five years.

“We agreed that our focus will be coordinating efforts around the National Seed Strategy, pollinator habitat, rangeland protection for sage grouse, State Wildlife Action Plans, and botanical capacity,” said Shaw.

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Perhaps the most significant outcome to emerge from PCA NFCC’s meeting was the decision to develop a piece of legislation to promote the use of native plant materials in federal programs. The Garden’s federal affairs consultant, Rob Bradner, is working with the Garden’s Government Affairs department and Drs. Mueller, Havens, and Kramer, plus PCA NFCC partners, to shape the language of the bill, which would encourage activities to advance plant conservation research and native seed strategies across the country.

PCA NFCC members also are encouraging congressional support of a $37 million increase in BLM’s fiscal year 2016 budget to support implementation of sage-grouse conser-vation plans, urging that $10 million of the requested in-crease be directed toward relevant BLM Plant Conserva-tion Program activities.

The diverse habitat of the sage-grouse out west is threatened by frequent wildfires; the Chicago Botanic Garden is advocating to conserve it through federal plant conservation programs.

Un-Fun Facts

According to a 2014 study published in the journal Biological Conservation, while the majority of species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 are plants and an estimated 31 per-cent of the native plant species in the United States are at risk of extinction, plants received less than 5 percent of the funding for species recovery from federal and state agencies—the low-est per-species funding. Plants are specifically excluded from State Wildlife Action Grants, which are administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and receive funding from federal hunting and fishing taxes. As a result, plants are rarely included in State Wildlife Action Plans, which are generally considered to be a blueprint for conservation at the state level.

“The thing that we really want to work on next is a native plant conservation act outlining what is necessary to con-serve and restore plants in our country,” said Havens. “We think this could engage more people and effect real change.”

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We know that diversity in the plant world is a good thing. It turns out the same holds true for the worldwide com-munity of researchers who study plants and all other things scientific. Kathy Johnson, director of youth education pro-grams for the Chicago Botanic Garden, summed it up re-cently: “Better ideas come out of a more diverse field of thinkers.”

The Garden has, for 20 years, strengthened the world scientific community through its College First program, an eight-week sum-mer paid internship held at the Garden and offered to select Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students entering their junior or senior year in high school. This program of career mentorship, field ecology and conservation science, and college preparatory assistance focuses on students of Afri-can American, Latino, and other backgrounds underrepre-sented in the sciences.

“We identify students who like science but whose families do not work in this field, and we introduce them to our scientists so they can see themselves on this career path, and maybe put their good thinking skills to work solving

College First and the Science Career Continuum

Growing a Diverse Field of Thinkers

big world problems,” said Johnson, who has been with the program since its inception. She saw it evolve from a way to introduce students to green industry careers to one fo-cusing on careers in science. The program celebrated its 20th anniversary with a December 2014 event that brought together some 200 College First alumni, teachers, mentors, donors, and family members.

Among the alumni was Oscar Herrera, who spent six years in the Garden’s Science Career Continuum programs, including two in Col-lege First. “I will always remember the soil labs, DNA projects, research presentations, and many more activities we performed in-side the College First classroom,” Herrera

told the reunion crowd. The instructors were “like uncles,” patiently answering his many questions. Herrera wonders if he would have gone to college or even graduated from Chicago’s Lakeview High School had he not been in the program. Now pursuing a master’s degree in chemistry from Northeastern Illinois University, Herrera is interested in nanomaterials, and he dreams of working in the research laboratories of NASA.

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College First alumna Jannice Newson is in her sophomore year at the University of Missouri. “While in the program, I found direction for what to major in,” she told the re-union gathering. Newson sees classmates floundering for direction while hers is clear: environmental science. The Lane Tech College Prep graduate pictures herself in the field of water quality management, land use management, or green technology.

The Garden’s Sci-ence Career Contin-uum begins with Science First, a four-week nature-based science enrichment program for 40 CPS students per year entering grades eight through ten, and leads to College First, which accepts 20 students each year. The programs are free for the students, who are

taken to the Garden by bus from pickup points in the city, then bused home. College First students are eligible to receive college credit and receive a stipend for their work.

One key to the programs’ success is mentoring. “There is one-on-one attention from educators and practicing pro-fessionals who recognize these young people as valuable participants. The focus on the young person by the adult is incredible,” said Patsy Benveniste, former vice president of education and community programs at the Garden.

A second key is engagement over time, beginning in mid-dle school. It continues for College First alumni when they enroll in college and may apply for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) internship under supervision of

a Garden research scientist. College First alumni seeking an advanced degree are eligible for scholarships enabling them to attend the graduate program offered by the Garden in partnership with Northwestern University.

“We’re showing students there is this pathway, and it’s clear and accessible, and then they realize that they can do it,” said Amaris Alanis-Ribiero, who oversees College First as manager of secondary education programs for the Garden. The long-term pathways approach is one reason the Amer-ican Public Gardens Association chose the Science Career Continuum as the 2015 recipient of its Award for Program Excellence.

Since 1994, more than 200 students have taken part in College First, many for more than one year. College First alumni have gone on to work in biotechnology, education, finance, government, social service, and other fields. In all, almost 500 students from close to 120 Chicago public schools have participated in the Continuum.

Since 2008, 94 percent of graduating College First stu-dents have enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Of those, 72 percent declared a STEM (science, technolo-gy, engineering, and math) major, and of that group, 62 percent majored in science. Eighty percent of College First alumni who responded to recent surveys have obtained a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or professional certifi-cate by age 25.

A third key to success is very likely the Garden itself, and the effect of spending a summer on 385 acres of beautifully tended green space for young people living in nature-de-prived urban environments. “Every time I visit the botanic garden, it feels like I’m home,” said Herrera.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst to see a video featur-ing College First graduates.

The Science Career Continuum is made possible the generous support of many contributors. For a complete listing, see page 79.

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Oscar Herrera (right) and Ramsey Millison (left)

“Every time I visit the botanic garden, it

feels like I’m home.” —Oscar Herrera

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Preserving Our Natural HeritagePlants of Concern Promotes Rare Species Conservation

A burst of lavender flowers emerges from an expanse of green native grasses in an Illinois prairie. It’s a moment of celebration for the 200 Plants of Concern volunteers who give time annually to monitor our region’s rare plants and bring their needs to the forefront of preservation.

Less than five years ago, the vibrant blooms of the ear-leaved foxglove (Tomanthera auricula-ta) were hard to find. The native prairie spe-cies, known for tapping into the roots of its neighbors to create life-sustaining connec-tions, has long been listed as a threatened species and was on the brink of moving to the even more serious endangered list.

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Volunteers stepped up monitoring through 2013, collecting more data than usual about the species. The data clarified the threats, such as deer and rodent grazing, that were causing the most damage. Land managers then took action to reduce the presence and impact of those threats. Now, several healthy populations of ear-leaved foxglove exist. This year, the species was removed from the threat-ened list.

It’s a story that validates what Plants of Concern has been striving for during the past 15 years. “We don’t want plants to live on this list forever,” said Ra-chel Goad, manager of Plants of Concern. The monitoring program is coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden in partnership with local, state, federal, and nonprofit agen-cies. Whether adding a new plant to the list, or removing one, it’s a critical progression. “Our data is helping to revise thinking about how these species are doing,” said Goad.

Together with more abundant native species such as big bluestem, rare plants are the heartbeat of remaining natural areas in the Chicago Wilderness region, where the program is focused. Found in places such as flatwoods, gravel hill prairies, and sand savannas, rare plants may now only exist in one specific spot. Previously, some may have covered miles, while others have always been uncommon. Each monitored species faces unique circumstances and has its own story to tell. The focus of Goad, her colleagues, and her volunteers is to unravel those stories and tell them to people and agencies that can make a difference.

“We absolutely couldn’t do it alone,” said Goad. “Our part-ners help us to identify monitoring priorities and support volunteers, and we could not work on such a broad re-gional scale without them.” Although Goad is based at the Garden in Glencoe, where the data is housed, she is in close contact with ecologists across the area. This keeps her in-

formed of struggling species that are not threatened or endangered. While volunteers monitor all listed plants, they also monitor another 100 species considered rare in northeastern Illi-nois. They follow them as long as is needed, building a rich database of facts covering a decade or more. This kind of data is invaluable to research-ers and decision-makers who may not have the capacity to collect such infor-mation themselves.

In northeastern Illinois, Plants of Concern works across eight counties. Data is reported to the natural heritage database of Illinois, which helps in-form decisions about species the state cites as threatened or endangered. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 describes endangered species as those in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range, and threatened species as those likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of their range.

“In addition to just using our data as it is and communicat-ing it to partners, we’re also partnering with researchers who can take that long-term data and expand on it,” explained Goad. “It gives a much more nuanced sense of what is happening with these species rather than just a single snapshot in time.”

Garden molecular ecologist Jeremie Fant, Ph.D., worked with the long-term Plants of Concern data on his study plant, woolly milkweed (Asclepias lanuginosa), to help advance research that led to the establishment of new individuals in declining populations in McHenry and Cook Counties.

Goad hopes that more plants, like endangered northern cranesbill (Geranium bicknellii), which appears only after fire, and the endangered, dazzling orange-fringed orchid

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American vetch (Vicia americana) grows at the edge of this remnant prairie.

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(Platanthera ciliaris) of sandy savannas in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, will find similar atten-tion and success.

Since the monitoring program began in 2001, supported by Chicago Wilderness funding and co-launched by the Gar-den and Audubon–Chicago Region, more than 800 trained volunteers have contributed more than 23,600 hours. For some, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and for others, it becomes a lifelong passion. In either case, according to Goad, they develop a sense of awareness and expertise. “We are helping to foster a constituency of people more informed about the natural areas that surround them, and more at-tuned to threats. Their participation may create positive cas-cading effects within their communities,” she said.

In coming years, Goad hopes to see more such connections between plants and the people who monitor them, as well as between data and the researchers who can help turn them into new success stories. She also hopes to expand the program to an even larger monitoring area across the state of Illinois. “Through continuing to foster partnerships with researchers and with students, I think we can do it—we can keep learning more,” she said.

For a listing of Plants of Concern supporters and more information about the program, visit plantsofconcern.org. Information about Chicago Wilderness and the region it covers is at chicagowilderness.org.

Clockwise from top left photo: Northern cranesbill (Geranium bicknellii) is a state endangered species monitored by POC volunteers; Volunteer citizen scientists mark rare plants with pin flags during monitoring; Orange fringed orchid (Platanthera ciliaris) is endangered in Illinois and tracked by POC; Rachel Goad counting plants.

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Keeping the Garden HealthyLike people, plants are affected by diseases, poor nutrition, extreme cold or heat, and other environmental conditions.

“Healthy plants have mechanisms to fight off pests and disease,” says Tom Tiddens, plant healthcare supervisor at the Chicago Botanic Garden and a certified arborist. Tiddens oversees the Garden’s Plant Healthcare Program and makes sure that the trees, shrubs, perennials, annu-als, and lawns that make up the Garden’s vast collections stay healthy and thrive.

“The four main things that affect plants are insects, dis-eases, weeds, and animals,” Tiddens says. “When it comes to plant monitoring, you have to be like a CSI (crime scene investigation) agent. You look at the

history of what’s going on, how and where the plant was planted, and how it was taken care of.”

The Plant Healthcare (PHC) Department is responsible for monitoring the outdoor collections for possible prob-lems such as increasing numbers of potentially destruc-tive insects, initial signs of disease, animal damage, and anything else that could pose a threat. During the past 25 years, the Garden’s position about protecting and main-taining plants has evolved into a very holistic approach that emphasizes practices that have the least impact on the environment. In other words, fertilizers and pesti-

cides are used only when abso-lutely needed, and even

then they are used sparingly.

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“We consider what is the mildest way to treat a problem,” Tiddens said. “We might prune off an infestation, for example, rather than spray the plant. We want to keep pes-ticide use as low as possible.”

PHC specialists, volunteers, and horticulturists scout and monitor plants year-round to detect problems in the early stages, when they are easier to address. Tiddens sends weekly updates to the scouts on what to watch for based on the weather and other factors.

A key component of the PHC program is integrated pest management, a method that strives to reduce the use of pesticides while managing pest populations at a tolerable level. Often, the goal is to simply monitor and wait and see what happens. “I don’t treat aphids, for example,” Tiddens said. “I have a lot of patience. Mother Nature has so many checks and balances—you see the damaging insects (like aphids) first, and then the beneficial insects that take care of them.”

Good detective work helps identify and treat plant problems with environmentally friendly methods

Many problems are avoided by the careful selection and placement of plants and by using good maintenance prac-tices. For example, planting a moisture-loving river birch in a dry, windy site can cause plant stress, which in turn can make the plant more susceptible to disease and pests. “It’s so important that we start off with strong, healthy plants that are sited properly,” said Tiddens. “That’s the core of the plant healthcare program.”

In the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, pest manage-ment follows the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s guide-lines for growing organically. For example, rather than us-ing synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides, the Garden uses “eco-friendly” products such as microbials (for example, a microbial insecticide called Bt to manage caterpillars), botanicals (such as pyrethrin for insects), minerals (such as copper for disease), soaps, and oils.

Sometimes a pesticide is warranted in different areas of the Garden. One example is the treatment of key ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer. In each case, the product chosen is known to be effective and the safest for people

and the environment. Another example is weed con-trol for ornamental beds, mainly managed with

mulching, hand weeding, and spot sprays.

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When it comes to lawn care, Tiddens noted that the Garden avoids blanket applications of herbicides. “Weeds are probably in about 5 percent of the lawn, so we do spot treatment rather than treat the entire lawn.”

Tiddens and his team maintain detailed records and review them annually, taking action when a “threshold of tolerance” is exceeded. Corrective actions are based on aesthetic criteria and short- and long-term threats to plant health. Actions may range from simply improving the cultural conditions of a plant to removing affected plant parts or using bio-rational products such as horti-cultural oils or insecticidal soaps.

Some older varieties of ornamental plants may be more

susceptible to diseases, such as roses, which may get blackspot, or crabapples and hawthorn, which sometimes develop rust, a fungus. In those cases, preventive treat-ments may be used.

“You can do everything right and still have a few problems. Plants and pests don’t read the books. That’s why knowl-edge is king,” Tiddens said.

Learn more common garden pests and problems at chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/pest. You may e-mail ques-tions to [email protected] or call the Garden’s Plant Information Hotline at (847) 835-0972. Take a class with Tom Tiddens this fall: Basic Pruning for Homeowners (see p. 48) or Pruning for Professionals (see p. 46).

• Do your homework before you buy plants, espe-cially trees and shrubs. Plants grown in Tennessee may not be hardy in our area. When you spend time doing a little research on plants, you get more con-nected to your yard.

• Look at your landscape and decide what you need and want. Do an inventory and don’t be afraid to get rid of plants that aren’t doing well.

• Select the most appropriate plant for the site. Rho-dodendrons, for example, need a specific type of site and soil.

• Provide the right amount of water. You can give too little or too much water and both conditions can cause plant stress.

• Plant trees at the correct depth. If you plant a tree too deep below the soil line, you’re dooming it. Don’t create a volcano of mulch against the tree trunk, which is an invitation to pests and disease.

• Choose plants that have disease resistance. There are newer varieties of disease-resistant crabapples, for example.

• Don’t overlook your lawn. I encourage cutting the lawn so it’s about 3 ½ inches tall. Many times they’re scalped to 2 inches. Longer lawns compete with weeds. Using a mulching mower can reduce the need to fertilize the lawn.

Home Healthcare for Your PlantsPlant Healthcare Supervisor Tom Tiddens shares these tips for keeping your garden healthy:

“I have a lot of patience. Mother Nature has so many checks and balances—you see the damaging insects (like aphids) first, and then the beneficial insects that take care of them.”—Tom Tiddens

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Q. I have some empty space in my vegetable garden. What can I plant now for a second harvest?

A. Late summer is a good time to start a second harvest of quick-growing, cool-loving vegetables. A big advantage is that there are fewer weeds, as most have already germinated by this time. If you planted an earlier crop in the same space, make sure to remove any leftover debris from the first planting, such as stems and roots, and apply a bal-anced fertilizer to replace nutrients that the first crop used. The shade that late-summer plants provide is perfect for sowing part-shade-tolerant beets, mustard, and leaf lettuce. Sow the seeds directly into the soil. Lettuce and mustard will reach maturity in 30 to 40 days; beets will mature in 50 to 60 days and can tolerate temperatures into the high 20s Fahrenheit.

Q. When should I plant an amaryllis bulb to have it bloom during the Christmas holidays—and how do I care for it?

A. Amaryllis bulbs (Hippeastrum hybrids) bloom approximately six to eight weeks after planting. Bulbs planted in early to mid-November should bloom in time for the holidays. Select the largest bulb possible for qual-ity blooms, as small bulbs may not bloom at all. Choose a container that drains well and is about 1 to 2 inches larger than the diameter of the bulb. Soil should be high in organic matter and well-draining (boxed amaryllis of-ten include a pot and soil medium). Plant the bulb roots down with the top one third to half of the bulb above the top of the soil. Place the pot in full sun and turn it regu-larly to encourage the stem to grow straight. When the bulb begins to flower, place the pot in bright light away from direct sunlight. When the plant is finished bloom-ing, cut the entire stalk down to 1 to 2 inches. Return the plant to full sun and apply a diluted fertilizer solution every two weeks. This will supply much-needed nutrients to the bulb and assure good flower production. Remove the foliage when it browns and allow the plant to rest in a dark location with little to no water for eight to 12 weeks before planting the bulb in fresh soil to start the bloom cycle over again.

Do you have a question for our experts in the Plant Information Service? If so, contact them at [email protected] or call (847) 835-0972.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/plantinfoservice for more Q & As, gardening tips, and conservation topics. You may also bring plant samples to their desk in the Regenstein Center for additional

assistance. See chicagobotanic.org/plantinfoservice/preparing_specimens for guidance.

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An extensive schedule provides a wealth of choices; instruction by Garden staff and experts in their field ensures every class, workshop, or symposium is an exceptional learning experience.

Planting Design9 Wednesdays, September 9 – November 11

2 Saturdays, October 10 & 31See page 56.

Botany for Botanical Artists 5 Thursdays, September 10 – October 15

See page 61.

Botany 16 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, September 16 – October 23

See page 52.

The Rhythms of Stone Garden Sculpture Workshop

Tuesday – Friday, September 29 – October 2See page 58.

New! Optimize Your Energy!5 Tuesdays, September 29 – October 27

See page 65.

Wildlife Habitat Series 5 Saturdays, October 3 – 31

See page 50.

Drawn from Nature: Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition

October 3 – 18See page 60.

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John Pastoriza Piñol, Advanced Watercolor WorkshopSunday – Tuesday, October 4 – 6See page 61.

Special Engagement! Garden Designer Luciano Giubbilei—Creating Atmosphere: The Power of CollaborationTuesday, November 3See page 55.

Holiday Lighting TechniquesWednesday, November 4See page 49.

Holiday Calligraphy Workshop4 Tuesdays, November 5 – December 3See page 59.

iPhone Photography 3 Wednesdays, November 4 – 18 or 3 Saturdays, November 7 - 21See page 62.

New! Insights on British Gardens with Marta McDowell Saturday, December 5 See page 55.

New! Pop-Up Paper Holiday Card WorkshopSunday, December 6See page 60.

New! Yoga at Ease10 Wednesdays, January 13 – March 16See page 67.

Pop-Up Holiday Card

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Holiday Lighting

Holiday Calligraphy

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Professional 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.

Turf Education Day

All turf enthusiasts are welcome to attend this comprehensive lawn-care seminar. This educational turf day provides information on lawn and turf care, products, and resources. Whether lawn-care operators, landscapers, or groundskeepers choose to subcontract these services or provide them in-house, it is critical to profitability and customer satisfaction to stay informed about the latest lawn-care practices and products. The content is geared toward independent turf professionals, groundskeepers, sports turf professionals, landscape contractors, and anyone who provides services related to lawn care. The Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association (IPLCA), Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA), and the Chicago Botanic Garden are proud to partner on this very successful day of turf education. Space is limited. Please register at iplca.org.

$130 nonmember$100 government rate (municipal, county, parks and recreation, and school districts)$90 members of ILCA, IPLCA, or Chicago Botanic GardenFriday, September 11, 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Alsdorf Auditorium

Drawing & Visualization Skills for Designers

ART, GDC elective

In this hands-on workshop, you will receive instruction and coaching as you work with an architectural illustrator with more than 20 years of experience. Topics include perspective, entourage, landscape illustration, master copies, analytical drawing, light and shadow, quick sketch techniques, and rendering skills. This class is ideal for certificate program students, landscape architects and designers, architects, planners, botanical illustrators, and landscape drawing and painting enthusiasts. ASLA CEUs available.

Bruce Bondy, principal, Bondy Studio$179 nonmember; members receive 20% discount2 Fridays, September 11 & 18, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Podando para Professionales

Pruning for Spanish-Speaking Professionals

Este repaso de prácticas de podar para jardineros profesionales incluirá técnicas, tiempo, y cómo 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 qué información debe compartir con ellos antes de empezar un trabajo también será incluido.

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

Manny Sanchez, grounds foreman, Chicago Botanic Garden$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, November 18, 9 a.m. – noonAnnex 2

Pruning for Professionals

OPC elective

This course is designed as a comprehensive review of basic pruning practices for landscape professionals. The afternoon session consists of demonstrations in the field that illustrate the techniques discussed during the morning session. There will also be a review of pruning tools and equipment care. Please dress for the weather, as the afternoon will be spent outdoors. Lunch is on your own. The School’s CEUs=0.55

Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor and certified arborist; Thomas Fritz, plant health care specialist and certified arborist; and Chris Beiser, plant health care specialist and certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden$87 nonmember; members receive 20% discountThursday, November 19, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Annex 2

BONSAI WORKSHOPS

New! Bonsai: Advanced Techniques

This class is designed to help more advanced bonsai enthusiasts continue to improve their skills and understanding of bonsai. Students should bring trees to each class to be worked on. There will also be lectures on display, soil science, bonsai pots, and more at each class period.

Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden$299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Tuesdays, September 29 – November 3, 6 – 9 p.m. Production Headhouse

BONSAI SPECIALTY SERIES

In this series we will be covering topics and skills that will lead you from the beauty of displaying trees in winter right up to repotting and refining trees for display in the spring. These hands-on workshops will be interactive, fun, and of course, educational.

All sessions taught by Chris Baker, curator of bonsai at the Chicago Botanic Garden

New! Pine Workshop

This class is going to focus on pine care, soil type, feeding, needle pruning, de-candling, wiring of trees and more! Bring in your pines to work on after an in-depth presentation on care.

$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, October 14, 6 – 9 p.m.Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center

New! Juniper Workshop

This class is going to focus on juniper care, soil type, feeding, pruning, wiring of trees and more! Bring in your junipers to work on after an in-depth presenta-tion on care.

$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, November 18, 6 – 9 p.m.Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center

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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.

Preparing Your Lawn for Fall

If your lawn isn’t all you would like it to be, invest a bit of time this fall so you can have a healthy and lush lawn next year. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Tom Fritz will discuss and demonstrate proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at revitalizing your lawn. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Tom Fritz, plant health care specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, September 12, 10 a.m. – noonSeminar Room, Plant Science Center

New! Shrub Selection Basics

Is it time to add a new shrub to your garden? Not sure how to get started? Learn what to look for when selecting the right shrub. We’ll discuss the specific characteristics of several shrubs that require less maintenance, while adding visual interest to your garden.

Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Presentations$37 nonmember, members receive 20% discountSaturday, September 19, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Bulbs for Beginners

Flowering bulbs are the delight of the spring garden, providing vivid, colorful relief after the doldrums of winter. Learn how to select bulbs to enhance your garden and how to grow them successfully. Expert Jill Selinger will also discuss how to design with bulbs to extend the flowering season and how to interplant with perennials and shrubs for a spectacular display. For those students interested in attending the Fall Bulb Festival immediately after class, Selinger will be on hand at the event to answer questions.

Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 3, 9 – 11 a.m.Annex 2

The Great Divide

Fall is a great time to divide most perennial plants, a winning proposition for all involved. The plants are happier and will respond with great vigor the following spring, you gain more of the plants you love, and you usually end up with enough to share with friends! Join Rachel Catlett for this discussion and demonstration class, where you will learn how to divide plants and pick up propagation tips and techniques.

Rachel Catlett, horticulture educator$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 10, 1 – 3 p.m.Annex 2

Plant Propagation Made Easy

At last, a vegetative plant propagation course for the home gardener! Glenn Grosch will give you both the practical knowledge and the confidence needed to add vegetative propagation to your list of gardening skills. Specific areas to be covered include division, layering, leaf and stem cuttings, bulb division, and hardwood and softwood cuttings. Included in the discussion will be the plants best suited for each method of propagation.

Glenn Grosch, horticulture educator$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Annex 2

Preparing Roses for Winter

Now is the time to start putting your roses to bed for the winter. Join Tom Soulsby and learn about the degrees of cold tolerance and the proper way to protect various types of roses. Grandiflora, floribunda, hybrid tea, shrub, miniature, and climbing roses will be discussed. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstrations and hands-on practice, so dress for the weather and bring thorn-resistant gloves.

Tom Soulsby, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, November 7, 9 – 11 a.m.Annex 2

Basic Pruning for Homeowners

The best time to prune most trees and shrubs is quickly approaching. Proper pruning is the key to maintaining plant health and the desired form. Learn the basic techniques for dormant winter pruning. Basic pruning principles for trees and shrubs will be reviewed, as will the application of various pruning tools. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstrations, so please dress for the weather.

Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor and certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden$45 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, December 5, 1 – 3:30 p.m.Annex 2

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

Autumn Containers at the Garden

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.

Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$87 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, September 9, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 2

Organic Lawn Care

Want a beautiful lawn without using chemicals? Join us as we discuss safe, effective, nontoxic practices for creating and maintaining a healthy lawn. Topics will include turf culture, proper mowing, aerating, watering, and fertilizing. Gain all the tools needed to become competent at managing your lawn in an environmentally friendly way.

Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, September 16, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Backstage Pass: Secrets of the Garden Wall

The Garden Wall and Berm zips by in a flash for drivers on the Edens Expressway. Yet there is so much to see out there, horticulturally speaking. Now you have the opportunity to join a select few to tour this highly visible, yet virtually inaccessible, jewel in the crown of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Did you know that this wall is more than a mile long? Join us and discover the secret gardens along the Garden Wall. Register early—space is limited. Save September 27 as a rain date.

Dave Cantwell, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$39 nonmember, members receive 20% discountSaturday, September 19, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Meet at the Visitor Center

The Sustainable Garden

Learn how to create a garden that has the capacity to endure and the ability to replenish itself. We will discuss water usage, irrigation techniques, storm water management, and water storage. Plant choices, composting, mulching, and hardscape choices will also be covered.

Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, September 30, 1 – 3 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Holiday Lighting Techniques

Do you wish that your outdoor holiday lights could be as spectacular as the ones at the Garden? If so, join Heather Sherwood as she demonstrates the techniques used to decorate trees and shrubs with lights for the holiday season. Learn how to estimate equipment and time, install the lights, and maintain a beautiful show. You’ll learn the tricks of the trade and then apply what you learn to your own home holiday décor. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, November 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 2

POULTRY PALOOZA! Join urban chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff for a day of workshops on how to successfully raise and enjoy chickens in your backyard!

Register for both sessions at once and receive a ten percent discount.

Raising Backyard Chickens

This class is designed for curious people 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 about local laws, how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and keep your neighbors happy!

Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m. – noonAnnex 2

Snow Birds: Winter Care for Chickens

Now that you’ve learned the basics of caring for chickens, join us as we look further into the care of chickens during our cold and often unpredictable winter weather. In this class, you’ll learn about weatherproofing your coop, signs of frostbite, and differences in nutritional needs during winter.

Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting$27 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 17, 1:30 – 3 p.m.Annex 2

Urban Composting

Compost is a valuable soil amendment, and making it provides a great way to recycle abundant yard and food wastes. Even with limited or no yard space, you can produce surprisingly large quantities of your own high-quality compost. Join Bill Shores as he explains the composting process, how to choose and handle materials, ways to fit composting into small urban spaces, what containers you can build or purchase and how to use them effectively, harvesting and using compost, and indoor composting options.

Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, November 14, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Linnaeus Room

Growing Salads Indoors

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.

Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, November 14, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Hands-On Gardening: End-of-Season Pruning

To cut or not to cut your woody plants? What you cut today affects what the plant will look like and how well it will grow for years to come. After a brief classroom discussion, you will have the opportunity to practice pruning small woody plants. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty, as most of the class will be spent outside, rain or shine.

Dave Cantwell, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, November 21, 1 – 3 p.m.Annex 1

Winter Containers at the Garden

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.

Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden$87 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, December 2, 10 a.m. – noon, or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Annex 2

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Soil Basics, Intensive Session

MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement

Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain healthy soil; use compost, fertilizers, soilless and potting mixes, and other amendments. Discover how water cycles through a garden and affects soils and plants.Begin to appreciate the circle of life within our soils.

Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator$337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount3 Saturdays, September 5 – 26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.(no class September 12)Annex 2

Special Oppurtunity Revitalize Your Landscape, Post-Emerald Ash Borer

A tree-care workshop for homeowners including those whose landscapes have been impacted by the emerald ash borer infestation. Join the Garden and SavATree to learn to prepare your trees for winter; tips for selecting and planting new trees; and which species are good alternatives to ash trees. Discover what you need to know about fertilization, anti-desiccants, deer deterrence, salt damage, and other common landscape issues.

Stan Holat, certified arborist, SavATree, and Andrew Bunting, director of plant collections, Chicago Botanic GardenRegistration fee is waived thanks to support from SaveATreeSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m. – noonPullman Room

2015 Certificate Programs GraduationIf you will be completing your certificate program by November, you must register with the adult education office to be considered for the 2015 Certificate Programs Graduation. The 2015 Certificate Programs Graduation will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, in the Linnaeus Room. Please register at chicagobotanic.org/school/certificate/graduation no later than October 15.

WILDLIFE HABITAT SERIESNatural areas and wildlife inspire wonder every time we walk through a woodland trail, forest, or public garden. Hearing birds chirp, critters foraging, seeing butterflies silently coloring the sky as they sweep between flowering plants, and other experiences of nature rejuvenate us in so many ways. Creating a habitat for wildlife in your own yard allows you step outside to experience the wonders of nature. You can enhance and guide the types of wildlife fauna by using properly placed plant material and allowing for all the components of a habitat: food, water, shelter, places to raise young, and sustainable gardening practices. As an added benefit to these classes, we will guide you in achieving certification of your personal garden space as a Certified Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation (processing fee for certification not incorporated in the course cost). The School’s CEUs= 1.5

John Eskandari, horticulture educator, Urbanplantsman LLC5 Saturdays, October 3 – 31, 1 – 4 p.m.Annex 1

Register for all five sessions at once and save! $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Food

OPC elective

Learn how to create a space that produces enough fruit, pollen, and berries to attract the wildlife that you love to see in your garden, using native plants and carefully chosen exotic specimens to create a unique habitat. Cardinals will visit in winter, finches and hummingbirds in summer, monarch butterflies and swallowtails on warm summer evenings. Learn how to maximize fruit for animals, while allowing room to produce vegetables in harmony. Many varieties of woody plants will help produce fruit in wide arrays for aesthetics as well as function. Bats, worms, ladybugs, preying mantis, and honeybees…how can we attract more of them to our gardens to help balance diminishing natural areas? The School’s CEUs= 0.3

$74 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 3, 1 – 4 p.m.Annex 1

Water

OPC elective

All living things rely on water, and it is becoming scarcer each year. Learn how to maximize water resources in the garden for yourself as well as all kinds of wildlife. Pond, birdbath, or fountain…all can be a wet oasis in your garden created with wildlife in mind so you can enjoy turtles basking in the sun on warm days, birds splashing and drinking in puddles of water, and even the occasional squirrel or chipmunk drinking in between foraging for nuts in fall. Also, explore tricks to minimize mosquitoes and other pests while still safely enjoying a water element in the garden. The School’s CEUs= 0.3


Shelter

OPC elective

Having a safe place to sleep and hide is important for any animal, but if we provide the correct habitat spaces, then they will be more apt to use the homes we introduce instead of our attics, garages, or sheds. Birdhouses, old stumps, toad homes, bat houses, and thickets allow many types of animals to safely reside in your garden. Learn how to create shelter areas in the garden to maintain the element of safety for garden dwellers, but manage where they reside to keep critters from unwanted areas. The School’s CEUs= 0.3


Places to Raise Young

OPC elective

A tree, a tall bush, and thorny thickets are great places to make nests for all kinds of wildlife. We know the awe in finding a robin’s nest with the tiny blue eggs and how vulnerable it makes us feel. Having places for butterflies and moths to create cocoons and emerge on early summer mornings is easy to accomplish. Understand the elements needed for birds to make nests and roosting areas, create butterfly houses and toad houses, and make a space for bees to reside that is removed from your own resting areas. The School’s CEUs= 0.3


Sustainable Gardening Practices

OPC elective

One of the most important aspects to keeping a healthy wildlife habitat is to follow sustainable gardening practices in order to eradicate chemical use and over-fertilizing, while maintaining a balanced ecosystem. Chemical use has been shown to harm beneficial insects and butterflies, fungicides can affect fruit that birds and ground critters eat, and over-fertilizing can harm the beneficial microflora beneath the ground, compromising the decomposition operations underground. Find solutions to pest control that avoid chemical sprays. Compost for healthy soil, and recycle garden debris to reduce your need to add fertilizers and nutrient enhancements. Most importantly, enjoy the benefits of engaging with wildlife in a safe zone. The School’s CEUs= 0.3



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New! Columnar Trees for Small Landscapes

OPC elective

As landscapes become smaller, the need for large shade is reduced. Most species of trees have cultivars that were developed to be narrow to meet the needs of the small-space garden. Learn what characteristics make this group of specialized trees so popular and how to include them in your next design. The School’s CEUs=0.2

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden$62 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, September 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Botany 1

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.

Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator$337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, September 16 – October 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class September 23)Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Sorting Out Plant Names

OPC elective

Confused by the binomial names of plants? What are the differences between cultivars, patents, trademarks, and registered trademarks? Why have the names of some popular plants changed? This class will answer those questions and help with the game of naming plants.

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden$74 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 3, 1 – 4 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

A Host of Golden Daffodils and More

OPC elective

Daffodils are among the cheeriest signs of spring. Whether you call them daffodils, narcissus, jonquils, or paperwhites, they are all members of the genus Narcissus. Learn how you can incorporate these into your landscape for a fall planting that will bring life to your spring garden next season. The School’s CEUs=0.25

Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden$62 nonmember, members receive 20% discountSaturday, September 19, 1 – 3:30 p.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Conifers and Broad-leaved Evergreens

OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

This course covers more than 60 outstanding conifers and broad-leaved evergreens for the Midwest. Students will learn identifying characteristics, cultural requirements, and landscape uses of conifers and broad-leaved evergreens ranging from shrubby dwarfs to towering trees. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator$287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount7 Tuesdays, September 29 – November 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alsdorf AuditoriumGarden Walks (select one)6 Thursdays, October 1 – November 5, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, October 3 – November 7, 9 – 11 a.m. *Optional study CD $20

Gardening Techniques Session A

PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement

Students will be introduced to professional gardening through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. They will focus on acquiring solid gardening skills, learning a variety of techniques, and developing the ability to determine best practices. Topics range from general grounds maintenance, winterization, and plantings, to other horticultural practices. This is a pre-professional class designed for students entering the green industry.

Kathryn Deery, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Saturdays, October 17 – November 21, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.Annex 1

Botany 2

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? This course will explore such subjects as the plant cell, anatomy and growth of roots, stems, and leaves, photosynthesis, and the symbiotic association of plant roots with beneficial fungi and bacteria. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Jeff Gorra, biologist, X-Bar Diagnostics Systems, Inc.$337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, November 2 – December 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class November 25)Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center



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

Prairie Plant Identification in the Field

Learn to identify individual prairie species and the most common plant families. After a brief discussion, Dave Sollenberger will lead you on a tour of the Garden’s Dixon Prairie to view many of the plants in the field. There will be some instruction and practice using taxonomic keys, and good field guides will be recommended. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes to walk the prairie. A map will be sent.

Dave Sollenberger, seed conservation specialist and ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden$74 nonmember; members receive 20% discountThursday, September 10, 8 a.m. – noonSeminar Room, Plant Science Center

Bird Walk: Fall Migration

Take a walk in the Garden and learn to identify birds in their sometimes-confusing fall plumage. Earlier bird walks will highlight warblers, vireos, and flycatchers, while later ones will feature ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them.

Alan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society$19 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 10, 7:30 – 9 a.m.orSaturday, November 21, 7:30 – 9 a.m.Meet at Visitor Center

A Walk with Old Friends: Tree Identification at Reed-Turner Woodland

Learn how to identify our native deciduous trees while enjoying a beautiful fall hike through Reed-Turner Woodland. The diverse habitat of this Illinois State Nature Preserve contains an oak/hickory woodland, floodplain forest, wooded ravine, and restored wetland. You will learn how to identify trees not only by their leaves, but also by bark, seed, shape, and habitat. The first part of class is spent indoors discussing the history of the preserve and learning tree identification basics. We’ll then head outside to hike the preserve’s trails and practice identifying trees. Participants should dress accordingly. A map will be sent.

Sarah Schultz, steward, Reed-Turner Woodland$24 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSunday, October 11, 1 – 3 p.m. Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove, IL

Owl Prowl at Reed-Turner Nature Preserve

Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve. He will discuss owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous Barred Owl call. After the discussion, Steve will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight and binoculars. A map will be sent.

Steve Bailey, ornithologist, llinois Natural History Survey$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFriday, October 16, 6:30 – 9 p.m.orFriday, November 13, 6:30 – 9 p.m.Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove, IL

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Nature StudiesOwls, birds, and prairie plants

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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 environ-ment.

ELEMENTS OF THE GARDEN SERIESJoin Timothy Lally, ASLA, for this series of classes that explore the different landscape elements of a garden—walks and pathways, decks, patios, fences, latticework, lighting, water features, and art in the garden. Basic design considerations of each element will be covered in the classes.

Garden Walks and Paths

Garden walks not only get you from point A to point B, but they are usually a visitor’s first impression of the garden. Whether formal or informal, walks create the style and overall mood of the garden. In this class, we will discuss the design and construction of garden walks and paths. Many paving options will be explored, such as concrete pavers, bricks, gravel, and natural stone. And we will learn the pros and cons of each material and which one is best for the style of your garden.

Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, September 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Special Engagement! In partnership with the Garden Conservancy

Creating Atmosphere: The Power of Collaboration

Internationally renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei, known for the understated elegance and timelessness of the gardens he creates, will present this illustrated lecture. He was deeply influenced by the black-and-white photographs of Villa Gam-beraia taken in 1966 by Balthazar Korab. In those images–in their composition, deep shadows, views of the villa, misty air, and plantings–and through his own work, Luciano came to the realization that when he designs he is creating an atmosphere that connects our inner lives to the outer world. This connectedness has always been at the center of his design development. He will also explore how the spirit of collaboration pushes his creative process further, moving him from the comfortable and familiar into the unknown. Giubbilei was awarded received the most prestigious accolade, the Best in Show award, at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2014. A book signing will follow the lecture.

Luciano Giubbilei, garden designer$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, November 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m.Alsdorf Auditorium

Low Maintenance Perennial Gardens

Learn the basics of selecting, planting, and maintaining easy-care perennials. This class focuses on how to use color, texture, shape, and form to create attractive combinations for sun and for shade.

Nina Koziol, garden writer and Marcy Stewart-Pyziak, landscape designer, The Gardener’s Tutor $89 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, November 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room

INSIGHTS ON BRITISH GARDENS WITH MARTA MCDOWELL

Marta McDowell teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden and consults for private clients and public gardens. Her book, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life, won a 2014 Gold Award from the Garden Writers Association. Join her as she offers interesting insights into British gardens.

Register for both at once and receive a 10 percent discount.

New! Arcadia in a Nutshell: A Little History of British Gardening

The British are known for their green thumbs and have had a long history in horticulture and landscape design. Tudors and Victorians, plant collectors, and glass house builders were all part of the mix. Come learn the A to Z of garden history from this green and pleasant land in an entertaining, informative overview.

Marta McDowell, instructor, the New York Botanical Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, December 5, 10 a.m. – noonLinnaeus Room

New! New Ideas from English Gardens

Wake up next year’s beds and borders with new ideas from across the pond. This lecture takes a peek at design techniques and plant combinations from contemporary gardens as different as the Eden Project and Thames Barrier Park. Take inspiration from new designers at the Chelsea Flower Show to the horticulturists responsible for breathing new life into historic gardens such as Great Dixter.

Marta McDowell, instructor, the New York Botanical Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, December 5, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room

WEEKEND DESIGNER SERIESIf you have always wanted to improve the design of your home landscape, or if you are a new homeowner wondering where to start, this series is a great way to introduce yourself to the basic principles of landscape design. This lecture series, created for novice designers, will take you from basic design theories to site-planning techniques and finally to techniques for implementing a design plan. Register for all five sessions at once and save ten percent. Please note the refund policy for the series.$166 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Introduction to Design Principles

This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on such landscape-design principles as balance, symmetry, proportion, scale, and unity. Looking at plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces.

Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, October 6, 7 – 9 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Front Yard Design

This course will teach you the basics of front yard landscape design. A lecture and slides will demonstrate how proper planting design can change the way you use and view your property. Your front yard design should respond to your home’s architecture as well as be aesthetically pleasing. Topics will include proper plant types and spacing, focusing and screening views, and creating curb appeal.

Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, October 13, 7 – 9 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Backyard Design

Learn how to create an enjoyable backyard space that is both functional and exciting. This course will focus on the design and development of functional and attractive spaces, including dining and entertaining areas (such as decks and patios), children’s play spaces, and outdoor storage and utility areas. Learn how to screen and focus views and create a sense of enclosure for areas where you desire a private space for comfort and security.

Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, October 20, 7 – 9 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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WEEKEND DESIGNER SERIES CONTINUED

Foundation Planting Design

Do you live in an older home with an outdated foundation planting of overgrown evergreens? Or in a newer home that needs help creating an identity and style? Whether old or new, many homes have foundation plantings that need revamping. Learn the principles of good foundation design and view examples of plants that may work well, reduce maintenance, and provide multi-seasonal interest. Good design will improve the curb appeal of your home, increasing its value.

Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, October 27, 7 – 9 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

From the Drawing Board to the Border

How do you take your plans from the drawing board to creating the garden without being overwhelmed by the amount of work and money? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll also receive some useful tips on budgeting, purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.

Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, November 3, 7 – 9 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

GARDEN DESIGN CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAMS

Planting Design

GDC requirement

Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses toward a working understanding of planting design. Weekly discussions and individual projects will focus on basic elements of planting design, including an understanding of color and texture, plant combinations, planting bed layout, installation techniques, and maintenance practices. Prerequisites: Four OPC core courses, Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design, and Hardscape Basics.

Julie Sajtar, CA, ISA, Designer, Craig Bergmann Landscape Design$337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount9 Wednesdays, September 9 – November 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m.(no class September 23)Design Studioand 2 Saturdays, October 10 & October 3111 a.m. – 2 p.m.Design Studio

Drawing & Visualization Skills for Designers

ART, GDC elective

In this hands-on workshop, you will receive instruction and coaching as you work with an architectural illustrator with more than 20 years of experience. Topics include perspective, entourage, landscape illustration, master copies, analytical drawing, light and shadow, quick sketch techniques, and rendering skills. This class is ideal for certificate program students, landscape architects and designers, architects, planners, botanical illustrators, and landscape drawing and painting enthusiasts. ASLA CEUs available. The School’s CEUs=0.8

Bruce Bondy, principal, Bondy Studio$179 nonmember; members receive 20% discount2 Fridays, September 11 & 18, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

New! New Ideas from English Gardens

GDC elective

See details on page 55.

Marta McDowell, instructor, the New York Botanical Garden$37 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, December 5, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room


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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 papermaking. In introductory and higher-level courses, students have the opportunity to express their creative flair while sharing time with others in an enjoyable setting.

KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION The Kurtis Conservation Foundation (KCF) has invited the Chicago Botanic Garden to offer courses set on the extensive grounds of the Foundation and at Mettawa Manor & Gardens, built in 1927 and now the part-time residence of Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra. KCF and Mettawa Manor offer 75 acres of land with formal gardens, woodlands, ponds, and prairie, giving students exciting and diverse learning experiences.

Watercolor in Plein Air at Mettawa Manor

Build your confidence and capture the magical beauty of the great outdoors through plein air painting. David Dallison will present practical advice on technique, composition, and equipment. He will share his specific color palette and methods for building up a painting through tone, color, and layering. You will learn how to use bold, fluid, loose, and detailed methods for painting in watercolor. Lunch is provided. A map and supply list will be sent.

David Dallison, professional artist$125 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, September 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Mettawa Manor, Kurtis Conservation Foundation

Scenic Photography Workshop at Mettawa Manor

The morning begins with orientation and basic overview of photographic concepts after which students will be at liberty to capture images. Informal discussion will be held during lunch on the terrace. Students who enroll in this workshop should have a working knowledge of their camera’s controls and lens settings. Use of a tripod is strongly encouraged. Lunch is provided. A pre-class checklist and map will be sent.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$125 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, September 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Mettawa Manor, Kurtis Conservation Foundation

Sketchbooks as an Artist Resource

Explore examples of several artists’ sketchbooks from throughout history while developing your own. Sketchbooks can be collections of ideas, experiments, studies, notes, ephemera, and inspiration. In addition to exploring other artist’s sketchbooks, we will develop a variety of techniques to create and enhance your own sketchbook as a resource. Participants will be sketching natural subjects in pencil, fine permanent marker, watercolor pencil, watercolor, water-soluble pen, and water-brush. This class is suitable for beginning through advanced students whether you use your sketchbook for studies and to work out problems, as a travel journal, or as art in a finished state.

Diane Dorigan, artist and educator$299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Tuesdays, September 1 – October 6, 9 a.m. – noonDesign Studio

Advanced Frame Loom Weaving

In this class we examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students will experiment with the techniques of tapestry and plain-weave, and then explore ways of creating surface, image, and text within a woven form to create independent projects. Students will be exposed to both contemporary and historical artworks and will participate in skill-building demonstrations to broaden their technical skills. Requirements: Beginning Frame Loom Series or consent of the instructor.

Pamela Feldman, artist and educator$499 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Wednesdays, September 9 – November 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.(no class September 23)Design Studio

Watercolor: Painting the Natural World

This course addresses ways to express the beauty of nature in watercolor. Each week will focus on a specific technique, such as ways to mix greens or show natural textures, with a goal of a more satisfying painting experience. In the last two weeks, we will focus on such landscape techniques as how to use composition, color, and focus to create the impression of a beautiful natural place. A supply list will be sent.

Judith Joseph, artist and educator$379 nonmember; members receive 20% discount8 Thursdays, September 10 – October 29, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.Design Studio

GOURD ART WORKSHOPSDuring one special weekend this fall, September 12 – 14, the Illinois Gourd Society holds its state show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Realize your own creativity this weekend as you take a workshop from the knowledgeable instructors of the Illinois Gourd Society. Please visit chicagobotanic.org/education for more details.

Rejuvenated Jewelry

Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity. We can create wonderful new designs from vintage treasures. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. Arkin has many examples to share and resources for treasure hunting. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting treasures now!

Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer$149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Tuesdays, September 15 – October 20, 7 – 9 p.m.or6 Tuesdays, October 27 – December 1, 7 – 9 p.m.Annex 1

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New! Natural Dyes Color Mixing Class

Students will learn how to make a range of colors by mixing just six different natural dyes that are both light- and wash-fast. We will begin by reviewing the mordanting process and then learn about the properties of each of these dyes and how to combine them in the dye bath. Students will work with their own materials to create a color book of samples. A supply list will be sent to students two weeks before the beginning of class. Open to all levels.

Pamela Feldman, artist and educator$499 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Thursdays, September 17 – October 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Mosaic Workshop

Discover the joy and beauty of mosaic art in the pique assiette tradition. Pique assiette, or “broken plates,” incorporates a wonderful blending of color, form, and texture. This mosaic folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today as a way to recycle a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom. Work under the guidance of Bonnie Arkin to complete a unique mosaic from shards of china, ceramic, or glass. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now!

Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer$149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 7 – 9 p.m.or6 Thursdays, October 29 – December 10, 7 – 9 p.m.(no class November 26)Annex 1

The Rhythms of Stone Garden Sculpture Workshop

Known for his excellence in teaching, award-winning sculptor DJ Garrity will conduct a stone-carving workshop focusing on carving a face onto stone. This artist resides in the west of Ireland and travels to the Chicago Botanic Garden to teach this workshop whenever his busy schedule allows (which isn’t very often)! He has served three tours of duty as the sculptor-in-residence of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and established an international reputation with gardeners, artists, and educators who have enjoyed this innovative workshop and the opportunity to create a unique garden sculpture. No previous experience is required to participate and students of all ages have enjoyed the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of stone sculpture. A block of limestone is included in the workshop fee. If you are interested in bringing your own stone, please mention this when registering and the price of the limestone will be deducted from your class fee. Students need to supply their own carving tools. A supply list will be sent.

DJ Garrity, professional sculptor$750 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday – Friday, September 29 – October 2, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.McGinley Pavilion

Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry

This class is for those students who have participated in Rejuvenated Jewelry with Bonnie Arkin and are ready to delve deeper, learn more techniques, and explore many creative ideas. We create spectacular jewelry from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china. Bring your grandma’s jewelry box and collected treasures! Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor.

Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer$149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Wednesdays, September 30 – November 4, 7 – 9 p.m.Annex 1

New! Meditations in Ink: Zen Bamboo

Asian Brush Painting Workshop with Bruce Iverson

Bamboo is the symbol for flexibility, longevity, and strength—a true dance of energy and ink! This workshop will be a relaxing, meditative exploration into learning the nature and techniques of Asian brush painting and calligraphy. Through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects using the “four treasures” (bamboo brushes, ink, inkstone, and rice paper), students will explore the ancient and elegant art of painting bamboo. Learn this traditional subject in ink and color with elegant and beautiful results. Participants will leave the workshop with two completed projects. All materials provided and all levels welcome.

Bruce Iverson, artist$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSunday, October 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center

Beginning Frame Loom Weaving

In this class, we examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students begin by experimenting with the basic techniques of tapestry and plain-weave, and then explore ways of creating surface, image, and text within a woven form. In addition, the class will discuss the use of these techniques in both contemporary and traditional cultures. Visual presentations, demonstra-tions, and readings are included. Basic supplies for the beginning project are provided. Open to all levels.

Pamela Feldman, artist and educator$299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Mondays, October 12 – November 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Design Studio

Personalized Natural Perfume Workshop

Create a personalized natural aroma at this beginner-level workshop while learning about plant origins and distillation. Sample fragrant oils will be provided from around the world, including American clary sage, Egyptian jasmine, French lavender, Italian bergamot, and more. Choose a unique combination of oils for the instructor to blend into your own signature scent. Fee includes a .25-ounce bottle of custom natural perfume to take home.

Jessica Hannah, natural perfumer and interdisciplinary artist, J. Hannah Co.$74 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m. – noonLinnaeus Room

Formulating Perfumes with Natural Essences

Dive deeper into the world of scents in this workshop, where you will learn perfume structures, plant origins, and their historical context. You will blend two unique perfumes during our time together, improving your skills and olfactory recognition as we analyze each blend. Fee includes two .25-ounce vials of custom natural perfume to take home. No preliminary perfuming experience is necessary. Class size is limited to eight.

Jessica Hannah, natural perfumer and interdisciplinary artist, J. Hannah Co.$165 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 17, 1 – 5 p.m.Linnaeus Room

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New! Sketchbook as an Artists Resource—Level 2

The sketchbook serves many purposes for the artist. It can be used as a visual and written journal to record explorations of places, objects, and ideas. In this class you will discover the many possibilities of what a sketchbook can be using a variety of portable media ideal for travel, backyard, and home. Diane Dorigan will introduce a few different media and techniques for collecting and transferring images as well as working on some drawing skills for those with less experience. This class is for students who have taken Sketchbook as an Artist’s Resource, beginners, or experienced artists who would like to explore new possibilities for their sketchbooks.

Diane Dorigan, artist and educator$299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Tuesdays, October 20 – November 24, 9 a.m. – noonDesign Studio

BOTANICAL ART: “LEARN HOW” SERIESThis series of classes is for anyone who has an interest in learning how to draw and paint but feels intimidated merely at the thought. Heeyoung Kim’s step-by-step instruction and guidance will allow you to learn and have fun doing it!

Plan to spend the day and register for both sessions at once to receive a ten percent discount.

Learn How to Draw 1

This class is designed for those who have a desire to draw and are convinced they can’t. Learn the fundamental principles of putting pencil to paper by developing a basic pencil-line technique. Understand how to establish shape, form, depth, and dimension, as well as proportions and perspective! This class is also recommended for beginning horticultural students.

Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist$312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Fridays, October 2 – November 20, 9 a.m. – noon(no classes October 16 & November 13)Design Studio

New! Learn How to Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor

This class is designed as an introduction to the art of painting fall leaves in watercolor. Study will be given to the characteristics and structure of leaf shapes, texture, and venation. Learn how to effectively develop and apply the appropriate color palette for the leaf in question and the basics of sound paper and color selection as you develop a sense of simple leaf composition and design. A supply list will be sent.

Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist$312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Fridays, October 2 – November 20, 1 – 4 p.m.(no classes October 16 & November 13)Design Studio

Trees in Watercolor

Trees are an essential element of most landscape painting, with many distinctive species, each displaying interesting seasonal variations. Spend eight weeks exploring these wonders of nature. Weather permitting, we’ll sketch from the Garden’s diverse collection and then paint indoors. Frances Vail will demonstrate the characteristics that make each tree unique in different seasons, interpreting them to help bring your landscapes to the next level.

Frances Vail, art instructor$379 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.Design Studio

FIBER ARTS WORKSHOPSCome learn how to felt while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner! Natasha Lewis of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you to create!


New! Felted Jewelry: Mixed Media Necklace

Create a 1- by 2-inch pendant with many different fiber art techniques, then place it into a bezel setting and complete the rest of the necklace for a beautiful combination of beads, metal charms, and fibers!

$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, October 13, 10 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Shibori Dyed Scarf

Make a tranquil river scene come to life with creative dyeing techniques! Wrap simple objects like sticks and stones into silk, paint with vivid colors, and watch your scarf come to life. You will leave with an exquisite 14 x 72-inch habotai silk scarf to wear or give as a gift.

$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discountTuesday, October 13, 1 – 4 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Intermediate Watercolor

For students who have completed Beginning Watercolor, we will continue to learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, composition, color, and textures in watercolor painting. A supply list will be sent.

Patsy Welch, artist and educator$237 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Wednesdays, October 28 – December 9, 2 – 4:30 p.m.(no class November 25)Design Studio

Holiday Calligraphy Workshop

Adorn the holidays with the beautiful, personal touch of calligraphy! Create beautiful holiday cards, gift tags, placecards, and thank you notes. Learn to embellish your notes with such simple holiday motifs as holly and wreaths. A supply list will be sent.

Judith Joseph, artist and educator$149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Tuesdays, November 5 – December 3, 12:30 – 3 p.m.(no class November 26)Design Studio


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HOLIDAY FIBER ARTS WORKSHOPS Come learn how to felt while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner! Natasha Lewis, of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you to create!


Twiggy Reindeer

Ring in the holidays with this woodland reindeer. From his twiggy legs to his bittersweet berry antlers, red nose, and perky tail, he’s so cute and so simple to create. Learn how to take wool and shape and sculpt it into felt as we walk you through the steps. Perfect for the novice crafter, needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique that is both creative and relaxing. It uses a special needle to tangle the wool fibers into felt, and can be shaped and sculpted into a multitude of ideas! Come join us to try this new and novel craft!

$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, November 11, 10 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

New! Holiday Angel

Made entirely out of wool roving with no needle or wet felting, these soft Waldorf-inspired angels are as light as air and sweet as can be!

$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, November 11, 1 – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Merry, Berry Wreath

In this workshop, you will create your own festive holiday wreath. Fresh evergreens will be used as the base and a variety of seasonal berried branches will be added for color and texture. This wreath will be great for your own home or for holiday gift giving. Please bring gloves, pruners, and a box for your finished wreath. The fee includes all other materials.

Becky Porter, designer, Victor Hlavacek Florist and Greenhouses, Winnetka, IL $89 nonmember; members receive 20% discountWednesday, November 18, 1 – 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 – 9 p.m.Annex 2

BIM WILLOW WORKSHOPSBack by popular demand! Join Bim Willow to craft and create rustic accents and furniture for your home.

New! Holiday Willow Workshop

Join Bim Willow and create either a charming rustic reindeer or a holiday tree of willow! The reindeer has an overall height of 4 to 5 feet from its hooves to the tips of its antlers. The holiday tree is 5 to 6 feet tall, and can be decorated with twinkly lights and more for the holidays, and then used as a vine support for the summer. Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. Register for one project or both!

Bim Willow, furniture maker and authorSaturday, November 14, 9 a.m. – noonBurnstein Hall, Regenstein Center

Select one or both of these projects:Rustic Reindeer: $89Holiday Tree: $69Members receive 20 percent discount

Willow Furniture Workshop

Great gift-giving idea!

Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Join Bim Willow and learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Bring a sack lunch, if you wish.

Bim Willow, furniture maker and authorSaturday, November 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center

Select one or both of these projects:Bent Willow Chair: $279Garden Bench: $129Members receive 20 percent discount

New! Pop-Up Paper Holiday Card Workshop

Get ready for the holidays! Create three lovely botanical pop-up cards, each featuring a seasonal favorite: poinsettia, mistletoe, and an evergreen wreath. Beginners are welcome, but some of the structures can be challenging if you are new to paper craft. All tools are supplied.

Shawn Sheehy, pop-up engineer and author$62 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSunday, December 6, noon – 3:30 p.m.Design Studio

BOTANICAL ARTS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM

Drawn from Nature: Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition

October 3 – 18Joutras Gallery, Regenstein Center

Outstanding works will be presented by students and instructors in the Botanical Arts Certificate Program at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

An opening reception for student exhibitors and their family and friends will be held.

Botanical Drawing 1, Fall Session

ART requirement

Strong drawing is the cornerstone of botanical art. In this class, we will work in pencil, covering the fundamentals of proportions, line, tone, dimensional-ity, and expression. We will work from live specimens, flowers, seeds, and fruit.

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum$349 nonmember; members receive 20% discount8 Saturdays, September 5 – October 24, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Design Studio

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Adult Education: HighlightsBotany for Botanical Artists

ART requirement and FPC requirement, nature and wildlife track

This class is designed with the botanical artist in mind. The focus will be on the visual aspects of botany rather than the study of internal features and processes. This class will distill the terminology of botanists into an understandable and useful form. Lectures and demonstrations will explore the considerable variation that occurs among common vascular plant parts including flowers, stems, leaves, and roots. Botanical characteristics of a few locally common plant families will also be covered.

Dave Sollenberger, seed bank manager, Chicago Botanic Garden $224 nonmember; members receive 20% discount5 Thursdays, September 10 – October 15, 6 – 8:30 p.m.(no class September 24)Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Pen and Ink 2

ART requirement, traditional track

This studio class will cover advanced pen-and-ink techniques and composition in botanical documenta-tion and illustration. We will draw advanced plant forms and their parts, developing sound linear and tonal concepts, communicating accurate botanical information, and learning 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.

Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist$287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Mondays, September 21 – November 2, 6 – 9 p.m.(no class October 12)Design Studio

English Watercolor Techniques

ART requirement, traditional track

Using live plant materials, students build on techniques learned in Watercolor I. Emphasis is on realistic portrayal of botanical subjects and traditional methods of dry brush watercolor painting, with attention to detail and color accuracy. Demonstrations and individual instruction will be given. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1, Color Mixing, and Watercolor 1.

Nancy Halliday, freelance artist and naturalist$287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Tuesdays, September 29 – November 3, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

John Pastoriza Piñol, Advanced Watercolor Workshop

Visiting Artist Series, ART elective

John Pastoriza-Piñol, an award-winning botanical artist with a doctorate in botany from the University of Vigo, Spain, is coming from Australia to teach a three-day workshop. Learn a technique for achieving the intricacies of fine detail in your paintings. Properly protecting those critical edges in your drawing before laying down watercolor washes is an invaluable process for contemporary botanical artists. As a result, your paintings will be brought to a new level of realism and detail. Students should have skills in drawing and watercolor. The School’s CEUs=1.8

John Pastoriza Piñol, artist and botanist $449 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSunday – Tuesday, October 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Design Studio

Open Studio, Fall Session

ART elective

This studio class is open to all levels and will feature a short lecture and demonstration each week illustrat-ing a principle that pertains to all media. Select plant materials will be provided for the session. The School’s CEUs=1.5

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum$212 nonmember; members receive 20% discount5 Sundays, October 11 – November 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.(no class October 25)Design Studio

Botanical Drawing 2, Fall Session

ART requirement

Continue to build your drawing skills with advanced graphite techniques, light and dark media on toned paper, and carbon dust. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1.

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum$287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Saturdays, October 31 – December 19, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.(no class November 28 & December 5)Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Color Pencil Workshop

ART elective

Whether advanced or novice, you will learn various colored pencil application techniques emphasizing color value and temperature, as well as finishing techniques to refine final work. Drawing skills will be sharpened to allow for your personal expression. You will work from real life. Each student will receive reference handouts, demonstrations, and individual guidance. The School’s CEUs= 0.9

Claudia Lane, freelance artist$174 nonmember; members receive 20% discount3 Saturdays, November 14 – December 5, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (no class November 28)Design Studio

2015 Certificate Programs GraduationIf you will be completing your certificate program by November, you must register with the adult education office to be considered for the 2015 Certificate Programs Graduation. The 2015 Certificate Programs Graduation will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, in the Linnaeus Room. Please register at chicagobotanic.org/school/certificate/graduation no later than October 15, 2015.


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PhotographyDiscover the joy of nature and garden photogra-phy 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.

iPhone Photography

There are hundreds of photography apps available for iPhones, and many of them have similar features. This class will explore some of the better-known apps along with instruction on how to use them for nature photography. We will go over the basics of iPhone photography along with fieldwork for a portion of the class. We will examine the photos taken during class and how they can be enhanced, manipulated, or altered to create a personal statement. iPhones are mandatory.

Tobin Fraley, photographer$99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount2 Wednesdays, November 4 & 11, 10 a.m. – noon& Wednesday, November 18, 10 – 11 a.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Centeror2 Saturdays, November 7 & 14, 10 a.m. – noon& Saturday, November 21, 10 – 11 a.m.Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Capturing the Holiday Lights

Evening photography workshop

December nights are perfect for making the Garden’s outdoor holiday lights come alive. Learn how to use your camera to capture these magical displays in this exciting new workshop. We will begin with a review of camera settings and image-framing concepts, then proceed outside to photograph all the festive color in the Heritage Garden, the Esplanade, and the great tree. Back in the studio, we will review and discuss those newly captured images. Learn how to transform your perfect photo into holiday greeting cards. Class limited to digital cameras only. A tripod is very strongly recommended and shutter release will be most helpful.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFor students who are beginners with digital cameras:Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 – 9 p.m.For intermediate students:Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 – 9 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center


FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM

Intermediate Photography Portfolio Workshop

FPC requirement, fine art track

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 photographers. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images. Digital SLR cameras are mandatory.

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer$374 nonmember; members receive 20% discount8 Tuesdays, September 8 – November 3, 9:30 a.m. – noon(no class October 6) Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Lightroom 2

FPC elective

In this course, you will polish your editing workflow, file management, and increase your processing skills in the Develop Module. You’ll also learn to create slideshows and publish your images to the Internet directly from Lightroom. A personal laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 installed is required. Prerequisite: Lightroom 1, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer$239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Tuesdays, September 8 – 22, 1 – 4 p.m.Design Studio

Textures and Patterns in Nature Photography

FPC fundamental course, fine art and nature and wildlife tracks

Develop your artistic vision by using natural and artificial light to discover textures and patterns at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With your SLR camera’s flash, flashlights, the sun, and other light sources, you will capture textures to create a 3D world showing the rhythm of nature. This intermediate class will include an opportunity to use strobe lighting, light tables, and backdrops for the study of textures in composition. Class will include lecture, critique, and time in the Garden.

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount6 Wednesdays, September 9 – October 21, 1 – 3:30 p.m.(no class October 7)Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Photography Tips and Techniques: Using Natural Light

Photography is all about controlling light. Learn which camera and lens settings are best for capturing images in any light or shadow area. Bring your camera and lens. The School’s CEUs=3 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, September 12, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

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Intermediate Digital Photography

FPC elective

Having learned the basics of digital photography in the introductory course, students are ready to move on to more artistic endeavors. Seeing, thinking, and acting are the next steps in learning to identify, then capture, an impressive image. Students will use lead lines, selective manual focus, and appropriate aperture settings to enhance theirphotos. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or the consent of the instructor. The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Sundays, September 13 – October 4, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Botany for Botanical Artists

FPC requirement, nature and wildlife track

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5 Thursdays, September 10 – October 15, 6 – 8:30 p.m.(no class September 24)Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Photographing Trees

FPC fundamental course, nature and wildlife track

Both deciduous and evergreen trees are essential to the environment. This class will provide instruction on how best to photograph each type. When photograph-ing evergreens, the emphasis will be on texture and pattern of bark, cones, and needles. For deciduous trees, capturing branches and the changing color of leaves as individual subjects in close-ups will be the focus. Varied techniques for capturing images of the tree in its entirety, as well as the tree’s parts, will be the core. Digital SLR cameras with a medium to wide-angle lens and macro or close-focusing lens are required. Students should have a working knowledge of their camera settings and controls.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$237 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Thursdays, September 24 – October 15, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Centeror4 Saturdays, September 26 – October 17, 9 a.m. – noonAnnex 1

Into the Woods

FPC elective

In this class, students will learn how to find and photograph various parts of the McDonald Woods. Subjects will include dealing with differences of scale, changing light levels, and using different perspectives to photograph paths as lead-lines. The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Fridays, September 25 – October 16, 9 a.m. – noonAnnex 2

Beginning Digital Photography

FPC requirement

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, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. Some minimal photo processing will also be covered. Course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Saturdays, September 26 – October 17, 1 – 4 p.m.Annex 1or4 Mondays, September 28 – October 19, 9 a.m. – noonLakeside Room, Visitor Center

Photoshop 2

FPC elective

Take the next step and learn even more about Adobe Photoshop. This more advanced class will further your knowledge of selections and layers, allowing you to do some serious photo enhancement and manipulation. We will tackle some interesting projects such as black and white with color accents, old photo restoration, and abstract art creation. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=10 hours

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Mondays, September 28 – October 19, 1 – 3:30 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Creative Fine Art Digital Photography for Beginners

FPC introductory course, fine art track

Have you ever wondered how to capture the wow moments in nature with your new digital camera? Learn the basics of digital photography in this introductory course. You will practice the tools of the digital camera and how to capture fine art images in nature. Students will learn to see, using the methods of the masters of fine art photography. Starting with aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and exposure compensation, we will craft images of nature’s wonder.

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Tuesdays, September 30 – October 21, 9 a.m. – noonor4 Tuesdays, September 30 – October 21, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Autumn Photography

FPC elective

In fall, the Garden becomes a patchwork quilt of color. Learn how to use your camera (film or digital) to capture these dramatic shadings through effective use of light and contrast. Join Jack Carlson as he introduces new perspectives to landscape photogra-phy. The images you will create will be stunning! The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Thursdays, October 1 – 22, 1 – 4 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center




Documenting Nature in Winter

FPC requirement, nature and wildlife track

The emphasis of this class will be on composition and storytelling through the use of still photography in a natural setting. We will cover depth of field, offset imaging, cropping, and the use of triptychs. We will also take a comprehensive look at understanding what the camera sees compared with our own natural visual biases. A portion of each class will be held outside, so please dress for the weather. Digital SLR cameras are mandatory along with a general working knowledge of your camera’s functions.

Tobin Fraley, photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Sundays, November 1– 22, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Photoshop 3

FPC elective

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level and learn some more exciting editing techniques. This class is project-oriented, learning black and white with color accents, HDR, panorama, and people extraction. There will also be more digital photography tips. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1& 2, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=10 hours

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Mondays, November 2 - 23, 1 – 3:30 p.m.Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Intermediate Digital Photography

FPC elective

Having learned the basics of digital photography in the introductory course, students are ready to move on to more artistic endeavors. Seeing, thinking, and acting are the next steps in learning to identify, then capture, an impressive image. Students will use lead lines, selective manual focus, and appropriate aperture settings to enhance their photos. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or the consent of the instructor. The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Saturdays, November 7 – December 5, 1 – 4 p.m.(no class November 28)or4 Mondays, November 9 – 30, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

New! Photographing Bridges of the Garden

FPC elective

Bridges in a myriad of styles, materials, and lengths connect the Garden’s islands. They make interesting photo subjects themselves and also serve as wonderful vantage points from which to capture the land and water around them. Learn the best focal lengths and framing techniques to use when taking pictures of bridges and from them. The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount4 Tuesdays, November 10 – December 1, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Photography Tools & Techniques: Composition

FPC elective

During this seminar, students will learn image placement and how lead-lines enter into the composition of an image. Learn how these techniques can be used singly or in combination to create a balanced photograph. The School’s CEUs=3 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSunday, November 15, 1 – 4 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Photography Tools & Techniques: Selecting and Using the Proper Lens

FPC elective

During this seminar, students will learn the differences among focal lengths of lenses and how to select the appropriate lens for each particular subject. Other topics include matching the lens to the light level, depth of field, and how to obtain maximum image sharpness, as well as using the hyperfocal length setting with manual focus. The School’s CEUs=3 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, December 5, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

PhotographyPractice nature photography in

the Garden’s 385-acre laboratory.


WellnessDiscover the many possibilities offered at the Chicago Botanic Garden for nurturing and healing the body, mind, and spirit.

New! Optimize Your Energy!

Your body is designed to heal itself. The stresses of our world constantly interfere with this natural capacity. Optimize your energy by practicing simple energy medicine exercises, pioneered by Donna Eden. Learn to use your innate healing power to increase overall vitality, physical wellness, emotional balance, mental clarity, and a connection to spirit and joy. You will also acquire tools to manage stress, feel calmer under pressure, and protect yourself from people who weaken you emotionally. Dress for comfort. All fitness levels welcome.

Devi Stern, Eden Energy Medicine advanced practitioner, Dragonfly Healer$95 nonmember; members receive 20% discount5 Tuesdays, September 29 – October 27, 10 – 11 a.m.Alsdorf Auditorium

Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life

What better way to enjoy the seasonal 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. 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.

Mary Ann Spina, teacher, writer, and counselor$25 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 10, 8 – 10 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center

New! Sensory Tea Tasting

Hone your palate and discover a world of flavor in ten classic tea styles by tasting them alongside similar “tasting notes” (for example, prunes, chocolate, and sugarsnap peas). Our experts will chat you through the process and help you unlock a newfound appreciation of the brewed leaf. From beginner to connoisseur, this event will boost anyone’s appreciation of tea.

Jordan Scherer and Taylor Cowan, tea industry experts and owners, Spirit Tea $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, October 31, 1 – 3 p.m.Linnaeus Room

New! Tea and Meditation

When we steep tea, we do not drink leaves but the volatile oils extracted from them by water. We drink their essence, their spirit, and the leaves remain. Examine the unique and inherent properties of tea that can foster mindfulness in one’s life.

Jordan Scherer and Taylor Cowan, tea industry experts and owners, Spirit Tea $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discountSaturday, November 21, 1 – 3 p.m.Linnaeus Room

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Fitness Walks

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. All fitness levels are accommodated. Dress for the weather; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The incremental multisession pass allows the walker to choose which sessions to attend during the season.

Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer and president, SALSArobics, Inc.

# of Sessions Nonmember Fee (members receive 20% discount)4 Sessions $63 nonmember 8 Sessions $119 nonmember 12 Sessions $166 nonmemberDrop-in Rate $15

Saturdays, April 11 – November 14, 8 – 9 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center



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Long walks at the Garden feel less like exercise and more like a vacation.


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. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Garden. One-time class trial fee: $20.

Tai Chi for Beginners: Sun-Style

This course will introduce students to Sun-style tai chi chuan with a few Yang-style concepts as well. Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi and the movements are very gentle in nature. We will focus on basic principles to improve your balance and relaxation, and also increase your range of motion and reduce stress. This class of gentle movements is recommended for beginners and provides you with a solid foundation for choosing future studies. No previous tai chi experience is required, and all are welcome.

Gordon Lock, instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Tuesdays, September 1 – November 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class September 22)Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi for Beginners: Yang-Style

This course will introduce students to Yang-style tai chi chuan with a few Sun-style concepts as well. Tai chi from the Yang family is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. We will focus on basic principles to improve your balance and relaxation, and also increase your range of motion and reduce stress. This class of gentle movements is recommended for beginners and provides you with a solid foundation for choosing future studies. No previous tai chi experience is required, and all are welcome.

Gordon Lock, instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Tuesdays, September 1 – November 10, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class September 22)Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi: Intermediate Sun-Style

Further your study of the Sun form of tai chi. Consistent practice of tai chi helps us to relax from the fast pace of multitasking and recognize the moment at hand. The movements help to reconnect us to mind-body awareness and restore harmony and balance into our daily routines. Tai Chi for Beginners or some tai chi experience is recommended.

Gordon Lock, instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Wednesdays, September 2 – November 11, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class September 23)Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style

This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration.

Gordon Lock, instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Wednesdays, September 2 – November 11, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class September 23)Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi: Advanced Sun-Style

This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration.

Gordon Lock, instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Thursdays, September 3 – November 12, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class September 24)Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi: Intermediate Yang-Style

Further your study of the Yang form of tai chi. Consistent practice of tai chi helps us to relax from the fast pace of multi-tasking and recognize the moment at hand. The movements help to reconnect us to mind-body awareness and restore harmony and balance into our daily routines. Tai Chi for Beginners or some tai chi experience is recommended.

Gordon Lock, instructor$187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Thursdays, September 3 – November 12, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class September 24)Burnstein Hall

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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 60 minutes. If your class is scheduled to occur on a holiday date you observe, please speak with the instructor regarding attending a make-up class. One-time class trial fee: $20.

Gentle Yoga

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 a sense of peace and balance.

Steve Nakon and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFall Semester:10 Mondays, September 14 – November 16, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Linnaeus RoomorWinter Semester:10 Mondays, January 11 – March 14, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Introductory Yoga

This 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. All are welcome. Join us as we explore the yoga basics.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Wednesdays, September 16 – November 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Yoga Flow Beginner

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.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFall Semester:10 Tuesdays, September 15 – November 17, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.Linnaeus RoomorWinter Semester:10 Tuesdays, January 12 – March 15, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Yoga Flow Intermediate

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.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFall Semester:10 Tuesdays, September 15 – November 17, 8 – 9 a.m. or10 Thursdays, September 17 – November 19, 9 – 10 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.Linnaeus RoomorWinter Semester:8 Tuesdays, January 12 – March 15, 8 – 9 a.m.or8 Thursdays, January 14 – March 17, 9 – 10 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

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.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFall Semester:10 Wednesdays, September 16 – November 18, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Linnaeus RoomorWinter Semester:10 Wednesdays, January 13 – March 16, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Linnaeus Room

Yoga Master Class

This class is designed for the student who is looking for a deeper understanding of the principles of movement and alignment. Join us for engaging practices in a welcoming, accepting, and encouraging environment. Be ready to explore your whole body through carefully designed sequences, gaining understanding of movement in more depth and detail. Don’t miss the opportunity to emerge from this experience with a new knowledge set, a deeper understanding of your practice, and a stronger relationship with your essential self. Class size is limited so sign up soon.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $125 nonmember; members receive 20% discountFall Semester:5 Fridays, October 23 – November 20, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Linnaeus Room

New! Yoga at Ease

A yoga experience designed to relax and refresh. Mindful movement and conscious breath combine to reduce stress and boost immunity. Appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount10 Wednesdays, January 13 – March 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m.Linnaeus Room

Wellness programming is generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem.

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Healthy Harvest, Healthy FamiliesResearch shows that spending time in nature with a

caring adult can have a profoundly positive effect on a

child’s physical and emotional health. The colors,

smells, and changing temperatures make fall a sensational

time to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden for healthy

interaction with your family. Bring the kids for an

afternoon stroll along a trail in the McDonald Woods, or

join us for an activity in one of the gardens.

“Many of our programs have a harvest theme,” said Julia

McMahon, the Garden’s family programs coordinator.

“There is something fun for children of all ages in our

fall programs.”

Join us for free drop-in programs in the Regenstein Fruit

& Vegetable Garden every weekend in September from

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids will enjoy a harvest hunt and an

apple-picking sensory bin. All are invited to celebrate the

Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot at the sukkah on

September 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your family

can learn the different ways plants spread their seeds at

the new Nature Nights program Seed Scatter, offered on

September 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. If that’s not enough,

come in costume and “harvest” some treats at our annual

Trains, Tricks & Treats event at the Model Railroad

Garden: Landmarks of America on October 17 and 18

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (A fee applies for the

Nature Nights and Trains, Tricks & Treats programs.

Visit chicagobotanic.org for more information.)

It’s all about quality time with your family, so stop by for

some botanical fun that’s good for you!

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.

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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.

Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Family Drop-in Activities

Join us for harvest activities in September! Dig and pour in the apple picking sensory bin, create pumpkin prints, go on a harvest hunt, and identify fall fragrances.

Saturdays & Sundays, September 5 – 2711 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Malott Japanese Garden Family Sundays

Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time.

Sundays, September 6 & 2011 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

Sukkot Family Drop-in Activities

Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot! Families are invited to help decorate the branch-covered sukkah, which will be on display from September 25 through October 6 at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. These activities are provided by the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore Section.

Sunday, September 2711 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/calendar for more information.

Fee-based ProgramsNature Nights: Seed Scatter

Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Children ages 4 – 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities. Each Nature Nights also includes a tram ride, a planting project, and s’mores around the campfire. Seeds can’t walk, but they sure can get around! Hitchhiking, exploding, and parachuting are just a few ways that plants spread their seeds. Learn how and why seeds need to scatter, make a seed bomb so you can scatter your own seeds, and take home a plant with an interesting dispersal method.*

Saturday, September 55 – 7:30 p.m.

$26 nonmember per childGarden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

*Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner! Dessert is provided.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/naturenights for more information, or call (847) 835-6801.

Little Diggers

Learn about flowers, discover animals, experience the changing seasons, and more! These four-class series for children ages 2 to 4 and caregivers meet mornings, once a month. Each program includes group activities, time for free play, and a planting project. Select Thursday, Friday, or Saturday mornings, September through December.

Thursdays: 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10 Fridays: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11 Saturdays: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

$79 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

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

Weekend Family Classes

Together, adults and children ages 4 to 10 can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, food, history, and culture. Each Saturday or Sunday 90-minute program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home.

9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.

$24 nonmember per childGarden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Joyful GingerbreadSaturday, December 5; Sunday, December 6; or Saturday, December 19Explore all the different plants and plant parts needed to make gingerbread. Take home a future ginger plant, decorate cookies, and mix up a batch of gingerbread to bake at home.

Hot ChocolateSaturday, January 23, or Sunday, January 31Uncover the story of chilies and chocolates—prod-ucts that come from South American plants! Examine parts of the cacao tree, learn how bitter beans make delicious desserts, and mix up several different kinds of historic chocolate drinks, even an ancient Aztec version. Take home a chocolate mint plant and an ornamental pepper plant to concoct your own creations.

Homemade Ice CreamSaturday, February 20, Sunday, February 28, or Saturday, March 5Get 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. Limit of two children per adult.

Gumballs & SuperballsSaturday, March 19; Saturday, April 2; or Sunday, April 24Find out how people use parts of rainforest trees to make chewing gum and rubber. Create your own bouncing ball and flavorful gum to take home.

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

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s birthday with a Chicago Botanic Garden 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 required.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/birthdays or call (847) 835-8275 for more information.

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Scout ProgramsScout Badge Programs

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

90-minute programs (ages 6–8): Deposit of $120 covers 10 Scouts; plus $10 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program.

2-hour programs (ages 9–12): Deposit of $170 covers 10 Scouts; plus $15 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program.

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

Scout Seasonal Workshop: Winter Wonders

Saturday, December 1212:45 – 3 p.m.$14 per child

Scouts can discover the magic of nature in winter through hands-on activities that combine art and science. Take a winter wildlife hike through the Garden. Make a fragrant evergreen swag and a beeswax candle.

Adults should plan to stay with their Scouts for the duration of the program. If you are a leader registering a group, at least one adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required.

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

Camp ProgramsSchool Day-off Camps

October 12, 2015 January 18, 2016 February 12, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$75 nonmember per child per day Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Your child might have a day off of school, but it is a day “on” at the Garden! Children in grades K – 5 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.

October 12: Fall FestivalJanuary 18: Presidential PlantsFebruary 12: Valentine Violas

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

Winter Break Camp

December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 20159:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$75 nonmember per child per day Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Children in grades K – 5 can engage in exciting hands-on indoor and outdoor activities while discovering the Garden in winter. They’ll investigate weather, explore seasonal adaptations of plants and animals, enjoy a visit to our Wonderland Express holiday exhibition (December 29), and dabble in art.

December 21: Winter Weather & AnimalsDecember 22: A Visit to JapanDecember 23: Everything Snow!December 28: All About Art December 29: Aboard the Wonderland ExpressDecember 30: Plant Packages Visit chicagobotanic.org/winterbreakcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Spring Break Camp

March 20 – 24, 2016March 28 – April 1, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$75 nonmember per child per day Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Children in grades K – 5 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!

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Camp CBGCamp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 15 years. All camps include nature exploration, inquiry-based activities, games, hands-on projects, and planting. The Garden offers weeklong morning, afternoon, and all-day camps from June to August.

Complete class descriptions, fees, and schedule with dates and times will be available online at chicagobotanic.org/camp in early November.

Online registration will be available at chicagobotanic.org/camp on December 7 at 9 a.m.

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A caterpillar transforms into a chrysalis before emerging as a butterfly. This will be our education department as our learning campus is transformed into a new, vibrant center of nature discovery. The same standards-based programs will continue during construction, but in alternate locations. We hope you will like the temporary change in scenery and join us in anticipating the beautiful new Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus in 2016.

Inspiring Nature Play: Digging DeeperChildren need nature for healthy growth and

development. That was the main message of the second

annual Inspiring Nature Play conference, organized

by the Alliance for Early Childhood and the Chicago

Botanic Garden, held on May 6 at the Garden. More

than 150 educators from schools, day-care centers, nature

centers, libraries, and museums listened attentively as

Patti Bailie, from the University of Maine, who started

the Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool in Milwaukee,

explained how nature play improves motor function,

encourages creativity, and helps a child develop a sense

of self.

The conference continued with “playshop” sessions that

inspired participants to bring more nature play to their

teaching, through activities with art and music, sensory

experiences, gardening, incorporating nature play into

Next Generation Science Standards, and creating nature

play spaces at the school or other setting. During the

lunch hour, educators sampled nature-play activities

from local schools and nature centers to gather even more

great suggestions for multidisciplinary teaching using

natural materials.

One educator told us, “This was a great experience,

and I’m looking forward to putting some of these

ideas in place!” We also look forward to incorporating

these ideas into teacher and student programs at the

Garden, including the opening of a nature preschool on

our Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus in 2016.

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Teacher Professional DevelopmentWe invite you to increase your understanding of plants and nature, build your repertoire of teaching techniques, and enliven your grades preK – 12 classrooms, while earning professional development and graduate credit. Visit chicagobotanic.org/teacherprograms for more detailed program descriptions and to register for classes.

One-Day WorkshopsThese short workshops emphasize topics and teaching methods that support curriculum standards.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources ENTICE: Illinois Prairies

Come explore the prairie state! Discover the plants and animals that call the Illinois prairie their home. Learn about their adaptations, life cycles, interrela-tionships, diversity, and threats to the prairie. Learn how to use this local ecological resource to support the Next Generation Science Standards and connect students to their local environment. NGSS: LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics; LS4.C Adaptations; LS4.D Biodiversity and Humans; ESS3 Earth and Human Activity. Register at https://www.enticeworkshops.com.

Saturday, October 17, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

$10

Grade level: 3 – 8 PD credit: 6

Experimenting with Classroom Plants to Explore the NGSS

Growing plants in the classroom provides a variety of ways to address the Science and Engineering Practices as well as many of the Disciplinary Core Ideas from the Next Generation Science Standards. Learn how to help students truly develop an understanding of the scientific process by using plants to set up experiments and comparing results. Explore plant structure and function, adaptations, diversity, interactions, and more. Learn about and take home classroom-friendly plants. NGSS: Science and Engineering Practices; LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes; LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity.

Saturday, November 7, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

$85 (20 percent discount for Educator Members)

Grade level: K – 12 PD credit: 6

Winter Explorations for Early Childhood

It might be cold outside, but it is still a great time to get young children out and exploring nature. So much is more visible in the winter from tree branches and bark to birds’ nests and animal tracks. Discover ideas for getting younger learners to engage in winter nature play, using their sense to explore and search for patterns, and conducting simple investigations outdoors. Learn ways to bring nature inside and explore topics like keeping warm in the winter and winter camouflage for when it is too cold to venture out. Take home a plant to brighten your winter classroom. NGSS: LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes; LS2.A Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; ESS2.D Weather and Climate

Saturday, December 5, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Grade level: PreK – 2 PD credit: 6

Celebrating Trees and the Harvest

Join us as we investigate the science of trees and the products that come from them! Explore how trees work inside and out, their seasonality, and how humans and other animals use them, as well as agricultural principles for taking better care of the land. Discover science activities to help your students make connections to Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. NGSS: LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes; LS2.A Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; ESS3.C Human Impacts on Earth Systems

Sunday, January 17, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.



Easy Engineering Connections through Life Science

The inclusion of engineering in the Next Generation Science Standards may seem scary but there are many easy ways to add an engineering twist even in plant science and ecology. Come learn about biomimicry and the characteristics of plants and animals that inspire solutions to human problems. Investigate the physical properties of plant parts and the structures that animals create, and discover simple tips for setting up engineering challenges. NGSS: Science and Engineering Practices, LS1.A Structure and Function; LS4.C Adaptations

Saturday, February 20, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.



Gardening with Young Children

Young children love to get their hands dirty! Explore ideas for gardening with young children both inside and out. Discover easy-to-grow plants that stimulate the senses and how to use those plants in simple investigations and experiments that explore topics like plant parts, plant life cycles, and how plants and animals interact. NGSS: LS1.A Structure and Function; LS2.A Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, LS4.C Adaptations, LS4.D Biodiversity and Humans

Saturday, March 19, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Grade level: PreK – 2 PD credit: 6

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Two-Day WorkshopThe Sensory Plant Classroom: Learning with the Senses and Seasons

A workshop for educators working with diverse learners

Join us for a two-day workshop on how to engage students with developmental and physical challenges in plant and horticultural explorations that focus on using the senses and investigating the seasons. Learn how to use horticultural therapy and hands-on activities to help students explore topics including life cycles, seasonal changes, the cycling of matter, and more. Discover how this combination can help you incorporate plant-based activities across the curriculum in a way that fosters multisensory explorations and the development of life skills. Special attention will be given to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for special education.

Saturdays, October 3 and 10, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Grade level: K – 12 PD credit: 15, Graduate credit: 1 (additional fee)

New! Evening WorkshopCome to the Garden after school for an evening of fun, learning, food, and drink. Leave with new ideas for exploring science in your classroom.

Engineering Explorations with Gingerbread

Explore how to support the NGSS Engineering Standards in a fun and unique way: through the construction of gingerbread houses. Get your students testing different building and binding materials, experimenting with shapes and designs for building the sturdiest and tallest structures, and solving construction problems and challenges using a fun and festive medium. Visit the Garden’s holiday exhibition Wonderland Express. Fee includes food and drink.

Monday, November 30, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.


Grade level: K – 12 PD Credit: 4

Other Teacher ProgramsNew! Online Courses

Looking to take a professional development course but cannot make it to the Garden? We are developing new online teacher professional development courses for you to take online at your convenience. Look for these exciting new opportunities on our website starting this fall.

Custom Workshops

Explore how to address the Next Generation Science Standards while increasing your understanding of plants and nature, building your repertoire of teaching techniques, and enlivening your classrooms! The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a variety of professional development workshops scheduled specifically for your group and customized to your unique needs. Perfect for teacher institute days, curriculum meetings, or professional development, workshops can be held at your school or at the Garden. 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.

Workshops can explore specific areas of the Next Generation Science Standards or have a broader focus. Suggest your own topic or choose from existing topics customized to your needs including Exploring Nature with Young Children, Classroom Gardening, Botany Basics, Schoolyard Ecology, Experimenting with Plants, Science and Literature, Midwest Ecosystems, and more.

Custom workshops are a minimum of two hours long and cost $200/hour for each group of up to 20 teachers. Please call Teacher Programs at (847) 835-8253 for more information or to schedule a custom workshop. The Garden is a CPS Preferred Provider.

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 home or school gardening skills. Visit chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/apprenticeship for a complete list of topics and other information.

Real World Science Investigations in the ClassroomProject BudBurst

Join 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 budburst.org. Project BudBurst is a collaboration between the Chicago Botanic Garden and the National Ecological Observatory Network. It is supported by grants from the National Geographic Education Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Visit www.budburst.com for more information.

Climate Change in My Backyard

This series of lessons integrates student participation in Project BudBurst with investigation of NASA climate data, and uses an earth-systems approach to understanding climate change and its consequences for our environment. The series is aligned with the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards and is available in three age levels—grades 5 to 6, grades 7 to 9, and grades 10 to 12. Visit chicagobotanic.org/nasa for more information.

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

Guided Field TripsGuided programs are led by trained facilitators who will engage your students with hands-on activities aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and that focus on the plants and habitats found at the Garden. Field trips include outdoor exploration activities, so please dress for the weather. Visit chicagobotanic.org/fieldtrips for more details and to schedule your visit.

Programs cost $120 per class. K – 12 workshops have a maximum of 30 and preK workshops have a maximum of 25 students. Chaperone to student ratios depend on grade level, with a limit of eight chaperones per class. Available dates vary with the program. Workshops are 60 minutes long unless otherwise noted.

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.

Outrageous Orchids Programs (90 minutes)

During the Orchid Show, all grade levels can explore the incredible diversity of orchids. Different programs are available for each grade level. Please visit chicagobotanic.org/education/teachers_students for descriptions. Admission to the seasonal Orchid Show is included.

Guided Programs PreK – KA 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Discovering Plants

Become a junior botanist as you learn about the roles of plant parts! To experience plant parts in action, students will explore the Garden, the Greenhouses, or the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Each student will pot a plant to take home.

Fall, Early Spring, Spring

Science with Your Senses

Your young scientists will embark on a sensory exploration! Students will learn to use all their senses to make good scientific observations while investigating and comparing the plants and animals they see in the Garden. Each student will pot a plant to take home.

Fall, Early Spring, Spring

Trees and Trains (90 minutes)

Learn how to identify evergreen tree families by touch and sight. Learn about their unique adaptations to the change in seasons. Visit the enchanting Wonderland Express exhibition to experience the trees and trains.Students will take home a special holiday craft.

Holiday

Guided Programs 1 – 2A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Surprising Seeds

Ever wonder how that plant started growing where there are no others like it? As junior botanists, students explore the structures that allow seeds to disperse to new areas. Students will explore the Garden to look for seeds and pot their own seed to take home.

Fall and Early Spring

A Walk in the Woods (90 minutes)

Students will learn about woodland habitats and survey the Garden’s rare oak woodland using their senses and observational skills. Woodland programs take place outdoors in the McDonald Woods.

Fall until 10/16

The Wonders of Worms and Soil

What roles do worms play in an ecosystem? Students will investigate the components of healthy soil and come face to face with common soil-dwelling critters. Each student will leave with a potted plant.

Fall, Holiday, and Early Spring

Trees and Trains (90 minutes)

Learn how to identify evergreen tree families by touch and sight. Learn about their unique adaptations to the change in seasons. Visit the enchanting Wonderland Express exhibition to experience the trees and trains.Students will take home a special holiday craft.

Holiday

Butterflies and Bumblebees

Discover the wonderful world of pollinators! Students will explore the Garden from the perspective of a pollinator and pretend to be bees and butterflies as they help pollinate flowers. Each student will pot a plant to take home.

Spring

Water Bugs

Investigate the amazing creatures living in our waterways! Students will get an up-close look at the organisms that live in the Garden’s lakes and learn how they can tell scientists something about how healthy the water is.

Spring


Insect Investigations (90 minutes)

There is more to life in the garden than just plants. Come see the Garden through insect eyes, learn about insect characteristics, and observe the unique relationships between plants and insects. Students will pot a plant to take home.

Fall until 10/16

Flower Lab

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 apply knowledge gained as they explore flowers in the Garden.


The Wonders of Worms and Soil

What roles do worms play in an ecosystem? Students will investigate the components of healthy soil and come face to face with common soil-dwelling critters. Each student will leave with a potted plant.


Partners in Pollination

Discover the wonderful world of pollinators! Students will investigate the variety of structures and methods flowers use to attract pollinators. Then they will explore the Garden from the perspective of a pollinator. Each student will pot a plant to take home.

Spring

Mighty Macros

Investigate the macroinvertibrates living in our waterways! Students will get an up-close look at the organisms that live in the Garden’s lakes and learn to assess how healthy the water is.

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Pondering the Prairie (90 minutes)

Students explore the prairie, focusing on plant adaptations and ecosystem interactions by conducting quadrant surveys to compare two prairie types. Prairie programs take place outdoors in the Dixon Prairie.

Fall until 10/16

Ecosystems and Plant Adaptations

Plants can survive and even thrive in challenging environmental conditions. Investigate how plants are adapted to abiotic factors in their environment by comparing and contrasting their characteristics and the conditions in which they live. Students will pot a plant to take home.


Plant Propagation

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


Pollinator Preference

Discover the wonderful world of pollinators! Students will investigate the various ways flowers attract pollinators and explore pollinator behavior using scientific tools. Each student will pot a plant to take home.

Spring

Lake Investigations

Investigate the macroinvertebrates living in our waterways! Students will get an up-close look at the organisms that live in the Garden’s lakes and learn to assess how healthy the water is by what they find living there.

Spring

Guided Programs 7 – 12A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required. All programs are 90 minutes long.

Water Quality Field Study

Investigate what the organisms found in water can indicate about the water’s health! Students will learn to identify organisms that indicate water quality. They will conduct a chemical assessment and analyze what the results mean. Use the data students collect to compare to other waterways. Please prepare your students to be outdoors for the program.

Fall until 10/16 and Spring

Biodiversity Field Study

Investigate the diversity of different areas at the Garden. Students will learn to use systematic sampling techniques and observation skills to collect data about the plants present. By graphing and analyzing the data, students will compare the species richness and diversity of two areas. Use the data students collect to compare to other plant communi-ties. Please prepare your students to be outdoors for the program.

Fall until 10/16 and Spring

Photosynthesis Lab

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 identify plant stomata and measure the gas exchange.

Holiday and Early Spring

Guided Programs for Children with Special NeedsBring your students to the Chicago Botanic Garden for a customized therapeutic program in the Buehler Enabling Garden outdoor classroom. These one-hour programs provide a guided, structured experience with nature and are designed for youth in grades K – 12 with special needs. All programs are offered in the morning between 10 a.m. and noon, and cost $120 for a maximum of 15 students. Proper ratio of adults to student is required.

Nature Play: Fun with Senses

The Buehler Enabling Garden is a safe and comfortable garden where students with sensory processing disorders can experience nature and gardening. Students will be immersed in hands-on activities relating to plants and their sensory properties, have opportunities to increase socializa-tion, and be immersed in a plant-rich environment that supports overcoming tactile defensiveness.

Wednesday through Friday

Therapeutic Gardening

We can customize a program to meet the needs of your group. Please call (847) 835-6801 for more information about how we can serve your group.

Monday through Friday

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 TripsSelf-guided field trips allow students to explore while you lead them through the Garden. Register in advance and Garden staff will be available to discuss areas suited for any curricular topic prior to your field trip.

Year-round Monday through Friday

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Price change: $50 per bus

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Additional Field Trip ExperiencesSchool Tram Tours

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 nature’s secrets.

Late April through October

$3 per person

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

Offered at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., and 12:30 and 1:15 p.m.

Climb aboard for a narrated tram tour around the 2.6-mile perimeter of the Garden.

Grades 7 – 12 35 minutes

Offered 10 a.m to 3 p.m. on the hour

Wonderland Express

Visit an enchanting winter wonderland with twinkling lights and a magical indoor train. Model trains travel over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls, and through more than 80 miniature versions of Chicago landmarks. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wonderland for more information about Wonderland Express.

November 27, 2015 – January 3, 2016 $3 per person*

The Orchid Show

Enjoy an eye-popping walk through the Tropical and Semitropical Greenhouses and Galleries to experience a colorful display of thousands of different orchids.

February 15 through March 11 $3 per person*

Model Railroad Garden

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. Visit chicagobotanic.org/railroad for more information.

May through October $3 per person*

Butterflies & Blooms

Summer groups: visit our outdoor, screened butterfly exhibition where students can encounter hundreds of live tropical butterflies from South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as native species from Illinois visit chicagobotanic.org/butterflies for more information about Butterflies & Blooms.

May through September $3 per person*

*New: You may purchase tickets on site for your group at the school group rate.

Traveling Plant Science TeacherEnrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant science topics appropriate for different grade levels, including Terrific Trees, offered in January and February for grades preK and kindergarten. All programs support NGSS, incorporate live plants brought from the Garden to study, and include a plant for each student to keep.

January and February

$120 per class (maximum 30 students) $100 for each additional class on the same day

Schools located more than 20 miles from the Chicago Botanic Garden will be charged a $50 mileage fee.

Terrific Trees

Through the use of scientific tools and hands-on exploration, students will discover the important role trees play in forest ecosystems right from their own classroom. Students will pot seeds to keep.

PreK – K

The following programs can also be brought to your classroom: Garden Groceries (PreK – 2) Surprising Seeds (K – 2) Flower Lab (3 – 5)

Visit chicagobotanic.org/fieldtrips/outreach for more information about programs and scheduling.

School Field Trips at a Glance

PreK-K Discovering Plants Science with Your Senses Trees and Trains Outrageous Orchids: Sensational Orchids (90 minutes) Grades 1-2 Surprising Seeds A Walk in the Woods (90 minutes) The Wonders of Worms & Soil Trees and Trains (90 minutes) Outrageous Orchids: Plant Part Investigation (90 minutes) Butterflies and Bumble Bees Water Bugs Grades 3-4 Insect Investigations (90 minutes) Flower Lab The Wonders of Worms & Soil Outrageous Orchids: Plant Part Investigation (90 minutes) Partners in Pollinators Mighty Macros Grades 5-6 Pondering the Prairie (90 minutes) Ecosystems and Plant Adaptations Plant Propagation Outrageous Orchids: Peculiar Pollinators (90 minutes) Pollinator Preference Lake Investigations Grades 7-12 Water Quality Field Study (90 minutes) Biodiversity Field Study (90 minutes) Photosynthesis Lab (90 minutes) Outrageous Orchids: The Mighty Rainforest (90 minutes)

Age Group Program Fall Holiday Orchid Show Early Spring Spring 9/1-11/13/15 11/30-12/18/15 2/16-3/11/16 3/14-4/8/16 4/18-6/3/16

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Science Career Continuum

Great Summer Science Experiences for StudentsThe Garden is committed to encouraging interest in the natural sciences and promoting careers in botany, horticulture, ecology, and conservation science. The Science Career Continuum offers qualified students in middle school through college a series of age appropriate opportunities to learn about science and conservation at the Garden.

Science First (Grades 7 – 9)Science First is a free four-week summer program for Chicago Public School students currently in grades 7 through 9. While enjoying hands-on, nature-based science activities, indoor and outdoor investigations, and exposure to real 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. Applications will be due in April 2016. Visit chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst for more information.

College First (Grades 10 – 11)College First is an internship and field ecology course for CPS students entering their junior or senior year. Students get paid and earn college credit while studying field ecology, conducting a research project, and working with scientists at the Garden in a summer internship. Students also 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. Applications will be due in April 2016. Visit chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst for more information.

The Science Career Continuum is made possible by the generous support of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, ITW, Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Discover Financial Services, Sally Mead Hands Foundation, Annette R. Kleinman, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, Sage Foundation, Trillium Foundation, W.P. & H.B. White Foundation, William J. Clancy Foundation, Leo S. Guthman Fund, and the Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust.

Research Experiences for UndergraduatesThe Garden’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a full-time, ten-week research internship for college undergraduates conducting research in plant biology and conservation. Students earn a stipend and money for living expenses while they work with research scientists and graduate students from the Garden and Northwestern University. Professional-development and social activities are also included. Visit cbgreu.org for more information. Please note that the summer 2016 REU program is contingent on renewal of funding.

The Garden’s REU program is funded by the National Science Foundation.

Windy City Harvest

Brighter Futures in a Growing EconomyToo often, people faced with limited opportunities find themselves unable to reach their full potential. Through its Windy City Harvest program, the Chicago Botanic Garden offers alternatives to youth and adults based on the growing interest in urban farming. The results we have seen since introducing jobs-training and mentoring programs in sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture have changed thousands of lives.

Windy City Harvest Youth FarmThe Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program provides a summer employment opportunity for Chicago and Lake County teens, teaching them about how plants are an essential part of a healthy food system and healthy communities. Each year, approximately 90 young people learn how to work as a team to plant, grow, harvest, and market thousands of pounds of sustainably grown produce at one of our four urban farm sites in Chicago and Lake County. These students become directed toward higher education and inspired by the belief that their actions can contribute to positive change for some of the area’s most challenged communities.

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Windy City Harvest ApprenticeshipThe Garden offers a nine-month accredited certificate in sustainable urban agriculture in partnership with Daley College, delivered by Garden staff at the Arturo Velasquez Institute satellite campus. There are currently six urban farm sites where apprentices (certificate students) learn and practice their production skills. To date, 89 percent of the certificate graduates—career changers, entrepreneurs, and people with barriers to employment—have found seasonal and full-time jobs in the local horticulture and urban agriculture industry.

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Windy City Harvest CorpsThe Windy City Harvest Corps provides opportunities for people with multiple barriers to employment and is intended for both juveniles (ages 17 to 21) and adults who have been involved with the justice system. The Corps provides training and transitional employment in Windy City Harvest operation sites for approximately 30 adults annually. Participants complete the Roots of Success job-readiness curriculum and are encouraged to apply to the Apprenticeship certificate program.

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The success of the Garden’s Windy City Harvest program would not be possible without federal agency grants, City of Chicago funding for transitional jobs, generous private foundation and corporate support, and the collaboration of employment partners such as Midwest Foods, Eataly, and FarmedHere, whose hiring practices consider people who have gone through the justice system.

Major support for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest programs is provided by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA and the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services as well as AgriBank and 1st Farm Credit Services, J.R. Albert Foundation, Brinshore Development, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Hilton Chicago, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Kraft Foods Group Foundation, The James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, Midwest Foods, PCC Community Wellness Center, Polk Bros. Foundation, Preservation Foundation of Lake County Forest Preserves, SAVOR…Chicago at McCormick Place, and the Spear Family Charitable Fund. Additional support is provided by an anonymous funder, After School Matters, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, BMO Harris Bank, The Grainger Foundation, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation, The Hillshire Brands Foundation, Walter S. Mander Foundation, Prince Charitable Trust, State Farm, Steans Family Foundation, Tyson Foods, and the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Also contributing are an individual donor, Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at the Chicago Community Trust, Tom E. Dailey Foundation, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, Walgreens, and Whole Foods Market.

Horticultural Therapy

Cultivating Health and Well-beingHorticultural Therapy ServicesSince 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 garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy program planning. Visit chicagobotanic.org/therapy for more information.

Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endowment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Abra Prentice Foundation, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown, The Field Foundation of Illinois, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation, as well as endowments established by the estate of Florence Rantz, the Kenilworth Garden Club, the Julien H. Collins and Bertha M. Collins Fund, and the Helen and Maurice Weigle Fund at the Chicago Community Trust.

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s education and community programs are generously supported by The Brinson Foundation, The Hearst Foundations, HSBC, Kemper Educational and Charitable Foundation, United States Environmental Protection Agency, After School Matters, Allstate Insurance Company, and the Chicago Hive Fund for Connected Learning.

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This Season in the Garden

Autumn is a season of contrasts. While the plant world is shutting down for the winter, the brilliant fall foliage colors, bright warm-colored flowers, and cool temperatures are energizing us. Visit the Chicago Botanic Garden on a crisp, early autumn morning and you may see a gorgeous scene of mist over the water as cold air passes over the warm lakes and waterways.

Evening Island is stunning in autumn. Many ornamental grasses are at their showiest then, there and elsewhere throughout the Garden. Looking from the terrace across the lawn, marsh spurge (Euphorbia palustris), Dauerstrahl moor grass, queen of the prairie (Filipendula), and staghorn su-mac make a fantastic picture. Further up the hill on Evening Island, the bright gold of Siberian iris leaves contrasts with the black seed heads of coneflowers and the deep red of the sumac fruits be-hind them. Jin Dai asters just east of the Arch Bridge, near the shoreline, are a vivid counterpoint

to the switchgrass seed heads across the water. Upright Karl Foerster feather reed grass, along with rich purple New York ironweed and white snakeroot, make a gorgeous combination when viewed from the Trellis Bridge.

For great fall foliage color at the Garden, look for the purple-leaved Frontier elms between the Krasberg Rose Garden and the Regenstein Center, and the yellow Shasta and dark red Winterthur viburnums near the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America. The electric rose-red paperbark/Nikko maple hybrid in the Waterfall Garden is an attention-getter, too. Along the pathway from the Barbara Carr Administrative Center to the Visitor Center are many shrubs with interesting late-fall color: dark red-and-purple spreading cotoneaster, maroon-and-green Margarita spirea, light yellow Mt. Fugi spirea, maroon-and-yellow Northern Burgundy viburnum, yellow Autumn Jazz viburnum, maroon Korean spice viburnum, and Cayuga viburnum ranging from orange/gold to bright cherry red.

Flowers also offer great fall color throughout the Garden. This year, Garden staff planted out almost 12,500 chry-santhemums. Coral, pineapple-yellow, and orange mums welcome visitors at the Garden entrance. In the Crescent Garden, bronze, red, and deep red chrysanthemums fairly glow with color. Other annuals are highlighted in the Circle Garden, where midnight-purple sage and lavender asters contrast with golden black-eyed Susans, Helen’s flower, lion’s tail (Leonotis), and Red Neck Girl yellow sage. The Sensory Garden features fragrant dianthus, celosia with unusual textures, and Purple Baron ornamental millet. The Heritage Garden offers containers with an unusual mix of shrimp-colored kalanchoe, caramel-colored heuchera, and lavender-and-gray ornamental kale.

It’s the people behind the scenes who keep the Chicago Botanic Garden looking beautiful, whether they work with plants or other components of the Garden. Tom Zombolo was hired in 1982 as assistant building engineer, and he is now the senior director of facilities and maintenance. Tom directs maintenance of the Garden’s vehicle fleet and small equipment, as well as custodial services and all plumbing, electrical, and hardscape maintenance throughout the Garden. “It has been an honor over the past 33 years to be an active part of the Garden’s growth,” he said. “To know that I have helped firsthand with that tremendous growth is gratifying.”

This Season in the GardenKris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director

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Morning mist adds to the ethereal beauty of the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, viewed across the water in early fall.

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Catch the excitement of the season at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Fall Bulb Festival! Everyone will enjoy the straw-bale maze and gourd display. Choose from hundreds of top bulbs for your garden at the always-popular fall bulb sale. Light fare, live music, and a variety of

vendors round out this annual celebration.

October 2 – 4

Fall BulbFestival

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