Keep Growing Summer 2014 by Chicago Botanic Garden

Keep Growing SUMMER 2014

Member Magazine and Program Guide

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

OFFICERS

Robert F. Finke, Chair Timothy A. Dugan, Vice Chair, and Co-Chair, Science & Education

John L. Howard, Vice Chair Thomas E. Lanctot, Vice Chair, Government Affairs Catherine M. Waddell, Vice Chair, Nominating & Governance Nicole S. Williams, Vice Chair, Finance & Investment Susan A. Willetts, Vice Chair & Immediate Past Chair,

Dear Garden Member, Can you guess how the Chicago Botanic Garden is similar to the Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and the Morton Arboretum? The answer may be obvious to some, but many people are unaware that we are all living museums—places with curated, living collections.

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Peter M. Ellis, Secretary Sophia Shaw, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas F. Aichele Brayton Alley, ex officio Lindsey Axel, ex officio Sharon Brady Neville F. Bryan John H. Buehler Michael J. Busch Susan Keller Canmann David R. Casper Robin Colburn John C. Connery II Peter R. Crane John V. Crowe Jill M. Delaney James W. DeYoung Timothy A. Dugan Anthony L. Farino Peter B. Foreman John D. Fornengo Steve Fradkin Thomas C. Freyman Dorothy H. Gardner Steven J. Gavin Nancy Gidwitz Sue L. Gin James J. Glasser Ellis M. Goodman John K. Greene Charles V. Greener Joseph P. Gromacki William J. Hagenah Caryn L. Harris Robert D. Hevey, Jr. Thomas B. Hunter III Jane Irwin Gregory K. Jones Todd Kaplan M. James Leider Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. Laura M. Linger Daniel I. H. Linzer Alec Litowitz Josephine P. Louis Barbara A. Lumpkin Jeanne K. Mason Molly C. McKenna Michael J. McMurray Jeanine McNally Barbara J. Metzler, ex officio William E. Moeller Homi B. Patel George A. Peinado Janet Meakin Poor Anne Pramaggiore Toni Preckwinkle, ex officio Bob Probst Arnold Randall, ex officio Susan L. Regenstein John Rugel Ryan S. Ruskin Robert E. Shaw Tom Skilling Maria Smithburg Harrison I. Steans Pam F. Szokol Collette Taylor Richard L. Thomas Arthur M. Wood, Jr.

LIFE DIRECTORS

Marilynn B. Alsdorf J. Melfort Campbell Barbara Whitney Carr Gary P. Coughlan Suzanne S. Dixon Thomas A. Donahoe Ralph F. Fujimoto Florence S. Hart Pamela K. Hull Posy L. Krehbiel Bill Kurtis Donna La Pietra Mary Ann S. MacLean Robert H. Malott Mary L. McCormack Mary Mix McDonald Peter H. Merlin Jane S. O’Neil William A. Osborn John E. Preschlack Anne O. Scott David Byron Smith Susan Stone Howard J. Trienens Ernest P. Waud III

We would like to hear from you! Please direct comments or questions to editor@chicagobotanic.org.

Each year, more than 200 million Americans visit public gardens, zoos, aquariums, and arboreta. In the Chicago area, our “living collections” organizations welcome approximately 10 million people annually. We protect many thousands of rare and endangered species, and our scientists conduct research and create practical, effective solutions for preserving wildlife and biodiversity throughout the world. Our educators engage students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, helping to inspire the next generation to continue our work. This past March 3—World Wildlife Day—the Garden joined with the Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and the Morton Arboretum to encourage people to find out more about what we are doing to preserve wildlife and biodiversity, and to get involved. I hope you will join our efforts to promote the conservation of plants and animals, and the healthy habitats on which we all depend. This summer, the Garden offers not only a joyful abundance of plants and gardens in full bloom, but a full schedule of events, with extended summer hours. On Saturday, June 7, we host World Environment Day, offering fun, fascinating facts and activities focusing on the many ways people of all ages can help protect our planet (see the article on pages 6 and 7). In this issue of Keep Growing, you will discover what Garden scientists are doing to save Pitcher’s thistle, a native plant that grows on sand dunes around Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior. You will read about how the Garden is partnering with the local community to rescue ravines threatened by erosion, and how we were honored recently for our restoration leadership. You’ll also learn how the Garden’s horticultural therapy certificate program provided a new career path. There is much more in this summer issue, including a profile on the English Walled Garden, which is undergoing renovation (it’s open during the work). We also update you as progress continues on the Kris Jarantoski Campus and the addition to the North Branch Trail. As always, we include information about our many adult education, teacher and student, and youth and family programs and classes. Come to the Garden to enjoy its beauty, and pause to learn something new about plants that you didn’t know before. Knowledge is power, and we can use our knowledge about plants and their critical role in supporting life to advocate for their survival, and ours. As you will learn at World Environment Day, small changes collectively can produce big results. Thank you for coming to your Garden this summer! Sophia Shaw photo by Richard Shay

DIRECTORS

Sophia Shaw President and CEO

Summer 2014 Features 2 Letter from the President and CEO The importance of joining forces for conservation 6 World Environment Day

A day of fun and fascination on June 7

8 Evenings

Music for all tastes all summer long

10 Summer at the Garden

Food, drink, festivals, and so much more

14 Butterflies & Blooms Fluttering into a third magical summer 20 Restoring Fragile Habitats Garden honored for restoration leadership 22 Partnering to Rescue Local Ravines Native plants will slow erosion 24 Kris Jarantoski Campus South campus design is complete 26 Ask the Experts Pruning hydrangeas and spraying plants 29 Saving Pitcher’s Thistle Development and weevils threaten plant 32 Horticultural Therapy Certificate Offering a new career path 35 North Branch Trail Addition Opens in August Improving the Garden’s northern edge 36 News from the Forest Preserves It’s growing season for the Preserves 38 English Walled Garden Renovations enhance royal splendor 88 This Season in the Garden Warm, long days of endless blooms

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World Environment Day

World Environment Day A family-friendly exploration of pollinators, climate, and the earth Saturday, June 7, 2014 chicagobotanic.org 6 chicagobotanic.org

Programming

The Garden is privileged to present keynote speakers Don Wuebbles, Ph.D., and Tom Skilling at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Wuebbles will summarize the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and National Climate Assessments. A professor of atmospheric science at the University of Illinois, Wuebbles was on the IPCC panel that was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He is the first Nobel Prize winner to speak at the Garden. He will also discuss the carbon cycle, and refer to the “carbon budget” for humanity that Don Wuebbles was proposed by the climate scientists.

Family Drop-in Activities

Tom Skilling, WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist and a Garden board member, is familiar to Chicagoans and Garden visitors, and he will put climate change and weather into perspective. Additionally, a Garden scientist will share current research in plant conservation as it relates to climate change.

During World Environment Day, horticulturists on the Esplanade will share eco-friendly gardening techniques and tips that you can apply to your own garden. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you view displays, meet scientists, and join activities that explore conservation and teach about sustainability. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wed for details about programs and locations.

June is Leave No Child Inside month, and the Garden will be the perfect place to bring children outside to experience the natural world and to begin making changes to that world. Children and families will be invited to fill out customized “passports” that will take them to all corners of the Garden. Learn about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the need for native plants like milkweed to create a natural corridor for these pollinators. Visitors can take home and grow a butterfly weed plant to help monarchs (while supplies last). Children and families of every age and interest will delight in activities in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden and at the Kleinman Family Cove. Admission to World Environment Day is free; regular parking fees apply. The keynote panel is $12 for nonmembers and preregistration is required. Members receive a 20 percent discount. The 1 p.m. lecture is free, but preregistration is required. World Environment Day activities take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tom Skilling

This year’s event will highlight the importance of pollinators, especially monarch butterflies. At 1 p.m., Scott Hoffman Black of the Xerces Society will present a free talk at the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center about the vital role monarch butterflies play in the pollination cycle, their amazing migration, and the causes of their decline. The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat.

New! Electronics Recycling and Plastic Plant Container Recycling 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parking lot 4 The Garden has encouraged World Environment Day visitors to bring plastic pots, cell packs, trays, and plant labels to the recycling station every year. This year, in addition to providing plant container recycling, the Garden invites visitors to bring electronics for recycling. Please visit chicagobotanic.org/wed for an extensive list of approved items. And don’t forget to knock out dirt and debris before recycling your plant containers at the Garden.

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World Environment Day

In 1972, the year the Chicago Botanic Garden opened its doors to the public, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) organized World Environment Day to educate the public about environmental issues and suggest what people could do to create a healthier planet. On June 7, the Chicago Botanic Garden commemorates World Environment Day with a day of activities and programs for all ages that explore how people can help protect the earth.

Evenings

Summer Evenings: Music at the Garden It is hard to imagine a more enchanting setting for live music than the Chicago Botanic Garden. Each summer, more and more visitors flock to the Garden to enjoy a wide range of free musical performances Monday through Thursday evenings, settling in with blankets and chairs as the sun sets. This year’s Evenings are offered from June 9 through September 1. For those preferring daytime concerts, the Garden offers Tuesday Morning Music all season long as well. The spectrum of styles and rhythms is designed to appeal to a wide variety of visitors, and results show in the growing numbers who arrive each new season. “There is definitely something for everyone,” said Jodi Zombolo, director of visitor events and programs. “It’s a great opportunity to listen to music in a beautiful location.” The Garden’s summer music concerts began in 2005, and the program has been growing ever since. Monday evenings beginning June 9 feature Carillon Concerts, when carillonneurs from around the world delight visitors with the captivating music of the 48-bell Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon. Tours are offered every 15 minutes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; concerts begin at 7 p.m. Music on the Esplanade is offered on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning on June 10. “Families love to come, picnic, sit back and enjoy their favorite musical genre,” said Zombolo. Everything from Spanish guitars and jazz to blues and classical selections is offered. Dancin’ Sprouts programs are devoted to the younger set. Visitors of all ages love to get into the act and dance along to the toe-tapping tunes, offered on Wednesday evenings 8 chicagobotanic.org/evenings

from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning on June 11. It’s also a lot of fun for the children to visit the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, which stays open late and is free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays. On Thursday Hot Summer Nights, from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning June 12, visitors can don their dancing shoes and learn some new steps with high-energy musical performances by local artists accompanied by dance instructors. It is a wonderful time to try everything from belly dancing to salsa and meringue. Clapping along and enjoying from the sidelines is fine, too! Since picnicking is allowed in select areas during the evening concerts, many visitors like to pack up some favorite treats, spread out a blanket, and enjoy the live music. There is also a wide array of food, snacks, wine, and beer available from the Garden View Café, as well as savory selections from the Garden Grille, including burgers, chicken, and vegetarian options. Dancing, picnicking, relaxing, enjoying the tunes—it is all better under the gorgeous summer sky, enveloped by the beauty of the Garden. Summer Evenings are made possible through the generosity of Make It Better.

Tuesday Morning Music is generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem. Music on the Esplanade and Hot Summer Nights are generously sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Company.

Summer Events

Summer

Sparklers

Farmers’ Market

Grapevines & Wines

First and third Sundays of the month, May 4 through October 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; October 5 market will be held October 12. Pick fresh produce and nature-inspired goods from local, sustainable vendors including the Garden’s own Windy City Harvest Youth Farm! The market is held rain or shine on the Esplanade. Choose among fruits, vegetables, jams, herbs, handmade pottery, honey, and more. See the list of returning and new vendors and more detail at chicagobotanic.org/farmersmarket.

Thursday, May 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Sample an array of wines from around the world at this second annual event, held in McGinley Pavilion. Pick your favorite and enjoy wine by the glass for purchase, as well as light fare. Tickets bought in advance are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. If available, tickets purchased the day of the event are $28 for members and $33 for nonmembers. Visit chicagobotanic.org/ wines for details and tickets.

Garden Chef Series Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America Open daily from Saturday, May 10, through Sunday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evening hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 11 through August 27, weather permitting. Journey on foot through this vibrant display of nearly 50 miniature buildings, 26 bridges, and 18 G-scale model trains for a one-of-a kind tour of the United States. A perennial favorite for all ages, the Model Railroad Garden celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. See the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park—2014’s new landmark. Adult tickets are $6, and tickets for seniors (62+) are $5. Children ages 3 to 12 are $4. Members receive a $1 discount per ticket. A ten-visit pass is $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Garden Plus members receive free admission on Wednesdays. Visit chicagobotanic.org/railroad for more information. Generously supported by Bank of America

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Saturdays and Sundays, May 24 through October 12, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Challenge your inner chef with seasonal recipes demonstrated each weekend. Accomplished chefs from the North Shore, Chicago, and the western suburbs visit the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden to offer their take on cooking with fresh, local produce. After watching the presentation, stop by the plant giveaway cart to take home a seedling for your own kitchen garden (while supplies last). Seating is on a firstcome first-served basis. Look for the chef calendar at chicagobotanic.org/chef. Generously supported by Food Network Magazine and NorthShore University HealthSystem

Tempt your tastebuds with chef series demonstrations, farm dinners, wine sampling, farmers’ markets, and weekends highlighting herbs and tomatoes.

Be sure to catch these exciting warm-weather events at the Chicago Botanic Garden to light up your summer. Art Festival

Herb Garden Weekend

Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get inspired at this exhibition of more than 100 juried artists. The Art Festival offers botanic-themed or -made art for sale including photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and much more. Free talks are offered at selected times and booths. Bring budding artists to the Family Drop-in Activity tent for special projects. This show was rated among the top ten in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine. Visit chicagobotanic.org/artfestival for more information.

Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Season your weekend with displays, demonstrations, tours, and kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities about growing and using a variety of kitchen garden herbs. In the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, talk with Garden staff, volunteers, and outside experts. Take home an herb seedling to get started (while supplies last). Select vendors will be on-site selling herbal products, and special herb-related items will be available for purchase in the Wheelbarrow Shop. Chicagobotanic.org/calendar

Farm Dinners

Kite Festival

Wednesdays, July 16, August 13, and September 3, 5 to 8 p.m. Dig in to a feast of locally grown food with a meal prepared by an award-winning chef and served with style in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Whet your palette with appetizers, cocktails, and a garden tour. Then sit down to a multicourse supper and conversation with the chef, featured farmers, and beverage makers. Tickets for these popular evenings are $220 per person and are available at the Visitor Center or at chicagobotanic.org/farmdinners.

Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sky is the limit at our tenth annual showcase of stunt-kite performances set to music. Kids learn to make kites at workshops throughout the day, and may participate in the Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mad Dash. Bring and fly your own kite in a designated area. The presentation showcases the skill of the Chicago Fire Kite Team, a professional sport kite team. The event is held weather permitting. Chicagobotanic.org/calendar

Generously supported by BMO Harris Bank

Heirloom Tomato Weekend

Tuesday Morning Music Tuesdays, June 10 through August 26, 10 to 11 a.m. Start your day on the right note with a performance of relaxing instrumental music. This program is popular with early morning walkers and birders, or anyone who wants a peaceful segue into their day.

Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Slice into late-summer flavor with displays, tours, seed-saving demonstrations, and family-friendly activities focused on heirloom tomatoes. Hear from Garden staff and volunteers, trace the history of tomatoes, gather tips on growing tomatoes, and purchase related products from select vendors.

Generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem

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Summer Events

Summer Sparklers

Butterflies & Blooms

Behold the Butterflies!

Butterflies & Blooms Returns this Summer

It is a magical sight to behold: between 500 and 800 breathtaking butterflies at one time, fluttering among gorgeous, jungle-like plants. This year, for the third summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden will host Butterflies & Blooms, an exhibition filled with these awe-inspiring creatures. “Walking into the butterfly house is quiet, relaxing, and beautiful,” said Courtney Quigley, exhibitions and programs production manager. “You can never really have any other experience like that in nature.” She enjoys seeing the “instant smile” on everyone who walks through the door of the 2,800-square-foot mesh enclosure on the Garden’s Learning Campus. Visitors find themselves immersed in a lush habitat alive with vibrantly colored butterflies from around the world. There are some native species as well. The butterflies arrive as pupae and are kept in a special room until they emerge from their protective surroundings, thrilling onlookers. The lush plant-filled backdrop for the butterflies, once they join their fellow lepidoptera in the main section of the enclosure, is also dramatic. The Garden has had a very positive response to the relatively few moths in the exhibition and plans to add more this year. Since moths are nocturnal, they are inactive during the day and therefore sit still for long periods of time, displaying their stunning colors and up-to-10-inch wingspans. The magic of the butterfly exhibition could not be conjured up without a lot of help. “We owe so much to our wonderful volunteers,” Quigley said. “They have so much knowledge—many do their own research, and they add so much to the overall experience.” 14 chicagobotanic.org/butterflies

The butterfly house is managed very carefully and meets strict USDA requirements. Visitors must be cautious coming and going, to prevent releasing any of the butterflies or bringing outside insects in; volunteers help to ensure there aren’t any “hitchhikers” on clothing. Since many of the butterflies are not native to this area, it would not be responsible to let them live and possibly reproduce here, potentially upsetting the balance of nature. Visitors interested in learning about the types of butterflies above them, beside them, and sometimes nearly under their feet (be careful where you step!) may carry a printed guide containing photos and descriptions of the butterflies and moths in the exhibition. For an additional fee, photographers can have access to the butterfly house before it opens to the public each day. The early morning hours, and the ability to use tripods (usually not allowed in the enclosure) will help produce stunning photos. Start planning your butterfly excursion now by visiting chicagobotanic.org/ butterflies. Butterflies & Blooms is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting, from May 24 to September 1. The exhibition can accommodate wheelchairs. The fee is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+), and $4 for children ages 3 to 12. Members receive $1 off each ticket; Garden Plus members are admitted free on Wednesdays throughout the exhibition. Butterflies & Blooms is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Grainger Foundation.

Summer Calendar

Between June 1 and Labor Day, the Garden is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Garden View Café hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and the outdoor Garden Grille is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Plant Information Service hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Mondays Carillon Concert Tours from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. concert, June 9 through September 1. Tuesdays Tuesday Morning Music 10 to 11 a.m., June 10 through August 26. Music on the Esplanade 6 to 8 p.m., June 10 through August 26. Wednesdays Dancin’ Sprouts 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 11 through August 27. Thursdays Hot Summer Nights 6 to 8 p.m., June 12 through August 28. Saturdays and Sundays Garden Chef Series Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., May 24 through October 12. Sundays Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month, May 4 through October 19. Garden Trolley Service to Glencoe Metra Sundays only; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; beginning May 11. The trolley is wheelchair accessible. Daily Butterflies & Blooms 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May 24 to September 1, weather permitting; fee applies. Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May 10 through October 26, weather permitting; special hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays only from June 11 through August 27; fee applies. Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden Family Drop-in Activities noon to 4 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, May 31 to September 1. Kleinman Family Cove Family Drop-in Activities 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, May 31 to August 31. Tram Tours offering a 35-minute narrated tour of the main island or the perimeter of the Garden, April 19 through October 26. The Grand Tour winds its way around the perimeter of the Garden, providing a breathtaking overview of the Garden’s 385 acres. The Bright Encounters Tour provides an intimate view of many gardens. Trams are wheelchair accessible. Visit chicagobotanic.org/tram for pricing and schedule. Garden Plus members receive free tickets for tram tours, Butterflies & Blooms, and the Model Railroad Garden every Wednesday throughout the season.

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May Ongoing Mondays, May 12 & 19 Story Time in the Lenhardt Library 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Discovery Programs in the English Walled Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through October 5. Friday, May 16 Rare Book Exhibition: Moku Hanga: the Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing opens, daily through August 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17 Members-Only Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Production Greenhouses 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Emerald Ash Borer Workshop 10 a.m. to noon; free, but preregistration required. Saturday, May 17 Spring Garden Walk Meet in front of the What’s In Bloom Cart at 1 p.m. Join an arborist from SavATree, who will lead a tour highlighting trees in the Garden. Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18 Midwest Bonsai Society Exhibition 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Lilacs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Thursday, May 22 Grapevines & Wines 6 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, May 24 Garden Chef Series begins 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through October 12. Butterflies & Blooms opens, daily through September 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting; fee applies. Spring Garden Walk 1 p.m. Meet in front of the What’s In Bloom Cart in front of the Visitor Center. Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25 North Shore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31 Grunsfeld Growing Garden Family Drop-in Activities begin, noon to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends through September 1. Kleinman Family Cove Family Drop-in Activities begin, Wednesdays and weekends through August 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program in the Lenhardt Library begins, through August 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Teacher Program: IDNR ENTICE: Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat Development, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1 Northern Illinois Hosta Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Calendar

June Ongoing

Wednesday, June 11 Dancin’ Sprouts begin, weekly through late summer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Rare Book Exhibition: Moku Hanga: the Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing through August 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Thursday, June 12 Hot Summer Nights begin, weekly through late summer, 6 to 8 p.m.

Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program in the Lenhardt Library begins, through August 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, June 13 Summer Dinner Dance 7 p.m. to midnight; fee applies; call (847) 835-6944 for more information.

Sunday, June 1 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15 Father’s Day Weekend Canoe Adventure 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

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

Sunday, June 15 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4 Organic Pest and Disease 6:30 to 9 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

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

Saturday, June 7 World Environment Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Electronics and Plastic Plant Container Recycling 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monthly Photo Walk 9 a.m.; meets in Alsdorf Auditorium. Nature Nights: Ready, Set, Garden! 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Sunday, June 8 Model Sailboat Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting Monday, June 9 Carillon Concerts begin, weekly through late summer, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tour, 7 to 8 p.m. concert. Tuesday, June 10 Tuesday Morning Music begins, weekly through late summer, 10 to 11 a.m. Music on the Esplanade begins, weekly through late summer, 6 to 8 p.m. Fizzy Drinks: Healthy, Probiotic-rich Alternatives to Soda 10 a.m. to noon; preregistration required; fee applies.

Monday, June 16 Camp CBG begins; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, June 21 Nature Nights: Ready, Set, Garden! 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. New Member Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22 Show of Summer 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

World Environment Day Saturday, June 7 Combined Keynote Lecture “The IPCC and National Climate Assessments” Don Wuebbles, Ph.D. “Climate Change and Weather in Perspective” Tom Skilling 10:30 a.m., Regenstein Center; fee applies.

Lecture “The Monarch Butterfly” Scott Hoffman Black 1 p.m., Plant Science Center

World Environment Day Activities 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden-wide

Electronics and Plastic Plant Container Recycling 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wed for additional details.

Garden Trolley Service for World Environment Day 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday, June 23 – 27 Teacher Program: “STEMs” in Your Neighborhood 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29 Sogetsu School of Illinois Ikebana Exhibition noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Wednesday, June 25 Certificate Programs Information Session 7 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required.

Sunday, June 29 Free Library Talk: “Moku Hanga: the Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing” 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 28 Teacher Program: 16th School Garden Conference: The Next Generation of School Gardening 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

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July Ongoing Rare Book Exhibition: Moku Hanga: the Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing through August 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program in the Lenhardt Library begins, through August 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, July 5 Monthly Photo Walk 9 a.m.; meets in Alsdorf Auditorium. Nature Nights: Seed Safari 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6 Art Festival 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 6 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday, July 7 – 10 & Monday – Wednesday, July 14 – 16 Teacher Program: Field Research for Educators Bus leaves for Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Michigan at 8 a.m. on July 7 and returns on July 10. Workshop continues Monday through Wednesday, July 14 to 16, at the Garden. Preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, July 12 Teacher Program: School Garden Road Trip Bus leaves from the Garden at 8 a.m. and returns around 4 p.m. Preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, July 20 New Member Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13 Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Show noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

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

North Shore Iris & Daylily Society Daylily Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Sunday, July 14 – 20 Health Through Horticulture: Aromatic Herbs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 Farm Dinner 5 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Teacher Program: School Garden Road Trip 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, July 19 Nature Nights: Seed Safari 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20 Bromeliad Society of Greater Chicago Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cactus & Succulent Society of Greater Chicago Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday – Friday, July 21 – July 25 Teacher Program: Creating a Sustainable Garden with Your Students: Earth Partnership for Schools Summer Institute 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center; preregistration required; fee applies. Workshop continues Sunday, November 16. Tuesday & Thursday, July 22 & 24 Teacher Program: Investigating Plants and Gardens with Students with Special Needs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Tuesdays, July 22 – August 26 Watercolor 1 6 to 9 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, July 26 Family Campout 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Rain date: Friday, August 1. Saturday & Sunday July 26 & 27 Herb Garden Weekend 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ikebana International Exhibition 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Roadside Flower Sale Select from more than 300 arrangements and wreaths crafted by volunteers and featuring dried Garden flowers, pods, and grasses. The sale is from Friday through Sunday, September 12 to 14, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Burnstein Hall.

Autumn Brews: Seasonal Beer Tasting in the Garden

August

Toast the season on Thursday, October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. with an array of seasonal beers. Fill your tasting glass and tasting sheet with notes of autumn from locally brewed beverages. Light fare and featured beers are available for purchase. Tickets purchased in advance are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Day-of tickets are $28 for members and $33 for nonmembers.

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Wednesday, August 13 Farm Dinner 5 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Rare Book Exhibition: Moku Hanga: the Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing through August 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday – Sunday, August 13 – 17 Health Through Horticulture: Sense-sational Plants 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, August 15 Rare Book Exhibition: Ex Libris: Bookplates Through the Ages opens, daily through November 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, August 2 Monthly Photo Walk 9 a.m.; meets in Alsdorf Auditorium. Small Farm Season Extension 9 a.m. to noon; class held at the Arturo Velasquez Institute; preregistration required; fee applies. Nature Nights: Leaping Lepidoptera! 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Total Care for Women’s Health: A Day of Wellness, Education, and Relaxation 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Hosted by experts in a variety of specialities from NorthShore University HealthSystem. Sunday, August 3 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 Teacher Program: Celebrate Nature with Infants and Toddlers 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Friday – Sunday, August 15 – 17 Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale noon to 5 p.m. show Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sale Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, August 16 New Member Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nature Nights: Leaping Lepidoptera! 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Garden Tree Tour 1 p.m.; led by SavATree arborist. Sunday, August 17 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 23 Exhibition: Focusing on Nature through September 28, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Joutras Gallery.

Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10 Kite Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24 Heirloom Tomato Weekend 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gardeners of the North Shore Show noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Chicago Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fall Bulb Festival Celebrate the fall season Garden-style! From October 10 to 12, join us at the Fall Bulb Festival for an outdoor market selling items such as kettle corn, honey, seasonal produce, handmade pottery, roasted nuts, and much more. Visit the bulb sale, where you can choose from more than 200 varieties of bulbs—just in time to take home and plant for your spring garden. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem and JULIE, Inc.

Spooky Pooch Parade Ruff it up in the Rose Garden with your dog on Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes are awarded for best costume, puppy, senior, horticultural interpretation, and dog/owner categories. Tickets purchased in advance are $14 for members and $19 for nonmembers. Day-of tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Generously supported by Food Network Magazine and Lagunitas Brewing Company.

HallowFest: A Garden of Good… and Evil The Garden brews with festivities for all ages on Saturday, October 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday, October 26, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Choose the spooky path or walk along the friendly path to the Regenstein Center for live entertainment, crafts, and activities. Tickets purchased in advance are $14 for members and $19 for nonmembers. Day-of tickets are $17 for members and $22 for nonmembers.

Fine Art of Fiber The Fine Art of Fiber returns to the Regenstein Center from Friday through Sunday, November 7 to 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with fashion shows, demonstrations, a silent auction, sales, and stunning displays. Opening night is Thursday, November 6, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free with Garden admission. Details may be found at chicagobotanic. org/fiber.

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Waterways to Woodlands Chicago Botanic Garden Recognized for Restoration Leadership

Day after day for decades, the Chicago Botanic Garden has worked diligently to transform damaged and threatened natural areas into revitalized ecosystems. Recently, three distinguished groups honored the Garden for multiyear projects that have beautified the Garden and helped to restore fragile habitats. Chicago Wilderness, the North American Lake Management Society, and the Landscape Architecture Foundation recognized the Garden for its dedicated efforts and impressive results in McDonald Woods and along the Garden Lake shorelines. At its Celebrating Nature benefit held last fall, Chicago Wilderness Chair and Forest Preserves of Cook County General Superintendent Arnold Randall noted, “The Garden’s 225 acres of natural areas are truly remarkable assets for our region, and its team of restoration ecologists are to be commended for their exemplary leadership to restore and protect them.” The Garden’s shoreline project has been a 14-year initiative that has restored more than three-fourths of the banks along our 60 acres of lakes. Bob Kirschner, director of restoration ecology and Woman’s Board Curator of Aquatic Plant and Urban Lake Studies at the Garden, has guided this extraordinary project. “Thanks to government agencies and our generous donors, we’ve been able to reconfigure and replant 4½ miles of

degraded shoreline and have installed a half-million native plants,” he said. “We’re pleased to report that the project has stabilized shoreline soils, improved water quality, and provided healthy habitat for native wildlife—all within a landscape context that our visitors find quite beautiful.” In recognition of this endeavor, Chicago Wilderness granted the Garden its Conservation and Native Landscaping Award, and the North American Lake Management Society bestowed the Garden with a Technical Merit Award. Additionally, the Landscape Architecture Foundation published a case study of the lakeshore project in its online database, a resource documenting exemplary landscape projects that provide environmental and social benefits. The Garden’s 100-acre McDonald Woods is another notable example of ecosystem metamorphosis. For 25 years, the careful stewardship of Senior Ecologist Jim Steffen has transformed a degraded oak woodland into a thriving habitat for a dozen rare and endangered species. McDonald Woods encompasses five distinct woodland community types, providing research opportunities for Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center students and scientists. Steffen’s dedicated team of volunteers attended the Celebrating Nature event and cheered Steffen’s acceptance of “Gold Accreditation” from the Chicago Wilderness Excellence in Ecological Restoration Program.

Photos: Park District of Highland Park

Partnering to Rescue Local Ravines

Above: Millard Park is one of the many Lake County ravines that face challenges from erosion. Right: Jim Steffen.

The Chicago area’s North Shore ravines are hurting. Overgrown with invasive plants that block the sun, these steeply cut landforms that characterize the area are losing native plants that knit their soil together and keep it from washing into Lake Michigan. And, though some erosion is natural—after all, the ravines were formed by streamwater erosion following glacial retreat—the rate of erosion is being accelerated in an unnatural way, partly from too much runoff from urban areas atop the ravines. “These are systems that have been beaten up for a long time,” said Rebecca Grill, natural areas manager for the Park District of Highland Park (PDHP). In response, the Chicago Botanic Garden and the PDHP have joined forces to reestablish native plant cover that will slow surface erosion. Their scientific research and “ravine trauma” team will develop a proven mix of native seeds that private landowners can sow to help restore vegetation to slopes of ravine and bluff properties. They will also offer a published guide of the best management practices to show landowners how to do it. “We hope to build a better awareness about the potential they have to regenerate the diversity of native plants, thus supporting the rest of the wildlife community,” said Grill. “The Garden has a responsibility to partner with our neighboring communities to conserve and protect oases of biodiversity such as those found within the Lake Michigan 22 chicagobotanic.org

ravines,” said Bob Kirschner, the Garden’s director of restoration ecology and Woman’s Board Curator of Aquatic Plant and Urban Lake Studies. “We’re pleased to be able to pair our ecologists’ knowledge with the Park District of Highland Park’s progressive approach of helping landowners help themselves.” Key to the joint project is Garden ecologist Jim Steffen, whose 25 years of experience includes work on other Lake County ravines, where the lake’s cooler, damper air is funneled to create a microclimate not found elsewhere in Illinois. (Aside from their function as the last natural drainage to Lake Michigan in Illinois, the ravines are home to some of the state’s rarest plants.) Steffen helped design a seed-trial experiment that is scientifically sound, contributed his plant-identification expertise to a baseline survey of what already was growing on the slopes, and was instrumental in developing seed mixes to be tested. “As an ecologist, I know a little bit about everything,” he said. “You see the environment in a more holistic way.” The seed mixes are being tested in plots within Highland Park’s Millard Park, one of the district’s four lakefront parks with ravines terminating at Lake Michigan. (Check pdhp.org for parking information.) The seeds were sown last December. The resulting growth will be sampled this summer and for the next three years to capture annual, biennial, and perennial species and determine which plants thrive best under which conditions. Ultimately, the team aims to develop a successful seed mix that is commercially available to ravine landowners.

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Expanding Horticultural Excellence on the South Campus Kris Jarantoski Campus Plans Are Complete Each year, up to 250,000 plants move through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant production greenhouses and nurseries, located just south of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. These facilities annually produce 175,000 spring, summer, and fall annuals, and serve as the point of origin for breathtaking seasonal displays, such as the cascading chrysanthemums overhanging the Visitor Center bridge in fall. 24 chicagobotanic.org/projects

Yet the production greenhouses, built in 1969 and expanded in 1981, are antiquated and inefficient. At 18,600 square feet, they are the same size now as in 1981 when the Garden had only a single display garden and a collection of 100,000 plants. The glass panes in the greenhouses are slipping and unsafe, the wooden growing benches are warped and rotting, and the gravel floor is a haven for insects and plant disease. The Garden’s nursery bears similar signs of aging. All of that, however, is soon to change. For the past five years, Garden staff have been working closely with Booth Hansen Architects, Rough Brothers greenhouse engineers, and Belgian landscape designer Peter Wirtz on a handsome south campus redesign. Picture modern, energy-efficient greenhouses with 26 climate zones, new orchid and bonsai houses, and propagation houses shrouded in mist and fog. Imagine expanded nurseries with overwintering Quonsets and cold frames, aquatic research tanks, raised beds for native plant research, and a new tree nursery. Breathe deeply and place yourself in a strolling shade garden that leads through highspire dawn redwoods, bald cypresses, and tall European beech hedges without revealing what lies behind the next turn. And that—believe it or not—is only the beginning. The new campus, to be named the Jarantoski Campus in honor of Executive Vice President and Director Kris Jarantoski’s guiding vision, will be defined, in one sense, by the greater growing space and technological sophistication offered in the new nursery and greenhouse facilities. “The new growing facilities will add tremendously to the Garden and all its programs, greatly enhancing the visitor experience,” Jarantoski said. “The new production greenhouses and nursery will allow us to increase the quality and size of our Bonsai Collection, produce more exciting annual displays throughout the

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A model depicts the Jarantoski Campus, just south of the Plant Science Center, including a distinctive new display garden.

Garden, grow many more unusual plants for our permanent collections and the Orchid Show, and meet the demands of an ever-expanding education program. A large part of the appeal is that the campus serves all of the Garden’s major functions: conservation research, education, and public display.” The campus’s garden—Wirtz International’s first public project in North America—will convey a distinctive northern and southern identity, characterized by softly mounded yews on one half of the garden and rustling fountain grasses on the other. Wirtz describes the grasses as “sleeping cats”—one of many stunning landscape elements that add an evocative fairytale quality to a shade garden at once peaceful and avant-garde. The Wirtz garden will create room for the Garden’s acclaimed shade evaluation program, and include a sunny location as well for rose evaluation. Visitors of all stripes, from home gardeners to plant professionals, will be able to see for themselves how plants grow in local conditions.

Construction on the tree nursery began in spring and should be completed by the end of June. The main nursery is scheduled to be completed in 2015. To date, the Garden has raised $10 million in pledges or cash gifts. An additional $30 million is needed to complete the Jarantoski Campus, including the new plant production facilities and Wirtz display garden. The built and landscape elements will ensure the Garden’s ability to maintain horticultural excellence while uniting and energizing the south campus in fresh, exciting ways. Visit chicagobotanic.org/projects for additional details. Thousands of plants are grown yearly within the Garden’s production greenhouses, such as these cascading mums that will eventually overhang the Visitor Center bridge.

The new plant production facilities—in addition to sustaining a spectacular living collection of 2.6 million plants—will allow the Garden to ramp up its “wow” factor. The greenhouses will be equipped with advanced computer systems and irrigation and fertilization systems to support a range of exotic and temperamental plants. Four new 3,000-square-foot orchid houses with varying temperatures and light levels will provide habitat for a spectacular collection of rare orchids and tropical plants, setting the stage for future Orchid Shows. The new landscape plan will unite the entire south campus, with a pedestrian pathway extending from the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center at the northern end of the Jarantoski Campus, through the new Wirtz garden, and returning to the main island through the Dixon Prairie. The path will include two interpretive views into the nursery and greenhouse, including a glimpse into the orchid house, allowing guests to observe “behind the scenes” in plant production. 25

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts Do you have a question for our horticulture experts in Plant Information Service? If so, contact them at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org or call (847) 835-0972. Visit chicagobotanic.org/plantinfoservice for more Q & As, gardening tips, and conservation topics. Q. When should I prune my hydrangeas? A. When to prune hydrangeas is dependent on how the plants bloom. Hydrangeas bloom one of two ways: on the current year’s growth or on the previous year’s growth. If a hydrangea blooms on new growth, as with the Annabelle hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’), you can prune it in the early spring without fear of affecting the current year’s blooms. Many gardeners leave the dried blooms on the plant for winter interest and then prune to the ground in spring. If a hydrangea blooms on the previous year’s growth, such as on oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), it is important to prune the plant just as flowers begin to fade. Pruning it at any other time of the year will prevent the plant from blooming in the current year. Hydrangeas that bloom on the previous year’s growth usually require winter protection around the base of the plant to ensure bloom in the next season. This can be accomplished by placing several stakes in the ground around the perimeter of the plant, wrapping burlap around the stakes, and then piling shredded leaves on top of the base of the plant. Please contact Plant Information Service for recommended pruning times for your specific hydrangea. Annabelle hydrangeas

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Q. How do I know when to spray my plants for disease and insect problems? A. Knowing if and when to treat plants for problems is an important aspect of gardening. Gardeners often have unreasonable expectations and dream of a perfect garden with absolutely no imperfections. More often than not, no treatment is required for insect and disease problems because pest numbers are low, pathogens are minimal, and a plant’s overall health is not in jeopardy. Small numbers of insects can easily be washed away with a heavy spray of water. Yellow leaves can be removed with no adverse effects on the plant. By understanding pest biology, gardeners may be more willing to accept a certain level of pest populations. Other considerations: the economic value of specific plants; the growth stage of the target organism (if an insect is nearing the end of its life cycle, there should be no need to apply chemical treatments); and negative side effects, such as loss of beneficial insects that might be controlling other pests. If the overall health of a plant is in jeopardy, please contact Plant Information Service for treatment recommendations.

Rust diseases, fungal in nature, affect many plants.

Saving Pitcher’s Thistle

Researching and restoring a native plant that fills a unique ecological niche Some plants have a tough life, and Pitcher’s thistle (Cirsium pitcheri) is a good example. This native thistle inhabits some of the dunes on the shores of Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior, where conditions are harsh and unforgiving. The plant must survive summer drought and the sun’s intense rays, which can heat the sandy surface to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Strong lake winds buffet the leaves with sharp grains of sand, and in winter, the plants are often covered with snow or ice. For the first 5 to 8 years of its life, Pitcher’s thistle grows a small rosette of hairy silverblue leaves and a taproot that may reach 6 feet down, where it can find moisture and nutrients. After that, it blooms just once, produces seeds, and dies. “Pitcher’s thistle is a beautiful plant,” said Kayri Havens, Ph.D., Medard and Elizabeth Welch Director of Plant Conservation Science at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “It’s an important nectar source and it blooms when very few other species on the dunes are blooming.” She and other scientists at the Garden have studied Pitcher’s thistle for more than a decade. The federal government in 1988 designated the plant as a threatened species, which means that it is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. Endangered species are animals and plants in danger of becoming extinct.

“Once it’s gone, we lose any genetic options that the plant might provide,” Dr. Havens said.

The role of Pitcher’s thistle Unlike invasive nonnative thistles that are a nuisance to gardeners and farmers, Pitcher’s thistle fills an important ecological niche. It is an early colonizer of sand dunes, a dynamic and constantly changing environment. The long taproot and the clump of leaves help capture and stabilize the blowing sand. The plant blooms from about June through September, providing pollen and nectar for more than 30 species of insects, mostly bees. Its seeds are used by goldfinches and small mammals. But its populations have declined dramatically since it was first identified in Michigan in about 1827 by Zina Pitcher, Ph.D., a physician and botanist. Pitcher’s thistle evolved over several thousand years, but it took only a century to disappear from Illinois, and its remaining habitat around the Great Lakes has shrunk significantly due to development, recreational activities, and a new threat—a few species of nonnative weevils (small beetles) introduced into the United States to control invasive nonnative thistles and spotted knapweed. These insects have discovered Pitcher’s thistle—especially its seeds—as a chicagobotanic.org 29

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“Pitcher’s thistle is a beautiful plant. It’s an important nectar food source, and they are a big cause of concern for the Garden’s scientists and others working to monitor and restore populations in Illinois and elsewhere. “We had weevils on our radar for some time as a potential problem,” Havens said. But when she was cleaning Pitcher’s thistle seed heads in the Garden’s laboratory a few years ago, she had a surprise. “We discovered most of the seeds were gone when we opened the head, and we found larva and frass [insect excrement].” The Pitcher’s thistle seeds are stored in the Garden’s seed bank and also grown in the laboratory for research purposes. In 2011, the Garden’s scientists began collecting data on Pitcher’s thistle populations that were infested with weevils. Havens and her colleagues are also collecting data on pollinators and other insect visitors to understand the intricate network of interactions and how they affect the plants. Last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $75,000 one-year grant to the Garden to research two of the seed weevils and to try and develop methods to limit their impact. The Garden is also a longtime partner with the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, and the two institutions are monitoring Pitcher’s thistle that Pitcher’s thistle evolved over was reintroduced at Illinois Beach State several thousand years, but Park.

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“We’re also monitoring two large disappear from Illinois. populations in the Door County, Wisconsin, peninsula for population dynamics as well as the impact of biocontrol weevils,” says Pati Vitt, Ph.D., a conservation scientist at the Garden and the Susan and Roger Stone Curator of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank. Dr. Vitt became interested in Pitcher’s thistle when she was studying climate-change modeling on 30 chicagobotanic.org

source...Once it’s gone, we rare plant species. Potential extended

lose any genetic options periods of drought that the plant might provide.” due —Kayri Havens, Ph.D.

to climate change may impact Pitcher’s thistle.

“Basically, the modeling approach we use is to take the current location data—where the plants are living—and correlate those locations with climate profiles recorded from 1950 to 2000,” Vitt explained. “When we have a correlation between climate and location, we take models and project them 20, 50, or 100 years to determine how climate change might impact the plant’s population.” Christopher Warneke is a graduate student at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he is studying four of the weevils. He is working with Havens and Vitt on populations of Pitcher’s thistle growing in Door County. “I chose that site because it was the first known location for Larinus planus [a seedeating weevil],” Warneke said. “The data we collect will be compared to sites in Michigan where the weevil has not yet been found on Pitcher’s thistle populations.” The Garden’s scientists are hopeful. “If we can determine how to mitigate the effects of the weevils,” Vitt said, “these plants may have a better chance at survival.” And that will be a good thing for the dunes. You can find more about the Garden’s plant conservation efforts at chicagobotanic.org/research/. Previous page: Pitcher’s thistle plants in Door County, Wisconsin, are flagged as part of a study on population dynamics and the impact of biocontrol weevils. This page, top: Darwyn Vitt Gorra (standing) and Zoe Young assist with data collection on the Pitcher’s thistle project. Bottom: Pitcher’s thistle (Cirsium pitcheri)

Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program Offers New Path to Graduate After a 35-year career at AT&T, Marilyn Joyner thought she was ready for retirement. She anticipated doing things she loved, like caring for her flower garden, and the tomatoes, zucchini, and other vegetables that grew within it. The reality, she discovered, was too much down time. One day her daughter, Patrice Annan, looked at Joyner and asked, “What now?” “It was time,” said Joyner, “for my second stage of life— which is not retirement.”

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One of the most helpful components of the certificate program for Joyner was the Garden’s emphasis on understanding types of documentation that might be required at local, state, and federal levels. “Nonprofits especially have a lot of forms required to meet state and federal requirements,” she said. “A lot of times you are already doing what is required; it’s a question of understanding how to document the benefit of what you are accomplishing with a specific group. And those requirements can help us focus on how to achieve our goals with clients.”

Today, Joyner has returned to the College of DuPage—this time, as a horticultural therapist helping students with developmental disabilities develop vocational skills. She uses plants to help her students develop qualities that will While at the College of DuPage, Joyner completed an help them find careers. For example, if she plans a lesson 18-month internship at the King-Bruwaert Retirement around helping her students develop their focus, she may Community in Hinsdale, using horticulture to help bridge have them repot the gap between plants from smaller disabled and nonto bigger containers. disabled seniors. “I make it fun, and The project insay something along cluded participants the lines of ‘here’s from the Retirewhat we’re going to ment Community do today,’ and we’ll and Ray Graham try for ten plants,” Associate’s Hanson she said. While comCenter in Burr pleting their plantRidge. For the next nine years, “I always enjoyed gardening, and in class you get the science behind it. related tasks and learning a bit about Joyner worked I think horticulture is a combination of science and art.”—Marilyn Joyner the plants themwith the nonprofit selves, students folagencies Seguin low through on tasks, ask relevant questions, and save Services in Cicero and Ray Graham Associates in Downers other questions and observations for appropriate times. Grove. Both serve people with developmental disabilities, “We might just repot three plants instead of ten, but really, and Joyner found she had discovered her calling. At both we accomplish a lot,” she said. organizations she led horticulture programs, and saw the positive effects that working with plants had on her clients. At the College of DuPage, Joyner is devoted to her group of approximately ten students each semester. “It’s what Continuing her education, Joyner enrolled in the Garden’s I love to do: bring plants and people together,” she said. “I Horticultural Therapy Certificate program, offered through plan on teaching as long as they will have me.” the Adult Education department. The combination of distance learning and class time proved to be a formula that If you are interested in learning more about the Garden’s worked. “If you want to pursue horticultural therapy, this horticultural therapy certificate program, visit chicagoboprogram is very convenient,” she said. “It’s distance learntanic.org/htc or call (847) 835-8293. ing that it isn’t at all isolating. We students would come together in the program and share ideas.” She graduated Many dedicated supporters make the Horticultural Therapy from the horticultural therapy certificate program in 2012, program possible. For a complete list of donors, see page 87. along with six other students.

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Joyner decided to take her love of plants into the classroom, and she enrolled in the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, majoring in ornamental horticulture. While earning her associate’s degree there she worked in a group on a horticultural therapy paper; one of the members contacted Gene Rothert, then the Chicago Botanic Garden’s manager of horticultural therapy services. Rothert told the group about a then-new certificate program being offered by the Garden. “He also defined horticultural therapy from the Garden’s perspective, which was helpful,” said Joyner. Horticultural therapy, she learned, is the use of professionally directed plant, gardening, and nature activities to optimize the physical and mental health of its participants.

Cyclists and walkers, keep an eye on the northern edge of the Chicago Botanic Garden this summer! In April, construction began on a multiuse trail to connect the North Branch Trail of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) with the Green Bay Trail at the Braeside Metra station in Highland Park. From that point, the trail meanders down the south side of Lake Cook Road to the Garden entrance. The North Branch Trail addition is scheduled to open in August.

safe, ADA*-accessible trail that passes through Turnbull Woods, east of Green Bay Road, as well as the Garden’s McDonald Woods. Look for interesting new signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions in the Garden’s landscape. Walk, run, or bicycle along the milelong trail, and find convenient access to the Garden’s 385 acres of beauty. Continue south along the North Branch Trail, which extends 20 miles into Chicago. Alternatively, continue north on the Green Bay Trail and connect to the Robert McClory Bike Path, which extends all the way to the Wisconsin border.

In partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation and the FPCC, the Garden is creating the beautiful,

The 10-foot-wide asphalt trail will have 2 feet of gravel shoulders on either side, and the delicate wetland area will be traversed by a wooden boardwalk to avoid damage to the natural ecosystem. Once visitors arrive at the Garden, bicycle racks await near the Visitor Center. Leave the car behind, discover the new trail, and plan to spend time at the Garden this summer.

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North Branch Trail Addition Opens this August

Forest Preserves of Cook County

News from the Forest Preserves The Forest Preserves of Cook County, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary through 2015, has spent the last few years developing several long-term plans, from a Capital Improvement Plan to a Land Acquisition Plan—even a plan for the highly anticipated return of family camping. This spring and summer, tangible signs of growth are popping up all across the preserves. Paddling on Wampum Lake during Kids’ Fest

It’s Growing Season in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

• Visitors to Busse Lake in Schaumburg can now rent a canoe from the new boathouse there. • Busse Woods has a new overpass across busy Higgins Road, allowing hikers and bikers to travel a 7.7-mile loop. • Two renovated 1930s-era pavilions now serve as program and event space at Thatcher Woods in River Forest and Dan Ryan Woods in Chicago. • Less glamorous but just as important, the Forest Preserves is installing ten toilet buildings, including at Harms Woods in Glenview. The Forest Preserves has also rolled out a range of new public programs, including the Films in the Forest and Forest Jams series. Summer youth groups can enroll in the new Cooler in the Forest series. The agency has also added archery and paddling (including in the Skokie Lagoons). Long reserved for organized groups, camping will soon be available to families, with three campsites scheduled for completion this fall. “This is an exciting time for the Forest Preserves,” said President Toni Preckwinkle. “We are celebrating our Centennial, but even more than that, we are using this milestone to build capacity, reach out to new residents, and raise the level of conservation that is central to our mission.”

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The Chicago Botanic Garden operates on 385 acres of land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County, which also provides millions in financial support each year. Throughout the past four decades, this successful public-private partnership has inspired millions of visitors and contributed to vital ecological research. To learn more about the Forest Preserves, visit fpdcc.com.

Antiques & Garden Fair

Royal Splendor Work is underway to enhance the English Walled Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s majestic tapestry

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A stroll into the one-acre site, which features six unique English-style gardens, is like traveling back in time. The garden opened in 1991, but the interior walls feature handpressed bricks creating a magical impression that they have stood there for centuries. Although the overall design is very formal, highlighted by geometric bed lines, tall clipped hedges, wall fountains, and classic urns, each of the gardens evokes a very different mood. John Brookes said his intent in designing the English Walled Garden was to present a typical period-style English country garden that would evoke as many of the senses— sight, sound, scent, smell, and touch—as possible. The garden “should be visual, of course, with color, but also scent and texture in the planting, and a feeling of it all not being too immaculate,” Brookes said. “Plantings should be full and almost overflowing their borders. It should be a joyous and restful place above all else.” And overflow it does. There’s the exuberant Cottage Garden where flowers mingle with vegetables, and herbs billow onto paths. You can rest on a bench and enjoy the sound of water trickling into an eighteenth-century lead cistern, a unique element donated by the Art Institute of Chicago and prominently displayed in the Courtyard Garden. Elsewhere, the wisteria-covered Pergola Garden boasts flowers and foliage in shades of blue, purple, and silver. The Checkerboard Garden features an interesting contrast in textures between dark, sheared boxwood and primroseyellow cinquefoil. An impressive urn anchors the Daisy Garden, lushly planted for a late-summer spectacle. And, it’s all topped off by the Vista Garden, with its serene sunken pool and a breathtaking view across the Great Basin to Evening Island. Brookes’s design is highlighted by spectacular plants— majestic beech trees, a weeping Katsura tree, rhododenchicagobotanic.org/explore 39

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One of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s most enchanting and popular places is the English Walled Garden, which was designed by renowned English landscape architect John Brookes, Member of the British Empire (MBE) and author of more than two dozen books on garden design.

“Plantings should be full and almost overflowing their borders. It should be a joyous and restful place above all else.”—John Brookes

will be overhauling the perennial borders expeditiously, so that visitors can continue to experience the garden throughout the year.

drons, delphiniums, and roses—the likes of which are typically found in gardens across Great Britain. Given Chicago’s hot, humid summers and frigid winters, creating an ongoing display like this is a credit to the Garden’s horticultural staff. Outside the lofty walls, there’s a long, deep border packed with shrubs, climbing roses, perennials, annuals, and vines. There’s also a gentle slope that is blanketed with colorful poppies each spring. Like all gardens, this one is subject to constant change. Some plants overgrow their allotted space and need pruning. Trees cast shade over sun-loving perennials. And some plants simply succumb to disease or insects. An ongoing evaluation of the plantings helps maintain the designer’s original vision. Through generous funding from the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society, the English Walled Garden has received periodic updates, with input from Brookes, who most recently toured the garden in 2012 with Tim Johnson, director of horticulture; Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist; and other staff. As a result, the English Walled Garden will undergo some important changes this year. One goal of the renovation is to replace some of the existing plants with varieties that have better qualities, such as disease resistance, more vigor, longer bloom period, or lower maintenance, Sherwood explained. “We’re going back to the original design plan and where it called for blue iris, we’ll work to find varieties that are new to the Garden’s collection and that fit the parameters of the original design,” Sherwood added. “We’re also simplifying the diversity of the plantings at John’s suggestion,” Johnson said. “It’s a complicated, multilayered process that will be done in phases.” A big task

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The garden will continue to feature eye-stopping plants that are popular in England, such as Blue Steeple tower of jewels (Echium pininana ‘Blue Steeple’), an annual that can soar to 9 feet, covered with enormous blue-violet flowers. “One of my biggest challenges but one of my favorites is in the Pergola Garden, where the plantings are in shades of blue,” Sherwood said. “Traditional blue is very hard to find, but we’re using Ipomoea tricolor ‘Flying Saucers’ (Flying Saucers morning glory vine) and Phlox paniculata ‘Katherine’ (Katherine garden phlox), and a lot of containers with blue flowers.” So, whether you’re looking for garden inspiration or just a place to sit and reflect this summer, head over to the English Walled Garden. As they say in England, an “everso-lovely” time awaits. The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society is in its third year of “Growing the Future,” a $1 million pledge to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Proceeds from this event support renovation of the English Walled Garden and replacement of trees damaged by the emerald ash borer.

Adult Education: Regenstein School

Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School Adult Education 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.

Botanical Art and Photography Student Exhibitions The Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden is proud of its thriving artist community, and every year students have the opportunity to participate in two exciting exhibitions at the Garden. The Joutras Gallery shows provide a rare opportunity for students at all levels to exhibit their work and participate in a professional gallery experience. The exhibitions also offer Garden visitors a glimpse of our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and teaching staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive skills, inspiring some to take a class. Intrigued? Let your creativity flourish! See pages 58 to 66 for our upcoming botanical arts and photography class schedule. Photography students interested in exhibiting work, please visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/exhibitions/photo_exhibition for

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submission requirements and deadlines; botanical art students, chicagobotanic.org/school/exhibitions/ botart_exhibition is the address. Focusing on Nature: Annual Student Botanical Photography Exhibition is from August 23 to September 28, and Drawn from Nature: Eighth Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition is from October 4 to19.

Join us for the opening reception of Focusing on Nature on Friday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The closing reception for Drawn from Nature Botanical Arts Exhibition takes place October 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Both events, in the Joutras Gallery, are free and open to the public.

Adult Education: Highlights

Highlights New! Make Way for Monarchs A Janet Meakin Poor Symposium Friday, June 6 See page 44.

New! Garden History Detective Saturday, June 14 See page 56.

Succulent Wreath Tuesday, July 1 See page 48.

Father’s Day Canoe Adventure!

The Art of Graphics

Saturday & Sunday, June 14 &15 See page 54.

4 Mondays, July 7 – 28 See page 56.

New! The Front Yard Forager Workshop

New! Vitamin G: Mindful Walking Class

Friday, June 20 See page 48.

5 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 6 See page 67.

New! Silken Luminaries Tuesday, June 24 See page 58.

A Day in the Shade Saturday, August 23 See page 55.

Certificate Programs Information Session Wednesday, June 25 See page 50.

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Adult Education: Overview Regenstein & School Professional Development

Overview of Courses and Programs General Interest Courses Courses cover myriad topics and provide high-quality learning opportunities for beginning and more advanced gardeners. For specific program questions, contact the registrar at school@chicagobotanic.org or (847) 835-8261.

Professional Programs

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

Symposia

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

Master Gardener Training Program

In conjunction with University of Illinois Extension, the Garden offers the Master Gardener Training Program. The program covers the basics of horticulture, including classes on woody and herbaceous ornamental plant materials, fruit and vegetable crops, entomology, and pathology. After completing the training program and 60 hours of volunteer service, participants become certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. The next on-site program will be in January 2015 and the next online program will begin in January 2014. Please visit chicagobotanic.org/school/mastergardener or call Jill Selinger at (847) 835-6849.

Certificate Programs

Learn how a certificate of merit can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or delve more deeply into an area of interest. Look for these codes after a course listing, and find a course that may be a new beginning for you! Certificate programs are offered at many levels to give both beginners and professionals opportunities to improve their expertise and marketability. Details about all of the certificate programs are available at chicagobotanic.org/school/certificate. Contact Amelia Simmons-Hurt at certificateprogram@chicagobotanic.org or (847) 835-8293 for further information.

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

Professional Development

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

Professional 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.

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

New! Make Way for Monarchs

• Ornamental Plant Materials (OPC) Avid amateur gardeners and aspiring horticulture professionals alike will learn identification, cultural requirements, and landscape use for more than 500 ornamental plants that are well suited for northeastern Illinois. • Professional Gardener Level 1 and 2 (PGL 1 and 2) Hands-on learning can lead to a new career or advancement in the industry, with science-based gardening techniques, plantsmanship, and training in sustainability and planning. • Healthcare Garden Design (HGD) In this professional development program, attendees will discover the many ways gardens provide verifiable health benefits for the patients, staff, and visitors. • Horticultural Therapy (HTC) This 12-credit-hour accredited program combines online learning with hands-on training, allowing students to gain experience and skills in the use of plant, garden, and nature activities to achieve measurable physical and mental-health outcomes for clients. • Focus on Photography (FPC) The Regenstein School recently launched a new certificate program, enabling photographers of all levels to experience the wonders of the natural world, develop and sharpen their powers of observation, and master their technical skills in the studio. This program is your unique opportunity to discover and enhance your creativity, learn from outstanding photography professionals, and enjoy the Garden as your studio. Contact Jill Selinger at certificateprogram@chicagobotanic.org or (847) 835-6849 for more information about the photography certificate.

One-stop registration online. It’s so easy! Register for classes, camps, kids’ programs, yoga, and more!

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A Janet Meakin Poor Symposium Please join us for a symposium led by members of the Make Way for Monarchs: Alliance for Milkweed and Butterfly Recovery. Members of this group conduct research on monarch butterfly recovery and promote positive science-based actions to avert food web collapse in the milkweed community and the further demise of the monarch migration to Mexico. They aim to promote social engagement in implementing tangible solutions in midwestern landscapes through collaborative conservation. Speakers will include Gary Paul Nabhan, co-author of Forgotten Pollinators; Lincoln Brower, a preeminent monarch ecologist; Chip Taylor, director of Monarch Watch; Scott Black, executive director of Xerces Society; and several others. $79 with lunch; $59 without lunch Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium

The Planted Landscape, from Concept to Choices The specific planted choices and selections within a landscape and garden are informed by the site, program, context, and story. This two-day program will outline, define, and communicate applications of planting design within comprehensive site and landscape design. The session will involve classroom discussion along with physical site landscape tours and observations of planted landscapes. The elements of site and client information, site observation, design process, and comprehension within the planted landscape and gardens, are keys to the performance and establishment of landscape and gardens. Lunch is on your own. Gregory M. Pierceall, professor emeritus, Purdue Landscape Architecture $199 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday & Friday, June 26 & 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Adult Education: Weekend Regenstein Gardener School

Bonsai Workshops All bonsai workshops are taught by bonsai artist Ivan Watters. Workshops are held in the Production Headhouse.

Bonsai: Beginner – Basics and Fundamentals During this six-week course, discover principles and techniques to appreciate and participate in the art of bonsai. Each session includes a detailed lecture and assistance with design, styling, and wiring. $229 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Sundays, July 6 – August 10, 1 – 4 p.m. or 6 Sundays, August 24 – September 28, 1 – 4 p.m.

The Basics of Watering

Are 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.

Many garden problems are created with water; too little or too much. Join us to learn proper watering techniques to grow your garden and minimize disease while conserving this precious resource. We will also discuss watering tools, such as irrigation and sprinklers, as well as techniques for assessing your garden’s water needs. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Get Started With Roses

Jessica Goehler, horticulturist $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 26, 1 – 3 p.m. Annex 2

This is a great course for the first-time rose grower, or a refresher for the enthusiast. General planting, pruning, protection, and care will be discussed, along with examples of low-maintenance rose varieties suitable for the Chicago area. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be a Garden walk and talk. Thomas Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 17, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Annex 2

Get Started with Annuals

Bonsai: Novice – Development Techniques

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

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

Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, June 1, 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room

$269 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 13, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. or 6 Wednesdays, August 20 – September 24, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Bonsai: Intermediate – Refinement Techniques Appropriate for those with knowledge of bonsai concepts and experience with the art beyond the novice level, each session in this six-week course includes a brief lecture, supervised work on trees, and a review and critique of work undertaken. $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Saturdays, July 12 – August 16, 9 a.m. – noon or 6 Saturdays, August 23 – September 27, 9 a.m. – noon

Bonsai: Advanced – Presentation-Quality Efforts

Weekend Gardener Series

New! Gardening for Birds and Butterflies Join Sheryl DeVore for a discussion on annuals and perennials that will attract birds and butterflies to your garden. Discuss what plant qualities are helpful, the importance of plant location, and other garden elements that can lead to beautiful results. An indoor presentation will be followed by a short walk to view examples of plants discussed in class. Dress for the weather, as part of class will be outdoors. Sheryl DeVore, author, Birds of Illinois, and chief editor, Meadowlark, journal of the Illinois Ornithological Society $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 12, 9 – 11 a.m. Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Bonsai Basics

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

Learn the horticulture of bonsai and the art and philosophy behind it. Discover what bonsai is and the history, fundamental aesthetic elements, and basic styles of this art. Ivan Watters will also touch on tools, wiring, soils, fertilizers, and year-round care. A walk to view part of the Bonsai Collection is included.

$319 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Sundays, July 6 – August 10, 9 a.m. – noon or 6 Sundays, August 24 – September 28, 9 a.m. – noon

Ivan Watters, bonsai artist $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 19, 1 – 3 p.m. Design Studio

Wild World of Weeds Join us for an exploration of some of the most common weeds of the Midwest! You will learn the basics of weed identification, life cycles, and methods of control. In addition, Tom Soulsby will give you a close-up look at what has been discussed and help you practice identifying weeds. Thomas Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 2, 9 – 11 a.m. Linnaeus Room

New! Native Plant Primer Learn how to identify native plants and grow them in your garden, and discover which nonnative plants threaten a native landscape. An indoor presentation will be followed by a short walk to view native plants growing at the Garden. Dress for the weather, as part of class will be outdoors. Sheryl DeVore, author, Birds of Illinois, and chief editor, Meadowlark, journal of the Illinois Ornithological Society $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 9, 9 – 11 a.m. Linnaeus Room

Fall Garden Care Proper garden care in the fall helps ensure healthy plants next spring. Learn techniques for taking care of your lawn, trees, shrubs, and perennials, including fall fertilizing, mulching, cutting back plants, and protecting plants from wind and animals. Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, August 24, 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Preparing Your Lawn for Fall If your lawn isn’t all you would like it to be, invest some 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, plus learn proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors. Tom Fritz, plant healthcare specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m. – noon Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Adult Education: Horticulture

New! Culinary Herb Container Garden Looking to freshen up your favorite dishes for summer? Create a container garden for fresh herbs any time you need them. Learn the basics of herb care and usage while potting up a selection of culinary herbs and other edibles to add a taste of summer to your dinner table. Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon Annex 2

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

New! The Vegetable Garden in Summer Through classroom discussion and outdoor activities, learn about heat-loving vegetables and herbs to grow in your summer garden. Related topics include bed preparation, direct sowing, transplanting, sustainable watering techniques, and more. A range of projects will be demonstrated and practiced, so bring your garden gloves. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 31, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center

The Thorny Side of Roses Roses are universally loved, but pests and diseases can temper the excitement of even the most passionate rose enthusiast. Tom Soulsby will review common rose pests and diseases and share with you tips on diagnosis and control. He will also dig deeper into how prevention, proper garden maintenance, and plant selection are the best first steps toward a healthy rose garden that resists pests and diseases before they take control. Thomas Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

World Environment Day Climate and Weather Update The Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates World Environment Day with a keynote presentation featuring WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist Tom Skilling and internationally acclaimed climate expert Don Wuebbles in a lively panel discussion on the newest information from climate and weather assessments. We will close the panel session with time for audience questions.

Perennial Garden Care and Maintenance In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of good gardening techniques. Included will be organic and practical methods used to keep a perennial garden in peak condition. Learn how and when to deadhead, pinch back, stake, weed, fertilize, mulch, and water, and to recognize and minimize some common pests and diseases. Dress for the weather, as part of the class may be outdoors. Rachel Catlett, horticulturist $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center

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

Succulent Wreath Create a living wreath of succulent plants for your home or outdoors. You will fill a wire wreath frame with moss that is completed with succulent cuttings that root in the wreath. This will be a small but full wreath that can be used as a tabletop arrangement or as an outdoor decoration for a door or fence and will last for years, given proper care. Please bring a box to take home your completed wreath. All other materials are included in the fee. Michelle Maestre, container gardener $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, July 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Annex 2

Hands-on Gardening: Summer Pruning Today’s pruning of your trees and shrubs will define how they grow for years to come. Learn which cuts to avoid, which cuts are essential, and which cuts are a matter of your personal style. Class size is limited.

Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Annex 1

Sean Regan, grounds foreman, Chicago Botanic Garden $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 19, 8 – 10 a.m. Annex 1

New! The Front Yard Forager Workshop

Bucktown Fiesta in Rick Bayless’s Garden and Restaurant

Learn to take control of your food by entering into the fun and delicious world of urban foraging. Did you know that roughly 9 out of 10 weeds in your yard and garden can be made into delicious meals? And most yard and garden weeds pack a much greater nutritional punch than store-bought vegetables or even the veggies grown in your own garden! This workshop makes foraging easy, accessible, and fun for everyone, even in the middle of the city or suburbia. Class will consist primarily of an outdoor field walk-and-talk. Melany Vorass Herrera, environmentalist, author, and forager, Seattle, Washington $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, June 20, 6 – 8 p.m. Meet at Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Tom Skilling, chief meteorologist, WGN, and Don Wuebbles, Harry E. Preble professor of atmospheric science, University of Illinois $12 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium

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Be part of an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes experience. We’ll start the morning by touring chef and host of the PBS television show Mexico: One Plate at a Time Rick Bayless’s private organic garden with his professional gardener, Bill Shores. This 800-square-foot production garden not only supplies fresh herbs and vegetables to their restaurants but also serves as the set for many of the episodes filmed. Afterward, add some spice to the day by dining in Frontera Grill’s private party room. Lunch will be a deliciously comprehensive spread of Mexican food created with gourmet herbs and organic vegetables, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Transportation is provided. Bill Shores, professional gardener $199 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 30, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center

Autumn Containers at the Garden

Brewing Nature’s Best

Improper mulching can do far more harm to plants than not mulching at all. Learn how much mulch is enough, where to spread it, and the best material to use, as well as how to edge your garden for a professional look.

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.

New! Tea 101: Getting to Know Tea

Sean Regan, grounds foreman, Chicago Botanic Garden $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 9, 8 – 10 a.m. Annex 1

Aquatics for Ponds and Containers As you stroll through the Garden with Barb Raue, you will learn to identify various aquatic plants and hear about their culture and care. Details will include height, planting depth, hardiness, fertilization, grooming, and overwintering of these aquatics. Raue will also cover general information about creating a balanced pond as well as creating an aquatic container garden. Class will run rain or shine. Barb Raue, nursery supervisor, Chicago Botanic Garden $27 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 23, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center

New! The Vegetable Garden in Autumn Discuss and practice how to get the most out of the growing season by adding cool-season vegetables to your fall garden. Learn about variety selection, bed preparation, mulching, and extending the season. A range of projects will be demonstrated and practiced, so bring your garden gloves.

Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, September 10, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 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. Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, December 3, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Annex 1

Adult Education: Horticulture Highlights

Hands-on Gardening: Mulching and Edging

In this course, you’ll learn the basics of the second most consumed beverage on earth after water—tea. We’ll cover how tea is grown and harvested and how the leaves are processed into the many styles of tea on the market today. You’ll then get a chance to try each of the six types of tea. Tony Gebely has been studying tea for more than ten years, has traveled to tea growing regions, and has been teaching tea in the Chicago region for many years. Tony Gebely, tea expert and author $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 13, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio

New! Coffee 101: Coffee Basics & Sustainable Production Do you drink coffee? Have you ever wondered where it came from and how it was produced? This two-hour class examines coffee as a social beverage and global commodity, including discussions of cultivation, supply chains and markets, including the chance to sample coffees from various coffee-producing regions. Special attention will be given to understanding organic, Fair Trade, and sustainable coffees, and exploring the environmental, cultural, and economic characteristics of coffee production. Patrick Eccles, assistant director, Center for Global Engagement, Northwestern University $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 20, 1 – 3 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Chicago, Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 6, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies. Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

Chef Rick Bayless’s urban vegetable garden

Adult Education: Horticulture Regenstein School

Horticulture Certificate of Merit Program Certificate Programs Information Session FREE Information Session Curious about our certificate programs? Want to learn how our programs can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or simply enjoy a new interest? Bring your questions to this free session. This session will be covering Midwest Gardener, Ornamental Plant Materials, Professional Gardener, and Garden Design programs. First-time students attending this session will receive $20 off their first Certificate core course (restrictions apply). Please register in advance to save your space. Wednesday, June 25, 7 – 8 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Lilacs OPC elective Learn more about the genus Syringa. The species ranges from small shrubs to medium-sized trees. The beautiful flowers are generally fragrant and plants are hardy and easy to grow. Lilacs are tolerant of a wide range of soil types including alkaline soils. A walk around the Garden to view lilacs in bloom is included. The School’s CEUs=0.2 Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Growing Fruit Trees and Berries MGC requirement Discover new as well as traditional fruit trees and berries suited for the Midwest. Learn techniques and tips to produce a bountiful harvest, whether your garden is large or small. Choice of varieties, site selection, soil preparation, and planting will be discussed. Explore ways to integrate the beauty of fruit trees and berries into any garden area. Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator $224 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, May 29 – July 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class July 3) Annex 2 and Saturday, June 28, (off-site), 1 – 4 p.m.

Beautiful, hardy, fragrant lilacs are easy to grow.

Organic Pest and Disease Control

Gardening Techniques: Session D

OPC elective

PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Are you looking for an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to treat pest and disease challenges in your garden? Come learn about handling common pest and disease issues that you may encounter in your ornamental plantings and vegetable garden. You will come away with possible new ways to observe and identify what might be “bugging” your landscape and corrective steps that you can take to minimize or eliminate the issues. The School’s CEUs=0.25

Discover professional gardening through a combination of lecture and hands-on learning activities. Focus on acquiring solid gardening skills, learn about a variety of techniques, and develop the ability to determine best practices. Maintenance of annual plantings, watering, and fertilization techniques will be covered. Due to the compact nature of this course, students are only allowed one excused absence if they wish to complete for a grade.

Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Lynette Rodriguez, owner and horticulturist, A Finer Touch $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Saturdays, June 21 – August 2, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class July 5) Annex 2

Healthy Gardens OPC elective

Ground Covers and Vines

Would you like to create a landscape that is more resistant to insect and disease challenges? Come learn how to build up your soil organically. Regardless of whether you are starting from scratch with new construction or working with an older, existing landscape, come explore a guaranteed approach to building your soils in a healthy, environmental friendly and sustainable way! The School’s CEUs=0.25

OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Learn more about the fascinating world of climbers, trailers, and spreaders. This course will focus on identification techniques, ornamental qualities, and cultural traits of nearly 60 ground covers and vines. Plants studied will include the common English ivy and vinca as well as lesser-known cultivars of clematis and coral bells. Prerequisite: Botany 1. William Moss, horticulture educator $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 7 Tuesdays July 8 – August 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Garden Walks (select one) 6 Thursdays, July 10 – August 14, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, July 12 – August 16, 9 – 11 a.m. Optional Study CD $20

50 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/school or call (847) 835-8261.

Deciduous Trees

Dwarf Conifers

PGL 2, GDC requirement

OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement

OPC elective

Plant Health 2 will build upon Plant Health 1. There will be a series of in-depth pest walks in the field (insects, diseases, weeds, and animals). These walks focus on common landscape pests, monitoring techniques, pest identification, and management techniques. Other class topics include site assessment, soil testing, fertilization, and understanding pesticides. Students will have the opportunity to design a basic plant healthcare program. Prerequisites: Botany 1, Plant Health 1, and Botany 2. Limited enrollment.

Learn to identify more than 50 large deciduous trees, gain a greater understanding of the multitude of functions they serve in gardens and the landscape, and discover the wonders they offer year-round. Develop your ability to identify trees using their buds, bark, and habit, in addition to leaf shape and other characteristics. Prerequisite: Botany 1 (courses can be taken concurrently).

Dwarf conifers are excellent additions to any garden, particularly for adding four-season interest. Broaden your plant knowledge and design palette with this illustrated lecture and Garden tour. Learn to identify and use dwarf conifers for big impact. The School’s CEUs=0.3

Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor and certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden; Kathie Hayden, manager, plant information service, Chicago Botanic Garden; and Peg Busard, plant information horticultural specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays & 6 Thursdays, July 21 – August 28, 6 – 8 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

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.

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 7 Tuesdays, September 9 – November 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class September 23 & 30) Alsdorf Auditorium Garden Walks (select one) 6 Thursdays , September 11 – October 30, 9 – 11 a.m. (no class September 25 & October 2) or 6 Saturdays, September 13 – November 1, 9 – 11 a.m. (no class September 27 & October 4) Optional Study CD $20

Adult Education: Horticulture Highlights

Plant Health 2

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, September 24, 9 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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. TBD $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, October 27 – December 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class November 26) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Saturdays, September 6, 13, & 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (no class September 20) Annex 2

Botany 1

Learn how insects affect your plants in Plant Health 2.

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. TBD $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, September 8 – October 20, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. (no class September 24) or 6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, September 8 – October 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class September 24) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Adult Education: Nature Regenstein Studies School

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

Spring Bird Walk Join bird expert Alan Anderson to explore the best spots in the Garden for locating late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Each walk is approximately one to two hours long. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one. Alan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 24, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center

Landscapes for Nature and Wildlife Learn to attract wildlife with design ideas and plants selected for use as food, shelter, and water for birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Discussion will include specific plants that may be introduced into a traditional landscape to attract and support wildlife in your garden. A Garden walk will be included, so please dress for the weather. John Raffetto, horticulture educator $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, May 29, 1 – 3 p.m. Annex 2

New! Make Way for Monarchs A Janet Meakin Poor Symposium Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. See page 44 for details.

Bird Walk: Summer Nesting Birds Join us as we look for and study the nesting birds of the Garden. We’ll spend time learning to identify the nesting birds’ territorial songs, and look for evidence of nesting. Learn how to perform a nesting bird survey, and discover the wide variety of birds nesting in the Chicago area. Alan Anderson, board member, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 7, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center

Classes are subject to change.

The Native Oaks

New! Moths as Pollinators

The mighty oaks have been a signature species in Midwest landscapes for thousands of years. This class covers the different species and varieties within their respective ecosystems along with their landscape usage and culture. Oak morphology and physiology of the various species will be covered along with basic identification of the varieties.

Moths, the lesser-loved Lepidoptera, play an important role in our environment as pollinators and as a food source. Attracting moths to your yard with the right plant selection and yard decor can be a benefit to you as a horticulturist, entomologist, and ornithologist. An added bonus is that moths have a subtle, yet stunning beauty full of intricate patterns, soft color palettes, and fuzzy bodies. Moths are also much easier to approach, and therefore identify, than their fast-flying cousins, butterflies. Join us to learn how to attract, identify, and appreciate moths in our local area. After class we will be viewing a brand new exhibition in Joutras gallery entitled The Hidden Beauty of Moths.

John Raffetto, horticulture educator $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 10, 1 – 3 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Father’s Day Canoe Adventure How’s this for a unique way to spend part of Father’s Day? In partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, the Garden invites you to participate in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. No experience with canoeing is necessary; instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles are all provided. Please choose one of the start times that are scheduled. You’ll enjoy a full hour canoeing the lakes of Chicago Botanic Garden. Be sure to register early, as this event always sells out! Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. or Sunday, June 15, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. $57 per person; members receive 20% discount Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. Maximum three participants per boat. Additional details upon registration.

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% discount Saturday, September 6, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center

Recognizing Sedges in the Field

Native Seed-Collecting Workshop

OPC elective

Learn the essentials of successfully and ethically collecting native seed. This full-day workshop will cover collection techniques, appropriate times for collecting different species, and seed storage. Seed treatment, methods for overcoming dormancy, and production of transplants will be discussed. Dress for the weather, as a portion of the workshop is outdoors. Please bring a sack lunch.

Many of the grass-like plants you encounter in native habitats in the Chicago region and elsewhere are not actually grasses. Although similar looking, they are members of an entirely different family of plants. In this course you will study Carex, the largest and most diverse genus of the sedge family. Learn about the taxonomy, structure, and ecology of this challenging group. This advanced course is for students who have already completed Botany I or are familiar with the use of taxonomic keys. Students must have a 10X loop, hand lens, and small millimeter ruler. Be prepared for walking in the woods; wear long sleeves and long pants, and bring insect repellent and sunscreen. You may wish to purchase a copy of Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges by Andrew Hipp. Please bring a sack lunch. The School’s CEUS=0.6 Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $124 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Annex 1

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Courtney Quigley, horticulturist & exhibition manager, Chicago Botanic Garden $27 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 9, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Find beautiful birds on the Spring Bird Walk.

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Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Adult Education: Garden Highlights Design

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

The American Cottage Garden Exuberant gardens overflowing with old-fashioned flowers—that is the vision that comes to mind when we think of cottage gardens. Shrub roses, foxgloves, poppies, forget-me-nots, hollyhocks, vegetables, and herbs all have a place in this one-of-a-kind garden. Discover bed and border designs and plant combinations that can help you get the look of an English cottage garden. Nina Koziol, garden writer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 7, 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room

New! A Day in the Shade Full-day seminar on design and plants for shade The problem with a maturing home landscape is that all of those gorgeous trees you have been nurturing to their magnificent adult size are now diminishing your full-sun perennial beds! Don’t despair; shade gardening is more than hostas and astilbes. Shade opens up entirely different garden uses and sensations that balance out the sun-inspired areas. In the morning, we will address the most critical factors you need to know before starting or to correct current problems. Let Ed Lyon “enlighten” you and make the process easy, understandable, and successful as we tackle the different types of shade gardens, cultural requirements, design elements, and maintenance considerations. In the afternoon, we delve into the fun of plant materials. This presentation includes new plants and upcoming releases, including both perennials and “woodies.” Come learn why shade gardening is becoming a hot topic! Lunch is on your own. Ed Lyon, director, Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin-Madison $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Explore plant combinations and border designs in the American Cottage Garden.

Weekend Designer Series

Backyard Design

If 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. Please note the refund policy for the series.

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.

Jeffrey True, vice president of operations, Hursthouse, Inc. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 24, 7 – 9 p.m. Linnaeus Room

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% discount Tuesday, June 10, 7 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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% discount Tuesday, June 17, 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. Jeffrey True, vice president of operations, Hursthouse, Inc. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, July 1, 7 – 9 p.m. Linnaeus Room

From the Drawing Board to the Border How do you take your plans from the drawing board and create 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% discount Tuesday, July 8, 7 – 9 p.m. Linnaeus Room

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Adult Education: Garden Regenstein Design School

Garden Design Certificate of Merit Program

New! Garden History Detective

Garden Design Studio

GDC elective

GDC requirement

Certificate Programs Information Session

Join garden historian and author Cathy Jean Maloney in a pursuit of clues to historic landscapes. Maloney will present a survey of historic landscapes, focusing on the Chicago area. Then the class will look at neighborhood landscapes. Want to create a period landscape for your home? Bring pictures and let’s discuss. Have a “mystery” landscape you want to know about? We’ll use the six garden history clues to uncover the landscape heritage. Recommended reading: Chicago Gardens: The Early History by Cathy Jean Maloney. The School’s CEUs= 0.3

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

Free Information Session Curious about our certificate programs? Want to learn how our programs can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or simply enjoy a new interest? Bring your questions to this free session. This session will be covering Midwest Gardener, Ornamental Plant Materials, Professional Gardener, and Garden Design programs. First-time students attending this session will receive $20 off their first Certificate core course (restrictions apply). Please register in advance to save your space. Wednesday, June 25, 7 – 8 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Hardscape Basics PGL 2 and GDC requirement Apply knowledge and skills toward a working understanding of hardscape elements as they relate to garden design. Discussions and projects will focus on basic elements of hardscape structures, including paving, landscape lighting, garden walls and structures, and their application to landscapes. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design. Paul Laiblin, project manager and senior estimator, Scott Byron and Co. $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Thursdays, May 22 – July 31, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class July 3) Design Studio and Saturday, June 14 (off-site), 1 – 4 p.m.

Introduction to Grading and Drainage PGL 2 and GDC requirement Apply knowledge and skills toward a working understanding of basic grading and drainage concepts as they relate to design. Discussions and projects will include basic earth forms and drainage patterns in residential landscapes. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design. Tony Wasemann, ASLA, senior landscape designer, Scott Byron & Co. $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Wednesdays, June 11 – July 30, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Design Studio and 2 Saturdays, July 12 & 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Cathy Maloney, garden historian and author $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room

The Art of Graphics GDC elective This workshop serves to complement the required Graphics course in the Garden Design Certificate. Continuing to build upon skills, this workshop will present additional techniques used for rendering design plans as well as landscape elevations and perspectives. Media such as pastels and watercolors will be explored to further broaden the design palette. Prerequisite: Graphics or commensurate experience. The School’s CEUs= 1.0 Timothy Lally, ASLA, RLA, principal Timothy Lally Design $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, July 7 – 28; 6:30 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Sketching for Garden Designers GDC elective Sketching is a quick way for designers to record ideas and a great way to present landscape concepts to clients. Join Tim Lally for plein air landscape sketching in the gardens. The focus of the workshop is three-dimensional sketches using various mediums, in both black-and-white and color. Design students will be encouraged to experiment with different mediums and techniques to develop their own unique style. This workshop will be a fun and enjoyable way to start or add to your sketchbook.The School’s CEUs= 0.75 Timothy Lally, ASLA, RLA, principal Timothy Lally Design $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Thursdays, August 7 – 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

Sean Kelley, owner, Reveal Design LLC $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Wednesdays, September 10 – November 5, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class September 24) Lakeside Room, Visitor Center and 2 Saturdays, September 20 (off-site) & October 18 (Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center), 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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, head of GROW Design Department, GROW Residential Landscapes $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 9 Wednesdays, September 10 – November 12, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class September 24) Design Studio and 2 Saturdays, October 11 & November 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Basic Landscaping Principles MGC requirement Gain an understanding of landscape design fundamentals and principles to improve your own garden’s look, feel, and function. We will discuss and demonstrate scale, balance, symmetry, circulation and views, and plant design. This hands-on approach to landscape design will enable you to create spaces and garden beds within a home environment. Paul Laiblin, project manager and senior estimator, Scott Byron and Co. $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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Adult Education: Botanical Arts & Humanities

Botanical Arts and Humanities

Fiber Arts Workshops

Throughout 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.

Rejuvenated Jewelry

New! Fanciful Garden-Inspired Art

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 will be sent.

A garden visit not only evokes a deep sense of beauty, it also imparts feelings of inspiration, fun, and whimsy. Historically, garden-inspired whimsy is included in art, design, story illustration, animation, calligraphy, fashion, cartoons, poetry, etc. In this course we explore our own fanciful garden-inspired imagery in artistic ways, in whatever art medium suits your unique expression. The course is open to all levels of imagination and skill. The first meeting is introductory and inspiring. Bring a sketch/idea book and join the fun.

Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, May 22 – June 26, 7 – 9 p.m. Annex 1

Adventure, Travel, Plein Air Painting! Full-day Watercolor Workshop Have you found yourself in some breathtaking location, clicking your camera, while thinking to yourself, “I should be painting this right now”? This class will build your confidence to capture the magical beauty of the great outdoors through plein-air painting. Whether you are a highly accomplished painter or just beginning, you will get helpful advice on technique, composition, and equipment. David Dallison will share his specific color palette and methods for building up a painting through composition, tone, color, and layering. In addition, you will learn how to develop a lightweight, portable system that will allow you to paint anywhere, anytime. Lunch is on your own. David Dallison, professional artist $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center

New! Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oils Mornings are ideal for spending enjoyable time in the beautiful gardens, creating memorable artistic images. This course will focus on technical aspects of artistic understanding and skills, as well as an emphasis on the value of direct contact with garden nature for the personal, expressive, art experience. Working out of doors can require extra effort, comfort, and materials. The first two meetings will cover art materials, skills, extra needs for working in the field, and expectations. A supply list will be sent.

Jason Miklik, M.F.A., artist and educator $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, June 17 – July 22, 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio

Come learn while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner! Natasha Lehrer, of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you to create! Register for both sessions at once and receive a ten percent discount.

New! Silken Luminaries Paint a silk canvas with dyes and your fingertips and then transform a simple glass vessel into a dazzling display of playful light, colorful shadows, and silken ambiance. This class is a fun way to introduce yourself to dyeing! Set this out on your summer patio table to enjoy the garden and soft candlelight. $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 24, 9 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room

Calligraphy and Floral Decoration

New! Needle Felted Gnome

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

Every garden lover needs a gnome to keep watch over their yard! This fellow promises to be up the task with a cheerful face, scruffy beard, and tall hat. Learn to sculpt wonderfully detailed faces with needle felting too.

Judith Joseph, artist and educator $299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, June 17 – July 29, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (no class July 8) Design Studio

$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 24, 1 – 4 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Watercolor 2 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% discount 6 Wednesdays, June 18 – July 23, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio

Jason Miklik, M.F.A., artist and educator $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Thursdays, June 12 – July 31, 9 a.m. – noon Annex 2

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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% discount 6 Tuesdays, July 1 – August 5, 7 – 9 p.m. Annex 1

In this one-day workshop, create a one-of-a-kind mosaic and ceramic tile stepping stone with handmade tiles of butterflies, leaves, and insects by artist Janet Austin. Mosaic techniques of design, adhesion, cutting, and grouting are covered in making this durable outdoor gem for your garden path. Ready to take home at the end of the day! Please bring a sack lunch or plan to visit the café during the lunch break. Janet Austin, artist $124 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 9, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Annex 2

New! Book Conservation 1: Conservation Storage Box One of the most effective ways of slowing down the natural aging of books is to store them in specially constructed protective enclosures. This course will provide you with the materials and guidance needed to construct a 6”x 9”x1.5” archival-quality book conservation box. Since many of these skills are also found in basic book-binding, this course also serves as an introduction to several aspects of that craft. Materials will be provided, including pre-cut binder’s board, book cloth, alkaline paper, and adhesives. Participants should bring: an apron, ruler, 1” paint or glue brush, and a pointed bone folder or size 13 plastic knitting needle. James Twomey, book and paper conservator, adjunct faculty member, Dominican University’s School of Library Science $89 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Personalized Natural Perfume Workshop

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 will be sent.

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 .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% discount Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room or Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room

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 $299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, July 31 – September 4, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio

Beginning Watercolor Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium! In this class, you’ll learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started. No prior experience is necessary. A supply list will be sent. Patsy Welch, artist and educator $237 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Wednesdays, August 6 – September 10, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio

Prairie Plant Wall Tile Workshop Create a work of art for your garden with ceramic muralist, Janet Austin. Choose from a wide variety of native plants to press into a large clay slab. Then, with a clever process, add the plant’s name. The delicate low relief is brought to life with a lovely verdigris glaze. Finished 8” x 10” pieces are high fired, strung with a leather cord, and ready to pick up in several weeks. Janet Austin, artist $89 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, August 12, 10 a.m. – noon Annex 2

Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, July 10 – August 14, 7 – 9 p.m. Annex 1

Botanical Arts classes explore subjects as diverse as perfume blending and tile workshops.

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Garden Mosaic Tile Stepping Stone

Frame Loom Weaving

ART requirement

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, 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.

Strong drawing is the cornerstone of botanical art. In this class, we will work in pencil, covering the fundamentals of proportions, line, tone, dimensionality, 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% discount 8 Tuesdays, September 9 – October 28, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

New! Dyeing Local: Creating Color with Berries, Barks, Leaves, and Flowers Learn how to create color on natural fibers from plant materials collected from your local area, including your own garden. We will start by learning the foundation of natural dyeing – the mordant process. We will continue with learning how to extract natural dyes from different types of plant materials. Students will provide their own natural yarn or fabric (wool, cotton, silk, or other natural fibers) to dye. A list of supplies will be sent. Open to all levels. Pamela Feldman, artist and educator $399 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, September 15 – October 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

New! 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 $199 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21, 10 a.m. – noon Design Studio

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies. Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

Pamela Feldman, artist and educator $499 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, September 17 – November 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Design Studio

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-inresidence 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% discount Monday – Thursday, October 6 – 9, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. McGinley Pavilion

Botanical Arts Certificate of Merit Program

Adult Education: Botanical HighlightsArts & Humanities

Botanical Drawing 1, Fall Session

Drawn from Nature: Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition Registration Deadline Monday, July 28 Get your paintbrushes ready and your pencils sharpened! Registration is now open for Drawn from Nature: Botanical Arts Exhibition. Students of all levels are welcome, but you must register and submit your entries by July 28 to participate. Please review detailed information on requirements, procedures, and submission due dates prior to registration. The exhibition opens in the Joutras Gallery on Saturday, October 4. chicagobotanic.org/school/botart_exhibition

Open Studio, Summer Session ART elective This studio class is open to all levels and will feature a short lecture and demonstration each week illustrating a principle that pertains to all media. Select plant materials will be provided for the session. The School’s CEUs=1.8 Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $212 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Sundays, June 1 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Design Studio

Composition ART requirement Students at all levels will learn the components of fine botanical composition in this studio class. Students will explore composition, design, and execution. Derek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays, June 2 – July 7, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

A beautiful face slowly emerges from stone in the Rhythms of Stone Garden Sculpture Workshop.

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Oil Painting Workshop

The Landscape in Pastel

Open Studio, Fall Session

ART elective

ART elective or core course option, expressive track

ART elective

Let the spring scenes of the Garden inspire you in this three-day workshop. Explore design, composition, use of color, value, and drawing. Stress will be placed on designing the painting, as well as a practical approach of emphasizing the elements of solid painting. We will spend a portion of the class painting in the Garden as weather allows. Prerequisite: Introduction to Oil Painting or commensurate experience. The School’s CEUs= 0.9

In this workshop we will use the versatile and workable medium of pastel to paint powerful, evocative landscapes. We will learn to combine and edit photographs to create original compositions emphasizing lighting, strong shapes and values. All levels are welcome. The School’s CEUs= 1.2

This studio class is open to all levels and will feature a short lecture and demonstration each week illustrating a principle that pertains to all media. Select plant materials will be provided for the session. The School’s CEUs=1.8

Thomas Trausch, artist, TWSA master status $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Saturdays, May 31 – June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Saturdays, August 2 – 23, 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio

Botany for Botanical Artists

Oil Painting 2

ART requirement and FPC elective

ART requirement, expressive track, or ART elective

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 vascular plant parts including flowers, stems, leaves, and roots.

Students will continue to build upon skills and enhance techniques discovered in Introduction to Oil Painting. Hands-on instruction and demonstrations will be given throughout. We will spend a portion of the class painting in the Garden as weather allows. Exercises will be given out as well as how to approach and paint in plein air. The emphasis will be on the artist pursuing his or her own style of personal expression. Prerequisite: Introduction to Oil Painting or commensurate experience. School’s CEUs= 1.5 Thomas Trausch, artist, TWSA master status $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Saturdays, July 12 – August 9, 1 – 4 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

TBD $224 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Thursdays, September 11 – October 16, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class September 25) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Pen and Ink 2

Learn and explore your creative edge through experimenting with color pencil over and under acrylic, ink, and other media on surfaces such as canvas, wood, and mixed media boards. Work from your own photograph or still life set-up. The School’s CEUs= 1.8 Priscilla Humay, freelance artist, CPSA $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Sundays, July 13 – August 17, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Design Studio

Derek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays, September 8 – October 13, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

Watercolor 1

Botanical Drawing 1, Fall Session

ART requirement

Students will build skills, starting with basic color mixing and paint-handling exercises. Students will progress to rendering textures and form in color and using paint-layering techniques to achieve a naturalistic style.

Nancy Halliday, freelance artist and naturalist $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, July 22 – August 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $349 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, September 9 – October 28, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

ART elective

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 that focuses on autumnal subject matter. Produce pieces that define exquisite detail through varying layers of light and shadow. The School’s CEUs=1.8 John Pastoriza-Piñol, artist and botanist $449 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday – Monday, October 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Design Studio

ART requirement, traditional track This studio class will cover advanced pen-and-ink techniques and composition in botanical documentation and illustration. We will draw advanced plant forms and their parts under the microscope, developing sound linear and tonal concepts, communicating accurate botanical information, and 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.

New! Color Pencil: Mixed Media and Unique Surfaces

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $212 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Sundays, September 7 – October 5, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Design Studio

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Fine-tune your watercolor skills this autumn with visiting artist John Pastoriza Piñol.

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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% discount 6 Mondays, October 20 – November 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio

Botanical Drawing 2 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% discount 6 Saturdays, November 1 – December 20, 9 a.m. – noon (no class November 29 & December 6) Design Studio

Color Pencil Workshop ART elective Whether advanced or novice, you will learn various colored pencil application techniques emphasizing color value and temperature. Drawing skills will be sharpened to allow for your personal expression. You will work from real life. Reference handouts, demonstrations, and individual guidance is given to each student. The School’s CEUs= 0.9 Priscilla Humay, freelance artist, CPSA $174 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Saturdays, November 1 – 15, 1 – 4 p.m. Design Studio

Sharpen your photography skills at the Garden.

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

New! 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. The first class will go over the basics of iPhone photography along with fieldwork for a portion of the day. The second class will examine the photos taken during week one and how they can be enhanced, manipulated, or altered to create a personal statement. iPhones are mandatory.

Focusing on Nature: Fourth Annual Student Botanical Photography Exhibition August 23 – September 28 Opening Reception Friday, August 22, 6 – 8 p.m. Joutras Gallery, Regenstein Center The exhibition features outstanding works by students and instructors of the Regenstein School photography classes. Visit chicagobotanic.org/school/exhibitions/ photo_gallery.php for images from the 2013 show.

Tobin Fraley, photographer $79 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 2 Saturdays, May 31 & June 7, 10 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Intro to Photography for Persons with Limited Mobility Limited mobility should not impede your pursuit of this engaging hobby. Learn the basics of working with your camera, along with ways to adapt your equipment and methods to compensate for your physical disability. The first class will focus on camera basics in addition to specific suggestions for adaptive devices. The following two classes will combine classroom instruction with field experience. The instructor will contact each student in advance of the class to assess individual needs and answer questions. Requirements: Digital camera (no phones or pads, please). Class size limited to eight students. Note: A limited number of ECVs (motorized scooters) are available for rental at the Garden; reservations should be made in advance by calling the Information Desk at (847) 835-8208. Manual wheelchairs are also available at no charge. Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Mondays, June 9 – 23, 10 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Focus on Photography Certificate of Merit Program Advanced Photography Portfolio Workshop FPC requirement, fine art track This course is designed for photographers comfortable with the skills and techniques necessary to produce portfolio-quality images. Must be comfortable with aperture and shutter speed. With skills honed, the class will explore art direction, composition, and elements within the art of photography. Time in the classroom is immediately followed by time outdoors dedicated to practicing new artistic components. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images, which will be ready to submit for Focusing on Nature: 2014 Student Botanical Photography Exhibition. Digital SLR mandatory. Prerequisite: Intermediate Photography Portfolio Class. Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $374 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Mondays, June 2 – July 21, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Design Studio

Photoshop I

FPC elective

FPC requirement option

Take the next step and learn even more about Abobe 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=1.0

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a spectacular place to take photographs. Make your photographs even better with Adobe Photoshop Elements—a user-friendly photo editor that uses the same concepts as the full version of Photoshop. Learn how to make your images better through the use of selection tools, layers, and smart brushes. Play with some artistic options that can inspire abstractions. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera.

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, June 2 – 23, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, June 16 – July 7, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio

Abstracts in Nature – Summer

New! Shadows and Textures

FPC fundamental course, fine art track

This intermediate class will be spent applying photographic techniques to create a portfolio of abstract fine art photographs. You will go beyond nature as reality and learn to see the outdoors in patterns. Using design concepts, students will craft creative images with a mood and message. A review of technical SLR tools, in addition to developing your creative eye, will help you capture abstracts of your very own. Class will include lecture, critique, and time in the Garden.

There are hidden facets to any photograph. We block out aspects of any potential image with our mind’s eye, yet consciously incorporating patterns, textures, and shadows into an image. This can be the difference between a snapshot and a really good photograph. This class will explore the inclusion of these elements into your work by changing the way objects are viewed.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesday, July 9 – 30, 8 – 11 a.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Tobin Fraley, photographer $237 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Thursdays, June 19 – July 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Take the next step and learn even more about Abobe 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 = 1.0

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, June 3 – July 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Design Studio

Observing and Photographing Nature

New! Photographing Butterflies & Blooms

FPC elective

Photography is as much about seeing and understanding the subject as it is about the technical side of taking the picture. This course will both explore the use of the camera and help you discover the truly wonderful images that wait to be seen and captured in any garden, along any path. The School’s CEUs=1.25

Join Jack Carlson for a rare opportunity to capture the colorful world of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. This intermediate- to advanced-level class meets before the exhibition opens to the general public, so cameras and tripods are most welcome. Participants should have a working knowledge of camera controls and lens settings. Close-focusing/macro lens and tripod strongly suggested. We will meet for a brief orientation, and then proceed to the exhibition. The School’s CEUs=0.25 Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 5, 7 – 9:30 a.m. or Sunday, June 8, 7 – 9:30 a.m. or Thursday, August 14, 7 – 9:30 a.m. or Saturday, August 16, 7 – 9:30 a.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Tobin Fraley, photographer $237 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Thursdays, June 19 – July 17, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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, the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed, proper exposure, with some minimal photo processing covered. Course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required. Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, June 24 – July 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Water and Reflections FPC elective With more than 81 acres of water at the Garden, these areas and the reflections they create can easily become an image subject. Students will acquire the skills and practice needed to photograph water features with reflection and varied light levels. The School’s CEUs = 1.2

Photoshop 2 FPC elective

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, July 14 – August 4, 1– 3:30 p.m. Design Studio

New! Advanced Abstracts in Nature FPC elective Designed for the advanced photographer, this class will walk students through the evolution of abstract photography. It also includes a contemporary art field trip. We will trace and learn the art of abstract nature photography by completing projects based on art movements such as Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Dadaism, and Minimalism. We will study the works of Man Ray, Minor White, and others from the history of photography. Finally, the class will end with projects based on contemporary photographers. You will need a digital SLR, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom to take this class. We will create slideshows, e-books, and add to your printed portfolio. The School’s CEUs=1.2 Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, July 15 – August 19, 10 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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Beginning Digital Photography

Botany for Botanical Artists

FPC requirement

FPC requirement, nature and wildlife track

This course will help beginners and enthusiasts grasp the techniques and principles of photography. Participants will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed, proper exposure, with some minimal photo processing covered. Course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required.

4 Thursdays, September 11 – October 16, 6 – 9 p.m.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Sundays, August 10 – September 7, 9 a.m. – noon (no class August 31) Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Advanced Photoshop 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 = 1.0

New! Photographing Summer Sunsets FPC elective Long shadows cast by the setting sun make wonderful images when included in a natural photograph of the garden. Students will learn how to set camera controls when the sun is a major subject in the frame. The School’s CEUs=1.0 Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, July 23 – August 13, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

The Fine Art Water Portfolio FPC fundamental course, fine art track Water, the essence of life, will be our canvas for creating artistic images. With your SLR on shutter speed priority, we will freeze patterns of design formed by water. You will learn to isolate images reflecting the water’s surface. Using slow shutter speed, polarizers, and neutral density filters, you will direct your camera to paint works of water art. Students will be given the opportunity and direction to develop a fine art portfolio worthy of exhibition or BLURB book. Class will include lecture, critique, and time in the Garden.

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, August 11 – September 8, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (no class September 1) Design Studio

Lightroom 1 FPC requirement option Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 is professional-grade processing software designed to help photographers manage and edit their images. In this course, you will learn Lightroom 4 setup, workflow, file management, processing, and image exporting. You’ll also learn to tag, name, size, and sharpen your images. Students will be guided from the shoot and image download, through the develop module to the final output of a slideshow set to music. We will create a workflow process that can be used as a standard of organization for the photographer. A personal laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 installed is required, or you may choose to download the 30-day free trial of Lightroom from Adobe’s website on the first day of class. Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Thursdays, August 21 – September 11, 9 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, August 6 – 27, 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio

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New! Into the Woods FPC elective In this class, students will learn how to find and photograph various parts of 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=1.2 Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Sundays, September 21 – October 12, 9 a.m. – noon Annex 2

New! 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 photographing 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% discount 5 Tuesdays, September 23 – October 21, 9:30 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Save the Date! Allen Rokach Autumn Workshop Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Details to come in the fall issue of Keep Growing

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

Sugar Busters Do you crave sweets? You’re not alone! The average American consumes 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff every day--without even realizing it! Sugar can pack on the pounds, zap your energy, run down your immune system, make you moody, and more. Wouldn’t you love to kick the sugar habit once and for all? Join us for the Sugar Busters workshop and change your life for the better! Tamara Mannelly will show you simple steps and proven strategies to help you understand why you crave sugar (hint: it’s not your fault!) and how you can break sugar’s hold on you. This is a positive and uplifting class where all are welcome. Tamara Mannelly, M.Ed., H.H.C., certified healing foods specialist and holistic health coach $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Annex 2

Fizzy Drinks: Healthy, Probiotic-rich Alternatives to Soda Are you looking for healthy ways to quit the soda habit? In this class, Tamara Mannelly will demonstrate several different recipes for making healthy, probiotic-rich, fizzy drinks that your whole family will enjoy! She will have plenty for you to taste and will show you how easy it is to make these in your own home! You will take home notes, recipes, and a kombucha SCOBY (to make your own kombucha tea... one of the recipes she will demonstrate). Tamara Mannelly, M.Ed., H.H.C., certified healing foods specialist and holistic health coach $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 10, 10 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

New! Vitamin G: Mindful Walking Class

Fitness Walks

Vitamin G is the term for the unique benefits we experience from being surrounded by nature. According to researchers at Harvard, everyone should be getting regular doses of Vitamin G. Contemplative walks can be the best way to get vitamin G, reduce depression and anxiety, boost our immune systems, and generally make our lives more meaningful. A mindful walk in the Garden, just looking and listening, may be the best prescription available for a peaceful, happy, and healthy life! Each class will meet for a brief mindfulness instruction and introduction, followed by a 45-minute slow-paced walk, concluding with a short discussion of the insights gained from the walk.

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 and wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The incremental multi-session pass allows the walker to choose which sessions to attend during the season.

Carl Jerome, founding director, the North Shore Meditation and Dharma Center with Caren Deane Thomas $125 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 6, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Linnaeus Room

# of Sessions Nonmember Fee (members receive 20% discount)

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% discount Saturday, October 11, 8 – 10 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center

Adult Education: Highlights Wellness & Fitness

Wellness

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

4 Sessions $63 nonmember 8 Sessions $119 nonmember 12 Sessions $166 nonmember 16 Sessions $199 nonmember Season Pass $337 nonmember Drop-in Rate $15 Saturdays, April 12 – November 15, 8 – 9 a.m. Meet in Visitor Center

Reiki for You Reiki is a complementary healing practice that can be used for self-care as well as care of others. Reiki is helpful in promoting relaxation, managing stress, and enhancing one’s overall health and sense of well-being. Reiki works holistically to bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. In this two-class series, you will learn about working with Reiki and how to offer Reiki to yourself every day. Completion of both classes is required to receive your Level I certificate. Ellani Maurides and Mary Lynn Carver, instructors, The Reiki Share Project $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 2 Thursdays, June 19 & 26, 1 – 5 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Come join one of our walking classes!

Wellness programming is generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Adult Education: Wellness Regenstein & Fitness School

Tai Chi Classes Tai 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 Chicago Botanic 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 $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer session: 7 Tuesdays, June 3 – July 22 8 – 9 a.m. (no class July 8) or Fall session: 7 Tuesdays, September 9 – October 28 8 – 9 a.m. (no class September 23) 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 $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer session: 7 Tuesdays, June 3 – July 22 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class July 8) or Fall session: 7 Tuesdays, September 9 – October 28 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class September 23) Burnstein Hall

Practice tai chi in a beautiful setting.

Tai Chi: Intermediate Sun-Style

Tai Chi: Advanced 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 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.

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 $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer session: 10 Wednesdays, June 4 – August 13 8 – 9 a.m. (no class July 9) or Fall session: 10 Wednesdays, September 10 – November 19 8 – 9 a.m. (no class September 24) Burnstein Hall

Gordon Lock, instructor $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer session: 10 Thursdays, June 5 – August 14 8 – 9 a.m. (no class July 10) or Fall session: 10 Thursdays, September 11 – November 20 8 – 9 a.m. (no class September 25) Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style

Tai Chi: Intermediate 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.

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 $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer session: 10 Wednesdays, June 4 – August 13 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class July 9) or Fall session: 10 Wednesdays, September 10 – November 19 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class September 24) Burnstein Hall

Gordon Lock, instructor $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer session: 10 Thursdays, June 5 – August 14 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class July 10) or Fall session: 10 Thursdays, September 11 – November 20 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class September 25) Burnstein Hall

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Gentle Yoga

Yoga Flow Beginner

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

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.

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.

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% discount Linnaeus Room Summer session: 5 Fridays, May 23 – June 20, 9 – 10:30 a.m. or Fall session: 5 Fridays, October 17 – November 14, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Steve Nakon and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey Summer session: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Mondays, July 7 – August 25, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Linnaeus Room or Fall session: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Mondays, September 8 – November 10, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:15 – 6:15 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 Summer session: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 27, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m. Linnaeus Room or Fall session: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, September 10 – November 12, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m. Linnaeus Room

Adult Education: Wellness & Fitness

Yoga Classes

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Summer session: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, July 8 – August 26, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. Linnaeus Room or Fall session: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Tuesdays, September 9 – November 11, 9:15 – 10:15 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 Summer session: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, July 8 – August 26, 8 – 9 a.m. or 8 Thursdays, July 10 – August 28, 9 – 10 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. Linnaeus Room or Fall session: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Tuesdays, September 9 – November 11, 8 – 9 a.m. or 10 Thursdays, September 11 – November 13, 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% discount 10 Wednesdays, Sept. 10 – Nov. 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Linnaeus Room

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Youth & Family Programs

Youth and Family Programs 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.

Drop In and Get Growing! Embrace summer spontaneity. Busy families love the flexibility of outdoor summer fun they don’t have to plan in advance. Have a few hours to spare? Looking for a fun and different activity to enjoy with the kids— an experience that is both educational and entertaining? Acquaint yourself with some of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s newest and most fascinating spots. Stop by the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden and Kleinman Family Cove for facilitated nature programming. In the Children’s Growing Garden, dig into topics like worms, powerful pollinators, and super seeds, or see how a banana plant grows. In the Cove, splash on a water table, make an origami frog, or observe real aquatic animals in their native habitat. Activities are designed for children ages 2 to 10 and their caregivers. Visit chicagobotanic.org/ ctl/youth_family for a current schedule.

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Campers investigate macroorganisms found in the Kleinman Family Cove.

Grunsfeld Growing Garden Family Drop-in Activities

Free Programs

Get close to nature and discover where food comes from and how plants grow. Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week.

Discovery 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.

Saturdays & Sundays, May 31 through August 31 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Weekdays, June 2 through September 1 Noon – 4 p.m.

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival

Kleinman Family Cove Family Drop-in Activities

Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to shakuhachi and koto harp music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate Girls’ Day and Boys’ Day. Design a kimono paper doll, create a miniature carp kite, construct an origami samurai helmet, and more at family-friendly hands-on stations. Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more. Activities may vary from week to week. Saturdays & Sundays, May 31 through August 31 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 through August 27 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Japanese Garden Family Sundays

Youth & Family Programs

Family Programs

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, June 1 & 15, July 6 & 20, August 3, and September 7 & 21 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival Learn about the summer festivals (matsuri) celebrated in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to taiko drum and koto harp music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate summer— create a paper fan, make a kite, and more at family-friendly hands-on stations. Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program Join the fun with a new summer reading program! Read books and play at Family Drop-in Activities and earn prizes! For details and to sign up, visit the Lenhardt Library in the Regenstein Center. All ages are welcome to participate. Family drop-in programs at the Garden offer fun and variety throughout the year.

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Youth & Family Programs

Fee-based Programs Nature Nights Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Children ages 4 to 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. *Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner! Dessert is provided. 5 – 7:30 p.m. $25 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Visit chicagobotanic.org/naturenights or call (847) 835-6801 for more information. Ready, Set, Garden! June 7 or 21 Discover what plants need to grow and learn some gardening basics as you plan, plant, mulch, and water in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden. Then, pot up a plant to grow in your own garden at home. New! Seed Safari July 5 or 19 From packing for your trip to identifying the mystery plant, you and your family will experience what it is like to be a plant hunter during this expedition around the Chicago Botanic Garden. At the end of the night, pot up the mystery plant for your botanical collection at home and share stories of your adventures while eating s’mores around the campfire. New! Leaping Lepidoptera! August 2 or 16 Butterflies and moths may look very similar, but there are several differences. Learn how to tell a moth from a butterfly, visit The Hidden Beauty of Moths exhibition, and look for moths and butterflies at the Garden. Then create a Lepidoptera haven to invite butterflies and moths to your yard. Harvest Hike September 6 or 20 Experience the beauty of the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden in the fall and see what fruits and vegetables abound at the end of the season. You and your child will explore the Children’s Growing Garden to find unique plants used for food, discuss composting plant material, and even plant and harvest some veggies to take home.

Family Campout Families can come pitch a tent in our Outdoor Classroom for a low-stress camping experience with flushing toilets and running water! We’ll go for an evening hike through the prairie and cook s’mores around a campfire. Please plan to spend the night, as the Garden is unable to accommodate “under-night” or evening-only participants. Activities are geared for participants ages 6 and up. Please note the rain date when registering for the campout. Campout fees will only be refunded if both the original date and the rain date are canceled by the Garden. July 26 – 27 (rain date Saturday, August 2) 5 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. Sunday $50 per child $20 per adult Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Visit chicagobotanic.org/afterschool/campouts or call (847) 835-8239 for more information.

Little Diggers Learn about flowers, discover animals, experience the changing seasons, and more! These four-class series for children ages 2 – 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: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11 Fridays: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 Saturdays: 9/13, 10/11, 11/15, 12/13 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $75 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.

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

Youth Scouts Scout 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.

New! Scout Late Night: Whoooooo’s Out There? Join us for a late night at the Garden with fellow Scouts where we will try to spot a nocturnal guest, take a tram ride, dissect an owl pellet, and enjoy a campfire with s’mores. Girl and Boy Scouts, and other youth groups, are welcome. Adults must stay with their group during the program, and at least one chaperone is required for every five Scouts. Saturday, September 20 6 – 8:30 p.m. $18 per child (adults are free) Visit chicagobotanic.org/scout or call (847) 835-8239 for more information.

Campouts Groups can come pitch a tent at the Garden for a low-stress camping experience with flushing toilets and running water! We’ll play nature games, go for an evening hike, and cook s’mores. Please plan to spend the night as the Garden is unable to accommodate “under-night” or evening-only participants. Activities are geared for participants ages 6 and up. Please note the rain dates when registering for campouts. Campout fees will only be refunded if both the original date and the rain date are canceled by the Garden.

Group Campouts For Scout or other youth groups of 10 or more September 13 – 14 (rain date September 19 – 20) September 27 – 28 (rain date October 3 – 4) 5 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. Sunday $45 per child $15 per adult Visit chicagobotanic.org/afterschool/campouts or call (847) 835-8239 for more information.

Parents and children explore together in Little Diggers.

Age

Youth & Family: Family Programs Camp CBG

My First Camp Age 3 Born on or before September 1, 2011

$64 nonmember per child per week Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

My First Camp Age 3 Information • Camp meets one Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 to10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • An adult must accompany each registered child. • To make camp enjoyable and fair to all, do not bring unregistered children, including siblings, to camp. Nursing mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make arrangements. • Camp meets in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, weather permitting. In the event of rain, camp will take place in the Learning Center.

Ages 3 to 8 plus siblings; parents welcome $250 per family (1–2 children), Garden Plus and National Lekotek members receive a 20 percent discount. Additional siblings attend any camp for a discounted rate of $168. No additional discounts apply. August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon, or 12:30 – 3 p.m. Children with special needs or disabilities are invited to discover the sights, smells, and fun at the Garden. Lekotek is offering an all-inclusive, nature-inspired day camp with activities that foster social interactions, motor skills, and outdoor education. Plant the seeds that will grow in your backyard and in your child’s development! Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp/plantplay or call (847) 835-8361 to register.

My First Camp Bloomin’ Garden Strollers Ages 6 months – 2 years $25 nonmember per child per week 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Friday Caregivers are invited to join our new social play program. You’ll enjoy a brisk walk through the Garden, talk with a Garden expert, get behind-the-scenes information, and finish your morning with activities designed for our smallest visitors. Every week we will explore a new Garden theme. Camp meets in the Visitor Center.

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

Would you like to spend some time learning, exploring, and bonding with your child in an engaging environment? Welcome to My First Camp! Each camp is offered two different weeks each summer. Choose a 9 or 10:30 a.m. camp to attend with your child.

My First Camp Age 2 Born on or before September 1, 2012

Art & Music July 7, 9, 11 or August 4, 6, 8 Fantastic Foods June 23, 25, 27 or July 28, 30, August 1

$42 nonmember per child per week Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

My First Garden July 14, 16, 18 or August 11, 13, 15

My First Camp Age 2 Information

Small Scientists June 16, 18, 20 or July 21, 23, 25

• Camp meets one Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. OR 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Green Sprouts

• An adult must accompany each registered child.

Most children are 4 or 5

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

$210 nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

• Camp meets in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, weather permitting. In the event of rain, camp will take place in the Learning Center.

Green Sprouts Information

• Dress for the weather.

Grades

New! Plant & Play Lekotek

My First Camps

Age

Camp CBG

• Dress for the weather.

Jk-K

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

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

• Dress for the weather. • Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily.

Art & Music July 8 & 10 or 10:30 FULL August 5 & 7

Bug Brigade July 7 – 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon or July 28 – August 1, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL

Fantastic Foods June 25 & 26 or 10:30 FULL July 29 & 31

Fun with Physics June 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

My First Garden July 15 & 17 or 10:30 FULL August 12 & 14

Garden Expedition July 14 – 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon or August 4 – 8, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Small Scientists June 17 & 19 or 10:30 FULL July 22 & 24

Habitat Hunters June 23 – 27, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or July 21 – 25, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL August 4 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Mad Scientists June 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 21 – 25, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

Insect Investigation July 7 – 11, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Sprouting Wizards July 7 – 11, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or FULL August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Super Seedlings July 14 – 18, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or FULL July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

Most children are 6 or 7

1-2

Grades

Green Thumbs

$210 nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Green Thumbs Information Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m. • Dress for the weather. • Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily.

Art in the Garden June 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 14 – 18, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or FULL August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Incredible Edibles June 16 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or FULL July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon Kinetic Kids July 7 – 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon or July 21 – 25, 9:30 a.m. – noon Treasure Hunt June 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 14 – 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL August 4 – 8, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Expert Wizardry July 7 – 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon or August 11 – 15, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL Explore Your World July 14 – 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 4 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon Plant People June 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon or July 28 – August 1, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Grossology June 23 – 27, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or July 21 – 25, 9:30 a.m. – noon or August 4 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

Most children are 8 or 9

3-4

$210 nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Most children are 10 to 12

5-7

$430 nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Adventurers Information Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Dress for the weather. • Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily. • Campers must bring a peanut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

Explorers Information Camps meet Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m. • Dress for the weather. • Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily.

Alfresco Art July 7 – 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon or July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Botany in the Kitchen June 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon or July 21 – 25, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Camera Craft July 7 – 11, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or August 4 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon Dirty Jobs June 23 – 27, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or July 21 – 25, 9:30 a.m. – noon Forensic Investigators June 16– 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon or July 28 – August 1, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Garden Caching July 14 – 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL August 4 – 8, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Konnichiwa Japan June 16 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or August 11 – 15, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Surviving Outdoors July 14 – 18, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or FULL August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

Art June 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. July 21 – 25, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Chemistry June 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cuisine July 14 – 18, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. or FULL August 4 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ecology July 7 – 11, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New! Camp Group – Rovers Most children are ages 7, 8, or 9

2- 4

Grades

Salad Science June 16 – 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 21 – 25, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Explorers

Grades

Nature Art June 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 14 – 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon or August 11 – 15, 12:30 p.m. – noon FULL

Adventurers

Grades

Wildlife Wanderers June 23 – 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL July 21 – 25, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or August 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

$860 nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Rovers Information Camps meet for two weeks from Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Dress for the weather. • Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily. • Campers must bring a peanut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration. It is a whole new adventure at Camp CBG in our two-week, full-day camps for kids entering grades 2 to 4! Campers will explore all the Garden has to offer, make new friends, and jump into a fun-filled, outdoor, and educational camp program.

Create & Grow July 7 – 18 or August 4 – 15 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Science Explorer June 16 – 22 or July 21 – August 1 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Hidden Treasures June 16 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m. or FULL July 7 – 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon or FULL August 4 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

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Camp Registration and Cancellation Policies Registration Deadline

Please Do Not Bring To Camp

Membership

Camper Code of Conduct

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

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

Age Limits

Please note the age groupings for each camp group. Campers must be entering the listed grade in fall 2014. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Campers in the Green Sprouts group and above must be toilet trained.

Online Emergency Forms

Camp CBG does not require a medical examination to attend camp; however, we ask that you fill out our Online Emergency Form as soon as you complete your online registration. In order for your child to attend camp, we must have a completed health form on file by June 1, 2014. The form is available on our webpage at chicagobotanic.org/camp.

Extra-Special Attention

Please let us know on your child’s Online Emergency Form if your child has special needs such as physical, emotional, educational, or medical. Advise us of any severe allergies or chronic illness. This includes information regarding food or airborne allergies. If your child will require special accommodations, please call (847) 835-8361 to discuss your situation prior to registering.

Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Camper drop-off and pick-up take place in our Learning Campus entry drive. You may park and walk your child to camp, or take advantage of our direct car drop-off/pick-up. Details will be communicated via e-mail to all registrants by June 1, 2014. Morning drop-off is 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. Morning pick-up is at noon. Afternoon drop-off is 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. Afternoon pick-up is at 3 p.m. Camp groups will leave the drop-off area promptly at 9:30 a.m. for morning camps and 12:30 p.m. for afternoon camps. If a child misses the departure of his or her camp group, it is the responsibility of the caregiver who brings that child to check in, and then escort the camper to his/her camp location for that day.

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The Garden is NOT responsible for any item lost or broken during camp. Please leave the following items at home: personal video game players, cellphones, and MP3 players/iPods.

You will be asked to review the CBG Camper Code of Conduct upon completion of the Online Emergency Form: • Campers will treat their fellow campers, instructors, and volunteers with respect. • Campers will follow directions and stay with their group. Please read and discuss these expectations with your child. In the event that a camper does not follow the Code of Conduct, or his or her behavior endangers other campers or interferes with an instructor’s ability to provide programming, the coordinator of Camp Programs or camp instructor will inform the parent at pick-up or through a phone call. If a second incident occurs, parents may be asked to withdraw their child from camp. Refunds will not be given for behaviorrelated withdrawals.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your child’s Camp CBG registration up to two weeks before the first day of that camp. We are not able to give refunds for cancellations with less than two weeks’ notice. Transfers will be granted up to one week before the start of a camp. A ten percent administrative handling fee per child per camp will be assessed for all cancellations. To cancel, please call (847) 835-6801. If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund (less a ten percent processing fee) at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. We are unable to refund for missed days of camp. Camp CBG registration fees are nontransferable. Camps canceled by the Garden because of low enrollment or Garden closure will be automatically fully refunded. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a camp due to low enrollment.

Before- and After-Care

We are happy to offer before- and after-camp care for your camper. The program will be supervised by Camp CBG staff. Activities will include games, art projects, and gardening. Pack an extra snack for your camper for after care. Fees are per week, and cannot be prorated for partial use; no discount for Garden Plus members is available. Comprehensive guidelines, including late fees, are available on the Camp CBG webpage. Grades preK to 7 June 17 – August 16 Morning Care: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; $50 per week per camper Afternoon Care: 3 – 5:30 p.m.; $63 per week per camper

Lunch

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

Leader in Training

The 2014 LIT program has been filled. Our Leaders in Training (LITs), ages 13-15, will help prepare for camps, assist teachers during the day, and learn life skills that will help them in future job searches and college preparation in our two-week program. For an application and further information regarding the LIT program, please contact the camp manager at (847) 835-8361. Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp for complete program descriptions and information on availability.

July 21-25

My First Camp

9:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Friday Bloomin’ Strollers

My First Camp

9 – 10 a.m. T Th 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. T Th

Small Scientists

Fantastic Foods

Art & Music

My First Camp

9 – 10 a.m. M W F 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. M W F

Small Scientists

Fantastic Foods

9:30 a.m. – noon

Salad Science

July 28August 1

August 4-8

August 11-15

Friday Bloomin’ Strollers

My First Garden

Small Scientists

Fantastic Foods

Art & Music

My First Garden

Art & Music

My First Garden

Small Scientists

Fantastic Foods

Art & Music

My First Garden

Mad Scientists

Bug Brigade

Nature Art

Habitat Hunters

Super Seedlings

Hidden Treasures

Sprouting Wizards

Green Sprouts

July 14-18

9:30 a.m. – noon

Fun with Physics

Nature Art

Hidden Treasures

Garden Expedition

Salad Science

Fun with Physics

Habitat Hunters

Mad Scientists

Green Sprouts

July 7-11

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Hidden Treasures

Habitat Hunters

Sprouting Wizards

Super Seedlings

Mad Scientists

Bug Brigade

Garden Expedition

Nature Art

Green Thumbs

June 23-27

9:30 a.m. – noon

Treasure Hunt

Wildlife Wanderers

Expert Wizardry

Treasure Hunt

Grossology

Insect Investigation

Explore Your World

Art in the Garden

Green Thumbs

June 16-20

Green Sprouts

Camp CBG Schedule

9:30 a.m. – noon

Plant People

Art in the Garden

Kinetic Kids

Explore Your World

Kinetic Kids

Incredible Edibles

Grossology

Wildlife Wanderers

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Incredible Edibles

Grossology

Insect Investigation

Art in the Garden

Wildlife Wanderers

Plant People

Treasure Hunt

Expert Wizardry

6 mos. to 2 yrs.

Rovers

FULL-DAY TWO-WEEK 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Explorers

9:30 a.m. – noon

Explorers

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Adventurers

5-7

Grades

3-4

Grades

2-4

Green Thumbs

1-2

Grades

Jk-K

Age

3 2

Age Age

Time

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Science Explorers

Create & Grow

Science Explorers

Create & Grow

Forensic Investigation

Botany in the Kitchen

Alfresco Art

Garden Caching

Dirty Jobs

Alfresco Art

Camera Craft

Surviving Outdoors

Konnichiwa Japan

Dirty Jobs

Camera Craft

Surviving Outdoors

Botany in the Kitchen

Forensic Investigation

Garden Caching

Konnichiwa Japan

Chemistry

Ecology

Cuisine

Art

Chemistry

Cuisine

Ecology

Art

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Teacher and Student Programs Understanding the role of plants in an ecosystem is a fundamental part of every childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education. We make learning about plants an exciting and enjoyable experience. Through our field trips, teacher workshops, and student internships, educators and students will gain botanical knowledge and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. All programs support Common Core standards, Illinois state goals for learning, and Next Generation Science Standards.

How Does Your (School) Garden Grow? Teachers, are you excited about the idea of planting a native garden at your school but have distinctly nongreen thumbs? The Chicago Botanic Garden will have you gardening in no time. Creating a Sustainable Garden with Your Students: Earth Partnership for Schools Summer Institute is a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum that investigates local ecosystems and guides you through native-plant school gardening using interdisciplinary activities and lessons. Learn how to identify plants, design gardens, and more. Gardening with Kids is a six-day professional-development program at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook, offered in partnership with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the Lake County Forest Preserve District, and the McHenry County Conservation District. Ideal for K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 educators, the next session is offered July 21 through 25, with a follow-up on November 15. Fee: $285 per person. CPDU, Lane, and graduate credits are available. For more information, including registration and tuition scholarship materials, please contact Becky Ammann at (847) 835-8253 or rammann@chicagobotanic.org. 80 chicagobotanic.org/ctl

Sign up with a fellow teacher! Teams of two from the same school or district are given registration preference. Tuition scholarships may be available to qualifying teachers.

We 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. Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Garden. Become a teacher member and receive a 20 percent discount on all professional development courses over $100.

Summer 2014 16th School Gardening Conference: The Next Generation of School Gardening Whether you’re just getting started or working with an established school garden, this conference is for you. Presenters will provide tips on plant selection and care, with hands-on demonstrations of techniques for working with soil and plants while making connections to your curriculum. This year’s conference will highlight ways to use gardening to support Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards across grade levels. Saturday, June 28, at the Chicago Botanic Garden $110 Grade level K – 12 CPDU credit: 7 Lane & Graduate credit available if combined with School Garden Road Trip (below)

School Garden Road Trip Pack a lunch and join us on a tour of school gardens in the Chicago area. Learn directly from the schools about their challenges and success and how their teachers use the gardens to enliven their curriculum. Explore school garden themes and techniques and ideas for using school gardens to make cross-curricular connections. The bus will leave from the Garden at 8 a.m. and make stops in the city to pick up other participants. Saturday, July 12, leaving from the Chicago Botanic Garden $75 Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 7 Teachers who attend both the School Gardening Conference and the School Garden Road Trip are eligible for 1 Graduate credit (additional fee).

Investigating Plants and Gardens with Students with Special Needs Come join us for a two-day workshop focused on how to engage students with developmental differences in plant exploration. Learn about topics like horticultural therapy, plant adaptations, pollination, and more using multisensory, cross-curricular activities and lessons. Special attention will be given to adapting the Common Core standards and Next Generation Science Standards for special education. Tuesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 24 $150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members)

Field Research for Educators What is it like to work as a field biologist? Spend four days on an overnight field research trip where you’ll learn from scientists about the environmental and human factors that affect local plant communities at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Michigan. Then spend three days at the Garden working with our education staff to translate your experiences into inspired science lessons for the classroom. The bus leaves the Garden at 8 a.m. on Monday and returns Thursday afternoon. The workshop continues the following week at the Garden. Travel, accommodations, and meals during the research trip portion are covered by the fee.

Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1 (pending CPS approval) Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Monday – Thursday, July 7 – 10, leaving from and returning to the Chicago Botanic Garden Monday – Wednesday, July 14 – 16, at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Celebrate Nature with Infants and Toddlers

$685

Nature education for our youngest explorers includes bringing the outside in and experiencing the outdoor environment in new ways. Come enjoy a day of indoor and outdoor fun. Participate in a scavenger hunt, take nature objects apart, put objects together in new ways, and explore nature with new eyes. This class is designed for early-intervention providers, day-care providers, parents, and anyone who works with infants to 3-year-olds, and is adaptable for preK educators.

Grade level: 4 – 12 CPDU credit: 45, Lane credit: 3 (pending CPS approval), Graduate credit (additional fee): 3

Wednesday, August 6, at the Chicago Botanic Garden $85 Grade level: Birth – PreK CPDU credit: 7, Early Intervention credit: TBD

Weeklong Summer Institutes “STEMs” in Your Neighborhood Local ecosystems provide a wealth of opportunities to address the Next Generation Science Standards with students. Join us for a weeklong exploration of how to use the urban environments, prairies, woodlands, and wetlands in this area to investigate topics such as plant needs, plant and animal interactions, adaptations, human impacts on the environment, and more. Monday – Friday, June 23 – 27, at the Chicago Botanic Garden $285 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 35, Lane credit: 2 (pending CPS approval), Graduate credit (additional fee): 2

Creating a Sustainable Garden with Your Students: Earth Partnership for Schools Summer Institute Earth Partnership for Schools (EPS) is an in-depth, hands-on curriculum that explores local ecosystems and the creation of a native school garden using cross-curricular activities and lessons. Learn about plant identification, native ecosystems, garden design, habitats, data collection and more. Registration preference is given to teacher teams of two or more participating staff from a school or school district. Tuition scholarships may be available to interested teachers. For more information and to request registration and tuition scholarship materials, please contact Becky Ammann at (847) 835-8253, or by e-mail at rammann@chicagobotanic.org. July 21 – 25 and November 15, at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center Monday – Friday & Saturday $285 Lunch (optional): $10 Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 45, Lane credit: 3 (pending CPS approval), Graduate credit (additional fee): 3

Fall 2014 Celebrate Nature with Infants and Toddlers Nature education for our youngest explorers includes bringing the outside in and experiencing the outdoor environment in new ways. Come enjoy a day of indoor and outdoor fun. Participate in a scavenger hunt, take nature objects apart, put objects together in new ways, and explore nature with new eyes. This class is designed for early-intervention providers, day-care providers, parents, and anyone who works with infants to 3-year-olds, and is adaptable for preK educators. Saturday, September 20, at the Chicago Botanic Garden $85 Grade level: Birth – PreK CPDU credit: 7, Early Intervention credit: TBD

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Teacher Professional Development

This lab- and observation-based class will focus on weather and climate and how plants and animals survive in their ecosystems and in changing weather patterns. Design curriculum activities to connect your students to the cycle of seasons, enabling them to evaluate weather and climate change and draw conclusions about the effects on the natural world. Observe plants and animals from different climates and recognize and categorize adaptations that equip them to live and thrive. Saturday, October 4, at Brookfield Zoo, and Saturday, October 11, at the Chicago Botanic Garden $150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1 (pending CPS approval), Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Illinois Department of Natural Resources ENTICE: The Nature of Fall for Early Childhood Students Fall is a great season for young children to explore nature! There is so much to see and learn. Join us to discover what nature can tell us in fall. We’ll take a hike to put our knowledge to work and will feature the Field Trip Pack from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). We’ll be incorporating animal tracks, animal signs, seeds and changes in leaves, too. Register at https://www.enticeworkshops.com. Saturday, November 8, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $10 Grade level: PreK – 3 CPDU credit: 6

Science Stories Throughout history, people have created stories to explain scientific facts and events. Groundhog Day, Jack Frost, the myth of Persephone who brings spring or the story of the beautiful Snow Queen are all explanations for weather. Folk tales like the African story of the greedy zebra tell us how animals got their colors, horns, body coverings, and shapes. Spend Saturday and Sunday telling stories, identifying patterns in nature, making observations to explain science, and creating stories to help students understand the natural world.

Other Teacher Programs Custom Workshops Increase your understanding of plants and nature, build your repertoire of teaching techniques, and enliven your classrooms! The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a variety of standards-based professionaldevelopment workshops scheduled specifically for your group. 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. Workshop topics include Botany Basics, Schoolyard Ecology, Experimenting with Plants, Science and Literature, Kitchen Science, and Midwest Ecosystems, or suggest your own. Custom workshops are a minimum of two hours long and cost $200 per hour for up to 30 teachers or $300 per hour for 30 to 60 teachers. Please call Teacher Programs at (847) 835-8253 for more information or to schedule a custom workshop.

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/windycityharvest/ courses for a complete list of topics and other information.

Free Classroom Resource Kits for Loan The Regenstein School offers a variety of resource kits of learning materials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for educators to use in the classroom. Kits include Illinois Wild Mammals, Illinois Birds, Illinois Trees, Illinois Prairies, Illinois Insects and Spiders, Aquatic Illinois, and more. New this year, teachers may borrow an Enviro-scape watershed model complete with consumable materials. Borrowing any kit requires a $50 deposit, which is refunded upon the return of the complete kit. For a list of all resources kits, kit availability, and/or to arrange for kit pickup, call (847) 835-8253.

Student Field Trips Enrich 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/ctl/fieldtrips for complete program information and to schedule your visit.

Guided Field Trips Guided programs are led by trained facilitators who will engage your students with hands-on activities to learn about plants and habitats found at the Garden. Field trips include outdoor exploration activities, so please dress for the weather. Visit chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips for more detailed grade-specific program descriptions, applicable learning standards, and to schedule your visit. Unless otherwise stated, programs cost $120 per class with a maximum of 30 students. Chaperone to student ratios are dependent on grade level with a limit of 8 chaperones per class. Available dates and times vary with the program.

Homeschool Groups We 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.

Saturday, December 6, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, at the Brookfield Zoo 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1 (pending CPS approval), Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Field trips to the Garden offer hands-on experiences in a variety of nature topics.

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Teacher & Student Programs

Guided Programs PreK – K

Guided Programs K – 2

$120 per class of up to 25 PreK students Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

$120 per class of up to 30 students Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Discovering Plants

Surprising Seeds

Become a junior botanist as you learn about the roles of plant parts! To experience plant parts in action, students will explore the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, the Greenhouses (Late Fall/Winter), or the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Each student will pot a plant to take home.

What is inside a seed? As junior botanists, students learn about seed parts and how they work together to produce a new plant. After dissecting a seed, students will explore the Garden and pot their own seed to take home.

Early Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Spring

Outrageous Orchids: Sensational Explorers Students will use their five senses to fully immerse themselves in the enchanting world of orchids. We will investigate orchid shape, color, and texture while also learning about the origins of vanilla. Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show included. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. February 16 – March 13

Guided Programs PreK – 2 $120 per class of up to 25 PreK or 30 K – 2 students Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Early Spring

Garden Groceries

Expedition Ecosystem: The Wonders of Soil

Students will discover the relationship between plant parts and the foods we eat. A Garden exploration to study living examples that are in season is included. Students pot an edible plant to take home.

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

Early Fall

Holiday and Early Spring

Insect Investigations

Outrageous Orchids: Plant Part Investigation

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

Discover why orchids are considered to be one of the most unique flowers in the world. Students will explore the life cycle of an orchid and discuss the scientific reasons behind the flower’s shape, size, and color. Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show is included.

Early Fall

February 16 – March 13

A Walk in the Woods

Trees and Trains 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.

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 McDonald Woods. Early Fall and Late Fall

Holiday

PreK-K

PreK - 2 K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 6-12

Program Discovering Plants Outrageous Orchids: Sensational Orchids Trees and Trains Garden Groceries Insect Investigations A Walk in the Woods Surprising Seeds Ecosystem: The Wonders of Soil Outrageous Orchids: Plant Part Investigation Spring Garden Explorers Pondering the Prairie Edible Botany Forest Fundamentals Flower Lab Plant Propagation Outrageous Orchids Particular Pollinators Spring Garden Explorers Ecosystems and Plant Adaptations Outrageous Orchids: The Mighty Rainforest Water Quality Green Buildings Photosynthesis Lab

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Early Fall 9/1-10/11/14

Discovery stations around the Learning Campus make your visit an exciting outdoor experience as you investigate plants and the creatures living in the Garden and in our lakes. Design and plant a garden bed in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden and pot a plant to take home. Spring

School Field Trips at a Glance Age Group

Spring Garden Explorers

Late Fall 10/13-11/7/14 Until 11/3

Until 11/3

Holiday 12/1-12/19/14

Orchid Show 2/16-3/13/15

Early Spring 3/16-4/10/15

Spring 4/20-6/6/15

Guided Programs 6 – 8

$120 per class of up to 30 students Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

$120 per class of up to 30 students Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Flower Lab

Ecosystems and Plant Adaptations

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.

Plants can survive and even thrive in challenging environmental conditions. Discover how plants have adapted to abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Students conduct an inquiry-based investigation of plant adaptations within two ecosystems by comparing and contrasting the influence of abiotic factors on the plant community.

Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Early Spring

Edible Botany

Early Fall, Late Fall, and Early Spring

How are plant parts and their functions related to the foods we eat? A Garden exploration to study living examples that are in season is included. Students pot an edible plant to take home.

Outrageous Orchids: The Mighty Rainforest

Early Fall

Pondering the Prairie 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. Early Fall

Forest Fundamentals Students find evidence of food chains and food webs throughout the Garden’s woodland. They will also learn about common woodland trees. The Forest Fundamentals program takes place outdoors in McDonald Woods. Students will apply their sensory and observational skills as they explore this rare oak woodland. Early Fall and Late Fall

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 a stem cutting to take home and watch the roots grow. Holiday, Early Spring

Outrageous Orchids: Peculiar Pollinators From deceptive scents to vibrant colors, orchids have evolved to attract a wide variety of pollinating creatures. Through hands-on activities, students will experience a day in the life of an orchid pollinator as they test nectar sugar-levels and identify attractive petal colors and scents. Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show is included.

Step out of the classroom and into the rainforest! Using a variety of scientific tools, students will take an in-depth look at rainforest plant adaptations and critically analyze the relationships between biotic and abiotic factors within the biome. Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show is included. February 16 – March 13

Guided Programs 6 – 12 $120 per class of up to 30 students Unless otherwise stated, available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Water Quality Students will learn about the aquatic ecosystem by collecting and testing water samples, identifying organisms that indicate water quality, and conducting a chemical assessment. Please prepare your students to be outdoors for the program duration. Early Fall 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

Green Buildings Visit the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center to learn about the remarkable conservation features of this building. Students will explore the green roof and create their own roof design. Late Fall: Tuesdays and Thursdays

February 16 – March 13

Spring Garden Explorers Discovery stations around the Learning Campus make your visit an exciting outdoor experience as you investigate plants and the creatures living in the Garden and in our lakes. Design and plant a garden bed in the Grunsfeld Children’s Garden and pot a plant to take home. Spring

Students and teachers alike benefit from Garden programs.

Guided Programs for Children with Special Needs Bring 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 with special needs. 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. K – 12 Monday through Friday $120 (includes all materials) Maximum number of children: 15

Self-Guided Field Trips Self-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. Enjoy a prepared Garden activity by reserving a self-guided activity backpack for your group. Year-round Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $30 per classroom (maximum 30 students) Parking fee waived for a limited number of vehicles

Self-Guided Activity Backpacks Self-guided activity backpacks provide hands-on activities for teachers to lead while visiting the Garden. Reserve activity backpacks to enhance sensory experience in the Sensory Garden, explore Japanese culture and garden design in the Malott Japanese Garden, study plant adaptations in the Greenhouses, or investigate the world of pollinators throughout the Garden. Each backpack includes all supplies for the activities for a group of 30 and can be checked out for either the morning (9 a.m. to noon) or the afternoon (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.). Year-round Monday through Friday $10 per class Visit chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips/selfguide.php for more information.

Teacher & Student Programs

Guided Programs 3 – 5

Teacher & Student Programs

Additional Field Trip Experiences 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 28 – January 4 $3 per person*

Guided Walking Tours Explore the Garden with an expert. Tours allow students to explore one garden in more depth. Choose from one of the following: English Walled Garden, Greenhouse (select one), Malott Japanese Garden, or the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center (recommended for high school students only). $80 classroom (maximum 30 students): A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Spring: April 21 through June 6 Tuesdays and Thursdays 30 minutes

School 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 clues to nature’s secrets. April 22 through October 25 $2.50 per person Offered at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., noon, and 12:45 p.m. Grades PreK, K – 2, or 3 – 6 30 minutes Climb aboard for a narrated tram tour around the 2.6-mile perimeter of the Garden. Your tour guide will present highlights and history of this living museum, and share information about our research projects and conservation efforts. Grades 7 – 12 35 minutes

The Garden’s Science Career Continuum encourages interest in the natural sciences.

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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 11 through October 27 $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.

Traveling Plant Science Teacher Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant science topics appropriate for specific grade levels, including Terrific Trees, offered in January and February for grades PreK and Kindergarten. All programs support Illinois Science Standards, include live plants brought from the Garden to study, and 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

May 25 through September 2 $3 per person*

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

The Orchid Show

Terrific Trees

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

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 a plant to keep.

February 14 through March 15 $3 per person* *The fees noted are for self-guided groups or guided groups that want to visit a special exhibition after the conclusion of their guided program. Guided programs that visit special exhibitions will include the fee in the program registration costs.

PreK – K The follow programs can also be brought to your classroom: Garden Groceries (PreK – 2) Surprising Seeds (K – 2) Flower Lab (3 – 5) Visit chicagobotanic.org/ctl/outreach/ for more information about programs and scheduling.

Windy City Harvest

Great Summer Science Experiences for Students

Brighter Futures in a Growing Economy

Science First

Too 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.

The 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 ageappropriate opportunities to learn about science and conservation at the Garden.

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. Visit chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst for more information.

College First

College First is an internship and field ecology course for CPS School students entering their junior or senior year in fall. Students get paid and earn college credit while studying field ecology, conducting a research project, and working with scientists at the Garden. Students meet monthly during the school year to learn more about preparing for college. Transportation is provided. CPS teachers are encouraged to share registration materials with promising students. Visit chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst for more information. Science First and College First are made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor, Institute of Museum and Library Services, ITW, Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Discover Financial Services, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, Trillium Foundation, William J. Clancy Foundation, Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust, Takiff Family Foundation, and the W.P. & H.B. White Foundation.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

The 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. Please visit cbgreu.org for more information. The Garden’s REU program is made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation.

Windy City Harvest Youth Farm

The Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program works with at-risk teens, teaching them about the food system and good nutrition. Each year, approximately 70 young people learn about the importance of plants and work as a team at one of our three urban farm sites in Chicago and North Chicago. 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. Chicagobotanic.org/harvest/youthfarm

Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship

The 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. Chicagobotanic.org/harvest/apprenticeship

Windy City Harvest Corps

The 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. Chicagobotanic.org/harvest/corps 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 Urban Agriculture programs is provided by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA as well as the following: anonymous donors, After School Matters, J.R. Albert Foundation, BMO Harris Bank, Brinshore Development, City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Leo S. Guthman Fund, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Kraft, Midwest Foods, Polk Bros. Foundation, Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Savor Inc., Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation, Spear Family Charitable Fund, Steans Family Foundation, and the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Additional support is provided by anonymous donors, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Grainger, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, Walter S. Mander Foundation, Northern Trust, Prince Charitable Trust, Albert Simon III Charitable Family Foundation, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also contributing are the Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at the Chicago Community Trust, Benefit Magic, LLC., Tom E. Dailey Foundation, First Bank of Highland Park Foundation, North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Northfielders Garden Club, The Outdoor Foundation, Kathy and Grant Pick Fund, State Farm, Takiff Family Foundation, Walgreens, and three individual donors.

Horticultural Therapy Cultivating Health and Well-being Horticultural Therapy Services

Since 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, After School Matters, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Eli’s Cheesecake Company, Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation, and one individual donor, 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, HSBC, and Kemper Educational and Charitable Foundation.

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This Season in the Garden Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director Summer! You’ll feel the warmth and excitement of the season as soon as you enter the Chicago Botanic Garden through the entrance plantings of yellow Bishop of York dahlias, Silky Gold milkweed, maroon Princess Caroline fountain grass, dark purple Redbor kale, hot-colored Little Lucky Red lantana, and the famous Bishop of Llandaff dahlia, with its orange/red flowers and dark purple foliage. The warm, long days bring lush drifts of perennials around the Great Basin, and annual flowers that keep the Crescent, Circle, and Sensory Gardens vibrantly colored all summer long. This year’s unusual color combinations will set the Crescent apart. Watch for contrasting shapes, forms, and textures with soft, large-leaved silver sage; crispy silver plectranthus; Tahiti acalypha with splotched leaves of green, cream, and yellow; apricot to orange dahlias and zinnias; and fluffy Glow Carmine celosia. Some people think of the Bulb Garden only when it is smothered in spring-flowering bulbs, but this summer, check out the exotic bulbs there from South Africa. They include elegant white spikes of giant summer hyacinth, the gorgeous and seldom-seen orange Guernsey lily (Nerine sarniensis), the exotic-looking Oakhurst pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa ‘Oakhurst’), and the dark purple Mood Indigo lily of the Nile (Agapanthus ‘Mood Indigo’). In the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden you’ll see vegetables too beautiful to eat, such as Orange Fantasia chard and Cheyenne pepper. Toward the end of summer, amazing Red Noodle yardlong beans should be hanging from the pergola near the entrance. Michael Van Valkenburg, who designed Spider Island 12 years ago and received an award for it from the American Association of Landscape Architects, visited last November to review its growth. (The Garden regularly brings back landscape architects who have designed gardens here to continue guiding their evolution.) He was amazed at how well things have grown on Spider Island—too well, in some cases. At his direction, all of the alders and two-thirds of the serviceberries have been removed to enable an understory of herbaceous plants to thrive. The alders have been replaced with dogwoods and willows that will direct views inward, and birches are now the island’s dominant tree. Toward the end of this summer, work will begin on the Garden’s main nursery at the south end of the Garden. [Editor’s note: see page 24 for an overview of the Jarantoski Campus.] After Camp CBG ends, the children’s outdoor classroom and the William Pullman Plant Evaluation Garden will be razed to create a temporary nursery while a new nursery begins to take shape beginning this October. Visitors will still have access to the bathroom along the East Road south of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. Summer means plant pests as well as plants. Tom Tiddens, supervisor of our Plant Health Care Department, leads a team of staff and volunteers who monitor pest problems, using their extensive knowledge of plants, plant physiology, and plant pests to keep plants flourishing and the Garden looking beautiful. For more than 25 years, Tom has been energized by daily plant-related challenges at the Garden, and the problem-solving skills they require. With the longer summer days, consider a visit to the Garden in the evening when the temperature is cooler, the air feels soft, the Garden Grille is turning out great hamburgers, and the colors and fragrances of flowers are deeper and more vivid.

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