CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
Keep Growing SUMMER 2016
KEEP GROWING SUMMER 2016
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OFFICERS Robert F. Finke, Chair Timothy A. Dugan, Vice Chair, Nominating & Governance John L. Howard, Vice Chair Thomas E. Lanctot, Vice Chair, Government Affairs Catherine M. Waddell, Vice Chair, Science & Education Nicole S. Williams, Vice Chair, Finance & Investment Susan A. Willetts, Vice Chair & Immediate Past Chair,
We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. It’s now been a month since I began as the new president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden, and each day here has brought new insights and understanding about the role this garden plays in plant conservation, horticulture, and learning.
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Peter M. Ellis, Secretary Jean M. Franczyk, President & Chief Executive Officer DIRECTORS Sharon Brady Amy Brock, ex officio Neville F. Bryan John H. Buehler Kimberly Burt, ex officio Michael J. Busch Susan Keller Canmann David R. Casper Robin Colburn John C. Connery II Jill M. Delaney James W. DeYoung Anthony L. Farino Steve Fradkin Thomas C. Freyman Dorothy H. Gardner Steven J. Gavin Nancy Gidwitz 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 Jennifer M. Kasten Carolyn Katz, ex officio Angela Korompilas M. James Leider Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. Diane vS. Levy Laura M. Linger Daniel I. H. Linzer Alec Litowitz Anne Loucks Josephine P. Louis Michael J. McMurray William E. Moeller George A. Peinado Janet Meakin Poor Toni Preckwinkle, ex officio Bob Probst Arnold Randall, ex officio Susan L. Regenstein John C. Robak John Rugel Ryan S. Ruskin Robert E. Shaw Tom Skilling Greg Smith Maria Smithburg Harrison I. Steans Pam F. Szokol Collette Taylor Richard L. Thomas
LIFE DIRECTORS Marilynn B. Alsdorf J. Melfort Campbell Barbara Whitney Carr Gary P. Coughlan Peter R. Crane John V. Crowe Suzanne S. Dixon Thomas A. Donahoe Peter B. Foreman Ralph F. Fujimoto James J. Glasser 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 Jeanine McNally Peter H. Merlin Jane S. O’Neil William A. Osborn Homi B. Patel John E. Preschlack Anne O. Scott David Byron Smith Susan Stone Howard J. Trienens Ernest P. Waud III Arthur M. Wood, Jr.
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My return to Chicago has come after 11 years abroad, which means I am seeing the city and the Garden anew. My previous view of the Garden was as a visitor who arrived on bicycle from the city via the North Branch Trail. I experienced the Garden as a respite, an oasis, and I noticed how it attracted visitors from across the region and the world. In my new role, I appreciate the Garden’s ability to connect people to nature, and thereby nurture support for our mission to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. I have always been drawn to the natural world, retreating to green spaces for respite and restoration, and I can see that people visit the Garden for the same reason. Our beautiful Garden creates an emotional connection to the natural world, which can then foster a sense of responsibility for conserving and protecting it. Some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother’s garden, and my mother and siblings are all great gardeners. I am a mere novice, and I look forward to learning from our experts in science and horticulture and education about what it takes to make this Garden grow and thrive. I anticipate that my list of favorite plants—moss roses, English bluebells, river birches, majestic oaks—will grow even longer. Thanks to the leadership of Sophia Shaw and the Board of Directors, and the hard work of the talented Garden staff, the Garden is in great shape and well-positioned to be a strong voice for plant conservation and sustainability. These are some of the most pressing issues of our time and the most complicated to communicate. I believe the Garden, with its beautiful grounds, living collection, scientific research strength, and urban agriculture programs, can make that emotional connection to nature that is key to building a greater understanding of the issues we champion. Getting all of us reconnected with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education has never been more important. Sometimes, we put it all on young people, but it’s on us too, as adults, to embrace science as a part of culture. In my last ten years at the Science Museum Group in the United Kingdom, I saw how places like museums and gardens can provide some of the most inspiring ways into STEM. I’m excited to help build on the Garden’s commitment to science education through the joint graduate program with Northwestern University, the opening of the Regenstein Learning Campus, and our network of Windy City Harvest sites across the region, all of which are well-known among the international botanic gardens community. What a wonderful time to begin at the Garden, with so many plants in bloom and a summer of events ahead. I’m eager to meet all of you, whether we cross paths by visiting Butterflies & Blooms, listening to music at Evenings, or just walking through the Garden on a glorious summer day.
Jean M. Franczyk President and CEO
Summer 2016 Features 2 Letter from the President and CEO 6 Summer Music 8 World Environment Day 10 Summer Calendar 18 Garden Briefs 20 Behind the Scenes at the Regenstein Learning Campus 22 A New Garden Mobile App 24 Horticulturist Shares How Her Garden Grows 26 A Big Year for Bird-Watching 28 Meet the Students 30 Kris Jarantoski’s Photos Tell Garden’s History 32 A Ten-year Plan to Collect Plants Near and Far 34 Volunteers Get in on DNA Search 36 Summer Smart Gardener 38 Ask the Experts 80 This Season in the Garden
School 40 Adult Education 66 Youth and Family 74 Teacher and Student
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The Sounds of Summer Music Warm summer breezes bring music to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Think dancing to swing, Brazilian and American jazz, or salsa; listening to the soothing bells from the Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon; and watching children dancing to music. As the days get longer, music fills the Garden Mondays through Thursdays. On the Garden’s Esplanade, on Evening Island, and in the McGinley Pavilion, magnificent vistas come to life with music to delight every visitor. Picnics are allowed on concert nights only, and the Garden View Café and Garden Grille are open for preconcert dining. Food and beverages, including wine and beer, are also available for purchase at the concert. Plan your musical summer at the Garden.
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Mondays | Carillon Concerts
Tuesdays | Music on the Esplanade
June 6 – September 5 From the McGinley Pavilion or on Evening Island, enjoy enchanting 45-minute musical performances on carillon bells, beginning at 7 p.m. Watch lights illuminate Evening Island as you listen. The July 25 performance with Kymberly Stone will be a special Christmas in July concert. The concerts take place rain or shine, but will be canceled if lightning is an issue.
June 7 – August 30 Each Tuesday evening brings a different kind of music, from big band to swing to bluegrass. Concerts are 6 to 8 p.m., so you can watch the sun set over the Smith Fountain. Concerts move to the McGinley Pavilion in case of inclement weather.
Before the concerts, see the carillon up close, meet performers, and try ringing a bell on a complimentary tower tour. Tours run every 15 minutes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Thursdays | Hot Summer Nights
June 8 – August 31 Bring the kids to the Garden from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays for energetic, interactive music just for them (and the young at heart) in the Esplanade. Make it an outing with a visit to the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, which stays open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and is free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays.
June 9 – September 1 Put on your dancing shoes for high-energy music and dance from 6 to 8 p.m. in the McGinley Pavilion. Local bands are joined by professional dance instructors to provide mini-dance lessons. You can also just enjoy the music from blankets and chairs.
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10 ways to learn and have fun at World Environment Day 1. Ask Tom
Bring questions for WGN-TV meteorologist and Garden board member Tom Skilling, who will speak on climate change and more at the Plant Science Center. 2. Go to the movies
World Environment Day Saturday, June 4 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
At World Environment Day, conservation is not just a concept. Visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday, June 4, will learn the latest in sustainability efforts by the Garden and its scientists—and see how protecting and preserving plants can extend to their own backyards. For instance, did you know that pollinators are responsible for 70 percent of the food we eat? Home gardeners can promote pollination by planting flowers like purple coneflower or purple prairie clover to encourage bees. Instead of adding food waste to landfills, use those leftovers to flavor water (citrus peels) or repel slugs in your garden (eggshells around hostas). The topics may be serious, but World Environment Day has plenty of fun, including ongoing Family Drop-in Activities and musical performances. The Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, Esplanade, and Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden will be hubs of displays and demonstrations on how sustainability can be applied to almost every facet of daily life. Plus, Garden scientists and horticulturists will be on hand to answer questions and share insights. Join the global day of action, started by the United Nations Environment Programme, and be a part of the change at the Garden.
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Director Carey Lundin introduces her award-winning documentary, Jens Jensen The Living Green. Discussion follows the 10 a.m. film; preregistration required. 3. Get the buzz on pollinators
Learn how to raise bees from beekeepers and talk to horticulturists about which insects are good for your garden. 4. Freebie for good
Pick up a free butterfly weed plant in the Plant Science Center to grow in your garden to help attract monarch butterflies. 5. Have fun and learn
Look for Family Drop-in Activities throughout the Garden and live
music at the Family Entertainment Stage—but leave time to talk to Garden scientists about plant conservation. 6. Cook local
Windy City Harvest sells fresh, organic produce harvested from the Garden and its urban agriculture sites. While supplies last, pick up a free Costa Rican sweet pepper plant. 7. Do your part for the environment
Bring unused prescription medicines for a “medication take-back” sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem. 8. Don’t be chicken
Always wanted fresh eggs? Learn how to bring chickens to your home roost. 9. Take conservation steps right now
In parking lot 4, recycle plastic plant pots and bring vases for repurposing. Random Acts of Flowers collects vases to use in arrangements delivered to people in healthcare facilities. 10. Meet the horticulturists
Find out the latest on eco-friendly lawn care, how to grow vegetables organically, water-wise gardening tips, and more from staff horticulturists. chicagobotanic.org/wed
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Summer Highlights Before summer flies by, take the time to celebrate the season with bold flavors, wonder, and fun in the sun at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America Open daily, May 7 – October 30
Follow our garden-scale trains on 18 tracks as they chug through tunnels, across bridges, and past U.S. landmarks; all are handcrafted with natural materials. More than 5,000 tiny trees, shrubs, and flowering plants recreate the topographical landscape of America. Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evening hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 8 through August 31, weather permitting. Adult tickets are $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Senior tickets are $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Tickets for children ages 3 to 12 are $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Children 2 and under are free. A ten-visit pass is $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Generously supported by Bank of America
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Grapevines & Wines May 26
Here’s your chance to soak in summer evenings and raise a glass to the season. More than 50 different varieties of wines from around the world will be available for tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGinley Pavilion, on the shores of the Great Basin. Pick your favorite and enjoy wine by the glass for purchase, along with light fare. Advance tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Day-of tickets are $28 for members and $33 for nonmembers. chicagobotanic.org/wines
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Pepper Sundays May 22, June 19, July 10, and August 7
Celebrate peppers (chili, bell, cayenne, etc.), named the 2016 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. Pepper Sundays are devoted to all things pepper—how to grow them, the history of peppers, and more. Family activities also will be offered at this free event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. chicagobotanic.org/peppers
Butterflies & Blooms May 28 – September 5
At this outdoor butterfly garden, visitors immerse themselves in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies from South America, Asia, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. Also included is a pupa emergence room, where visitors can observe butterflies and moths emerging. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is on the lawn just southeast of Annex Road; hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Adult tickets are $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Senior tickets are $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Tickets for children ages 3 to 12 are $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Children 2 and under are free. Garden Plus members enter free on Wednesdays. For safety reasons, strollers and tripods are not allowed inside the exhibition. chicagobotanic.org/butterflies
Summer Highlights
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Nothing says summer like Vegetables in a Summer Savory and Charred Tomato Salad, with Fresh Goat Cheese, Farm Beans, and Focaccia Croutons … and that was just one of the featured recipes in the free Garden Chef Series last summer. Join noted chefs as they feature fresh produce and prepare original recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden kitchen amphitheater at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Seating is first come, first served. Generously supported by Food Network Magazine
Photo by Anjali Pinto
Garden Chef Series Recipe: Fast, Fresh, Fun Bright, juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes pop in this dish, courtesy of Osteria Via Stato’s executive chef David DiGregorio. Come see chef DiGregorio in action Sunday, August 7, at the Garden Chef Series.
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Panzanella Salad Serves 4
Tuesday Morning Music concerts
4 slices ciabatta bread
June 7 – August 30
2 tablespoons olive oil
Hear chamber music, jazz, Spanish guitar, and even carillon music. Free concerts begin at 10 a.m. in the McGinley Pavilion, rain or shine. Board a tram for a 35-minute narrated tour after the concert. Tram-tour tickets are available in the Visitor Center.
4 garlic cloves, halved
Generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem.
3 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
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2 cups sweet sun gold or heirloom cherry tomatoes 1 cup farmers’ market cucumbers (peeled, cut in half, seeds removed, sliced thin) 2 tablespoons sweet onion, slivered 2 tablespoons cerignola olives, slivered Salt and pepper to taste
Summer Market
4 ounces red wine vinaigrette (see below)
July 16 & 17
Red wine vinaigrette: Combine 2½ ounces of red wine vinegar with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 clove of finely minced garlic; stir to dissolve. Add 8 ounces of extra virgin oil, mixing in. Reserve until needed.
Vendors offer seasonal products such as fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, and herbs, along with items including pottery and honey. Look for this free event under the elm trees on the Esplanade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/calendar
Heirloom Tomato Weekend August 27 & 28
Perk up your summer dishes with Kellogg’s breakfast, Mr. Stripey, green grape, Kosovo, and other heirloom tomatoes. You’ll learn how to grow and use heirloom tomatoes through displays, activities, tours, and chef demonstrations. This free event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.
Drizzle ciabatta slices with olive oil and grill on both sides or until golden brown. After toasting, rub each slice with the cut side of a garlic clove. Then tear into 1-inch pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine bread with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, basil, olives, and vinaigrette (see above). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Arrange on a platter and serve. Post a picture of your salad and tag us, @chicagobotanic, on Twitter or Instagram.
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Bike the Garden, August 28
All Summer Summer Hours, June 4 – September 5 The Chicago Botanic Garden is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 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. The Garden Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Plant Information Service hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed holidays. Note: The Garden closes at 3 p.m. on June 18 for a special event. chicagobotanic.org/hours Mondays Carillon Concerts June 6 – September 5; tours (every 15 minutes), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7 to 8 p.m. The opening concert on June 6 is dedicated to all who have made a tribute dedication to the Garden. chicagobotanic.org/carillon Tuesdays Tuesday Morning Music June 7 – August 30; 10 to 11 a.m. chicagobotanic.org/evenings Music on the Esplanade June 7 – August 30; 6 to 8 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/evenings
Daily Tram Tours Enjoy a 35-minute narrated tour of the main island or of the perimeter of the Garden, through October 30. Trams are wheelchair accessible. Garden Plus members receive free tickets for tram tours, Butterflies & Blooms, and the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America every Wednesday. chicagobotanic.org/tram
Ongoing Discovery Programs Through October 2 (the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden program runs through October 9); 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Takes place in the English Walled Garden, Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, and Fruit & Vegetable Garden. chicagobotanic.org/discovery
Rare Book Exhibition: Language of Flowers: Floral Art and Poetry Daily through August 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. chicagobotanic.org/library/exhibits
Native Plant Garden Family Drop-in Activities Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, June 4 – August 28; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/dropin
Exhibition: The Hidden Art of Trees Daily through August 21; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/exhibitions Laurie Tennent Photography Exhibition: Botanicals: Intimate Portraits Daily through September 25; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/exhibitions Model Railroad Garden Daily through October 30, weather permitting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; special hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays only from June 8 through August 31; fee applies. Free admission for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays. chicagobotanic.org/railroad
Wednesdays Dancin’ Sprouts June 8 – August 31; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/evenings
Butterflies & Blooms Daily, May 28 – September 5, weather permitting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fee applies. Free admission for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays. chicagobotanic.org/butterflies
Thursdays Hot Summer Nights Thursdays, June 9 – September 1; 6 to 8 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/evenings
Rare Book Exhibition: Pressing for Plants: Herbaria in Books Daily, August 12 – November 6; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. chicagobotanic.org/library/exhibits
Sundays Garden Trolley Service to Glencoe Metra The Sundays-only trolley service meets trains between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through September 4. The trolley is wheelchair accessible. Roundtrip trolley tickets are $2 per person. Garden members and children 5 and under ride free. chicagobotanic.org/directions
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Garden Chef Series Saturdays and Sundays, May 28 – October 9; 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/chef
Student Photography Exhibition: Focusing on Nature Daily, August 26 – September 18, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/education/adulted/exhibitions/ photography Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Family Drop-In Activities Daily, June 4 – August 28; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/dropin
Farm Dinner celebrates the connection between midwestern farmland and locally grown food. The event includes a cocktail hour, multicourse dinner, and talks with the chef, featured farmers, and makers of wine, beer, and spirits. The dinner is Wednesday, August 17, in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Tickets are $220 per person. chicagobotanic.org/farmdinners
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May Mondays, May 9, 16 & 23 Story Time in the Lenhardt Library 10 to 11 a.m. chicagobotanic.org/storytime Thursday, May 12 Live from the Garden: Indie Concert Series, with Brendan James 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. concert. chicagobotanic.org/live_from_garden Saturday, May 14 Scout Late Night: Whooo’s Out There? 6 to 8:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/scout/seasonal World Bonsai Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/world_ bonsai_day Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21 Members-Only Behind-the Scenes Tour of the Production Greenhouses 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/greenhouse_tour Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22 Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Bonsai Exhibition 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/midwest_bonsai_society_ spring_show Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/childrensfest Sunday, May 22 Pepper Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/pepper
Saturday & Sunday, May 28 & 29 North Shore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
June Saturday, June 4 World Environment Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Some events start at 10 a.m.) chicagobotanic.org/wed Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5 Northern Illinois Hosta Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows Sunday, June 5 Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/japaneseweekend Saturday, June 11 New Member Day Activities 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/member Nature Nights: Sensory Stroll 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/naturenights
Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12 Ikebana International Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows Saturday, June 18 The Garden closes at 3 p.m. for a special event. Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19 Father’s Day Weekend Canoe Adventure 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/fathers_day_ canoe_adventure Sunday, June 19 Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/japanese_weekends Pepper Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/pepper Wednesday – Sunday, June 22 – 26 Health through Horticulture Demonstrations Aromatic herbs lavender giveaway in the Buehler Enabling Garden. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/therapy/buehler_garden Saturday, June 25 Nature Nights: Sensory Stroll 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/naturenight
World Environment Day Saturday, June 4 Film Jens Jensen The Living Green 10 a.m.; preregistration required
Wednesday – Sunday, May 25 – 29 Health through Horticulture Demonstrations Aromatic herbs basil give-away in the Buehler Enabling Garden. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/therapy/buehler_garden
Lecture by Tom Skilling
Thursday, May 26 Grapevines & Wines 6 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/wines
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1:30 p.m.; Plant Science Center
Fun family activities
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; throughout the Garden
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August Saturday, August 6 Nature Nights: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/naturenights Sunday, August 7 Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/japanese_weekends
July Saturday & Sunday, July 2 & 3 Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Member preview on Friday, July 1, 4 to 7 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/artfestival Sunday, July 3 Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/japanese_weekends
Pepper Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/pepper
Sunday, July 17 New Member Day Activities 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/member
Wednesday, August 10 Live from the Garden: Indie Concert Series Check the website for details on this evening event. chicagobotanic.org/live_from_garden
Malott Japanese Garden Family Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/japanese_weekends
Saturday, July 9 Nature Nights: Mystery Mapping 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/naturenights
Wednesday – Sunday, July 20 – 24 Health through Horticulture Demonstrations Aromatic herbs rosemary give-away in the Buehler Enabling Garden. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/therapy/buehler_garden
Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10 North American Lily Society Show Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
Saturday, July 23 Nature Nights: Mystery Mapping 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/naturenights
Sunday, July 10 Pepper Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/pepper
Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24 Cactus & Succulent Society of Greater Chicago Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17 North Shore Iris & Daylily Society Daylily Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
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Special Events at the Garden Weddings, graduations, retirements, birthdays. Celebrate life’s big moments at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Members can rent both indoor and outdoor settings, all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer, and fall. chicagobotanic.org/events 14
Summer Farmers’ Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/farmersmarket
Saturday & Sunday, August 13 & 14 Kite Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/kitefestival Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows Wednesday, August 17 Farm Dinner 5 to 8 p.m.; fee applies; preregistration required. chicagobotanic.org/farmdinners Friday – Sunday, August 19 – 21 Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale Noon to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. chicagobotanic.org/plantshows Saturday, August 20 New Member Day Activities 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/member Nature Nights: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/naturenights Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21 Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/calendar Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28 Heirloom Tomato Weekend 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/calendar Sunday, August 28 Bike the Garden 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; registration begins at 7 a.m. chicagobotanic.org/bikethegarden
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Looking Ahead
American Craft Exposition September 22 – 25
The American Craft Exposition (ACE) is a highly competitive juried show and sale of fine crafts in 12 media. ACE takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 23 and 24, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 25; the benefit preview party is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on September 22. Fees apply. Generously presented by the Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem.
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Fall Bulb Festival and Bulb Sale October 7 – 9
Regenstein Learning Campus Open House September 10 – 11
Celebrate the opening of the new Regenstein Learning Campus, with fun activities for families, kids, and adults, inside and out. chicagobotanic.org/projects/learningcampus
Harvest Cider Tasting in the Garden September 14
Toast the season of blazing fall color and crisp days with a glass of hard cider at this new event from 6 to 8 p.m. Try 2-ounce tastings of seasonal ciders; light fare, hard cider, and beer will be available for purchase. Fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/calendar
Harvest Weekend September 17 – 18
Don’t give up on garden-fresh produce as winter approaches. Learn how to pickle, dry, preserve, and freeze your harvest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The weekend also features hands-on family activities, a honey tasting, heirloom apple display, and a fall garden harvest tour in the Regen stein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Bring a gently used cookbook for the cookbook swap and take a “new” one home. chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/harvest_weekend
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The annual bulb sale opens for members only on October 7 and for the public on October 8 – 9. Until September 30, order bulbs in large quantities in the online pre-sale, sponsored by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Save time for the popular fall festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. chicagobotanic.org/bulb
Autumn Brews October 13
This seasonal beer tasting takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the McGinley’s Pavilion waterfront patio, with a spectacular view of Evening Island. Fee applies.
Spooky Pooch Parade Check the website for the October date announcement
Costumed and non-constumed dogs and their people are welcome at this event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Preregistration is required for all dogs in attendance; fee applies. chicagobotanic.org/dog
Fine Art of Fiber November 3 – 6
The area’s oldest, largest, and most unique fiber arts event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 4 – 6. Opening night is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on November 3. chicagobotanic.org/fiber
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Wood Reveals Hidden Art Look closely: Each willow, elm, ash, black walnut, and hickory tree tells a different story. The Hidden Art of Trees in the Joutras and Bridge Galleries examines that remarkable individuality and explores the wide variety of furniture and functional art that each tree may become. The concept for this exhibition was proposed by Garden member Philip (Bud) Davis, along with local artists Mike Jarvi and Greta De Parry. They envisioned a gallery filled with tables, chairs, desks, and other functional art that had been created from locally milled trees. Trees all have distinctly unique knots, rings, new growth, and other distinctive characteristics, and this exhibition features six midwestern artists whose furniture and functional art is inspired by that wood. The eight artists worked with urban forest products rather than wood from lumberyards. Horigan Urban Forest Products, headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, specializes in salvaging and milling residential and commercial trees in a way that retains the wood’s qualities, flaws, and distinctive elements. In the Bridge Gallery, full tree-width slabs are installed vertically, revealing what’s inside each species. Visitors to the Joutras Gallery can then see how the artists interpreted each grain and ring in the dozen pieces of furniture. The furniture will be for sale after the exhibition ends. The Hidden Art of Trees Through August 21 Joutras Gallery and Bridge Gallery chicagobotanic.org/exhibitions
Trees of Hope: Living Holocaust Memorial Saplings related to a historic maple grown at the Theresienstadt concentration camp were raised at the Chicago Botanic Garden and are now thriving as symbols of hope. Last summer, Cathy Thomas, the Garden’s plant propagator, made cuttings from a special maple tree at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Illinois. The museum’s maple tree, a gift from the Jewish United Fund (JUF) of Metropolitan Chicago, is a descendant of a tree secretly grown by Jewish children during the Holocaust at the concentration camp in Terezin, in what is now the Czech Republic. More than 70 years later, descendants of that legendary tree were nurtured in the Garden’s Greenhouse. In the spring, about 20 saplings were returned to the museum to be replanted on the grounds or donated elsewhere.
Awards Greg Mueller, Ph.D., the Garden’s chief scientist and Negaunee Foundation Vice President of Science, and professor Anders Dahlberg, Swedish Species Information Centre, received an international award for conservation work on fungi. Dr. Mueller and Dahlberg were among seven recipients of the 2015 Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They were cited for spearheading the Global Fungal Red List Initiative, which evaluates the conservation status of fungal species. Kris Jarantoski, the Garden’s executive vice president and director, was named an honorary member of the Garden Club of America, one of only 70 people recognized for extraordinary efforts in the fields of gardening, botany, conservation, and education.
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Explore Behind the Scenes at the Regenstein Learning Campus Plants, programs, action! All eyes will be on the Regenstein Learning Campus when it opens this September. Students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds will have the opportunity to explore the art and science of nature, along with the latest in health and personal development. After years of planning and collaboration by educators, designers, architects, and Chicago Botanic Garden leaders, the seven-acre Learning Campus will reinforce the Garden’s commitment to early childhood education— particularly the mission to teach nature play to very young children—and to environmental education for all ages. “It is amazing to see all of the initial planning work coming to fruition,” said Jennifer Schwarz Ballard, Ph.D., vice president of education and community programs, looking through stacks of architectural drawings and planning documents that steadily progressed since discussions on the Learning Campus began in 2010. The hub for the Garden’s new and expanded education programs boasts playful landscaping, specialized classrooms, and outdoor play areas that encourage exploration. Early childhood classrooms outfitted with developmentally
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appropriate materials for 3- and 4-yearolds will house the Nature Preschool. The ITW Kitchen Classroom will invite all ages to learn to cook with local ingredients. Multipurpose rooms equipped with specialized flooring will host yoga and tai chi classes for adults. Registration for the Nature Preschool opened in early 2016, and spots have been filling up quickly. “It’s been really exciting to see that there is such a wonderful reception for these programs,” said Dr. Schwarz Ballard. As the Learning Campus continues to unfold, there are exciting things happening behind the scenes. To give you a glimpse, here are just two unique features that will help make this a learning center like no other.
The Artist: A Vocabulary of Plant Colors
One after the next, the “crazy waves” in front of the Learning Campus invite children to run and play—and roll.
Nature speaks to humans in many voices—especially through the language of color. Artist Jo Hormuth taps into that for her art installation, Better Grammar–Garden.
The hills, with their varying heights and depths, provide an area for free and nature play. “The idea is that children often don’t have a chance to just run around and be creative with natural materials,” said Schwarz Ballard. “It was designed very intentionally to support those kinds of things.”
To create the eight large-scale panels, each composed of dozens of digital color prints, Hormuth and fellow artist Joel Score have photographed hundreds of plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden in extreme close-up, throughout a full year. The photographs were then laid out on the floor like building blocks to create an abstract garden.
“The natural world is infinitely complex,” The hills curve past a woodland, where Hormuth said. “But pursue an aspect young visitors will have access to loose that interests you, and you can grasp natural items such as twigs and seeds, what’s not immediately visible.” which they can use in their play. As they The photographs tell stories about the Jo Hormuth navigate the area, children will develop following: risk assessment and collaboration skills, Schwarz Ballard said. Their parents will also Plants: Each small color block represents an individual enjoy watching their children play freely in a safe natural plant at a particular moment in time. environment. Seasons: Horizontal panels speak to the long nights of “We want it to be a fun, exciting place for children to come winter, vertical panels to summer growth. and explore,” she said. The Garden: View all eight panels together for a portrait of the Chicago Botanic Garden throughout a year. Natural transition: The panels lead visitors to windows at the far end of the gallery, and a view of nature itself. Coming in September • New Education Center: There will be something for all ages, with the Grainger Wing for classroom education and a public wing for community programs. • New anchor for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden: Classes in botanical arts and wellness are just some that will now call the Education Center home. • Nature Laboratory: The room will house interesting plants and animals for students to study. • The Learning Campus Garden: A terrace will overlook a multisensory nature play garden. • ITW Kitchen Classroom: Students will prepare dishes using fresh ingredients. The hills in front of the Regenstein Learning Campus were designed to encourage free play for children.
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Get updates on opening events and see the Learning Campus in progress: chicagobotanic.org/projects/learningcampus.
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The Hills: Get Out and Play!
Get more out of your Garden experience with new app The GardenGuide mobile app has been updated, just in time for summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With GardenGuide 2.0, you can take a walking tour, discover the stories behind our most popular gardens, search for plants, and more. The improved search finds plants to classrooms to sculptures throughout the 385 acres of the Garden. Other new features: • An advanced plant search allows you to find plants in the 2.6 million collection by location, name (common, scientific, or trade) or traits. • You can access more plant information, such as high-resolution photos, descriptions, and gardening details. • A new menu design scales to your phone or tablet and allows you to personalize your home screen to quickly view what matters most to you. • On the improved interactive map, you can also pin your favorite places, and mark your parking space to find your car. Learn more about your favorite gardens with our audio guides and walking tours, and find timely events and things to see, including a list of “What’s in Bloom.” Download the Garden’s mobile app and enhance your next visit to the Garden.
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Lenten rose
How does your garden grow? Horticulturist Liz Rex When horticulturist Liz Rex chooses what to plant in her home garden, two of the most important factors are inspired by her young daughters. The plants and flowers should attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and some flowers must be in their favorite color—pink. Rex has been with the Chicago Botanic Garden for more than 12 years and oversees the Esplanade and the Crescent, Native Plant, and Farwell Landscape Gardens. She likes to incorporate different textures in her home garden. “Don’t be afraid to experiment,” she said. “Try something you’re drawn to—maybe you’ll be able to work it in.” She uses colorful foliage along with flowers and mixes herbs in with other plants to add interest. Think of your other senses too. “I’m big on scents. I love things that have fragrance. I have so many memories of different scents from when I was growing up,” she said. Plants in her home garden include panicle hydrangea 24 chicagobotanic.org
‘Tardiva’, which is a woody shrub; lenten rose, which is a semi-evergreen and blooms in early spring; and yellow salvia, which blooms in the fall. Her best advice for home gardeners: “Know the area you are dealing with. Dig around the soil and see what you have to work with. Also know what kind of light you get. Will you have trees that provide a lot of shade? Make sure to take those things into account.” Panicle hydrangea
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Across the Forest Preserves
It’s a Big Year for bird-watchers in the Forest Preserves From enthusiasts to beginners, bird-watchers can come to the Forest Preserves of Cook County year-round to spot native and migrating birds in diverse habitats. New to birding? There are events throughout the year to view some of the most interesting and spectacular birds in the Forest Preserves. Odd mating dances, interesting migrations, and fascinating birds, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and ospreys, will take center stage at bird walks, festivals, and informational programs across the county. This year, birders can also get in on some friendly birding competition. In the 2016 Big Year competition, birders can join a team to survey their favorite forest preserve. The teams will try to identify the most bird species and engage new birders. The Big Year competition is a great way to challenge yourself and explore a local forest preserve while making new friends. In the Forest Preserves, there are many ways to discover bird-watching while reconnecting with nature. You can explore woodlands, savannas, prairies, and wetlands; visit one of the Forest Preserves’ six nature centers; hike more than 300 miles of marked trails, or canoe or kayak along seven major waterways. Join a growing movement of nature lovers and #BirdthePreserves.
Learn more fpdcc.com/birding for more information on the Forest Preserves’ 2016 birding programs and Big Year event #BirdthePreserves Try a bird-watching class right here at the Garden. See page 50 for details.
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Inset: Birding at Spring Lake Forest Preserve Large photo: Indigo bunting, Chicago Botanic Garden
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Meet the students
Through the master’s degree and doctoral programs offered jointly by the Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University, students help to improve our understanding of the threats facing plants and our ability to protect them. Here are two next generation conservation scientists:
Elliot Gardner From law to breadfruit It is a long way from a New York legal practice to the fields of Malaysian Borneo. But after several years in law, Elliot Gardner realized he was “more drawn to environmental studies. I knew I was interested in systematics and biodiversity.” He also loved that the graduate program in plant biology and conservation was integrated closely with work happening at the Garden. Gardner was intrigued by the issue of plants for food security. “I wanted to look at a group of underutilized crops—like breadfruit and jackfruit—and how they could be promoted in Southeast Asia.” Now he is researching Artocarpus, a genus that includes some 70 species of tropical trees. Using DNA sequencing and field experiments, he is reconstructing evolutionary relationships to investigate transitions between wind and insect pollination. The data will help improve the crops and give vital information on the right pollinators.
Christopher Woolridge A local view of climate change Christopher Woolridge was drawn to biology, and he expected to pursue a healthcare career. His summer work with the Lake County Forest Preserves reminded him how much he enjoyed being outdoors. “It reinforced my commitment to the environment.” After college, he traveled across the country conducting field studies, including Lyme disease ecology in New York. Conversations with Garden conservation scientists Jeremie Fant, Ph.D., and Andrea Kramer, Ph.D., about molecular and restoration ecology 28 chicagobotanic.org
research and climate change led him to his master’s project. “Locally adapted plants may not be able to adjust to a quickly changing climate,” he said, “so my research compares seeds sourced from more southern latitudes to those from northern Illinois to find out if plant material adapted to warmer conditions could thrive here.” He is focusing on annuals and short-lived perennials— Allium cernuum, Chamaecrista fasciculata, Lobelia inflata, Rudbeckia hirta, and Sisyrinchium campestre. The results will inform possible new seed sources and the composition of prairie seed mixes for restoration.
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A visual history of the Garden From his first day in 1977, Kris Jarantoski has taken photos of the Chicago Botanic Garden—lots of photos, in fact. His collection numbers more than 24,000, and that important visual history is now digitized and will be preserved in the Garden’s Lenhardt Library. Jarantoski, the director of the Garden and executive vice president, gathered the images in weekly walks, noting changes and creating a visual diary of the Garden’s evolution, and from trips to visiting nurseries, gardens, and flower shows around the world. There are pictures of plants, of course, which he used in lectures at the Garden and around the country. But there also photos of Spider Island before its redesign and the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden when it was just a green space. “I realized at the time that none of this was being recorded, and it was an important part of the Garden’s legacy,” Jarantoski said.
Old Home Demonstration Center, 1981 When the Garden opened to the public, the Home Demonstration Center was located on the south end of the property, near what was then the Garden’s entrance, on Dundee Road. Francis de Vos, Ph.D., the Garden’s first director, said he needed a garden to build excitement and create interest for the Garden. The Home Demonstration Center was supplanted by the Farwell Landscape Garden in 1978 and morphed into the Pullman Plant Evaluation Garden in 1982. It was replaced in 2014 by the Kris Jarantoski Campus nursery project.
Sansho-en, 1982 Shinto priests were on hand for the opening of the Malott Japanese Garden. Thousands of spectators sat on the hillside where the Waterfall Garden now stands. Photos like these are used to identify original plantings (seen in the distance across the water).
Jarantoski continues to add to the collection, which he has donated to the Garden. Looking at the photos “brings back good memories,” he said. Jarantoski shared some of his favorites and the stories behind them. Krasberg Rose Garden, early 1990s After the Rose Garden was dedicated in 1985, people complained that the arbor was too large and out of scale. Jarantoski asked John Brookes, creator of the English Walled Garden, for advice, and he suggested that we stagger three arborvitae on both sides of the arbor. As they grew, the arbor “shrunk” in size. Problem solved. 30 chicagobotanic.org
Help the Jarantoski Campus Grow One of the Garden’s top priorities is to build advanced production greenhouses and nurseries. These new facilities will allow the Garden’s horticulturists to grow more higher quality plants and create even more “wows” like the titan arums Spike and Alice. Give to the Kris Jarantoski Campus: chicagobotanic.org/projects/greenhouse
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in 24,000 images and 39 years Bonsai Collection, 1977 Bonsai have always been an important part of the Garden, fueled by dedicated volunteers from the Midwest Bonsai Society. Here is how the bonsai display looked in the Runnells Courtyard of the Regenstein Center in 1977, a year after the Education Building, as it was called then, opened to the public.
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1 Picture a band across the world The expedition collection sites in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Ten-Year Exploration Plan are chosen based on the similarity to growing conditions in the Upper Midwest, so “we look at parts of the world that are comparable in latitude and longitude,” said Andrew Bunting, assistant director of the Garden and director of plant collections. The Garden team is considering destinations from the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky to Azerbaijan to Croatia. Here are some of the places and plants under exploration.
1. The Ozarks (Arkansas), 2017: This area is the confluence of many ecosystems and offers many treasures, including the extremely rare Quercus acerifolia.
2. England and Wales, 2023: This trip will focus on collecting perennials and interesting woody plants from specialty nurseries.
3. The Republic of Georgia, 2016: The Garden conducted expeditions in 2000 and 2009, but the Caucasus remains botanically rich and under-explored.
4. China, 2020: This country holds such profound plant diversity; native plants in central and northern China might prove to be hardy in the Chicago area.
5. South Korea, 2022: The Garden’s Richard Hawke and others conducted an expedition in 1989, but the rich, primarily deciduous woods are under-represented in ex-situ collections.
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For more than 3,500 years, botanical explorers have crisscrossed the globe, in often perilous circumstances, in search of unusual edibles, spices, and plants. Since 1984, the Chicago Botanic Garden has joined that tradition, sending experts within the United States and to 20 countries to study and collect seeds. Now, that commitment is growing: The Garden has begun a new Ten-Year Plan (2015-2024) for the Plant Expedition Program, an ambitious project that focuses on collection, conservation, and collaboration. According to Andrew Bunting, assistant director of the Garden and director of plant collections, “Our goal is to have the best plant collection in the world.” “The bottom line is this: like any museum, we’re trying to build our collections, and we curate our collections— genus by genus,” Bunting said. Bunting directs the content and curation of the Garden’s permanent collection of more than 2.6 million plants, representing 9,600 taxa (different plants), as well as plant acquisition and collecting, accessioning, mapping, and labeling. The Garden also is part of two other important plant collecting initiatives. In 1992, it helped found the Plant Collecting Collaborative (PCC), a consortium of more than ten member institutions, including the New York Botanical Garden, the Morton Arboretum, the United States National Arboretum, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Longwood Gardens, Polly Hill Arboretum, Moore Farms Botanical Garden, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories’ Arboretum, and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Recent PCC expeditions to Alabama and
In 2015, the Garden joined the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC). “China is one of the most difficult because of permits, in-country partners, and accessibility,” Bunting said. NACPEC will work with the Beijing Botanical Garden, and the trips will facilitate collaborative relationships with like-minded institutions around the world, which can improve scientific study.
Seeds acquired during the expeditions are collected on a sustained-yield basis to protect naturally occurring populations. “We collect seed, take field notes and photos, process seed, and herbarium specimens, but we have a collection plan that is twofold. We collect seeds from the wild, but we’ll also have collection trips to nurseries in England and Wales and Japan. We get many cultivars and species,” Bunting explained. Following each expedition, the Garden’s staff evaluates plants for their adaptability to growing conditions and their ornamental qualities; they are also screened for inva-
3 4 Any plant expedition requires at least a year to plan. Permits are needed from state, local, or federal agencies. Overseas, the permit process becomes much more complex, and import guidelines and the host country’s regulations must be followed. But even before travel plans are made, the plant wish lists are compiled and then vetted. “There are checks and balances,” Bunting said. The Garden’s expedition collection sites are chosen based on similarity to growing conditions here. Precipitation, temperature patterns, soil type, environmental conditions, and length of growing season are among the many factors considered. Some species are collected because their habitats are being destroyed, while some are found growing in limited areas or the plant population is very small. One example is the maple-leaved oak (Quercus acerifolia), a rare North American species of oak trees in the beech family, that is only found on “a couple little bluffs in the Ozarks,” Bunting said. When it comes to seed collection, especially for oaks, timing is everything. Germplasm, the living genetic resources found in seeds or tissues, doesn’t last. “Oak seed can’t be stored in a seed bank. You have to do it through living plants. Sometimes you have to scavenge on the ground for the seed,” Bunting said. The seed is cleaned and brought back to the Garden, where it is recorded and propagated. Other members of the consortium also receive the seeds or plants.
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sive potential. Those having the potential for ornamental value will be placed in the Garden’s collections. Plants with superior or unique ornamental attributes might be used in the Garden’s plant breeding program. The excursions are not without risk. “It sounds romantic to be a plant or seed collector and to tell people afterward, but it’s not for the faint of heart,” Bunting said. On a plant hunting expedition to northern Vietnam in 2013, Bunting, along with three other explorers, including noted plantsman Dan Hinkley, two guides, and six porters, became lost in the jungle. “There was no GPS or cellphone signal, and we only had food for one day,” Bunting said. Luckily, some of the guides scavenged for edible fruits, and the group made its way to civilization in twoand-one-half days. In the end, the results are worth the effort. The expeditions provide researchers, conservationists, and gardeners with critical information in the worldwide effort to protect and preserve remarkable plants.
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Georgia focused on scouting and collecting several species of native oaks with conservation status as well as the shrub Fothergilla, and Halesia and Stewartia trees.
Supporting the Garden
Volunteers help assemble DNA puzzles for 7,000 plants “Everyone says, ‘Oh, we’ve been to the Chicago Botanic Garden, and it is so pretty. Do you plant stuff?’” says Toby Koch, a volunteer at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “Most people really don’t understand all of the science that goes on behind the scene.” Koch, a certified University of Illinois master gardener, is just one of the many dedicated volunteers involved in what is known as the DNA voucher project. The goal of this daunting and ongoing effort is to create electronic files to replace the traditional card catalog method—a sort of Dewey Decimal System for plants. This team recently set a significant milestone: They have documented information for nearly 7,000 plants in the 385-acre Garden. That’s 70 percent of the Garden’s living collection.
Tankersley said, “and each of the volunteers has a unique set of skills they bring to the department.” Personal connections drive volunteers to dedicate their time. For Tim Jarosch, his connection came in the form of classes at the Garden following his return to the Chicago area after many years away. “I retired and became the cook,” Jarosch said, so he took a class in herbs at the Garden. “Plus, after moving back from Atlanta after so many years, I thought it would be interesting to find out what local plants we should put in our own garden.”
Under the direction of Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation, volKoch’s mother was a florist, unteers assemble DNA and her grandfather, a grocer vouchers, which are tissue in California, crossbred samples of plants to provide chrysanthemums as a hobby. high-quality DNA results “I was always around a for records, analysis, and rebunch of plants,” she said. Toby Koch (left) and Tim Jarosch. search. The volunteers gather the samples, typically 12 For these volunteers, being leaves, measuring 1 to 3 involved in the DNA vouchinches, from each plant. One leaf from each is then put er project reinforces the important work done at the into an envelope and stored at minus 20 degrees FahrenGarden. By providing key data for future research needs, heit. These samples are then available to researchers at the “you see how analyzing the DNA will have an impact on a Garden or other organizations. much larger scale,” Koch said. “What we are doing will make a difference.” It’s a year-round project: Volunteers gather the disease- and insect-free samples in the warmer months and enter the Learn more information into the Garden’s plant database in the winter. chicagobotanic.org/volunteer It’s exacting work. “None of these activities is intuitive,”
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What you should do now, and what you should do without (weeds!) Question: “How can I make my hydrangeas blue?” Answer: That depends on your soil, as well as the original color of your hydrangea, according to Andrew Bunting, assistant director of the Garden and director of plant collections. Is your soil acidic (pH less than 7) or alkaline (pH greater than 7)? Acidic soils have the aluminum that can turn pink hydrangeas to blue or purple; alkaline soils with less aluminum will make blue flowers go pink (or purple flowers go reddish pink). Aluminum sulfate is the magic ingredient— add it to your soil and pink flowers turn blue. The big caveat: white flowers of all types usually stay white, regardless of soil type, Bunting notes. Only flowers that start out pink or blue can make the switch.
What to do now Plant: Wait until after May 15 to plant warm-season flowering annuals, vines, herbs, and vegetables. Perennials: Stake tall perennials before they reach 6 inches, and begin to pinch back fall-blooming plants.
Shrubs: When planting shrubs and evergreens, choose a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Lawn: Mow lawn to 2 to 2½ inches. Follow the monthly gardening checklist: chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo
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Ask the Experts Do you have a question for our experts in the Plant Information Service? If so, contact them at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org or call (847) 835-0972. Q. What do the letters VFNTA on tomato plant labels mean? A. Since tomatoes are prone to a number of pathogens, they have been hybridized to be resistant to common problems. The letters represent disease/insect resistance and may appear alone or in a combination: V = verticillium wilt resistance (fungal disease) F = fusarium wilt resistance (fungal disease) N = nematode resistance (microscopic roundworm) T = tobacco mosaic virus resistance (viral disease) A = alternaria disease resistance, also known as early blight (fungal disease)
Q. When can I safely plant warm-season vegetables and herbs? A. Vegetables and herbs that are sensitive to cold temperatures generally require warm soil and air for proper growth and should be planted once all danger of frost has passed. For optimum growth, wait until nighttime temperatures go no lower than 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Some plants, like beans, corn, summer squash, cucumbers, muskmelon, okra, pumpkin, winter squash, and watermelon, can be sown directly into the soil. Basil, tomatoes, eggplant, pepper, and sweet potatoes can be transplanted one to two weeks after the average frost-free date has passed. Make sure to harden off or slowly acclimate your plants to the outside before planting to ensure they can withstand environmental fluctuations.
Learn more Visit chicagobotanic.org/plantinfoservice for more Q & As, gardening tips, and conservation topics. You may also bring plant samples to its desk in the Regenstein Center. Adult education classes on plant care: chicagobotanic.org/school.
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Q. When should I treat a plant with yellowing leaves? A. It is important to know what is normal for the plant to determine if it is in distress. Regular monitoring of signs and symptoms as well as evaluating environmental conditions and cultural techniques will help determine if plants are affected with a disease pathogen or if cultural practices or environmental conditions are the cause. An accurate diagnosis depends upon careful observation. Different pests, diseases, and disorders can produce similar symptoms. Look for changes that are out of the ordinary, including leaf discoloration, reduced bloom, dying twigs, or increased numbers of insects and wildlife. Take note of changes: Did they appear suddenly or spread gradually? Are symptoms in a random or uniform pattern? Random distribution of symptoms is usually caused by an infectious pathogen or insect while uniform patterns are generally associated with cultural problems or environmental issues.
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An extensive schedule provides a wealth of choices. Instruction by Garden staff and experts in their field ensures every class, workshop, or symposium is an exceptional learning experience.
Highlights John Pastoriza-Piñol, Watercolor Workshop
Saturday – Monday, May 21 – 23 See page 58
The American Cottage Garden Wednesday, June 8 See page 52
Outdoor Walking Workout 5 options See page 65
Father’s Day Canoe Adventure
New! Floral Techniques
Tuesday, June 21 See page 54
Father’s Day Canoe Adventure
Saturday, June 18, or Sunday, June 19 See page 50
New! Presenting Your Artwork: Portfolio and Botanical Art Exhibitions
Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Tuesday, June 21, 6 – 9 p.m. See page 58
New! Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Wednesday, June 22 See page 42
New! Plant Diversity in the Desert Friday, June 24 See page 45
New! Growing, Using, and Storing Herbs
Sunday, June 26 See page 44
The American Cottage Garden
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Plant Diversity in the Desert
Friday, July 8 See page 57
Oil Painting en Plein Air 3 Saturdays, July 9 – 23 See page 59 Pollinators with Peter Berthelsen
New! Photograph Great Gardens of Chicago and Environs with Allen Rokach Sunday, July 10 – Friday, July 15 See page 60
New! Gardening with Fewer Pesticides Sunday, July 17 See page 44
Bucktown Fiesta in Rick Bayless’s Garden and Restaurant Wednesday, July 27 See page 45 The Landscape in Pastel
Pollinators with Peter Berthelsen
Rooftop Garden Design
Friday, July 29 See page 46
Tai Chi Classes Beginning August 30 See page 64
The Landscape in Pastel Botany
5 Sundays, August 7 – September 11 See page 59
Botany 1
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays, September 7 – October 17 See page 48
Mushroom Identification 4 Wednesdays, September 7 – 28 See page 48
Rooftop Garden Design 6 Thursdays, September 8 – October 13 See page 52
Mushroom Identification
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Adult Education: Highlights
Summer Celebration and Retreat at Mettawa Manor
Gardening with Fewer Pesticides
Adult Education: Symposium Regenstein School & Professional Programs
Symposium & Professional Programs
BONSAI WORKSHOPS New! Bring Your Own Tree Workshop Do you have a tree that you just don’t know what to do with? This open workshop is designed to help with your most troublesome trees. Most of the class time will be spent critiquing and working on trees. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 22, 6 – 9 p.m. 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. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $229 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, July 12 – August 16, 6 – 9 p.m. Production Headhouse
A Janet Meakin Poor Symposium
$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount $29 with student ID, call (847) 835-6801 to register at this rate Monday, June 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium
The Planted Landscape This workshop will explore the conceptual ideas and details of planting design. With an understanding that a landscape is composed of landform, pavement/ surfaces, plants, construction and water, how do plants work architecturally, as climate control, engineering and aesthetics? This class will meet indoors for design and outside in the field for observations in the gardens of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Lunch is on your own. ASLA CEUs available. G.M. Pierceall, professor emeritus, Purdue Landscape Architecture $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Are you a new homeowner baffled by your landscape or a beginning gardener who wants to learn basic horticultural skills? This series answers gardening questions and introduces techniques for gardening success.
Creating Habitat for Birds and Butterflies One of the great joys of gardening is taking time to observe all the winged wonders that visit your plants. In this class, you’ll discover some of the most common birds and butterflies to visit local gardens and learn what to plant to attract them. Nina Koziol, garden writer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, May 22, 1 – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Shrub Selection Basics Is it time to add a new shrub to your garden? Not sure how to get started? Learn what to look for when selecting the right shrub. We’ll discuss the specific characteristics of several shrubs that require less maintenance but add visual interest. Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Presentations $37 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
New! Seed Sourcing for Restoration in a Changing Climate Proper sourcing of seed for ecological restoration has never been straightforward, and it is becoming even more challenging and complex as the climate changes. In this symposium, we will discuss how plants are responding to changing climates and how this may influence seed sourcing decisions. We will work with the seed industry to understand their challenges in providing seed for restoration. We will work to develop guidelines that are scientifically reasonable and implementable. And we will focus on how to develop adequate supplies of reliable species and increase seed storage capacity. Lunch is on your own. Please bring a sack lunch or visit the Garden View Café.
WEEKEND GARDENER CLASSES
Shade Gardening Basics Shade gardening can present many challenges, but this class will tell how to turn your shade into a garden asset. Learn what to look for when selecting plants (in addition to hosta) and how to evaluate the shade in your garden to manage it successfully.
Bonsai Display 101 This bonsai display class is just in time for the August bonsai exhibition at the Garden. This interactive workshop will consist of a display, discussion, and the opportunity to use your own trees, stands, scrolls, and accent plants. If you don’t have show-quality trees, you may choose from trees, stands, and accents from our amazing garden collection. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Production Headhouse
Tropical Bonsai Workshop Summer is the best time to work on your tropical trees. This comprehensive workshop will cover all aspects of tropical tree care, styles, grafting, air layering, and soil types. Bring your trees in for critique, styling, and repotting, and set a course for the future of your tree. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, August 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Production Headhouse
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Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Presentations $37 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 18, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Annex 2
Adult Education: Weekend Regenstein Gardener School
Fruit Trees for the Beginner
New! Mulching For Healthy Soils
Fall Garden Care
Tree fruits present a great opportunity to both enhance your landscape and add to your eating pleasure. The discussion will cover selecting varieties, site selection and preparation, and proper planting. Pruning techniques, ongoing maintenance, and pest management will also be discussed. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outside.
Healthy, robust soils are the cornerstone of a successful garden. The simplest and most effective way to build healthy soils is through the proper uses of mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over the benefits of mulch, different types of mulches for various garden situations, sources for mulches, and methods for producing your own high-quality mulch.
Proper garden care in the fall helps ensure healthy plants the 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 winter winds and animal damage. Pointers will be given for fall planting of woody plants and spring-flowering bulbs.
Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 18, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Annex 2
Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, August 21, 1 – 3 p.m. Annex 2
New! Gardening with Fewer Pesticides Many people are interested in using fewer chemicals in the garden. We’ll look at a variety of methods for reducing the use of garden chemicals. Basic horticultural practices as well as mechanical and biological controls are covered. Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Presentations $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, July 17, 1 – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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.
New! Growing, Using, and Storing Herbs
Thomas Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 20, 9 – 11 a.m. Linnaeus Room
This class looks at what you’ll need to successfully grow a variety of herbs in a sunny place in the ground, on a patio, or on a deck. You’ll learn what is needed to grow healthy plants, how and when to harvest them, how to store them, and how to use them. Nina Koziol, garden writer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, June 26, 1 – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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New! Composting You want to compost, but you’re not sure where to start. Let this program show you how to compost in your own backyard. We’ll look at sound composting techniques and clear up the misconceptions that may be keeping you from composting. Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Presentations $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, August 28, 1 – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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. Tom Fritz will discuss and demonstrate proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at revitalizing your lawn. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors. Tom Fritz, plant health care specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. – noon Seminar Room, Plant Science Center
Culinary Herb Container Garden
Horticulture courses help students acquire the information and techniques needed to grow ornamental plants and maintain a healthy garden or lawn.
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.
New! Gardening In Raised Beds
Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. – noon Annex 2
Learn how to maximize your harvest by growing vegetables in raised beds. We will discuss the plans and materials needed to build raised beds as well as soil mix and selecting vegetable varieties. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 2, 6 – 8 p.m. Fruit and Vegetable Learning Center
New! Water-Wise Gardening Even if it’s not a drought year, proper watering is very important to our gardens. Too often we waste water and fail to give our plants what they need. Program covers basic watering techniques, planning a water-efficient garden, and tools for watering. Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Services $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, June 12, 1 – 3 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein 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. Tom Weaver, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Annex 2
Adult Education: Horticulture
Horticulture
New! Plant Diversity in the Desert Have you ever walked through the Garden’s Arid Greenhouse and wondered about the wide and often bizarre range of plant forms? Now is your opportunity to learn why desert plants look the way they do. We will cover the various adaptations that plants use to survive harsh desert conditions, as well as several major families found in arid climates. Included is a guided walk through the Garden’s Arid Greenhouse. Wade Wheatley, assistant horticulturalist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, June 24, 9 – 11 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
New! Backstage Pass: The Garden Greenhouses The Garden’s Semitropical, Tropical, and Arid Greenhouses showcase plant diversity from all around the world, inviting visitors to be transported to environments from lush rainforest to austere desert. Join Wade Wheatley for a guided walk through the Greenhouses to discuss highlights of the collection and the maintenance of such a diverse group of plants. Wade Wheatley, assistant horticulturalist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 6, 3 – 4 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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. Dave Cantwell, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Annex 2
Organic Lawn Care Want a beautiful lawn without using chemicals? Join us as we discuss safe, effective, nontoxic practices for creating and maintaining a healthy lawn. Topics will include turf culture, proper mowing, aerating, watering, and fertilizing. Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Bucktown Fiesta in Rick Bayless’s Garden and Restaurant 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-squarefoot production garden not only supplies fresh herbs and vegetables to his 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 27, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center
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SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT Pollinators with Peter Berthelsen Peter Berthelsen is a wildlife biologist with 33 years of experience working with landowners to deliver high-quality habitat projects. He has received many awards for his work. Join him as we discuss pollinators and wildlife in the Midwest and Great Plains. Register for both classes below at once and receive a 10% discount.
New! The Value of Pollinators Learn the important role pollinators play as indicators of our environmental health and as factors in agricultural success. Explore the role of honeybees in commercial pollination. The midwestern landscape has experienced many changes in the last decade, which have affected a wide range of wildlife including monarch butterflies, native pollinators, grassland songbirds, pheasants, and quail. Learn about the inter-related roles of pollinator habitat and environmental health. $37 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Friday, July 29, 10 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room
New! How to Establish and Manage the Best Pollinator Habitat Having access to high-quality habitat that offers nutritious forage for the health and success of pollinators is essential. This class will provide specific information about how to select plant species to include in pollinator plantings, how to establish the plantings, and how to manage pollinator habitat. Provide nutritious forage for honeybees, monarch butterflies, and native bees, and the best possible habitat for grassland songbirds and upland wildlife. $37 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Friday, July 29, 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room
The Sustainable Garden
Peonies Rediscovered
Learn how to create a garden that has the capacity to endure and the ability to replenish itself. We will discuss water usage, irrigation techniques, storm water management, and water storage. Plant choices, composting, mulching, and hardscape choices will also be covered.
Peonies, the elegant grand dames of gardens past, are coming back into favor. There are so many to choose from, including lovely doubles, chiffon-like singles and stately tree peonies, and even some that will tolerate shade. Heather Sherwood will discuss and demonstrate division, proper planting depth, and other cultural techniques for herbaceous and tree peonies. Rediscover this wonderful, easy-to-grow perennial with the fragrance that will take you back to grandma’s garden. Students will receive a bare root peony for their own garden.
Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, August 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
The Thorny Side of Roses: Pests and Diseases 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 tips with you 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.
Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $45 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Wednesday, September 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Coming this Fall
Thomas Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Monday, August 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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Hands-on Gardening: Mulching and Edging
New! Introduction to Making Hard Apple Cider
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.
Saturday, September 17
Backstage Pass: Secrets of the Garden Wall Saturday, September 17
English Trough Workshop Wednesday, September 21, 6 – 8 p.m.
Dave Cantwell, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 20, 1 – 3 p.m. Annex 2
New! Dish Garden Workshop
Autumn Containers at the Garden
Winter Containers at the Garden
Take a Garden walk to view the Garden’s fall containers. Then create a cool-season mixed container with a variety of plants suitable for a full-sun or partial-shade location. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, decorative foliage, cool-season vegetables, ornamental grasses, a decorative vine, and gourds. Please bring gloves.
Tuesday, December 6, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tom Weaver, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, September 6, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Annex 2
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Friday, September 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Join urban chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff and learn how to successfully raise and enjoy chickens in your backyard. Register for all three sessions at once and receive a 10% discount.
Raising Backyard Chickens This class is designed for curious people who are considering raising backyard chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds and want to learn more. Come learn about local laws, how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and tools to keep your neighbors happy. Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Annex 2
HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM
More Herbaceous Perennials
Soils for the Gardener
Learn about new and underused perennials for fall bloom. Plants for sunny borders and shady woodlands will be covered. Please dress for the weather; a Garden walk may be included if time allows. The School’s CEUs=2 hours
OPC elective Soil amendments are confusing. What to use, and when? Organic or inorganic? We will look at carbon to nitrogen ratios and roles of different microorganisms in the soil. We will discuss succession to understand bacterial and fungal properties needed for optimal plant growth, as well as the nitrogen cycle and soil organic matter, the relationship of plant roots to soil biology, and how to enhance nutrient cycling in your gardens for best growth. The School’s CEUs=2 hours
OPC elective
Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, June 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Gardening Techniques: Session D Chicken Coop Basics In this class you’ll learn about the basic needs of backyard birds. Discover the essential components of a coop, learn what to avoid when choosing construction materials, get important construction tips, and see examples of different coop styles. Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 4, 2 – 4 p.m. Annex 2
New! Summer Chicken Care Many people worry about their birds getting through the winter. However, heat and humidity can also be rough for a chicken. Learn to care for your hens during the hot days of summer. Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 11, 1 – 3 p.m. Annex 2
PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement 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 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. Linda Miranda, assistant head gardener, Craig Bergmann Landscape Design; and Amy Dale, horticulturist, owner, Green Edens Horticultural Services $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Saturdays, June 18 – July 30, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class July 2) Annex 2
Plant Health 2 PGL 2, GDC requirement 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.
Ground Covers and Vines OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement 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 (courses may be taken concurrently). Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden, and William Moss, horticulture educator $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 7 Tuesdays July 19 – August 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Also includes Garden Walks (select one): 6 Thursdays, July 21 – August 25, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, July 23 – August 27, 9 – 11 a.m. Optional Study CD $20
Late Summer and Re-Blooming Perennials OPC elective
Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor and certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden; Kathie Hayden, manager, plant information service, Chicago Botanic Garden $360 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays & 6 Thursdays, July 12 – August 18, 6 – 8 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
The majority of perennials bloom during the months of May and June. What about the rest of the summer? Learn about some of the best perennials for July, August, and September bloom. A short walk will be included in the class. The School’s CEUs=3 hours Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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POULTRY PALOOZA!
Adult Education: Horticulture
Botany 1
Ferns for the Chicago Region
OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement
OPC elective
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. We will explore 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.
One of the most elegant and useful plants in the outdoor landscape is the fern. Most gardeners don’t realize there is a fairly large number of hardy species and an enormous variety of garden cultivars in a myriad of sizes, forms, and textures. Join us to expand your impressions of ferns in your garden design. The School’s CEUs=2 hours
Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator $349 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays, September 7 – October 17, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (the first class is on a Wednesday; no class October 3 & 12) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Tuesday, September 13, 6 – 8 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Mushroom Identification
OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement
OPC elective
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 may be taken concurrently).
The Chicago region is home to more than 1,000 species of mushrooms, bracket fungi, and puffballs. Topics to be covered will include an introduction to the biology, ecology, and diversity of these fungi; identification features; and tricks regarding where and when to find them. The sessions will be a combination of lecture and lab format. This course is appropriate for people who wish to gain basic mushroom identification skills as well as those interested in a more advanced understanding of fungi. Please dress for the weather, as the class will have an outdoor component. The School’s CEUs=8 hours Andrew Wilson, Ph.D., postdoctoral research associate, Chicago Botanic Garden $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, September 7 – September 28, 1 – 3 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium
Deciduous Trees
Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 7 Tuesdays, September 13 – October 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Also includes Garden Walks (select one): 6 Thursdays, September 15 – October 20, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, September 17 – October 22, 9 – 11 a.m. Optional Study CD $20
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Soil Basics, Intensive Session PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement 3 Saturdays, September 17, October 8 & 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Overview of Plant Propagation OPC elective Saturday, October 1, 1 – 4 p.m.
Adult Education: Nature Studies
Nature Studies The Chicago area contains a wide range of plants and animals living in different types of natural communities, from woodlands to wetlands, 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, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 21, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center
Survival Skills with Shelter Building Learn what to do in a survival situation, including the importance of a dependable shelter, food, water, clothing, and companions, and priorities in an emergency. We will spend time building a basic shelter. Save Sunday, May 22, as a rain date. Thomas Mikolajczyk, outdoor education specialist $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. – noon Annex 2
Creating Habitat for Birds and Butterflies
Father’s Day Canoe Adventure
See details on page 42. Sunday, May 22, 1 – 3 p.m.
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 for your hour-long adventure. Please choose from the scheduled start times. Be sure to register early, as this event always sells out.
New! Introduction to Moth Identification and Ecology There are more than ten times as many species of moths as butterflies, and moths are important pollinators. Through lecture and fieldwork, you will discover some of the moths that affect your vegetable gardens, lawns, and flower beds. You will learn moth identification and ecology. Please dress for the weather. Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 9, 7 – 10 p.m. Seminar Room, Plant Science Center
Bird Walk: Summer Nesting Birds at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve
Fire Building for Adults After reviewing important outdoor fire safety rules, participants will learn about different types of firewood and will build an A-frame or log cabin fire. The workshop concludes with a marshmallow roast. Please dress for the weather and avoid wearing synthetic clothing and shoes. Save Sunday, May 22, as a rain date.
Join us as we look for and study the nesting birds of the Garden. We’ll spend time learning how to identify their territorial songs and how to perform a nesting bird survey. We will start out at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve, which has good variety of nesting birds and is a place most visitors to the Garden do not normally see. We will also check out nesting birds of the prairies, as well as herons, shorebirds, and waterfowl. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one. Alan Anderson, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 11, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Meet at Barbara Brown Nature Reserve, Chicago Botanic Garden
Thomas Mikolajczyk, outdoor education specialist $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 21, 1 – 4 p.m. Annex 2
Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. or Sunday, June 19, 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
Evening Prairie Walk Enjoy an informal yet informative walk through the Garden’s Dixon Prairie. The evening hours provide a wonderful time to view the prairies, highlighting color and texture in a different light. The environmental and floristic characteristics that distinguish each of the six types of prairies will be emphasized. Dave Sollenberger, seed conservation specialist and ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $29 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, July 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Meet at the Rice Plant Resource Center
Bird Walk: Fall Migration This Labor Day weekend, 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, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, September 3, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center
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Adult Education: Garden Regenstein Design School
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.
New! Film Screening: Jens Jensen The Living Green World Environment Day Keynote See the award-winning documentary by Carey Lundin and Mark Frazel that spotlights the unsung life and legacy of Jens Jensen—early conservationist, a pioneering landscape architect, and one of America’s most influential urban designers. Director Carey Lundin introduces the film. Free film; preregistration required; regular parking fees apply. Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. Alsdorf Auditorium
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. 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 Wednesday, June 8, 1 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room
New! Our Garden: English Walled Garden Walk and Talk Heather Sherwood will lead a behind-the-scenes tour of the English Walled Garden and highlight the beautiful blooms and color of the summer season. She will talk about the history of our English Walled Garden, the plants and why they were chosen, and design ideas. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Please dress for the weather. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $29 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Monday, June 20, 9 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7:30 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center
New! The Artist and His Paintings Inspire the Plantsman and His Gardens Join renowned painter Anatoliy Khmara and plantsman Roy Diblik for a fascinating discussion on art and design. Khmara will discuss his relationship to nature and how it inspired his thoughts about art, his emotions, and his life. Diblik will share how the color tones and beautiful patterns in Khmara’s art influence the placement of plants in his designs. Enjoy a reflective discussion on how one form of art can influence another. Roy Diblik, plantsman, author, and co-owner, Northwind Perennial Farm, and Anatoliy Khmara, painter and stained glass artist $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 30, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Linnaeus Room
Garden Walk with Roy Diblik Join Roy Diblik for an exclusive walk and talk as he discusses the concepts of plant communities, the best performing perennials for our region, and the importance of proper planning to ensure a successful garden experience. Please dress for the weather. Class size will be limited. Roy Diblik, plantsman, author, and co-owner, Northwind Perennial Farm $29 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Visitor Center
Elements of the Garden: Decks As an extension of the house, the deck should have the same level of design detail as your home. In this course, we will explore the design elements of a deck—style, shape, size, scale, and material. We will also look at design options for stairs, rails, benches, and skirts. Although this is not a class on how to build a deck, we will look at the basic construction details and see how design is influenced by how a deck is constructed. Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, August 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Design Studio
GARDEN DESIGN CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM 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, design production manager, Scott Byron & Co. $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Thursdays, June 2 – August 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class June 30) Design Studio and Saturday, June 18, 1 – 4 p.m. off-site
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 15 – August 3, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Design Studio and 2 Saturdays, July 9 & 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Rooftop Garden Design GDC elective This course will look at the special needs and concerns related to a rooftop garden. We will discuss all of the elements necessary to design a rooftop garden and apply the knowledge to a rooftop garden design project. Topics will include environmental issues, weight load, decking/paving materials, screening issues, arbors, planters, plantings, lighting, and irrigation. Please dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=15 hours Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $259 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, September 8 – October 13, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Seminar Room, Plant Science Center
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Adult Education: Botanical Arts
Botanical Arts 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.
Calligraphy and Floral Decoration Learn the art of beautiful writing and the flourishes of botanical illustration. Beginners, start with the basics of calligraphy and floral decoration for invitations and cards. More experienced students, polish your skills and complete a project. Additional supplies required. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $249 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Tuesdays, May 31 – June 28, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry
Calligraphy by Judith Joseph
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Planting Design 9 Wednesdays, September 14 – November 16, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class October 12) and 2 Saturdays, October 15 & November 5 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Garden Design Studio GDC requirement 8 Wednesdays, September 14 – November 9, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class October 12) and 2 Saturdays, October 1 & October 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This class is for those students who have participated in Rejuvenated Jewelry and are ready to delve deeper. We create spectacular jewelry from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china. Bring your grandma’s jewelry box and collected treasures. Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor.
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. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting trinkets now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, June 7 – July 12, 7 – 9 p.m. or 6 Tuesdays, July 19 – August 23, 7 – 9 p.m. Annex 1
New! Floral Techniques Build upon your floral design skills and learn a few tricks of the trade with Molly Kobelt and Heidi Joynt of Field & Florist, acclaimed Chicago-based flower farm and florist, as we walk through design basics including stem and vessel preparation, choosing a palette, and design style. Work with locally grown, early summer flowers to create a unique seasonal arrangement. Molly Kobelt and Heidi Joynt, co-owners, Field & Florist $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Wednesdays, June 1 – July 6, 7 – 9 p.m. or 6 Wednesdays, July 13 – August 17, 7 – 9 p.m. Annex 1
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. 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 Thursdays, June 2 – July 7, 7 – 9 p.m. or 6 Thursdays, July 14 – August 18, 7 – 9 p.m. Annex 1
Watercolor Workshop with Peggy Macnamara Artist Peggy Macnamara’s art has captivated viewers with its imaginative view of the natural world. Join Peggy for this exclusive workshop and learn her simple layering technique. She will teach you how to build form and color with transparent washes on 300-pound paper. We will work outside if the weather permits. Additional supplies required. Peggy Macnamara, artist and author $99 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center
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Adult Education: Botanical Arts
FIBER ARTS WORKSHOPS Come learn while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner! Natasha Lewis of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you to create. Register for both sessions at once and receive a 10 percent discount.
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 learn about dyeing. $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 29, 1 – 4 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Shibori Dyed Scarf Make a tranquil river scene come to life with creative dyeing techniques. Wrap simple objects like sticks and stones into silk, paint with vivid colors, and watch your scarf come to life. You will leave with an exquisite 14- x 72-inch habotai silk scarf to wear or give as a gift. $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 29, 6 – 9 p.m. Linnaeus Room
New! Enhanced Watercolor Learn techniques for achieving luminous, sparkling watercolors, and take it a step further. We will use colored pencils, pastels, and watercolor pencils to make our paintings “pop” with deeper colors and rich textures. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, June 30 – August 4, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio
Beginning Landscape Watercolor What could be a better spot to paint watercolor landscapes than the Chicago Botanic Garden? Beginners will learn various watercolor techniques, from washes to dry brush. Above all, we will relish the luxury of painting outside in the midst of such a stunning array of landscapes. Additional supplies required.
New! Lino Block Gift Wrap Create beautiful handmade gift wrap for your gifts for family and friends. You will learn how to carve your image in linoleum and stamp a pattern of one or many colors on large sheets of paper. This is a fun way to personalize a gift. Basic supplies for the beginning project are provided. Kathe Stoepel, graphic designer $79 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, July 12, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
BOTANICAL ART: “LEARN HOW” SERIES This series of classes is for anyone who has an interest in learning how to draw and paint but feels intimidated merely at the thought. Register for both sessions at once to receive a 10 percent discount.
Plein-air Painting with David Dallison 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. 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 Monday, July 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center
New! Intermediate Landscape Watercolor We will explore a variety of watercolor techniques for landscape painting, concentrating on composition, textures, and washes. Be inspired by the diverse plantings of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Patsy Welch, artist and educator $249 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, August 16 – September 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio
Patsy Welch, artist and educator $249 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, July 5 – August 9, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio
Learn How to Draw in Graphite Pencil 3 “Wow! How did you do that?” Some botanical subjects, such as spiral forms or clusters of small shapes look very complicated, but they will become manageable with the instructor’s step-by-step processes in this class. Students will draw their favorite plants as final projects. Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist $319 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Fridays, August 5 – September 9, 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio
Learn How to Paint in Watercolor 3 Do you wish to paint plants in an aesthetically pleasing way, yet with botanical accuracy? With seasonal plants, students will study how to observe specimens to capture botanically distinctive features and compose them in a way to please viewers’ eyes, and to satisfy the artists themselves as well. Through thoughtful planning and careful color application, an ordinary plant will turn into amazing art. Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist $319 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Fridays, August 5 – September 9, 1 – 4 p.m. Design Studio
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KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
In this class we examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students will experiment with the techniques of tapestry and plain-weave, and then explore ways of creating surface, image, and text within a woven form to create independent projects. Students will be exposed to both contemporary and historical artworks and will participate in skill-building demonstrations to broaden their technical skills. Requirements: Beginning Frame Loom Series or consent of the instructor.
The Kurtis Conservation Foundation (KCF) has invited the Chicago Botanic Garden to offer courses set on the extensive grounds of the Foundation and at Mettawa Manor & Gardens, built in 1927 and now the part-time residence of Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra. KCF and Mettawa Manor offer 75 acres of land with formal gardens, woodlands, ponds, and prairie, giving students exciting and diverse learning experiences.
Pamela Feldman, artist and educator $499 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, September 7 – November 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (no class October 12) Design Studio
Seasonal Photography Workshop at Mettawa Manor The morning begins with orientation and basic overview of photographic concepts after which students will be at liberty to capture images. Informal discussion will be held during lunch on the terrace. After additional photography time, the day’s images will be presented and discussed. Students who enroll in this workshop should have a working knowledge of their camera’s controls and lens settings. Use of a tripod is strongly encouraged. Lunch is provided. Additional supplies required. Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $129 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mettawa Manor, Kurtis Conservation Foundation
Summer Celebration and Retreat at Mettawa Manor Enjoy a state of relaxation and reconnecting with nature through activities like breathing exercises, gentle yoga, journaling, and meditation. All are welcome. Dress comfortably in weather-appropriate, loose clothing and bring lots of water, as the retreat will be outdoors. Lunch is provided. Additional supplies required.
New! Optimize Your Energy in Nature at Mettawa Manor
Adult Education: Botanical HighlightsArts
Advanced Frame Loom Weaving
The energy of summer is growth, passion, and joy. Align with these natural rhythms in the serenity of a beautiful outdoor oasis. Delight in your inner radiance through reconnection with heaven and earth. Join us in an all-day Eden Energy Medicine Workshop designed to help balance and unblock your energies for maximum wellness and vitality; reinforce the practice of a short daily routine designed to keep your energies humming; and give and receive a simple energy treatment to alleviate stress. Dress for comfort. Bring a blanket or towel and a pillow for support. All fitness levels welcome. Lunch is provided. Devi Stern, Eden Energy Medicine advanced practitioner, Dragonfly Healer $129 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, August 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mettawa Manor, Kurtis Conservation Foundation
Watercolor in Plein-Air at Mettawa Manor Build your confidence and capture the magical beauty of the great outdoors through plein-air painting. David Dallison will present practical advice on technique, composition, and equipment. He will share his specific color palette and methods for building up a painting through tone, color, and layering. You will learn how to use bold, fluid, loose, and detailed methods for painting in watercolor. Lunch is provided. Additional supplies required. David Dallison, professional artist $129 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, September 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mettawa Manor, Kurtis Conservation Foundation
Steve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $129 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Friday, July 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mettawa Manor, Kurtis Conservation Foundation
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New! The Sky in Watercolor 8 Tuesdays, September 27 – November 15
Photo of Mettawa Manor by Jack Carlson
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Adult Education: Botanical Arts White Lady’s Slipper Orchid by Heeyoung Kim, instructor
BOTANICAL ARTS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM Drawn from Nature: Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition Registration deadline: Monday, August 1 Get your paintbrushes ready and your pencils sharpened. Registration is now open for the 2016 Drawn from Nature: Student Botanical Arts Exhibition. Students of all levels are welcome, but you must register and submit your entries by August 1 to participate. Please review detailed information on requirements, procedures, and submission due dates prior to registration. The exhibition opens in the Joutras Gallery on Friday, September 30. chicagobotanic.org/education/adulted/exhibitions/ botanical_art
John Pastoriza-Piñol, 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 focusing on capturing the beauty of spring. Learn a technique for achieving the intricacies of fine detail in your paintings. Properly protecting those critical edges in your drawing before laying down your watercolor washes is an invaluable process for contemporary botanical artists. As a result, your paintings will be brought to a new level of realism and detail. Students should have skills in drawing and watercolor. The School’s CEUs=18 hours
New! Pastel Dust ART elective Pastel dust is a medium that lends itself to great vibrancy and soft blending, perfect for botanical subjects. Used in conjunction with pastels and pastel pencils it combines an expressive painterly approach with the ability to achieve great detail. The School’s CEUs=9 hours Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $120 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 4, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Design Studio
Open Studio, Spring Session ART elective This studio class is open to all levels. Students may bring a project of their choice in any medium, or work with plant subjects to create a new art piece. The course will feature lecture and demonstration to illustrate principles that pertain to all media. The School’s CEUs=14 hours Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $212 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Sundays, June 5 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Design Studio
John Pastoriza-Piñol, artist and botanist $464 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday – Monday, May 21 – 23, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Design Studio
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Presenting Your Artwork: Portfolio and Botanical Art Exhibitions ART elective How you present your artwork can dramatically affect the perceived visual appeal of the art piece or portfolio submission. This workshop will discuss methods for successfully representing your artwork, including common submission guidelines, photography considerations, and how to write a biography and artist’s statement. Please bring a concise portfolio and artwork for a group critique. This class will provide useful information in preparation for the Botanical Art Certificate Program portfolio review and the Drawn from Nature Student Botanical Arts Exhibition application process. The School’s CEUs=3 hours Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio
Pen and Ink 1 ART requirement, traditional track This studio class will examine pen-and-ink drawing with the study of natural botanical forms and shapes. We will study the use of a variety of pen-and-ink techniques (stipple, cross-hatching, contour-line, and combinations); the execution of black-and-white elements to create value, tone, and texture (such as leaf venation, stem texture, and shading); and create positive and negative tones to create depth and dimension. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1. Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays, July 11 – August 15, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio
Rosa x hybrida Monsier Tillier by John Pastoriza-Piñol, instructor
Botanical Drawing 1, Fall Session
ART elective
ART requirement
Let the summer 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=9 hours
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.
Thomas Trausch, artist, TWSA master status $169 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Saturdays, July 9 – 23, 1 – 4 p.m. Design Studio
Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $374 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Saturdays, September 10 – October 29, 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio
Pen and Ink 2
Watercolor 1
ART requirement, traditional track
ART requirement
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, developing sound linear and tonal concepts, communicating accurate botanical information, and learning the aesthetics of botanical art. Students will work using a crow quill (dip pen). Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1, Pen and Ink 1.
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 19 – August 30, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class August 9) Design Studio
Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist, CPSA $298 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays, September 12 – October 24, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class October 3) Design Studio
Adult Education: Botanical Arts
Oil Painting en Plein Air
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Botany for Botanical Artists ART requirement 6 Thursdays, September 15 – October 27 (no class September 29) 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Open Studio, Fall Session ART elective 5 Sundays, October 2 – 30 1 – 4 p.m.
Botanical Drawing 2, Fall Session ART requirement 6 Saturdays, November 5 – December 17 (no class November 26) 9 a.m. – noon
Pen and Ink 3 ART elective 6 Mondays, November 7 – December 12 6 – 9 p.m.
The Landscape in Pastel ART elective or core course option, expressive track 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=15 hours Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $274 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Sundays, August 7 – September 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (no class September 4) Design Studio
English Watercolor Techniques ART requirement, traditional track Students will use live plant materials and 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 $298 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, September 6 – October 18, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class October 11) Design Studio
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Adult Education: Photography
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.
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT New! Photograph Great Gardens of Chicago and Environs with Allen Rokach Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit and photograph five magnificent gardens in and around Chicago at the height of the summer bloom during this intensive five-day flower and garden workshop led by master photographer Allen Rokach. Rokach will guide participants to the limitless possibilities of digital photography in a garden setting, focusing on the particular strengths of each location.
August 27 – September 18
Opening Reception Thursday, August 25, 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 previous shows.
Creative Fine Art Digital Photography for Beginners Have you ever wondered how to capture the wow moments in nature with your new digital camera? Learn the basics of digital photography, including aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and exposure compensation.
New! Composition in Landscape Photography FPC elective Composition is the photographer’s arrangement of pattern, symmetry, texture, depth of field, and lines. Each week, we will learn ways to include each of these elements. Each class is devoted to one of the elements in depth. The School’s CEUs=15 hours
• Spectacular specialty gardens of the Chicago Botanic Garden
Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $299 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Wednesdays, May 25 – June 22, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
• Wonderful, ornate gardens and floral display at the Baha’i temple in Wilmette
Advanced Photography Portfolio Workshop
• Magnificent English gardens of the private estate, Mettawa Manor
Focusing on Nature: Annual Student Botanical Photography Exhibition
FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM
• Amazing garden design of Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park • Pristine formal gardens at Cantigny Park in Wheaton Through lectures, field sessions, review sessions, and individual consultations, participants at all levels of photographic experience will receive in-depth instruction on the technical and aesthetic aspects of digital flower and garden photography. As an added bonus, we will have access to the grounds of all gardens at sunrise to explore and capture the special qualities of early morning light. Detailed itinerary upon request. Allen Rokach, master garden photographer $799 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, July 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room and Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Off-site locations per itinerary
Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $349 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Wednesdays, May 25 – June 29, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Design Studio
Seasonal Photography Workshop at Mettawa Manor See details on page 57. Thursday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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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. The class will explore art direction, composition, and elements within the art of photography. You will create your own set of professionally produced images, which will be ready to submit for the 2016 Focusing on Nature Student Photography Exhibition. Digital SLR mandatory. Prerequisite: Intermediate Photography Portfolio Class. Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $374 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Wednesdays, May 25 – June 29, 1 – 4 p.m. Design Studio
Black and White Photography: A Study of Shadows and Texture FPC fundamental course, fine art and nature and wildlife track Students will explore the creation of photographic images beyond color, looking into the shadows and textures that lay beneath nature’s color spectrum. Tonality and dynamic range will be included as well as the potential of depth of field. The Zone System of shooting in black and white will also be discussed. Digital SLR cameras are mandatory. Tobin Fraley, photographer $249 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Tuesdays, May 31 – June 28, 9:30 a.m. – noon Design Studio
Beginning Digital Photography
New! Exploring the Garden Wall
FPC elective Advanced level
FPC requirement
FPC elective
This course will help beginners and enthusiasts grasp the techniques and principles of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. Course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required.
In this class, you will be transported to scenic vistas on both sides of the 1.25-mile-long berm wall to capture images of trees, flowers, and the Skokie River from very special vantage points. The class is team-taught by Jack Carlson and assistant horticulturist Dave Cantwell. The School’s CEUs=9 hours
Go beyond the realistic photograph and create pieces of art with your SLR. Learn post-production and handson ink-jet-transfer techniques using a pigment ink printer, acrylic mediums, and solvents. Transfer your works of art to metal, wood, and art paper. You will be given an abstract SLR advanced digital lesson each week to photograph your subject for alternative printing. Limited to eight students with the consent of the instructor. Materials fee included. The School’s CEUs=16 hours Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $429 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Thursdays, June 2 – 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Lightroom 1 FPC requirement option In this course, you will learn Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC setup, workflow, file management, processing, tagging, and image exporting. Students will be guided from the shoot and image download through the develop module to the final output of a slideshow set to music. A personal laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC 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 $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Thursdays, June 2 – 23, 6 – 9 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, June 15 – July 6, 6 – 9 p.m. or 4 Sundays, July 31 – August 21, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Photographing Butterflies & Blooms
New! Photoshop: Special Projects
FPC elective
FPC elective
This intermediate- to advanced-level class offers the rare opportunity to capture the colorful world of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. Participants should have a working knowledge of camera controls and lens settings. Close-focusing/macro lens and tripod strongly suggested. The School’s CEUs=3 hours
This class will show more Photoshop tricks and techniques such as black and white with color accents and abstract editing. More instruction on the digital camera will also be included. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=10 hours
Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 23, 7 – 10 a.m. or Saturday, June 25, 7 – 10 a.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center
New! Photography Tips & Techniques: How to Use a Macro Lens FPC elective
New! Photographing the Model Railroad Garden FPC elective The Model Railroad Garden offers G-scale trains running on 1,600 feet of track through recognizable reproductions of American landmarks constructed completely of garden materials. Learn what you need to do to creatively photograph this magical miniature world. Tripods will be welcome during the class. The School’s CEUs=9 hours Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $179 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Mondays, June 6 – 20, 7 – 10 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer; and Dave Cantwell, assistant horticulturalist $179 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Saturdays, July 9 – 23, 7 – 10 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Learn how to capture large images of small subjects and keep them in sharp focus with or without a dedicated macro lens. Additional topics include how to add light to a scene and compose in small settings. The School’s CEUs=3 hours Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Monday, June 27, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
New! Website Design Workshop for the Creative
Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $199 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, July 18 – August 8, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Design Studio
Intermediate Digital Photography FPC elective Seeing, thinking, and acting are the next steps in learning to identify, then capture, an impressive image. Students will use lead lines, selective manual focus, and appropriate aperture settings to enhance their photos. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or the consent of the instructor. The School’s CEUs=12 hours Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, July 20 – August 10, 6 – 9 p.m. or 4 Sundays, September 18 – October 9, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
FPC elective
Photographing Trees
You have created several works of art and the time has come to present your passion to the world. We will approach web design using a template and create a workflow process. You will organize your images into collections with a theme, review your portfolios, choose fonts, and connect to social media. The School’s CEUs=12 hours
FPC fundamental course, nature and wildlife track
Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday – Saturday, July 6 – 9, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Both deciduous and evergreen trees are essential to the environment, and this class will provide instruction on how best to photograph each type. For evergreens, the emphasis will be on texture and pattern; for deciduous trees, capturing branches and the changing color of leaves as individual subjects in close-ups will be the focus. 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 $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Fridays, July 22 – August 12, 8 – 11 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
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New! Master Class: Alternative Printing
Adult Education: Photography
Abstracts in Nature–Summer FPC elective 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. Class will include lecture, critique, and time in the Garden. Students will leave this class with their own slideshow and professional folio. The School’s CEUs=12 hours Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, July 27– August 17, 1 – 3 p.m. Design Studio
Photographing the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden FPC elective Whether it’s an aerial perspective of all three islands or isolating a portion of one, this new class will concentrate on how best to photograph all aspects of the Malott Japanese Garden in the clean, clear light of early summer days. The School’s CEUs=12 hours Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Saturdays, July 30 – August 20, 7 – 10 a.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Beginning Digital Photography
The Fine Art Water Portfolio
FPC requirement
FPC fundamental course, fine art track
See details on page 61.
Water, the essence of life, will be our canvas for creating artistic images. You will freeze patterns of design formed by water and 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.
Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Sundays, July 31 – August 21, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Thursdays, July 28 – August 18, 1 – 4 p.m. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Lightroom 2 FPC elective Polish your editing workflow, file management, and increase your processing skills in the Develop Module. You’ll also learn to create slideshows and publish your images. A personal laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC installed is required. Prerequisite: Lightroom 1, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=12 hours
New! Portraits in Nature FPC elective Walk into the Garden and discover portraits that reveal a message. We will practice the tools of photography that allow you to go beyond a snapshot and into the zone of creation. A digital camera with aperture priority and shutter speed priority is required. This class is open to any level, but requires an artistic mind. The School’s CEUs=12 hours Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Wednesdays, August 17 – September 7, 6 – 9 p.m. Design Studio
Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Thursdays, July 28 – August 18, 6 – 9 p.m. Lakeside Room, Visitor Center
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New! Photographing Sunsets on the Prairie FPC elective 4 Thursdays, September 15 – October 6
Intermediate Digital Photography 4 Sundays, September 18 – October 9
Photoshop I FPC requirement option 4 Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (no class October 3)
Adult Education: Wellness & Fitness
A Brisk and Fit Walk on the Wild Side One Outdoor Walking Workout with Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, and you’ll lament every hour you’ve trudged on a treadmill or track. Certified by the American Council on Exercise, Gutiérrez-Sloan has led fitness walks at the Garden for 16 years, so she knows just about every plant and path. Each week, she tailors the walk to enjoy the splendor of the season while working each muscle group in your body. When done properly, walking is a fullbody, fulfilling workout, but GutiérrezSloan said most of us don’t maximize our results when we stroll or even power walk on our own. “Our thoughts wander and we lose focus. But together in our class,
Wellness & Fitness Discover the many possibilities offered at the Chicago Botanic Garden for nurturing and healing the body, mind, and spirit.
Optimize Your Energy! Optimize your energy by practicing simple energy medicine exercises, pioneered by Donna Eden. Learn to use your innate healing power to increase overall vitality, physical wellness, emotional balance, mental clarity, and a connection to spirit and joy. Dress for comfort. All fitness levels welcome. Devi Stern, Eden Energy Medicine advanced practitioner, Dragonfly Healer $95 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Tuesdays, May 31 – June 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Nichols Hall or 5 Tuesdays, July 12 – August 9, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Nichols Hall or 5 Tuesdays, August 23 – September 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Burnstein Hall
Summer Celebration and Retreat at Mettawa Manor See details on page 57. Friday, July 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
we remain deeply connected with our New! Detox Your Soaps
bodies,” she explains. “We play with the
Ever wondered how a bar of soap was made? Come watch a live demonstration of how to make an all-natural soap bar. Learn why you should be aware of what is in your soap and how it affects your body. Also included in this session: making liquid hand soap, liquid dish soap, and dishwasher detergent.
length of our gait. We attune to our breathing. We engage our toes. We are purposeful with each step.”
Lauren Johnson, owner, Thrive: A Lifestyle Co. $39 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, July 20, 10 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life Enjoy the seasonal weather and nourish your spirit at the same time with 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. This event will take place rain or shine.
And, she attests, there’s no better place to walk than the Garden. “This beautiful
Mary Ann Spina, teacher, writer, and counselor $25 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, July 23, 8 – 10 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center
space enriches us physically, socially, and
Optimize Your Energy in Nature at Mettawa Manor
modated. “Fast or slow, athletes and
See details on page 57. Tuesday, August 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
explains. Dress for the weather. Classes
spiritually.” All fitness levels are welcome and accomamblers alike. We all find our pace,” she are held outdoors, rain or shine. See page 65 for more information.
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TAI CHI CLASSES
Tai Chi for Beginners: Yang-Style
Tai Chi: Intermediate Yang-Style
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 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. No previous tai chi experience is required.
Further your study of the Yang form of tai chi. 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners: Sun-Style 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. No previous tai chi experience is required. Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer Semester: 10 Tuesdays, June 7 – August 9, 8 – 9 a.m. Burnstein Hall or Fall Semester: 10 Tuesdays, August 30 – November 8, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class October 11) Burnstein Hall and Classroom A, Learning Campus
Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer Semester: 10 Tuesdays, June 7 – August 9, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Burnstein Hall or Fall Semester: 10 Tuesdays, August 30 – November 8, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class October 11) Burnstein Hall and Classroom A, Learning Campus
Tai Chi: Intermediate Sun-Style Further your study of the Sun form of tai chi. The movements help to reconnect us to mind-body awareness and restore harmony and balance into our daily routines. Tai Chi for Beginners or some tai chi experience is recommended. Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer Semester: 10 Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10, 8 – 9 a.m. Burnstein Hall or Fall Semester: 10 Wednesdays, August 31 – November 9, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class October 12) Burnstein Hall and Classroom A, Learning Campus
Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer Semester: 10 Thursdays, June 9 – August 11, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Burnstein Hall or Fall Semester: 10 Thursdays, September 1 – November 10, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class October 13) Burnstein Hall and Classroom A, Learning Campus
Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration. Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer Semester: 10 Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Burnstein Hall or Fall Semester: 10 Wednesdays, August 31 – November 9, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class October 12) Burnstein Hall and Classroom A, Learning Campus
Tai Chi: Advanced Sun-Style This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun-style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration. Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Summer Semester: 10 Thursdays, June 9 – August 11, 8 – 9 a.m. Burnstein Hall or Fall Semester: 10 Thursdays, September 1 – November 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class October 13) Burnstein Hall and Classroom A, Learning Campus
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Yoga Flow Beginner
Outdoor Walking Workout
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. If your class is scheduled to occur on a holiday date you observe, please speak with the instructor regarding attending a make-up class. One-time class trial fee: $20.
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.
Gentle Yoga
Yoga Flow Intermediate
Stimulate your mind and body with fresh air and scenic vistas that change weekly. Build endurance, gain core strength, and improve your balance and stability as you navigate changing terrain. Unwind as you walk your stress away surrounded by nature. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan is certified by the American Council on Exercise and trained in Total Body Training Systems. Formerly called Fitness Walks, this class aims to strengthen and stretch your muscles by changing pace and adjusting gait. All fitness levels are welcome. Please dress for the weather (class meets rain or shine); wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
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.
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 and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Mondays, July 11 – August 29, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, July 12 – August 30, 8 – 9 a.m. or 8 Thursdays, July 14 – Sept. 1, 9 – 10 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, July 12 – August 30, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. Linnaeus Room
Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer and president, SALSArobics, Inc. $94 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Meet at Visitor Center
Yoga at Ease
Register for one or more sessions: Session 1 5 Saturdays, May 7 – June 4, 8 – 9 a.m. Session 2 5 Saturdays, June 11 – July 9, 8 – 9 a.m. Session 3 5 Saturdays, July 16 – August 13, 8 – 9 a.m. Session 4 5 Saturdays, August 20 – September 17, 8 – 9 a.m. Session 5 5 Saturdays, September 24 – October 22, 8 – 9 a.m.
A yoga experience designed to relax and refresh. Mindful movement and conscious breath combine to reduce stress and boost immunity. Appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike.
Wellness programming is generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Wednesdays, July 13 – August 31, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m. Linnaeus Room
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YOGA CLASSES
Youth & Family Programs
Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden Children need high-quality learning experiences in nature for healthy growth and development. The Garden is committed to providing enjoyable opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to learn through nature play, guided educational experiences, and family events. This section of Keep Growing features the programs designed to help families with children use the Garden to inspire curiosity and creativity as they build a strong connection to nature.
Turning Learners into Leaders The Chicago Botanic Garden’s summer Leadership in Training (LIT) program allows students ages 13 to 15 to gain leadership skills along with science training. Participants work side by side with summer camp teachers to prepare for the day, assist with activities, care for youngsters, and learn life skills that prepare them for college, careers, and life. LIT campers are matched to camps in their interest areas, such as art, science, or cooking. They lead younger campers in Camp CBG’s Green Sprouts, Green Thumbs, Explorers, and Rovers. “This program helped me discover my passion for environmental science,” said LIT participant Sarah N. In addition, the students gain valuable experience through the application process, which includes an interview, essay, and two-week training. This experience will help them as they pursue jobs in high school, college, and beyond. “The program gave me insight into how much work it takes teachers to prepare lessons and activities,” said LIT program participant Rachel W. “Participating helped me to become a better leader, as well as a better listener.” LIT is open to those who can commit to working for two weeks during the summer, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Registration for this program starts in January and fills quickly.
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The Garden’s Nature Preschool will delight and engage your 3- or 4-year-old in an adventure of discovery about the natural world and prepare him or her for a future of lifelong learning. Registration is open through August 5, 2016.
Seeds
Seedlings
Nature Preschool Lunch Bunch
Age 3 by September 1, 2016
Age 4 by September 1, 2016
$2,880 nonmember per child $2,400 Garden Plus member per child (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.)
$4,512 nonmember per child $3,760 Garden Plus member per child (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 6 – May 18 12:30 – 3 p.m. (We follow Glencoe District 35 calendar.) Learning Campus Early Childhood Classroom
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, September 7 – May 19 9 a.m. – noon (We follow Glencoe District 35 calendar.) Learning Campus Early Childhood Classroom
Children enrolled in the Nature Preschool will be able to eat lunch with their classmates and have some additional social time. You may only sign up for the days your child is enrolled in preschool. We will follow the school calendar, so if there is no class on a particular day, there will be no Lunch Bunch. Children will need to provide their own nut-free lunch that does not need to be refrigerated. Tuesday/Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $335 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, noon – 1 p.m., $465
Nature Preschool Registration and Policies Requirements • Your child must be 3 on September 1, 2016, for Seeds; 4 on September 1, 2016, for Seedlings. • All children must be fully toilet trained before attending classes. Registration Registrations are for the full school year, and must be received by August 5, 2016, for 2016-17. Garden Plus and above members receive a 20 percent discount on Nature Preschool. You must provide your membership number at the time of registration. Garden membership is nontransferable.
Special Attention All children are welcome. Please let us know on your child’s emergency/registration form if your child has special needs, including physical, emotional, educational, or medical needs, allergies, or chronic illness. If your child will require special accommodations, please call (847) 835-8238 to discuss prior to registering.
Cancellations & Refunds You may cancel a registration up to two weeks before class begins for a partial refund of 90 percent of the tuition fee paid. The $100 deposit is nonrefundable. Register online at chicagobotanic.org/preschool or call (847) 835-8238 for more information.
Payment Schedule A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied to your last tuition payment. Tuition payments are due on July 15, October 1, and December 1, 2016; and on March 1, 2017.
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Youth & Family Programs
Nature Preschool
Youth & Family Programs
Family Fun
Free Programs
Nature Nights
Discovery Backpacks Daily, year-round
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. $26 nonmember per child; Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount 5 – 7:30 p.m. Annex 2 *Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner. Dessert is provided. Sensory Stroll June 11 or 25 Use all five of your senses as we explore the Sensory Garden, experience a food tasting, and practice strengthening our weaker senses. Pot up a sensory plant of your own to enjoy at home.* New! Mystery Mapping July 9 or 23 Learn how Native Americans made maps using physical landmarks and other concepts. Then create your own map that leads to a treasure and pot up a plant to help you find your way.* Sculpture Scavenger Hunt August 6 or 20 Explore the collection of sculptures hidden throughout the Garden, create your own sculpture using natural materials, and pot up a sculptural plant to take home.* New! Harvest Hootenanny September 3 Gather fresh ingredients from the Garden, and then use them to prepare a healthy appetizer to enjoy by the campfire. Pot up an edible cool-season plant to take home.*
Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Family Drop-in Activities Daily, June 4 through August 28 Aquatic Family Drop-in Activities Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays, May 30 – August 30 Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program June 4 – September 5 Malott Japanese Garden Family Sundays Sundays, June 5 & 19, July 3 & 17, August 7, and September 4 & 18 Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival Saturday, August 20 & Sunday, August 21 Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.
Custom Programs 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 select 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.
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 4 p.m. Programs include free parking and no charge for chaperones (the Garden requires at least one adult for every five Scouts). 90-minute programs (ages 6 – 8): $120 for up to 10 Scouts due at registration; plus $10 per additional Scout due on the day of the program. Two-hour programs (ages 9 – 12): $170 for up to 10 Scouts due at registration; plus $15 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program. Monday-Friday, afterschool hours, Select Saturdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Looking for something different? Contact the Scout Program Coordinator for details on custom programs where you may create the badge requirements. Special fees apply and programs can be 90 minutes or two hours. chicagobotanic.org/scout or call (847) 835-8239
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Little Diggers Learn about flowers, discover animals, experience the changing seasons, and more in these four-class series for children ages 2 to 4 and caregivers. Select Thursday, Friday, or Saturday mornings, September through December. Visit chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.
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New! Garden Arts for Middle Schoolers Remember when students took home economics, shop, and art classes in junior high? We’re bringing these classes back, Garden style. Starting with cooking and art classes in the new Regenstein Learning Campus this fall, we plan to offer a variety of programs for middle-school-age students to keep plants and gardens relevant in their lives. Healthy Cooking for Kids: Salad Starters Select Sunday afternoons Nature Art for Kids: Beginning Botanical Illustration Select Sunday afternoons
“Great class! It was very balanced, with lots of stimulating visuals. My 6-year-old said seeing the bugs under the magiscopes was the coolest!” — Parent of Weekend Family Class participant
Youth & Family Programs
Camp CBG Camp CBG offers exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 15. All camps incorporate nature exploration, inquiry-based activities, games, hands-on projects, and planting. Choose from weeklong morning, afternoon, and all-day camps from June to August. Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp for complete camp descriptions, fees, and schedule with dates and times.
Camp-n-Play with Lekotek
A smaller version of Camp CBG for little ones with their grown-ups
Ages 3 to 8 plus siblings; parents welcome $250 per family (1–2 children), Garden Plus and National Lekotek members receive a 20% discount. Additional siblings may attend any camp for a discounted rate of $168. No additional discounts apply. August 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Children with special needs or disabilities are invited to discover the sights, sounds, and fun at the Garden. Lekotek presents a nature-inspired day camp with activities that foster social interactions, motor skills, and outdoor education. Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp/plantplay or call (773) 528-5766, extension 407.
Would you like to spend some time learning, exploring, and bonding with your child in an engaging environment? Welcome to My First Camp.
Bloomin’ Garden Strollers Ages 6 months – 2 years $25 nonmember per child per week 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Fridays For all of you grown-ups who have said, “I’d love to go to camp”—this program is for you and your wee one. You and your stroller-aged child will 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.
My First Camp Age 2
2
Age
My First Camps
Born on or before September 1, 2014 $43 nonmember per child per week; Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount You and your toddler can enjoy activities such as digging and harvesting in My First Garden; and creating garden-inspired art in Art & Music.
My First Camp Age 3
3
Age
All-Abilities Camp
Born on or before September 1, 2013 $65 nonmember per child per week; Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount
You and your preschooler will discover the foods that come from plants in Fantastic Foods and grow gardening skills in My First Garden.
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Most children are 4 or 5
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Green Thumbs Most children are 6 or 7
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Explorers Most children are 8 or 9
3-4
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Jk-K
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Youth & Family Programs Green Sprouts Monday – Friday
Monday – Friday
Monday – Friday
$212 nonmember per child per camp; Garden Plus members receive 20% discount.
$212 nonmember per child per camp; Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount
$212 nonmember per child per camp; Garden Plus members receive 20% discount
Is your child fascinated by bugs or interested in hidden treasures of the Garden? Green Sprouts explores those topics, along with “Fun with Physics,” “Salad Science” and more.
In Green Thumbs, campers discover different natural artistic styles, the magic of science, and more, including the science behind “gross” things.
Getting dirty, harvesting vegetables, searching for hidden caches, and investigating a Garden mystery are all in a day’s work for the Explorers.
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Grades
Rovers
Most children are ages 7, 8, or 9
Two-week camp, Monday through Friday $868 nonmember per child per camp; Garden Plus members receive 20% discount It is a fantastic 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.
Most children are 10 to 12
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Grades
Adventurers Monday through Friday
$434 nonmember per child per camp; Garden Plus members receive 20% discount Chef, chemist, artist, ecologist. Through Adventurers, campers can try these different roles while learning, exploring, and having fun.
Ages 13–15
8-10
Grades
Leaders in Training
Our Leaders in Training (LITs), ages 13–15, 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. Applications available in December for 2017.
Other Camp Information Before- and After-Camp Care Supervised before- and after-camp care is available. Activities include games, art projects, and gardening. More information is available on the Camp CBG webpage. Grades preK to 7 June 20 – August 19 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. We supervise the lunch bunch (noon to 12:30 p.m.) and escort them to their afternoon camps. Pack a nut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration. Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp for complete information about Camp CBG registration and policies.
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July 11 - 15
July 18 - 22
July 25 - 29
August 1-5
August 8 - 12
August 15 - 19
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
NO CAMP
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
Friday Bloomin’ Strollers
My First Camp
9 – 10 a.m. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
Small Scientists
Art & Music
My First Garden
Fantastic Foods
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
My First Camp
9 – 10 a.m. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
Small Scientists
Art & Music
My First Garden
Fantastic Foods
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
Green Sprouts
9:30 a.m. – noon
Fun with Physics
Nature Art
NO CAMP
Hidden Treasures
Nature Art
Habitat Hunters
Mad Scientists
Hidden Treasures
Habitat Hunters
Green Sprouts
9:30 a.m. – noon
Garden Expedition
Salad Science
NO CAMP
Super Seedlings
Sprouting Wizards
Garden Expedition
Salad Science
Bug Brigade
Mad Scientists
Green Sprouts
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Hidden Treasures
Mad Scientists
NO CAMP
Habitat Hunters
Bug Brigade
Fun with Physics
Sprouting Wizards
Nature Art
Super Seedlings
Green Thumbs
9:30 a.m. – noon
Explore Your World
Incredible Edibles
NO CAMP
Plant People
Art in the Garden
Explore Your World
Incredible Edibles
Insect Investigation
Grossology
Green Thumbs
9:30 a.m. – noon
Treasure Hunt
Grossology
NO CAMP
Wildlife Wanderers
Insect Investigation
Kinetic Kids
Expert Wizardry
Art in the Garden
Plant People
Green Thumbs
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Kinetic Kids
Art in the Garden
NO CAMP
Treasure Hunt
Expert Wizardry
Wildlife Wanderers
Grossology
Treasure Hunt
Wildlife Wanderers
Rovers
My First Camp
July 4-8
Explorers
Jk-K 1-2 2-4
3-4 5-7
June 27July 1
Adventurers
3 2
6 mos to 2 yrs
Age Age Age Grades Grades Grades
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June 20 - 24
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Camp CBG Schedule
FULL-DAY TWO-WEEK 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Create & Grow
NO CAMP
9:30 a.m. – noon
Forensic Botany in Investigators the Kitchen
NO CAMP
Garden Caching
Surviving Outdoors
Camera Craft
Alfresco Art
Konnichiwa Japan
Dirty Jobs
Science Explorer
Create & Grow
Science Explorer
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Camera Craft
Konnichiwa Japan
NO CAMP
Dirty Jobs
Alfresco Art
Garden Caching
Forensic Investigators
Surviving Outdoors
Botany in the Kitchen
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ecology
Chemistry
NO CAMP
Art
Cuisine
Ecology
Chemistry
Cuisine
Art
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Teacher & Student Programs
Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden The new Regenstein Learning Campus and Education Center are in the final stages of construction. This issue of Keep Growing reflects a transition between programs held in temporary classrooms through the summer and programs that will inaugurate our new building starting in the fall. Please enjoy our summer program lineup and plan to attend the educator open house, sign up for an adult class or teacher workshops, schedule a school field trip, and bring your family to enjoy our beautiful new Learning Campus in September.
Take a Detour on Self-Guided Summer Youth Group Outings If you’re like many youth group leaders, you may come
The Garden offers two ways to register your self-guided
back time and again to the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable
youth group tour. You can register online and pay by
Garden and Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden.
credit card up to the day before your planned visit (if
Breathtaking gardens, to be sure, but for your next group
space is available). If you’ve reserved ahead, you may also
tour, why not venture out to unexplored territory? Here
register for special exhibitions on-site for $3 per person.
are a few staff recommendations for “secret” garden
If you’d like to pay by check or credit card and would like
expeditions that are sure to delight your youth group
to reserve a tram ride, complete the self-guided reserva-
this summer.
tion form four weeks in advance.
The Heritage Garden is ideal for older children who can
Next visit, enjoy the Garden path less traveled!
marvel at the diversity within individual plant families. For instance, tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes all are members of the nightshade family, which we often think of as poisonous. This garden also features plants from around the world, and you can help children make connections between plants and cultures and discover the origins of plants they may have in their own home gardens. Leading a group of young children? Visit the Buehler Enabling Garden or the Sensory Garden. Both gardens are small, so they are manageable for children to explore. Plants are at an ideal height so that youngsters may touch, smell, and see the natural world around them. Summer is beautiful in the English Walled Garden. Leaders, ask your group to compare this to the Malott Japanese Garden. Gardens are central to both cultures, but the interpretations are quite different.
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One-Day Workshops
The Garden’s teacher programs feature best practices in science education for all grade levels using plants, gardens, and nature as a living laboratory of discovery. All programs are linked to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and offer training and teaching materials to improve students’ understanding of the natural world. Many courses incorporate math, reading, art, and other disciplinary activities to expand the learning experience and reach different kinds of learners. Teachers can earn PD and graduate credits for most courses.
From Our Noses to Our Toes: Exploring Nature through Our Senses
Visit chicagobotanic.org/teacherprograms for more detailed program descriptions and to register for classes.
Multi-Day Summer Workshops Climate Science Activities to Address the NGSS Spend three days at the Garden looking at easy ways to introduce the science of climate change and to help students meet NGSS performance standards. Try activities from the Garden’s “Climate Change in My Backyard” and other curriculum sources that will help students investigate the local impacts of climate change while they develop and use models, analyze and interpret data, engage in argument from evidence, and other practices of science and engineering. Grade level: 5 – 12 $180 nonmember; Educator Members receive 20% discount Tuesday – Thursday, July 12 – 15, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CPDUs: 18, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; additional fee)
Schoolyard Science for Young Students Spend three days at the Garden trying some new and easy ways to use your school grounds to make real-world connections to a variety of science topics. Activities will cover weather and seasons, life cycles, habitats and homes, adaptations, and more. Learn how even young students can contribute data to real scientific studies like Project BudBurst. Discover simple, but effective ways to use schoolyard gardens, and take home plants to grow back at school.
Join us for a fun-filled day of nature play activities for infants and toddlers. Learn techniques for introducing nature to little people through sensory exploration and hands-on learning. 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: Birth – preK $85 nonmember; Educator Members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CPDUs: 6, Early Intervention credit: TBD
Grade level: preK – 4 $180 nonmember; Educator Members receive 20% discount Tuesday – Thursday, July 26 – 29, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CPDUs: 18, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; additional fee)
Coming this Fall
Multisensory Outdoor Learning for All
Plant ‘n’ Play: Inclusive Nature Programming Grade level: preK – 2 Saturday, September 17
Spend two days at the Garden learning about the importance of providing students with green spaces. Learn about existing research on the topic and horticultural therapy techniques, explore the Buehler Enabling Garden, participate in sensory investigations and experiments, and learn ideas for enhancing your school green space. Discover how to use what is right outside your door to address a variety of science topics and the NGSS. This workshop is focused on a general school population but will include many ideas and adaptations for those working with students with special needs. Grade level: preK – 4 $150 nonmember; Educator Members receive 20% discount Tuesday, August 9, and Thursday, August 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CPDUs: 13, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; additional fee)
Visit chicagobotanic.org/teacherprograms for more information.
One-Day Workshops
Illinois Department of Natural Resources ENTICE: Illinois Woodland Ecology Grade level: 4 – 10 Saturday, October 8 STEAM: Nature, Science & Art Grade level: K – 12 Saturday, October 29 Nature in the Early Childhood Classroom Grade level: preK – 2 Saturday, November 19 STEM: Science & Engineering with Aquaponics Grade level: 4 – 12 Saturday, December 10
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Teacher Professional Development
Teacher & Student Programs
Custom Programs Gardening Courses The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a variety of professional development workshops customized for your group’s needs. Let us help you bring the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to your curriculum while increasing your understanding of plants and nature, building your repertoire of teaching techniques, and enlivening your classrooms. Perfect for teacher institute days, curriculum meetings, or other school events, workshops can be held at your school or at the Garden.
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.
Special Events
Suggest your own topic or choose from existing topics, including:
Regenstein Learning Campus Educator Open House
Exploring Nature with Young Children Classroom Gardening Botany Basics Schoolyard Ecology Experimenting with Plants Science and Literature Midwest Ecosystems
Join us for a celebration of the opening of our new facility, the Regenstein Learning Campus and Education Center. Sample activities from our new programs and learn about upcoming professional development as you snack on hors d’oeuvres and mingle with friends. Tour the new building and take away lesson ideas, a plant, and a bag of goodies. Snacks and classroom materials will be provided, and there will be a cash bar.
Custom workshops are a minimum of two hours long and cost $200/hour for each group of up to 20 teachers. Please call Teacher Programs at (847) 835-8253 for more information. The Garden is a CPS Preferred Provider of teacher professional development.
Grade level: All Free, but preregistration is required Monday, September 12, 4 – 7 p.m. CPDUs: up to 4
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Learning through Nature Play with Claire Warden Join Claire Warden, international educational consultant and nature kindergarten expert, for an engaging lecture on children’s fascination with the natural elements. This presentation explores how nature play is the root for science, technology, engineering, and math learning, and how to build a framework that focuses on a child’s understanding. $10 (includes parking) Monday, July 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Regenstein Center CPDU: 1 Made possible by the generous support of Spaces For Play-Sara Kreiss.
Workshops with Claire Warden and Sara Kreiss Start the day at Claire Warden’s lecture and after a break for lunch (on your own), participate in interactive workshops led by Warden, international education consultant, and Sara Kreiss, experienced educator and designer of outdoor learning environments. $40 (includes parking; meal not included) Monday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Regenstein Center CPDUs: 3
With the new Regenstein Learning Campus opening this fall, we are excited to offer new field trip experiences for all grade levels, making your day at the Garden educational and memorable. Visit chicagobotanic.org/fieldtrips or call (847) 835-6801 for complete program descriptions and scheduling information.
Self-Guided Field Trips
Guided Field Trips
Self-guided field trips provide groups with opportunities to investigate the Garden at their own pace and make connections across the curriculum. Register in advance and Garden staff will be available to discuss areas suited for any curricular topic prior to your field trip. You will also have access to discounted special exhibition tickets.
All programs are led by trained facilitators and span a wide range of plant science topics. Field trips are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Programs for grades K to 12 have a maximum of 30 students per class, and preK programs have a maximum of 25 students per class. Chaperone to student ratios depend on grade level, with a maximum of eight chaperones per class. Additional special exhibitions and tram tours can be purchased to supplement your day. Depending on the program, students will take home a plant or nature craft.
$50 per bus Year-round, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$120 per class
“I learned a great deal about native plants and got some worthwhile activities about biodiversity. I enjoyed doing the same activities that students would do.” — Teacher participant
Seasonal, Monday through Friday, 10 or 11:15 a.m., 60 minutes unless otherwise noted.
School Field Trips at a Glance Early Spring
Spring
February 13 – March 10, 2017
March 14 – April 14, 2017
April 26 – June 2, 2017
Sensational Orchids
Discovering Plants
Discovering Plants
Surprising Seeds
Trees and Trains
The Wonders of Worms and Soil
The Wonders of Worms and Soil
Flower Lab
Flower Lab
5-7
Grades
3-4
Grades
2-4
1-2
preK
Grades
Orchid Show
Grades
Winter November 28 – December 22, 2016
Grades
Fall September 13 – November 11, 2016
Science with Your Senses
Pondering the Prairie (90 minutes; through 10/21)
Trees and Trains
Tree Detectives (90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
Plant Parts Investigation (90 minutes)
Plant Parts Investigation (90 minutes)
Discovering Plants
Nature’s Needs
Science with Your Senses
Discovering Plants
Butterflies and Bumblebees
Nature’s Needs
Water Bugs
Flower Lab Tree Detectives (90 minutes)
Partners in Pollination Mighty Macros
Pondering the Prairie
Plant Propagation
Plant Propagation
Plant Propagation
(90 minutes; through 10/21)
(90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
Photosynthesis Lab
Lake Investigations
Peculiar Pollinators
Lake Investigations
Photosynthesis Lab
(90 minutes; through 10/21)
(90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
Water Quality Field Study
Ecosystems and Adaptations
Ecosystems and Adaptations
(90 minutes; through 10/21)
Biodiversity Field Study (90 minutes; through 10/21)
(90 minutes)
Photosynthesis Lab (90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
A Mighty Rainforest (90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
Photosynthesis Lab (90 minutes)
(90 minutes)
Water Quality Field Study (90 minutes
Biodiversity Field Study (90 minutes)
Teacher & Student Programs
Student Field Trips
Teacher & Student Programs Teacher & Stu-
Guided Programs for Children with Special Needs
Additional Field Trip Experiences
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 in grades K–12 with special needs. All programs are offered in the morning between 10 a.m. and noon, and cost $120 for a maximum of 15 students. Proper ratio of adults to student is required. Please call (847) 835-6801 for more information about how we can serve your group.
Late April through October
Nature Play: Fun with Senses The Buehler Enabling Garden is a safe and comfortable garden where students with sensory processing disorders can experience nature and gardening. Students will be immersed in hands-on activities relating to plants and their sensory properties, have opportunities to increase socialization, and be immersed in a plant-rich environment that supports overcoming tactile defensiveness.
Therapeutic Gardening We can customize a program to meet the needs of your group. 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.
Homeschool Groups We welcome homeschool groups of all size to the Garden for Guided Field Trips. 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. Programs that suit your youngest student are ideal, as each program’s content can be further explored at older ages.
School Tram Tours Grades preK – 6 Offered at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., 12:30 and 1:15 p.m. Climb aboard for a narrated tram tour around the 2.6-mile perimeter of the Garden. Your tour guide will present Garden highlights in an interactive journey through the Garden.
Coming this Winter Visit chicagobotanic.org/fieldtrips for more information.
Other Tours Wonderland Express November 25, 2016 – January 1, 2017 The Orchid Show February 11 – March 12, 2017
Grades 7 – 12 Offered on the hour starting at 10 a.m. Your tour guide will feature a more in-depth exploration into the ecology and history of this living museum. We will also share information about our research projects and conservation efforts.
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. $3 per person* May 7 – October 30
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. $3 per person* May 28 – September 5 New! You may purchase tickets on-site for your group at the school group rate.
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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 different learning levels. All programs support NGSS, incorporate natural materials from the Garden, and include a planting activity. January and February Visit chicagobotanic.org/fieldtrips/outreach for available programs and scheduling details.
The Garden offers qualified students in middle school through college opportunities to explore their interest in science and related careers.
Science First (Grades 7 – 10)
Science First is a free summer program for Chicago Public School students in grades 7 through 9. Through hands-on, nature-based science activities, students improve their understanding of nature and the scientific method. chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst
College First (Grades 11 – 12)
College First is an internship, field ecology course, and career guidance for CPS students entering their junior or senior year. Students earn income and college credit while studying field ecology alongside scientists at the Garden. chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst The Science Career Continuum is made possible by the generous support of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, ITW, Baxter International Inc., Discover Financial Services, Sally Mead Hands Foundation, Annette R. Kleinman, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, the Trillium Foundation, W.P. & H.B. White Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust, William J. Clancy Foundation, Comcast Corporation, and Leo S. Guthman Fund.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a ten-week research internship for college undergraduates. Students work with Garden scientists and graduate students from the Plant Biology and Conservation joint program with Northwestern University and the Garden. Visit cbgreu.org for more information. The Garden’s REU program is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Windy City Harvest Windy City Harvest introduces Chicago youth and young adults to sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture. Through education, mentoring, and job training, this program has enabled thousands of young people to realize their potential.
Windy City Harvest Youth Farm
Windy City Harvest Youth Farm provides summer jobs and skills training for urban teens from some of the most challenged communities in Chicago and Lake County. Teens learn about sustainable gardening, healthy food systems, and healthy communities. They also learn leadership and teamwork skills that prepare them for a successful future.
Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship
This certificate program in sustainable urban agriculture, offered in partnership with Daley College and held at Arturo Velasquez Institute satellite campus, prepares students for jobs in local horticulture and urban agriculture industries. Students gain practical skills that enable them to change their careers and their lives for the better.
Windy City Harvest Corps
The Windy City Harvest Corps provides training and transitional employment to juveniles (ages 17 to 21) and adults who have been involved with the justice system. Participants complete the Roots of Success job-readiness curriculum, which prepares them for other life-changing opportunities, including the Apprenticeship program.
Windy City Harvest Entrepreneur and Career Program
Though this program, students can take 14-week courses in industry-specific topics such as Local Foods Business and Entrepreneurship, Season Extension, and Aquaponics. Selected graduates are eligible to become “incubator” farmers for two years at Windy City Harvest’s Legends South Farm. chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture
Major support for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest programs is provided by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA; the Local Food Promotion Program of the Agricultural Marketing Services, USDA; and the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. Other funders include anonymous donors, the Aetna Foundation, After School Matters, AgriBank and 1st Farm Credit Services, the J.R. Albert Foundation, the Boeing Company, Brinshore Development, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Hilton Chicago, the Kraft Heinz Foundation, Walter S. Mander Foundation, the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, Midwest Foods, Polk Bros. Foundation, Preservation Foundation of Lake County Forest Preserves, SAVOR…Chicago at McCormick Place, Spear Family Charitable Fund, State Farm Youth Advisory Board, and Tyson Foods.
Teacher & Student Programs
Science Career Continuum
Additional support is provided by anonymous funders, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Hanley Foundation, Prince Charitable Trusts, and Steans Family Foundation. Also contributing are the Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at the Chicago Community Trust, Tom E. Dailey Foundation, Eileen Fisher, Farm Aid, Michael and Jennifer Faron, the Grainger Foundation, Just BARE Chicken, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, National Recreation Foundation, North Shore Garden Club, Madeleine P. Plonsker, REDF, State Farm, Linda F. Tomchuck, and Whole Foods Market.
Horticultural Therapy 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, professional training, and consulting services in barrier-free garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy program planning. chicagobotanic.org/therapy Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endowment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Abra Prentice Foundation, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation, the Brinson Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown, as well as endowments established by the estate of Florence Rantz, the Kenilworth Garden Club, and the Julien H. Collins and Bertha M. Collins Fund. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s education and community programs are supported by an endowment from The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust. Additional support is provided by The Brinson Foundation, HSBC, Kemper Educational and Charitable Foundation, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the Allstate Insurance Company.
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This Season&inGarden the Garden Antiques Fair
This Season in the Garden Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director When the Krasberg Rose Garden explodes with color and fragrance in June, and peonies, clematis, and catmint add their color to the landscape, we know summer has arrived. Later, summer favorites like daylilies in the Flower Walk (recently named for Sophia Shaw, our past president and CEO), the stately trumpet lilies in the Graham Bulb Garden, and the gorgeous waterlilies in the Circle Garden are not to be missed. We look forward to the beautiful drifts of blue from chaste tree (Vitex) along the Edens Expressway. The Garden uses annuals to provide a sustained burst of color as our permanent plants cycle in and out of flower. Near the end of May, we will be planting more than 61,000 summer annuals, which will provide color throughout the summer. In addition to our major annual plantings such as the Lake Cook Road entrance, the Crescent garden, and the Circle Garden, we integrate annuals in our perennial and mixed borders in areas such as the English Walled Garden. On Evening Island, delicate sparkler white cleome makes a fantastic contrast in texture with huge, white hibiscus flowers. In the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, we use annual flowers to complement and highlight vegetables; deep pink calibrachoa partners with peppermint chard, and vanilla cream-colored marigolds mix with green-and-white variegated scallop squash. If your home garden seems dull in summer, add some annuals to carry it through. At home, I tuck Black and Blue sage into my perennial borders to make sure there are hummingbirds darting through the garden. Summer is the time our horticulture staff walks through each of our 26 display gardens, evaluating plant health, color combinations, and how each garden is carrying out its objectives. Decisions on planting changes made during these walk-throughs will help determine next year’s budget. One of the preeminent bonsai shows in the country takes place at the Chicago Botanic Garden in August; the MidAmerica Bonsai Society Show & Sale is May 21 to 22. If you love bonsai, this is the place for you. The Garden’s own collection of 73 display quality trees and 269 trees in training is one of the top bonsai collections in North America on public display. On summer evenings in the courtyards of the Regenstein Center, they are illuminated and look like stunning art objects. Chris Baker, our bonsai curator, has been working at the Garden since April 2014. He cut his teeth working with the renowned collection of bonsai at the United States National Arboretum and the historic Daiju-en bonsai nursery in Okazaki, Japan, before coming to the Garden. Chris enjoys working on such a prestigious collection with an interesting history and some very old trees, and teaching about bonsai. He also enjoys working with the dedicated volunteers who have been the backbone of the Bonsai Collection. During summer and fall 2015, we replaced the degraded asphalt walks in the Farwell Landscape and Native Plant Gardens with brick, and we’ll do the same for the Bulb Garden this summer. We will also be re-laying the bricks in the Esplanade walks, which have become uneven over the years. Meanwhile, the Regenstein Learning Campus has taken shape in an amazingly short time. Where an empty lawn once was is now a new education center and a new children’s garden that engages children directly with nature and bucks the trend among public gardens to create playgrounds. This summer, the sod on the dramatic rolling landforms in the amphitheater will be taking root, the trees will be establishing themselves, and the perennials will be growing in the woodland garden. This Campus will be nurtured and readied for an opening this fall, when it will become another exciting destination at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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