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Life Skills Training
Chicago
Learn essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, and time management in Chicago's Life Skills classes, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to thrive in various aspects of their personal and professional lives.
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Lesser-Known Summer Native Plants
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Summer wildflowers improve a garden’s ecology, enliven the senses with scent and movement, create havens for birds and pollinators, and animate green spaces of any size. Explore long-lasting summer wildflowers for garden and vase. Learn planting combinations for sites of different sizes and conditions. A Garden walk is included, so please dress for the weather.
$75
Winter Growing: Extending the Season
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
Winter growing? This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. If you are growing in-ground or in raised beds what the ways you can extend your garden and what vegetables will thrive or grow in the cooler months.
$75
Introduction to Gamification & Design
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Gamification is changing the way organizations of all sizes attract, retain, engage and monetize their customers & employees. Bringing together the best concepts from games, loyalty programs and behavioral economics, gamification is the art and science of designing for engagement. From the ground up, it’s a process-oriented discipline that helps cut through the noise, capture consumer attention, and sustain it over the long-term -- and something...
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Fabulous Fragrant Plants
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
A personal garden should engage all five senses, including your sense of smell. Discover the world of fragrant ornamental plants to add a scent experience to your home spaces. You will take a look at flowers and foliage and the many ways you can use and enjoy scented plants. A Garden walk is included, so please dress for the weather.
$62
Life Coaching 101
Are you feeling stuck and can't put your finger on why? Does your life look "great on paper" but you still don't wake up every day radiating happiness? Life Coaching is a wonderful way to get closer to living your true passion. The tools we'll use during this class will help you release of some of the negativity that holds you back from embracing satisfaction and joy. If you've ever wanted to try life coaching, this is a great way to get a...
$25
Oncology Reiki
Oncology Reiki is a combination of Native American principles, Tibetan ideals, and the healing power of Reiki. Tate has designed unique Reiki techniques regarding self-care and Reiki table sessions specifically for our cancer patients, family, and friends. There will be a discussion and hands-on practice time to assist in developing oncology Reiki techniques and skills that include: How to use Reiki during a chemotherapy session, in port locations,...
Scentsational Experience
Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL
During your two-hour Scentsational Experience, we’ll introduce you to the wonderful world of essential oils and how they can benefit your health, beauty, mood, stress, sleep and more. While you sip on bubbling champagne, you’ll also savor farm-to-table appetizer delights fresh from our own Nourished kitchen table. Our team will guide you to explore and create custom aromatherapy blends—designed uniquely for you to help address any specific...
$70
Combating Cancer: Everyday Diet & Lifestyle Tips
Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL
According to health activist Mike Adams, it can take up to 20 years for cancer cells to be detected by conventional medicine. Although genetic predisposition plays a role, diet, environmental and lifestyle factors account for approximately 90–95% of most chronic disease including cancer. This class will cover the most common types of cancer—from breast and skin cancer to colon and prostate—along with the top superfoods for each. These crucial,...
$50
The Ultimate O
Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL
The orgasms you experience with your lover start with you. Our Sex Specialists will cover anatomy, techniques for self-touch, and, of course, our favorite toys, lubes, and erotic accessories. The more you know about your own response patterns, the better your sex life will be, whether partnered or solo!
Free
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...
Gardens in Winter
Winter is the forgotten season in the garden, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning, our winter gardens can be beautiful. Proper plant selection can make the garden a wonderful place even in the coldest season. Find out which plants can provide winter interest.
Owl Prowl at Ryerson Woods
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Chicago, IL
Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. 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, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight...
$49
Butterflies of Illinois
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Join expert entomologists for a unique look at the diversity of butterflies found across Illinois. Explore the status of Illinois butterflies and discover the best places in Illinois to see these remarkable creatures. Their new book, Butterflies of Illinois: A Field Guide, will be available for sale and signing. Please plan to visit the Butterflies & Blooms exhibit after class.
$15
Secret Gardens of Kyoto
Bring a friend and take a visual tour of rarely accessed Kyoto gardens. Enter private landscapes, serene monasteries, and areas of an emperor’s estate from the viewpoint of Japanese garden craftsmen who work with the prestigious Kyoto landscape company, Uetoh Zoen. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one...
Spirit Energy Workshop 102
Kathy Brown TLC LLC @ 505 N. Lake Shore Dr, Illinois City, IL
Recognize your own power within. Direct your own Spirit Energy source to energize, clear, heal, and balance the body, mind, and spirit through meditation and exercises. Explore the energy we all sense, but know little about. You will be introduced to the five creative energy forces so you can understand how you can influence and connect to the world around you.
All levels
18 and older
Tool Prep and Tool Sharpening Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Before temperatures drop below freezing, learn how to properly sharpen and oil your garden tools; winterize lawn mowers, small power equipment, and irrigation systems; and get snow equipment ready for winter. You will have an opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring a pair of pruners or other small tools for sharpening.
$40
From Design to Reality
Join Craig Bergmann as he shares how to manage aesthetic expectations alongside the reality of garden maintenance and budget. Determining viable plants for our region, how to select plants and partners for different site conditions, and aesthetic results will be discussed. Profiles of finished projects will be shown to represent their evolution from paper to planting. The School’s CEUs=1.5 hours GDC elective This class will be taught online...
Gardens for Midcentury Modern Homes
A well-designed midcentury house is a thing of beauty. Open floor plans, large window walls, exposed beams, and projecting eaves are just some of the defining architectural features. Well-defined outdoor space, floor-level patios, abstract geometric lawns, and restrained plantings are characteristic of midcentury landscapes. The overall intent is a flowing relationship between indoor and outdoor space. We’ll discuss hardscapes, feature elements,...
Spring Bonsai Care
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn the secrets to caring for your bonsai trees throughout the changing seasons, from winter dormancy to vibrant spring growth. Master the art of soil and repotting, ensure healthy spring growth, and effectively manage pests.
$40
Chakra Shift: Clear & Create
Mindful-U @ 742 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL
Being successful, creative, smart, centered and fun while keeping your life and work in balance is challenging! Amidst frustrating disappointments, real-life economics, crafty dream stealers, and often heart-wrenching sacrifices, it can be hard to remember that you have the power to clear old patterns and create the life you want. What better time to refresh your memory than the beginning of a new year? In this workshop, we'll teach you how to use...
$25
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