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Bonsai Courtyard Tour

Step into a world of beauty and tranquility as you explore the intricately displayed bonsai trees in the curated courtyards. Gain a deeper appreciation for these timeless masterpieces and uncover the stories behind each unique specimen. Join us for an afternoon of bonsai discussion and immerse yourself in the art of nature.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $40
  • 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours

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  • $40
  • Regenstein Learning Campus @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
  • 2 hours
  • Meet at Bonsai East Courtyard
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What you'll learn in this tour:

Join us in the bonsai courtyards for a curated tour. Take an in-depth look at trees and how they are displayed and get additional information about other pieces in the collection. Discover a whole new way of viewing and appreciating our unique specimens. 

Dress for the weather and enjoy an afternoon of bonsai discussion.  

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. In 2013, one million people visited the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on...

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Classrooms 1 – 13 are located in the Learning Center on the Regenstein Learning Campus. Park in lot six and follow the walking path along the Robert R. McCormick Foundation Plaza and entry drive. (a five-minute walk from the parking lot).

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