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Hands-on Cooking: April Showers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

At Hands-on Cooking: April Showers class at Chicago Botanic Garden, you'll learn how to create delicious dishes like a leek and smoked salmon tart, frisée, and watercress salad with edible flowers, and a Sicilian pistachio and chocolate ricotta cake. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your cooking skills and make your celebration truly memorable.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Laugh it Off with Laughter Yoga

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the incredible power of laughter in this interactive workshop designed to boost your overall well-being and happiness. Join us for a fun-filled session that combines simulated laughter exercises with breathing techniques, all backed by medical research. Suitable for all fitness levels.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and master new techniques in crafting spectacular pieces of jewelry from vintage treasures at the esteemed Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) Advanced 18 and older
$312

8 sessions

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Beginner Tropical Bonsai Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Unlock the artistry of tropical bonsai cultivation in our beginner workshop. Delve into essential care techniques and hands-on styling methods to craft your own stunning bonsai tree. With expert guidance and all materials provided, embark on a journey of creativity and horticultural mastery.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$280

3 sessions

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Summer Containers at the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating vibrant and thriving summer containers designed for both sunlit and shaded spaces. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of stunning garden displays before harnessing your own creativity to assemble a warm-season mixed container. Unleash your green thumb and craft a beautiful masterpiece of annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. Don't forget to bring gloves!

(122) All levels 18 and older

Composition in Landscape Photography

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Refine your landscape photography skills through the art of composition, mastering elements like pattern, symmetry, and depth of field. Each week, delve deep into one composition element to acquire techniques for enhancing your photographic vision. Elevate your craft with newfound skills that promise to elevate the impact of your landscape captures.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$437

5 sessions

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Demo Cooking: Spring Skillet Suppers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

With the Demo Cooking class at the Chicago Botanic Garden, you will learn to create delicious and effortless spring suppers, featuring vegetarian green shakshuka, chicken alfredo pasta, and salmon with swiss chard and radishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, these meals will impress your family and friends with their simplicity and flavor.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Photographing the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and capture the beauty of nature as you explore the art of garden photography at a stunning 385-acre location. Learn expert techniques and tips while discovering hidden gems that will transform your garden photography into captivating works of art. Join us for an immersive experience that will inspire and elevate your photography skills.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$112

2 sessions

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Beginner Bird Walk

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Join us on an evening bird walk through the display gardens as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors.  No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary! 

(122) Beginner 18 and older

Demo Cooking: Indian Street Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Indulge in the flavors of India with a tantalizing demonstration of street food delights. Discover the secrets behind crafting crispy tikki and versatile pakoras, bursting with authentic spices and fresh vegetables. Elevate your culinary experience with aromatic chai tea infused with green cardamom, completing this savory journey through Indian cuisine.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Plant Health 2

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Delve deeper into plant health with an immersive exploration of pests, diseases, and management strategies. Enhance your knowledge through in-depth Garden walks, focusing on pest identification, monitoring, and effective control methods. Build upon prerequisite foundations in botany as you design comprehensive plant health care programs, equipped with essential skills in site assessment, soil testing, fertilization, and pesticide understanding.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$562

12 sessions

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Ground Covers and Vines

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Delve into the diverse realm of ground covers and vines, discovering their ornamental qualities and cultural characteristics. Expand your botanical knowledge as you explore nearly 60 species, from common English ivy to lesser-known cultivars like clematis and coral-bells. Learn essential identification techniques and cultivation practices to enhance your garden with these versatile climbers and spreaders.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$400

13 sessions

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Seasonal Tree Walk

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you embark on a captivating journey through the changing landscapes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden stories and secrets of the unique trees that grace each section of the Garden in this enlightening morning walk.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Capturing the Colors of Summer

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of summer landscapes. Explore the art of composition and color through various mediums, from gouache to oil. Elevate your painting skills and capture the essence of nature's palette with expert guidance.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$287

4 sessions

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Watercolor: Power of Negative Painting

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash the artistry of negative painting amidst nature's splendor. Discover the harmony of plants and flowers emerging from your canvas, as you master the interplay of lost and found edges. Elevate your watercolor skills with unity, depth, and clarity, guided by the beauty of the outdoors.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$299

3 sessions

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Expressive Pen & Ink

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unlock your creativity with Expressive Pen & Ink, pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to new heights. Dive into a world of colored ink, washes, and mixed media possibilities, guided by experimentation and encouragement. Immerse yourself in outdoor inspiration from the gardens as you share techniques, learn from demonstrations, and expand your artistic repertoire.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$449

6 sessions

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Ephemeral Spring Wildflowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the enchanting world of native woodland wildflowers and their captivating natural history. Uncover their unique identification traits and uncover the secrets behind their rapid growth, flowering, and fruiting. Immerse yourself in a transformative walk through the woods, where you'll witness these ephemeral wonders come to life.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Outdoor Walking Workout

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Experience the ultimate outdoor fitness challenge as you explore the lush greenery of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Improve your endurance, posture, strength, cardiovascular capacity, and balance in a picturesque setting. Embrace the fresh air and embrace a healthier you.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$99

5 sessions

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Demonstration Cooking: Foolproof Fish

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

If you enjoy eating fish in restaurants, but are anxious about cooking fish at home, you will gain the confidence to shop for and prepare a variety of fish, from salmon to swordfish, in this cooking class. Different ways to cook fish —on the stove, in the oven, and on the grill—will be addressed, as well as which fish are best suited to which method.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Introduction to Bird-Watching

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Explore the fascinating world of bird-watching in the beautiful setting of Chicago. Learn the fundamentals of bird identification and observation techniques in this immersive class at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us for an unforgettable bird-watching experience and discover the diverse avian species that call this area home.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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