Keep Growing Spring 2015

Keep Growing SPRING 2015

Member Magazine and Program Guide

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OFFICERS

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

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Dear Garden member, Spring is always a time of excitement at the Chicago Botanic Garden, as leaves unfurl and buds open in a delightful riot of color and fragrance. This year, there is even more excitement, as our most anticipated event of the season—the Antiques & Garden Fair— undergoes its own renewal. In April the “ribbon-cutting” of spring returns as the Antiques, Garden & Design Show, presenting a contemporary twist on traditional designs, and with display gardens that are more enchanting and visually appealing than ever. Look for details on page 6.

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Peter M. Ellis, Secretary Sophia Shaw, President and Chief Executive Officer

DIRECTORS

Brayton Alley, ex officio Courtney Berlin Sharon Brady 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 Peter R. Crane John V. Crowe Jill M. Delaney James W. DeYoung Anthony L. Farino Peter B. Foreman 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 M. James Leider Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. Laura M. Linger Daniel I. H. Linzer Alec Litowitz Anne Loucks Josephine P. Louis Molly C. McKenna Michael J. McMurray Barbara J. Metzler, ex officio William E. Moeller Homi B. Patel George A. Peinado Janet Meakin Poor Anne Pramaggiore Toni Preckwinkle, ex officio Bob Probst Arnold Randall, ex officio Susan L. Regenstein John Rugel Ryan S. Ruskin Robert E. Shaw Tom Skilling Maria Smithburg Harrison I. Steans Pam F. Szokol Collette Taylor Richard L. Thomas

LIFE DIRECTORS

Marilynn B. Alsdorf J. Melfort Campbell Barbara Whitney Carr Gary P. Coughlan Suzanne S. Dixon Thomas A. Donahoe 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 John E. Preschlack Anne O. Scott David Byron Smith Susan Stone Howard J. Trienens Ernest P. Waud III Arthur M. Wood, Jr.

We have also made exciting progress in achieving the goals of our ten-year strategic plan, “Keep Growing.” Launched in early 2010, the Garden’s strategic plan includes a $125 million capital and endowment initiative with two important projects at its center—the Kris Jarantoski Campus and the Learning Campus. I am thrilled to announce that we recently received a $10 million pledge to the campaign from board member Susan Regenstein and the Regenstein Foundation, which will name the Learning Campus. This spring, we will break ground for the Education Center and Garden on the Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus (page 22). And thanks to a combination of state and private funding, on July 29, 2014, we broke ground for a new plant production nursery on the Jarantoski Campus (page 18). While we have many funds left to raise to complete the decades-long dream of replacing the Garden’s production greenhouses, we are very pleased with our progress and extremely grateful to all donors who have contributed to date.

Other articles in this issue of Keep Growing include a profile of the Krasberg Rose Garden (page 30) that is sure to inspire you to “think spring.” We welcome guest columnist Chris Martine, Ph.D., who discusses plant blindness and its remedies (page 10), and report on our executive vice president and director, Kris Jarantoski, who has received not one but two prestigious awards (page 25). We also assess damage from the emerald ash borer four years after we began fighting the invasive insect (page 26), and turn the spotlight on one of our volunteers (page 34).

There is the excitement that nature brings us every spring, and there is the excitement humans create when they come together to make positive change. Our Garden is healthy; it exemplifies the best in horticulture, plant science, urban agriculture, and education. Yet it can—and will— flourish even more. Please contact Patty Shanahan, director of planned and major gifts, to add your name to the list of Garden friends and foundations who have so generously contributed to the success of our “Keep Growing” strategic plan.

With sincere thanks,

Sophia Shaw President and CEO We would like to hear from you!

Please direct comments or questions to editor@chicagobotanic.org.

Antiques & Garden Fair

Spring 2015 Features 2 Letter from the President and CEO The excitement of spring 6 Antiques, Garden & Design Show Reinventing spring’s most anticipated Garden event 10 Helping the “Plant Blind” to See Columnist Chris Martine, Ph.D., has some ideas 12 Spring Events Special weekends, brunches, music, and more 18 Production Nursery Takes Shape Groundbreaking held on the Jarantoski Campus 20 Garden News Italy beckons members—and so does the North Branch Trail 22 Education Center Becomes Reality Spring groundbreaking on the Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus 25 Kris Jarantoski Receives National Awards Honored for leadership in public gardens and horticulture 26 Emerald Ash Borer Update Where we are four years after the insect’s arrival 28 Lenhardt Library Conserves Rare Books Online Easy access to digitized books 30 Hail to the Queen of Flowers The Krasberg Rose Garden delights with color and scent 34 Cultivating a Sharing Spirit Volunteer receives Sharing Spirit Award 36 Ask the Experts White calla lilies, spring garden chores, and more 80 This Season in the Garden Noteworthy early bloomers, featured spring plants, and hardscapes

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Antiques, Garden & Design Show

Even the hardiest midwesterners—the ones who eagerly await the first snow, and who are unfazed by subzero temperatures—know that the place to welcome spring is the Chicago Botanic Garden. The season may arrive with gradual thawing of the ground, warming temperatures, and peeks of color, but insiders know that spring is officially here when the Antiques, Garden & Design Show opens at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Show— formerly known as the Antiques & Garden Fair—has been reinvented this year, and promises to inspire stylish living while offering beautiful gardens and objects in a way that transcends the ordinary.

From Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enchanting display gardens and exhibitors from across the country will welcome visitors. New this year, the Garden has teamed up with leaders in the field of horticulture and design to enhance the overall use of space throughout the Show, as well as create its stunning indoor display gardens. The display gardens, by Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, will be more enchanting and visually appealing than ever, featuring the highest horticultural standards. Gardeners will come to see ways to revitalize their own gardens using ideas from these experts.

The Show appeals to collectors of all ages, interests, and budgets with its progressive attitude about design and all its forms. Guests will find offerings that extend beyond traditional antiques to include jewelry, midcentury design, fine art, gardening tools, seeds, containers, books, and much more.

The Antiques, Garden & Design Show presents a contemporary twist on traditional ideas, and a streamlined color palette. Approximately 100 of the finest exhibitors from around the United States, Africa, and Europe will showcase their inspirational goods. Look for vintage décor, botanically themed merchandise, and antiques and garden furniture from the most formal to the most relaxed and casual.

Stop to admire the wide variety of displays until the perfect item beckons—then pause for a snack at the café in Burnstein Hall.

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antiques garden & design show The Krasberg Rose Garden and Esplanade will be tented, and exhibitors will also fill the Regenstein Center, including its Searle and Runnells Courtyards.

The Rose Garden tent will feature exhibitors of horticulture and garden wares, including containers, outdoor furniture, and plants, all available for purchase. Look for amazing topiary, seeds, and the kinds of tools gardeners need to transform their own spaces. The Esplanade tent will feature garden antiques as well as other antiques, as well as midcentury modern items, all set among spectacular plantings and gardens interspersed with exhibitor booths.

Decorating legend Mario Buatta will serve as the Show’s honorary chair and keynote speaker on Friday, April 17.

Buatta, “The Prince of Chintz,” has designed for clients including Henry Ford II, Barbara Walters, Malcolm Forbes, and Mariah Carey, and has worked on historic properties such as Blair House—guest quarters for the president of the United States.

His new book, Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration, hronicles his career bringing English country-house style to the United States. Buatta weaves nature into the narrative of his work. He says, “No house is ever complete. It grows with you—just like a garden.”

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On Saturday, April 18, acclaimed cultural landscape historian, writer, and Guggenheim fellow Mac Griswold will be the guest speaker. Author of The Manor and three other books, Griswold taught landscape history at Sarah Lawrence College and collaborated for decades with wellknown philanthropist and horticulturist Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. Griswold’s lecture at 11 a.m. will be followed by a book signing.

The much-anticipated Preview Evening is Thursday, April 16. Guests will enjoy priority shopping at the Show along with elegant fare, from 6 to 10 p.m. Complimentary valet parking is included in the ticket price. Tickets begin at $250 and are available online at chicagobotanic.org/antiques/ preview or by phone at (847) 835-6958.

Show tickets may be purchased online or at the Visitor Center. Buy early and save—tickets are $15 each through April 16, and $18 after that date.

Garden members receive $3 off each ticket price, and children under 16 enter free with an adult. A three-day Show pass is $20. Lecture tickets for Mario Buatta are $85 before April 17 and $90 after; tickets for Mac Griswold are $75 before April 17 and $80 after. Each lecture ticket includes a three-day Show pass. A combined ticket for both lectures is $135; members receive $5 off each price.

Regular parking fees apply. Valet parking is available for $10 per car.

Proceeds from the Antiques, Garden & Design Show benefit the Garden’s conservation, education, and research programs.

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Guest Editorial

Guest columnist and Bucknell University professor Chris Martine, Ph.D., talks about guiding students away from their electronic devices and into the plant world

Helping the “Plant Blind” to See It is a pretty spring day. Inspired, I stand up to look out my window at the plants in bloom in my campus view. I wonder if the students walking past are as impressed as I am by the chromatic exhibition.

But then I notice something: nearly every one of them is looking down.

Their attention is on the smartphones in their hands; they appear to be unaware that there is anything around them at all. This reminds me, once again, of the mission I have defined for myself as a professor of botany: In order to help them understand and appreciate the nature of life on Earth, today’s students must first be taught how to see.

“Plant blindness” (an incapacity for many people to recognize the green world around them) has been bemoaned by modern botanists for some time. The students beyond my windowpane, however, are suffering from an ailment of a different nature—an inability to look away from their devices long enough to know that green things are even there.

Thankfully, there are potential treatments. One is to develop electronic education and outreach tools that meet people where they are. I have joined this effort in a number of ways, including developing and hosting the YouTube series “Plants are Cool, Too!”, blogging for the Huffington Post, and being active in social media outlets.

Efforts like these can engender greater awareness, I think— but they are not enough. Unsurprisingly, the best way to connect people with the real world is still to get them outside, unplugged and in position to see real things in real places. Plants, with their ubiquity, stationary habits, and approachable demeanors, are ideal subjects for teaching students to see.

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On a recent morning with my field botany class, I asked the students to look around the forest we were standing in. Six weeks into the course, I knew they would have a hard time finding a species in this spot that they couldn’t recognize and assign a name to. A short time ago this was not the case for any of them—and yet here they were, having learned to see in a new way, feeling perhaps more at home in a forest than they had in their entire lives.

These students are lucky to have access to a forest where they can develop and realize their new vision. But many young people are not as fortunate. For the more than 50 percent of the global human population in cities, finding places to become acquainted with plant diversity might be perceived as a challenge.

Luckily for all of us, there are institutions like the Chicago Botanic Garden in cities around the world where people can visit, learn about, and come to love real plants. Botanic gardens are thus critical players in helping so many more of us learn to see. Even one special encounter with a plant can be enough to open a person’s eyes for good.

With that last point in mind, I turn away from my office window and walk out of my building. In a moment I recognize a student coming my way, her face buried in her phone. I decide to intervene, and I keep it simple.

“Hey, come have a look at these plants over here.”

Dr. Chris Martine is the David Burpee Professor of Plant Genetics and Research at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. He is the creator, co-producer, and host of “Plants are Cool, Too!”, a YouTube series featuring the Chicago Botanic Garden’s own Krissa Skogen, Ph.D., in its fourth episode.

Follow him on Twitter at @MartineBotany.

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Winter Events

Spring Events Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 Spring is a time of celebration in Japan, when people gather to see the cherry blossoms or participate in matsuri (festivals). The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden honors those traditions with two weekends of special events. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spring Weekend features a koto harp performance, traditional storytelling, an interactive suminagashi (marbleized paper) demonstration, and hands-on activities. Children’s Festival activities, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., include making kimono paper dolls and origami kabuto (samurai helmets), as well as a tea ceremony demonstration, storytelling, and koto and shakuhachi flute performances.

Easter Egg Brunch Sunday, April 5 Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 10 Mark your calendars early for one-of-a-kind family brunch celebrations at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Easter Egg Brunch includes a buffet in Nichols Hall and an Easter egg hunt. Adult tickets are $32 for members and $38 for nonmembers. Children’s tickets are $24 for members and $29 for nonmembers; children 2 and under are free. The Mother’s Day buffet includes a carving station and madeto-order omelets. Adult tickets are $52.95 for members and $59.95 for nonmembers. Tickets for children ages 3 to 12 are $24.95 for members and $27.95 for nonmembers.

Children 2 and under are free. Reservations are required; parking is included for both events, and for Mother’s Day only, valet parking is available for $10 per car (free for President’s Circle members). Tickets are available online and at the Visitor Center Information Desk.

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show Saturday, March 14, to Sunday, March 22 Think spring in the lovely settings of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show. This event at Navy Pier features display gardens, cooking demonstrations, workshops, a marketplace, and more. Garden members receive a $4 discount per ticket by presenting their membership card at the show’s box office (no other discounts apply). Throughout the week, Garden staff will offer demonstrations at the Gardening Live stage. Visit chicagoflower.com for more information.

Tram Tours Begin Saturday, April 25 Picture-postcard views await visitors on narrated 35-minute tram tours of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The 2.3mile Grand Tram Tour explores the history and science of the Garden, while the intimate .8-mile Bright Encounters tour features the main island’s seasonally changing colors and landscape. Optional stops allow passengers to explore on their own. 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 per member and $4 per nonmember. Children 2 and under are free. Trams are wheelchair accessible. Garden Plus members ride free on Wednesdays.

Morning Music with Orchids Tuesday, February 17, to Thursday, March 12 The popular Tuesday Morning Music events have expanded to Thursdays as part of the Orchid Show (generously supported by the Helen V. Froelich Foundation and Bank of America). Concerts are from 10 to 11 a.m. in Nichols Hall. Concerts are free; fee applies for the Orchid Show.

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Spring Calendar

March Ongoing The Orchid Show through March 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Regenstein Center; fee applies.

Rare Book Exhibition: Orchidelirium: Illustrated Orchidaceae through April 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 22 Chicago Flower and Garden Show See the Chicago Flower and Garden Show website for hours at Navy Pier; fee applies. Garden members receive discounted admission at the box office with proof of membership.

Sunday & Monday, March 1 & 2 2015 Volunteer Spring Opportunity Fair 1 to 3 p.m., Linnaeus Room.

Thursday, March 19 Post-Orchid Show Plant Sale for Members 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 1 Weekend Family Class: Homemade Ice Cream 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Friday & Saturday, March 20 & 21 Members-only Plant Production Behind-theScenes Tour preregistration required; fee applies.

Free Library Talk: “Orchidelirium: Illustrated Orchidaceae” 2 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday, March 4 & 6 ScreenBreak Family Drop-In Activities 9 to 11 a.m.

Post-Orchid Show Plant Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last.

Saturday, March 21 Teacher Program: Bringing Up Bookworms 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Mondays, March 2 – 30 Story Time in the Lenhardt Library 10 to 11 a.m.

Exhibition: Nature in View through April 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Joutras Gallery.

Tuesdays, March 3 & 10 Morning Music with Orchids 10 to 11 a.m.

Weekend Family Class: Gumballs & Superballs 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Thursdays, March 5 & 12 Morning Music with Orchids 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 7 Monthly Photo Walk 9 a.m.; meets in Alsdorf Auditorium.

Growing Salads Indoors with Bill Shores 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Thursday, March 12 Evening with Orchids Cocktail Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies.

Saturday, March 14 Teacher Program: Bringing Up Bookworms 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Formulating Perfumes with Natural Essences 1 to 5 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

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Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 Illinois Orchid Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; Nichols Hall.

Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Northern Illinois Gesneriad Show & Sale noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Sunday, March 29 Willow Furniture Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Midwest Fruit Explorers Grafting Workshop 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3 Spring Break Camp 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

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April Ongoing Rare Book Exhibition: Orchidelirium: Illustrated Orchidaceae through April 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, April 4 Monthly Photo Walk 9 a.m.; meets in Alsdorf Auditorium.

Sunday, April 5 Easter Egg Brunch 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, or 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Mondays, April 6 – 27 (No Story Time on April 20) Story Time in the Lenhardt Library 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday, April 6 School Day Off Camp 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Wednesdays, April 8 – June 17 (No class on April 15) Gentle Yoga and Meditation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, April 11 Teacher Programs: ENTICE Using Resource Trunks to Teach NGSS 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, April 12 Weekend Family Class: Gumballs and Superballs 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, April 25 Rare Book Exhibition: Keep Growing: The Chicago Horticultural Society’s 125th Anniversary through August 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tram Tours begin 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weather permitting); extended hours until 5 p.m. from June 6 to September 7; fee applies.

Free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays.

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Preview Evening

Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day 12:45 to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Thursday, April 16 6 to 10 p.m.

Earth Day Walk to McDonald Woods 1 p.m.; meet at the What’s in Bloom cart in front of the Visitor Center.

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Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26 Midwest Daffodil Society Display & Floral Design Show noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mario Buatta, honorary chair and keynote speaker

Saturdays, April 25 – May 16 Spring Garden Walk 1 p.m.; meet at the What’s in Bloom cart in front of the Visitor Center.

Friday, April 17

11 a.m. (followed by book signing) Saturday, April 18 Mac Griswold, guest speaker 11 a.m. (followed by book signing) See pages 6 to 8 or visit chicagobotanic.org/ antiques for more information.

Fees apply for all events. Valet parking is available Friday, April 17, for $10 per vehicle; free for President’s Circle members.

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Calendar Discovery Programs in the English Walled Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden through October 4; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Plant Giveaway (Fruit & Vegetable Garden Discovery Program) through September; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; while supplies last.

May Ongoing Rare Book Exhibition: Keep Growing: The Chicago Horticultural Society’s 125th Anniversary through August 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday, May 6 Teacher Workshop: Inspiring Nature Play: Digging Deeper 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Friday & Saturday, May 15 & 16 Members-only Plant Production Behind-the-Scenes Tour preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, May 9 Spring Garden Walk 1 p.m.; meet at the What’s In Bloom cart in front of the Visitor Center

Saturday, May 16 Teacher Program: Art, Nature, and Science for Early Childhood 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3 Central States Dahlia Society Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10 American Rhododendron Society—Midwest Chapter Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17 Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Glenview/North Shore African Violet Society Display & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America opens 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting); open on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. from June 10 through August 26; fee applies.

Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Exhibition 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 2 Exhibition: Keep Growing: The Chicago Horticultural Society’s 125th Anniversary through August 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Joutras Gallery Monthly Photo Walk 9 a.m.; meets in Alsdorf Auditorium.

Member Double-Discount Day at the Garden Shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Mondays, May 4 – 18 Story Time in the Lenhardt Library 10 to 11 a.m.

Members-only Plant Production Behind-the-Scenes Tour Chicago Botanic Garden members are invited to come discover what goes on behind the scenes, where 250,000 plants make their way through our plant production facilities annually. On Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, come see our spring flowers before they get planted. Tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; the fee is $5. The next tour dates are May 15 and 16. Visit chicagobotanic. org/membership for reservations and call (847) 835-8215 with any questions. Space is limited.

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Teacher Program: Birding for Educators 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Brunch 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Valet Parking available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10 per vehicle. Free for President’s Circle members.

Wednesday, May 13 Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, May 17 Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Esplanade.

Free Library Talk: “Keep Growing: The Chicago Horticultural Society’s 125th Anniversary” 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 Butterflies & Blooms opens 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting); fee applies. Free for Garden Plus Members on Wednesdays.

Garden Chef Series begins Saturdays and Sundays through October 4, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 28 Grapevines & Wines 6 to 8 p.m.; McGinley Pavilion; fee applies.

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Looking Ahead Grapevines & Wines Raise a glass to spring at an intimate lakeside tasting event of wines from around the world. Grapevines & Wines takes place on the canopied terrace of McGinley Pavilion—with a prime view of the Great Basin—on Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sample more than 50 varieties of wines; light fare and wine by the glass will be available for purchase. Participants must be 21 or older. Advance tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Day-of tickets are $28 for members and $33 for nonmembers. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wines to purchase tickets.

Butterflies & Blooms Hundreds of colorful butterflies flutter around visitors in the lepidopteran habitat of Butterflies & Blooms, which relocates this year to a new site near McDonald Woods (signs will direct you). This exhibition features butterflies from around the world—including South America, Asia, and Africa (as well as butterflies that are native to Illinois). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting) from May 23 to September 7. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children under 3; members receive $1 off. Admission is free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays. chicagobotanic.org/butterflies

World Environment Day Reduce, reuse, recycle…and more. On World Environment Day, people in more than 100 countries take time to learn and exchange ideas about issues of sustainability and conservation. Come to the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday, June 6, to celebrate World Environment Day and hear the latest on what you can do to help protect the environment. Programs, discussions, educational displays, family activities, and more are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring plastic plant containers and electronics for recycling beginning at 10 a.m. chicagobotanic.org/wed Generously supported by Baxter International, Inc., ITW, Make It Better, UL, and Bartlett Tree Experts

Evenings Think picnics on an evening scented with summer blooms and alive with music performed under a clear, starry sky. The Garden’s summer hours extend to 9 p.m. from June 6 to September 7, with Evenings music programs beginning on June 8.

The special live music performances for all ages are offered four nights a week.

Picnics are allowed on music evenings only. chicagobotanic.org/evenings Generously supported by Make It Better and NorthShore University HealthSystem

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A New Growing Season for Plants and Their Nursery The doors to a new season have opened at the Chicago Botanic Garden. At the south end, plants are being moved from their heated winter quarters to cooler areas to adjust for spring weather. Growing houses are filling up with spring annuals, roses, and echium preparing for display.

What may sound like business as usual for a public garden is part of a master plan that was four years in the making.

All of these plants are in temporary housing as construction moves ahead on a new nursery at the south end of the Garden. It is the first piece of new construction to begin on the emerging Kris Jarantoski Campus, which will enable the Garden to maintain and even redefine the horticultural excellence for which it is known.

A temporary nursery went up last October to house plants over the colder months; it will come down when the new nursery opens this October, making way for greenhouse construction. Each phase of the process was meticulously choreographed by a committee that included Brian Clark, manager of plant production; Tim Johnson, director of horticulture; Tim Pollack, floriculturist of outdoor plants; and Barb Raue, nursery supervisor.

A July 2014 groundbreaking ceremony officially marked the beginning of work on the nursery, which supports all plant production, from indoor and outdoor floriculture for seasonal displays to permanent collections. Through the addition of modern technologies, improved growing zones, and other upgrades, the project will provide a much-needed upgrade for an operation that is at the heart of the Garden.

“It’s going to be a more efficient operation for us for sure,” Clark said. “From a logistics and a plant-moving standpoint, things are going to be much more streamlined than they have been.” As the Garden’s needs have grown over the years, he explained, the ten staff members and more than 55 volunteers have juggled tasks between limited work areas.

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In the new facility, functions such as pot washing, soil and hard goods storage, and pot- The July 2014 groundbreaking for a new ting will be central- tree nursery on the Kris Jarantoski Campus was attended by senior staff, board ized in two new members, public officials, and donors. pavilions and take place year-round thanks to a heating system and covered work area. Upgraded technologies include solar panels, climate control equipment, and a new irrigation system. The new nursery also will provide enhanced growing space for taller, bigger, and more remarkable display plants.

When the Jarantoski Campus is complete, an interpretive viewing area will offer visitors a peek into the nursery. The East Road will facilitate foot, bicycle, and tram traffic and pass through a beautiful garden designed by Peter Wirtz for the Campus. The south end of the Garden, little known to visitors, will be transformed into a major destination. “In the end, it will be a full experience for the public,” said Clark.

The $40 million Kris Jarantoski Campus is part of the “Keep Growing” strategic plan launched in early 2010, which includes a $125 million fundraising campaign.

Tours of our current plant production facilities are offered on March 20 and 21 and May 15 and 16; see calendar for details. Fundraising continues for the Jarantoski Campus.

Please consider a gift to help the Chicago Botanic Garden complete this important capital project and obtain a $5 million match offered by an anonymous donor. For more information, contact Patty Shanahan, director of planned and major gifts, at pshanaha@chicagobotanic.org or (847) 835-6838.

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Member Travel Opportunity: The Gardens of Rome and Florence Join an exclusive tour to some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe with Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Tours of 11 gardens are included in a tenday trip to Rome and Florence, Italy, from September 15 to 25, 2015, customized for Garden members in collaboration with Insight Vacations and Frosch Travel.

The trip includes deluxe accommodations at Hotel Majestic in Rome and the Gallery Art Hotel in Florence, with airport transfers and baggage handling, as well as nine breakfasts, two lunches, and four dinners. With a private guide, participants will travel by private coach to must-

see destinations including the Vatican, the Colosseum, and Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (home of Michelangelo’s David). Featured gardens include the Vatican Gardens in Rome and Villa Gamberaia in Tuscany.

The cost is $6,092 per person (double occupancy). This includes land transportation only; flights may be arranged through Frosch Travel or on your own. Included is a one-year Director’s Circle membership (a $250 tax-deductible gift to the Garden).

A $250 per-person deposit is required to reserve a spot, and space is limited. Call (847) 948-5300 for more information and reservations.

Across the Forest Preserves

Explore the North Branch Trail Winding from northwest Chicago to the northern suburbs through the Forest Preserves of Cook County, the North Branch Trail is one of the region’s most beautiful and popular trails. Along its 19 miles, riders can • explore restored prairies and woodlands; • pedal along the Chicago River; • rest beside the calm pools and channels of the Skokie Lagoons; and • stop for a picnic at a grove or overlook.

One of the reasons for the trail’s popularity is the jewel at its northern end: the Chicago Botanic Garden. Visitors can make the Garden a part of a bike ride, whether it’s a full-day tour or just a short pedal. Those who enter the Garden without a car can enjoy its lush landscapes for free.

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linking it with the Green Bay Trail. The addition meanders through Turnbull Woods and McDonald Woods, running along the south side of Lake Cook Road from the Braeside Metra Station in Highland Park west to the entrance of the Garden. The link greatly improves Garden access by train, bicycle, stroller, foot, and wheelchair.

Coming in spring 2016, the Forest Preserves will add four miles to the southern end of the trail in Chicago, extending it to the Irene C. Hernandez Family Picnic Area at Foster and Kostner Avenues. The resulting trail will total roughly 23 miles.

To learn more, visit fpdcc.com.

The North Branch Trail addition is generously supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program; Litowitz Family Foundation; and Forest Preserves of Cook County.

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Education Center on the Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus Will Nurture Future Plant Scientists, Conservationists, and Environmental Stewards

Breaking New Ground It’s official: when the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks ground on a new Education Center this spring, it will occur on the newly named Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus. The centerpiece of the seven-acre Campus will be the $20.1 million Education Center and its garden. A recent $10 million pledge by the Regenstein Foundation, stewarded by Garden board member Susan Regenstein, means that the Campus—and its Center—can begin to take shape later this spring. The Center is part of the Garden’s ten-year strategic plan, “Keep Growing,” which was launched in early 2010. The Keep Growing plan includes a $125 million capital and endowment initiative.

“This gift from the Regenstein Foundation, led by the granddaughter of its founder, is one of the most generous gifts the Garden has ever received,” said Sophia Shaw, president and CEO. “We look forward to repaying the confidence that Susan and the Foundation have shown in the Garden by creating a place of environmental learning unlike any other—a true center of inspiration, education, and training for nature-lovers and the next generation of plant scientists, educators, conservationists, and policy makers.”

Designed by Booth Hansen, the prominent architectural firm whose work won national awards for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, the 26,700-square-foot, curving two-story Education Center will serve a broad spectrum of learners. The Garden’s continuum of plant-based educational programs will begin with early childhood and preK programs that engage very young children (alongside their parents and caregivers), followed by elementary, middle-school, and high-school options that help students prepare for college. Ultimately, students can be connected with college and doctorate-level research opportunities offered jointly with Northwestern University in the Plant Science Center.

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“Many of the programs we will offer are integral to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and address the reality of a changing climate. What we teach about plant science underscores the principle that plants are the foundation for life. As the environment changes, new skills and new jobs will be essential to mitigate the threats,” said Jim Boudreau, vice president of marketing and development for the Garden.

The Center also will anchor the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, enhancing its ability to serve its many students. A typical day might begin with adult wellness and lifestyle classes in the early morning, followed by early childhood and Camp CBG or school field trip programs throughout the morning and early afternoon, and concluding with Scout badge programs and adult cooking courses in the evening.

Engineered to achieve high standards of energy efficiency and certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, the Center will be efficiently ventilated, cooled, and heated, and will include recycled materials, a rainwater capture and storage system, and solar panels to generate energy. With the Astellas Atrium providing both an entrance and a

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venue for interpretive plant science displays, an observational beehive introducing visitors to the pollinator story, and peek-through windows showing the internal mechanics of the building’s sustainability features, the Center will create a welcoming new visitor attraction.

The light-filled Astellas Atrium will divide the building into the Grainger Wing for classroom education and a public wing for community programs. The Grainger Wing will feature eight classrooms, including two dedicated to early childhood development, and a nature laboratory for students to investigate plants. The two early childhood classrooms and one regular classroom (primarily for adult use) will open to their own outdoor spaces. The public wing will contain two larger rooms for wellness classes, meetings, plus the ITW Kitchen Classroom, where students will learn to prepare dishes made from fresh ingredients. A second-floor office suite will accommodate staff.

Early childhood education will be a highlight of program expansion within the Education Center and the surrounding Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus. The Garden plans to hire a dedicated early childhood educator in 2015 who will work with staff to launch a nature preschool, expand the Little Diggers and My First Camp programs, and increase early childhood provider training programs.

Jennifer Schwarz Ballard, Ph.D., associate vice president of education at the Garden, said she is particularly excited about the expansion of nature-based play programming for children from birth to age 3. Infants and toddlers will be able to practice gross and fine motor skills and enhance social relationships, artistic creativity, and imaginative play while immersed in a plant-rich environment. “Letting children explore the outdoors early in their development stimulates physical, cognitive, and emotional development in ways that science is just beginning to fully investigate,” said Dr. Schwarz Ballard.

During construction, scheduled for completion in June 2016, education programs, including teacher professional development, student field trips, and Camp CBG, will continue to be offered at various locations around the Garden. The Campus will also include an innovative garden whose concept vision came from renowned landscape architect Mikyoung Kim. The Education Center is supported by a $750,000 grant in matched funds from the Public Museum Capital Grants Program, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois State Museum; and the generous support of The Grainger Foundation, Astellas USA Foundation, ITW, The Collins Family Foundation, Arthur D. Collins, Jr., an anonymous donor, and many other contributors.

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Leading the Field of Botanic Gardens

Kris Jarantoski Receives Two Prestigious Awards Kris Jarantoski has been a guiding force in the development of the Chicago Botanic Garden since shortly after it opened to the public in 1972. From his first role as an assistant horticulturist in 1977 to his current position as executive vice president and director, Jarantoski’s reputation as a leader in the field of botanic gardens has grown far beyond the borders of the Garden’s 385-acre campus.

Two recent honors exemplify the esteem in which Jarantoski is held.

Last July at the Denver Botanic Garden, the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) presented Jarantoski with an Honorary Life Member Award—its most prestigious—recognizing “an enduring commitment and contribution to the organization and leadership in the field of public gardens.”

“Kris’s service to the Association for almost four decades is a beacon of leadership for others to emulate. He not only has taken the Chicago Botanic Garden from fledgling garden to one of the great gardens of the world, but has lifted the entire profession along the way with his charismatic, positive grace,” said Casey Sclar, executive director of the APGA, in announcing the award.

In his acceptance speech, Jarantoski credited much of his success to his colleagues and mentors. “The APGA has nourished me throughout my career,” he said. “It has helped me as a professional and as a person. The fact that this award came from my colleagues whom I like, respect, and admire means so much to me.”

This March, Jarantoski will travel to the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College near Philadelphia to receive another top honor—the 2015 Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal and Award. The Scott Medal and Award, established in 1929, recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding national contribution to the science and art of gardening; it has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious honors in horticulture.

“It’s difficult to express how much this award means to me,” said Jarantoski. “Past recipients include people I have idolized throughout my career: former professors, plant experts, textbook authors, plant breeders, and garden creators. This is an incredible honor, and I am overjoyed. I have loved gardens throughout my life, whether creating, maintaining, or visiting/enjoying them, and the Chicago Botanic Garden has been an incredible vehicle for me to channel my love of gardens and hopefully instill in the public a greater appreciation and love of plants. I’m a gardener at heart, and I will always remain one.”

According to Sophia Shaw, the Garden’s president and CEO, “So much of what the Chicago Botanic Garden is, and what public gardens are today, have been influenced by Kris…His tireless work and vision to make this Garden and the world a better place, and his generous commitment and dedication to the many people he has trained, have made and continue to make an enduring mark on all of us.”

Over the years, Jarantoski has been a part of the development of every one of the 26 distinct gardens on the Garden’s 385-acre campus. In tribute to his immeasurable contributions over the decades, a Garden campus bearing his name is now in development. For more information on the Kris Jarantoski Campus, visit chicagobotanic.org/projects, and see the nursery article on page 18. chicagobotanic.org 25

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Four Years After Borer Arrives, Few Ash Trees Remain The crisis phase of managing what could have been a “Nightmare on Ash Street” for the Chicago Botanic Garden has passed, four years after the emerald ash borer appeared on its 385 acres. Now, priorities remain to educate the public about the invasive insect and be watchful for the next plant threat to come along.

lots. Tree care professionals used heavy machinery to remove 600 ashes growing within 100 feet (falling distance) of traffic on Green Bay and Lake Cook Roads.

Another 100 ashes were taken down along the woodland nature trail and exit road, and in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. More trees are marked for removal, again for safety reasons.

“The key is to replant with a wide diversity of species to ensure that in the future, a single pest or disease will not cause tree loss in such great numbers,” said Andrew Bell, Ph.D., curator of woody plants. A long list of species planted to replace ashes in the Garden’s ornamental collection includes six species of oak (Quercus) and four of maple (Acer).

“It wasn’t a nightmare because we did a good job of planning. As soon A Garden web page (see bottom of as we saw how quickly this thing page) is dedicated to educating the was moving, we got ahead of it,” public about the pest. Plant Inforsaid Tom Tiddens, supervisor of mation Service experts stand ready plant health care, who knew from to help in person or by phone. The the start that the small green beetle Garden has held a series of work(Agrilus planipennis) was unstoppashops and webinars in partnership ble against all species of ash (Fraxiwith SavATree, with possible future nus) in the United States. Applicadates to be determined. tion of insecticides TREE-äge (emamectin benzoate) by corporate If there is a chief lesson learned, it is sponsor SavATree and imidacloprid Chris Beiser, plant health care specialist, makes a how quickly damage can occur.

by Garden staff has been a success, TREE-äge injection on an ash tree.

“Whether you’re ‘Joe Homeowner’ allowing the Garden to save some or in charge of a municipality, it’s ashes and take down others on its kind of the same thing,” Tiddens schedule—not one dictated by the borer. Most important, said. “If ash trees are on your property, and the emerald ash proactive pruning and takedowns have spared anyone inborer is found within 15 miles, start planning either to jury from a falling tree or branch. treat your trees or take them down.”

Destruction wrought by the insect is evident. Of the Garden’s 445 accessioned (tagged and inventoried) ashes, only about 76 treated trees remain in the ornamental collection, including two specimens each of primary varieties and those with key aesthetic value. The ash borer has killed nearly all of the estimated 1,500 ash trees in the McDonald Woods, said Jim Steffen, senior ecologist at the Garden.

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In October, a report indicated the ash borer has spread to white fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus), a native large shrub to small tree related to ash. The Garden has 42 white fringetrees and is monitoring the situation closely.

Proactive ash treatment and removal of damaged ash trees is supported by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society with additional support from SavATree, the Garden’s emerald ash borer management partner.

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Lenhardt Library Treasures Now Digitized

Rare Books Preserved Online for All to Access Scholarly democracy is at play in the Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden. A project to digitize 45 of the library’s rarest and most fragile volumes and make them available to the world on the Internet is nearly complete.

“We are the guardians of knowledge,” said Leora Siegel, library director, “but we are not trying to guard it from the public. We want to share it.”

Botanical volumes dating from the late sixteenth century to the early twentieth century—some dense with text, others filled with still-vivid color engravings—now can be seen by all through the Lenhardt Library web page in a direct link to the state’s Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) where the electronic files are stored. Illustrations are presented separately in an online showcase at the library site with interpretation written by library staff telling the story of the original artworks.

“Digitization democratizes these works and makes them available to anyone anywhere.

It can be a student, it can be a researcher, it can be just someone who is interested in beautiful illustrations,” said Edward J. Valauskas, Lenhardt Library curator of rare books.

The digitization project of the 45 rare volumes is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and is part of a continuing effort to catalog, conserve, and create online access to Lenhardt Library’s collection of nearly 4,000 rare books, journals, and manuscripts

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acquired from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in 2002. “We are saving these primary resources for our cultural heritage,” said Siegel.

The library director led a visitor into the rare book vault to display a personal favorite titled Études de fleurs et de fruits: Peints d’après nature [Studies of Flowers and Fruits: Painted from Life] by French botanical illustrator Henriette Vincent. “Her plums, her cherries, her flowers—she has dew drops on them. She has imperfections in the fruit and the leaves. She is capturing it almost as a photograph,” Siegel said, examining one of the volume’s 48 handcolored engravings, circa 1820.

Now those images by Vincent actually are photographs, in highresolution color. Like the rest of the digital collection, they may be copied, printed, hung on a wall, made into notecards, and even adapted for commercial artistic purposes, with appropriate credit given to the Lenhardt Library as the source. “I hope to have a whole shelf of books and objects that use our images,” Siegel said. “For me, it’s all about public access.” That access still includes the invitation to come to the library and see the originals yourself; Siegel recommends making an appointment by calling (847) 835-8201. Visit chicagobotanic.org/library for more information on this and other NEH-funded digitization projects.

Supported in part by the June Price Reedy Library Endowment for the Rare Book Collection and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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A Stroll through the Krasberg Rose Garden Is a Feast for the Eyes and the Nose

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As the first day of summer approaches, the Krasberg Rose Garden begins a show of flowers like none other.

More than 5,000 rose bushes begin to unfurl countless buds in myriad colors that gradually fill the air with delicate, sweet scents. Dedicated in 1985, the Rose Garden is home to 200 varieties of roses that include old garden roses (also called antique or heirloom roses), hybrid tea roses, floribundas, miniatures, grandifloras, climbers, shrubs, and several other types.

A focal point among the roses is an impressive fountain designed in the shape of a Tudor rose (see lore, p. 33).

Climbing roses and clematis adorn a sweeping cedar arbor. Amble along the curving path through the threeacre garden and you’ll discover some of the more than 34,000 other plants—trees, shrubs and perennials— that enhance the Rose Garden’s overall design. Nearby—technically outside the parameters of the Rose Garden—is the History of Roses Bed, boasting a rose collection that spans antique varieties, from the earliest wild rose to modern hybrids. Newer All-America Rose Selections winners are also on display.

“I hope visitors view the garden for the aesthetic experience it is—the way it looks and smells,” said Tom Soulsby, the senior horticulturist who oversees the Rose Garden. “There’s probably a rose for everybody and every place.”

Besides their incredible beauty and an abundance of blossoms, many of the roses on display were chosen for their hardiness, disease and insect resistance, long period of bloom, and low maintenance requirements. “There’s not a lot to fear when it comes to growing roses,” said Soulsby.

He aims to educate gardeners and demystify rose care.

Rose maintenance—pruning, removing spent blooms, mulching, and monitoring for disease and insects—is a collaboration among Soulsby, other Garden staff, and volunteers. “We take the most environmentally friendly means of dealing with insects and disease, and sometimes that means doing nothing,” Soulsby said. “One of our objectives is to minimize the use of chemicals. The volunteers are trained to look for things that might need to be addressed. Sometimes it involves handpicking Japanese beetles to get rid of them or handpicking leaves with black spot if the problem is small. If fungus is prevalent, we’re careful about sanitizing our tools with disinfectants so it doesn’t spread from one plant to another.”

The roses receive a water-soluble fertilizer in summer, which is important because each plant spends a lot of energy creating blooms. Deadheading—removing the spent flowers—is also done during summer. “That encourages roses to repeat bloom. If you don’t deadhead them, they form hips,” Soulsby said. Hips are the rose fruits that contain seeds and they may be shades of red, orange, purple, or black. The colorful hips provide winter interest and are often enjoyed by wildlife.

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Rose Scents Although their fragrance is sometimes indescribable, many roses, especially old garden varieties grown before 1867, fill the air on warm summer mornings with a variety of scents. Pop your nose into a rose blossom and you may discover a hint of cloves, anise, citrus, honey, or pears. Or, perhaps one flower reminds you of apricots, while another exudes a trace of lemon. When the tea roses are blooming, you might detect a trace of sweet orange pekoe tea in the air. Like fine wines, roses often feature a fascinating, complex collection of sweet smells.

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Rose breeder William Radler is a consulting rosarian for the Krasberg Rose Garden. He developed the wildly popular KnockOut® series of shrub roses, which are also on display. “Will has been breeding roses for our area, along with other breeders, for a long time,” said Soulsby. The rosarian meets annually with Soulsby and other Garden staff to review the rose collection. This year, Radler will receive the 2015 Hutchinson Medal, which recognizes “outstanding leadership or professional accomplishment that has been significant in furthering horticulture, plant science, or conservation.”

Some of the roses have celebrated a 30-year reign since the Rose Garden opened, but others have been replaced over the years. “We constantly evaluate the Rose Garden; a plant may not perform to its full potential here. However, the need to change out roses is pretty minimal overall,” Soulsby said.

Although it’s difficult for him to name favorites, the Mr. Lincoln rose (Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’) tops Soulsby’s list. “I tend to favor hybrid tea roses,” he admitted. “There’s also ‘Olympiad’ and ‘Peace’ [see lore, next column], but my favorites?

It depends on the day.”

Soulsby calls June and September the “rock star” months for the Rose Garden. “The best viewing time is around Father’s Day for the first flush of major blooms, and then again in mid-September through early October.” But there’s almost always something interesting to see. Flowering can begin as early as April, and there are even a few blooms in November. Come winter, according to Soulsby, there’s a lot of structural interest with the conifers and shrub roses silhouetted against—or accented with—fallen snow.

Long may the queen of flowers reign!

The Queen of Flowers and More Lore

In ancient Greek mythology, the goddess Chloris (Roman counterpart: Flora) came upon the body of a lovely wood nymph one day, and asked other gods to help her change it into a flower.

Aphrodite donated some of her beauty; the Three Graces bestowed qualities of brilliance, joy, and allure; and Dionysus provided fragrant nectar. When the nymph’s transformation into a flower was complete, Chloris proclaimed it the rose, queen of all flowers.

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The rose is said to have bloomed without thorns in the Garden of Eden, but grew them after Adam and Eve were driven out of paradise as a reminder to man of his sinful nature. Inside and outside a religious sphere, roses have represented virginity and purity (white), and passion and martyrdom (red).

During the Middle Ages, the color of roses stood for different heraldic houses, such as the House of Lancaster (red) and the House of York (white), which fought in the War of the Roses (1455–85). At war’s end, after the houses were blended in marriage, a red-and-white striped Tudor rose became the national symbol of England and, eventually, its national flower.

The rose has long been featured in literature, from Dante’s Inferno to the sonnets and plays of William Shakespeare, from William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily” to Umberto Eco’s novel The Name of the Rose, and many more.

Empress Josephine Bonaparte, wife of Napoleon, in the late eighteenth century sponsored the development of rose breeding at her gardens outside of Paris, where she reigned over more than 250 types of roses.

In World War II, while Americans grew victory gardens, the Peace rose (Rosa ‘Madame A. Meiland’) almost became a casualty when Nazis invaded the Lyon, France, home of breeder Francis Meilland. He smuggled the ivory-yellow hybrid tea rose out of Europe in 1940 to the protection of his business partner, Robert Pyle, of West Grove, Pennsylvania. Pyle continued its propagation, introducing the rose to the public at war’s end. The enduringly popular Peace rose is arguably the most popular in the world today.

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They are not long, the days of wine and roses.

Most of the roses are pruned after Thanksgiving, and the crowns of the plants are covered with 2 feet of composted horse manure (preferred over — Ernest Styrofoam rose cones) for winter protection. The compost is removed in spring and used as mulch. “It’s a great soil amendment, and we spread as much as we can,” Soulsby said.

Supporting the Garden

NorthShore University HealthSystem Honors Karen Walsh

Garden Volunteer Receives Sharing Spirit Award When Walsh was finishing the UniverWith a bright smile and sity of Illinois Extension master gardenengaging manner, Karen er certificate program at the Garden 14 Walsh displays her caring years ago, she offered to complete the required volunteer certification hours at nature at the first hello. It is the Enabling Garden; she has been voleasy to see why Walsh, a unteering there ever since. “It was a devoted volunteer at the good fit for my skill set,” she said. “I do it because I get a lot out of it. Being Chicago Botanic Garden involved in horticultural therapy since 2000, recently groups directly improves peoples’ lives.” received the Sharing Spirit As an employee of the NorthShore Award from NorthShore University HealthSystem, Walsh proUniversity HealthSystem. Barbara Kreski (L) and Karen Walsh at the vides occupational therapy services to This annual award honors Sharing Spirit Award ceremony patients in their homes. Her volunteer work at the Enabling Garden is a natuNorthShore employees, ral segue, allowing her to educate visitors and help with the recognizing those whose volunteer work therapy groups. “Gardening is for everyone,” Walsh said. supports NorthShore’s mission to She especially enjoys helping people learn to garden who come to her with a variety of abilities. “You don’t have to “preserve and improve human life.”

Walsh was honored at a breakfast ceremony at Evanston Hospital on November 14, which she attended with Barbara Kreski, the Garden’s director of horticultural therapy services. Walsh was one of ten NorthShore professionals to receive the award, which included a $500 contribution for the Garden.

garden in the ground,” she explained, noting that for people with limited mobility, the vertical walls in the Enabling Garden offer an alternative to traditional gardening, as do the raised beds. Given Walsh’s professional background, incorporating the various adaptive materials—such as longhandled tools, ergonomically correct trowels, and padded kneelers, is almost second nature.

According to those who know her best, there couldn’t be a more deserving recipient. “Karen is that perfect volunteer, particularly for the Buehler Enabling Garden,” Kreski said.

“There is lots of interaction here with all kinds of people, and she is very comfortable with people with disabilities.

Karen is endlessly cheerful and very giving of her time— there is no one who deserves this award more.”

In addition to interacting with visitors, Walsh and other volunteers plant and maintain the Enabling Garden under the direction of the staff professionals. Walsh is quick to point out how much she enjoys working with the other volunteers. “We truly enjoy each other’s company and take pride in maintaining ‘our’ garden together,” she said. “It is a wonderful team to be a part of.”

Judy Cashen, the Garden’s director of volunteer administration and engagement, described Walsh as being “so professional, so kind and caring. She is a great Garden representative—warm, friendly, and immediately comfortable with people.”

Reflecting about receiving this special recognition, Walsh concluded, “I am privileged to work and volunteer at two of the most highly regarded institutions on the North Shore. I am honored to receive the Sharing Spirit Award, recognizing my dedication to both organizations.”

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Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts Do you have a question for our horticulture experts in Plant Information Service?

If so, contact them at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org or call (847) 835-0972.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/plantinfoservice for more Q & As, gardening tips, and conservation topics.

Q. I received a white calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) plant as a gift. How do I care for it?

A. White calla lily plants are easy to grow as houseplants and attractive even when they are not in bloom. Provide the plant with bright light and evenly moist soil. Use a balanced fertilizer monthly, or a diluted fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season from late winter/early spring through early fall. If the leaves wither and brown after blooming, allow the plant to rest by allowing it to become dry. Resume watering after a few weeks and repot it in fresh potting soil.

White calla lilies can spend the summer outdoors in a shade or part-sun area after all danger of frost has passed. Maintaining healthy plants with an abundance of foliage is key to getting them to flower again.

Q. I never know whether I’m purchasing plants for my garden too early. How do I know when it’s the proper time to plant?

A. Reputable garden centers know exactly which plants will survive cooler temperatures and which ones won’t. As a general rule, plants that are available for sale and displayed outdoors are able to handle the cooler temperatures; however, they may need to be covered if extremely cold temperatures threaten. Plants that cannot handle cold temperatures, such as impatiens, begonias, tomatoes, and basil, are displayed indoors where they are protected from outdoor elements that will damage or even kill them. When tender plants are moved outdoors, it is important to know how long they have been exposed to the elements and whether they have been properly hardened off. When in doubt, ask.

Q. W hat should I do in my garden in early spring?

A. Many garden chores can be done in spring after the snow has melted. Late winter/early spring is the perfect time to inspect and prune branches of trees and shrubs, including those that are diseased, crossing, or old, or have winter-damaged tips. However, don’t drastically prune shrubs and trees that bloom on last year’s growth or they will not bloom in the current growth cycle. Another important chore in the late winter and early spring is cleaning up all fallen leaves left over from last autumn, and removing any remaining dead foliage on perennials. Dead flowering stalks on plants such as stonecrop sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile) should be pruned back. Cut down ornamental grasses when new shoots begin to grow; lilyturf (Liriope) can be mowed. Shrubs or trees that were wrapped to prevent snow load damage can have their wrappings removed when the risk of snow has passed. Late winter/early spring is also the perfect time to divide perennials, especially daylily (Hemerocallis), hosta (Hosta), and ornamental grasses. Visit chicagobotanic.org/ plantinfo/checklist for more helpful hints in the Monthly Gardening Checklist.

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Adult Education: Regenstein School

Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School Adult Education An extensive schedule provides a wealth of choices; instruction by Garden staff and experts in their field ensures every class, workshop, or symposium is an exceptional learning experience.

Picture Yourself in a Garden Photography Class!

Photography has never been more popular, particularly with the surge of smartphone cameras used by young and old alike. Seeking to take their photography to the next level, many have enjoyed participating in Jack Carlson’s photography classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden. In a setting of incomparable visual richness, students learn how to use a digital camera to achieve precisely the images they wish to record.

Carlson is a learn-by-experience mentor, a teacher who leaves his own camera behind so he can offer practical handson guidance to students in a relaxed, collaborative environment. “After all,” he said, “they aren’t here to watch me take pictures; they want to experiment and learn for themselves. My job is to help them do this.”

Jack Carlson’s photography classes at the Garden bring students of all levels new skills and perspectives.

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A certified professional photographer who began teaching at the Garden in 2009, Carlson currently leads a montage of photography courses for students of all levels, including beginners and those in the Focus on Photography Certificate Program. His classes are many and varied, and new in June is a class specifically for people with limited mobility. Explained Carlson, “At the Garden I’d see veterans and other individuals with disabilities watching companions taking photos.

I thought maybe they’d want to take photographs, too.”

Whether yours is a barely used older camera or a recent holiday gift, spring is the perfect time to learn how to use it.

See page 56 for a schedule of upcoming offerings.

New! Intro to Photography for Persons with Limited Mobility 3 Mondays, June 8 – 22 See page 56.

New! The Victorian Garden

New! Mushrooms for People and Planet Saturday, May 9 See page 44.

Saturday, March 21 See page 51.

Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness

The Dance of the Woodcocks

Wednesday, May 13 See page 52.

New! Why Are Gardens Important?

Friday, March 27 See page 50.

New! History of Tea Saturday, May 2 See page 46.

Thursday, May 21 See page 51.

Hardscape Basics 10 Thursdays, May 28 – July 30 and Saturday, June 13 See page 52.

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Adult Education: Highlights

Highlights

Adult Education: Overview

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

Professional Programs

Professional programs are intensive studies in a particular area of interest for the advanced student.

These courses routinely carry continuing education units for various professional organizations.

Please direct comments or topic suggestions to Jill Selinger at (847) 835-6849.

Symposia

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

Master Gardener Training Program

In conjunction with University of Illinois Extension, the Garden offers the Master Gardener Training Program. The program covers the basics of horticulture, including classes on woody and herbaceous ornamental plant materials, fruit and vegetable crops, entomology, and pathology.

After completing the training program and 60 hours of volunteer service, participants become certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners.

The next online program will be in January 2016, and the next on-site program will be in January 2017.

Please visit chicagobotanic.org/school/mastergardener or call Jill Selinger at (847) 835-6849.

Interested in a customized class? Contact the registrar at registrar@chicagobotanic.org for more information.

Discover a new passion in a Certificate Program at the Garden.

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Certificate Programs

Learn how a certificate of merit can help you fulfill a dream, start a new career, or delve more deeply into an area of interest. Look for these codes after a course listing, and find a course that may be a new beginning for you!

Certificate programs are offered at many levels to give both beginners and professionals opportunities to improve their expertise and marketability.

Details about all of the certificate programs are available at chicagobotanic.org/school/certificate.

Contact Carissa Ilg at certificateprogram@ chicagobotanic.org or (847) 835-8293 for further information.

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

• Horticultural Therapy (HTC) This 12-credit-hour accredited program combines online learning with hands-on training, allowing students to gain experience and skills in the use of plant, garden, and nature activities to achieve measurable physical and mental-health outcomes for clients.

• Focus on Photography (FPC) This certificate program enables photographers of all levels to experience the wonders of the natural world, develop and sharpen their powers of observation, and master their technical skills in the studio. This program is your unique opportunity to discover and enhance your creativity, learn from outstanding photography professionals, and enjoy the Garden as your studio. Contact Jill Selinger at certificateprogram@chicagobotanic.org or (847) 835-6849 for more information about the photography certificate.

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

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

• Ornamental Plant Materials (OPC) Avid amateur gardeners and aspiring horticulture professionals alike will learn identification, cultural requirements, and landscape use for more than 500 ornamental plants that are well suited for northeastern Illinois.

• Professional Gardener Level 1 and 2 (PGL 1 and 2) Hands-on learning can lead to a new career or advancement in the industry, with science-based gardening techniques, plantsmanship, and training in sustainability and planning.

• Healthcare Garden Design (HGD) In this professional development program, attendees will discover the many ways gardens provide verifiable health benefits for the patients, staff, and visitors.

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Bonsai Specialty Series In this series we will be covering topics and skills that will lead you from the beauty of displaying trees in winter right up to repotting and refining trees for display in the spring. These hands-on workshops will be interactive, fun, and of course, educational.

All sessions are taught by Chris Baker, curator of bonsai at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

New! Soil Science and Fertilizing Your trees’ health starts below the pot line. This class takes an in-depth look at a multitude of soil components, organic vs. chemical fertilizers, mycorrhiza, and root health. Maximizing growth and maintaining tree health is key to creating quality bonsai. March is a great time to repot, so bring a tree in for repotting; soil will be made and provided for the class. $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. – noon Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center

New! Refinement Workshop There are many different techniques used in bonsai.

Each stage of a tree’s development allows for more refinement. This class will cover the subtle refinement techniques used in show preparation and refined trees. Bring your tree in for refinement work just in time for the Midwest Bonsai Club’s spring show in May. $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, April 24, 9 a.m. – noon Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center

Bonsai Workshops Learn from the masters

Weekend Gardener Series

Gardening in Containers

Are you a new homeowner baffled by your landscape? Are you a beginning gardener who wants to learn basic horticultural skills? This series answers gardening questions and introduces techniques for gardening success. Each course investigates a different topic related to your own lawn and garden.

Learn how to design and create container gardens for sun and shade, vegetables and herbs, and many others. You will also learn how to keep them healthy and lush all summer long. Each student will receive a plant to try in containers at home. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Spring Lawn Care for Homeowners Here’s your chance to learn the basics of lawn care.

Using the Garden’s holistic turf management program as a model, Tom Fritz explains how to cultivate a thriving lawn while lessening pesticide use. He’ll cover turf culture, mowing, aerating, watering, fertilizing and weeding, and insect and disease control. Please dress for the weather.

Tom Fritz, plant health care specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 28, 9 – 11 a.m.

Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Get Started with Perennials Learn about choosing the right perennial for the right garden location, and how to combine different perennials to create a lovely and interesting garden that blooms throughout the growing season. Heather Sherwood discusses pruning and pinching techniques, deadheading and dividing, and other cultural methods to help you keep your garden growing healthy and strong. Come with your questions, because there will be time to discuss any unique situations you have encountered in your perennial garden. A Garden walk is included, so please dress for the weather.

Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $55 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 11, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 2, 1 – 3 p.m.

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Get Started With Roses This is a great course for the first-time rose grower, or a refresher for the enthusiast. General planting, pruning, protection, and care will be discussed, along with examples of low-maintenance rose varieties suitable for the Chicago area. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be a Garden walk and talk.

Thomas Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 16, 9 – 11 a.m.

Annex 2

Summer Garden Maintenance Proper watering, fertilizing, pruning, edging, deadheading, staking, and mulching practices can make the difference between a healthy, well-kept garden and a landscape that gets ahead of you. You will have a hands-on opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring along a pair of pruners, and dress for the weather.

Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, May 17, 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

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Adult Education: Horticulture

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

The Story of Vanilla The Nielsen family will talk about the origin of vanilla; growing, harvesting, and curing vanilla beans; varieties around the world; flavor profiles; extraction; and applications. Their presentation will include photos, sample beans, and a smell test of various origins, and will conclude with a tasting.

Beth Nielsen, chief culinary officer, Nielsen – Massey Vanillas $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, March 5, 1 – 2 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Pansy Baskets In this popular workshop, make two moss-lined wire baskets filled with pansies and other spring beauties to brighten your porch or patio. Pansies can withstand cool spring temperatures and provide an early splash of color in your garden. Please bring gloves. All other materials are provided.

Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturalist, Chicago Botanic Garden $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 2

Horticulture Learn to grow and maintain a healthy garden.

POULTRY PALOOZA!

Hydrangeas

Join urban chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff and learn how to successfully raise and enjoy chickens in your backyard!

All sessions taught by Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting.

Register for two sessions at once and receive a 10 percent discount.

Learn all you ever wanted to know about hydrangeas!

This program will cover all aspects of successfully growing hydrangeas. A detailed discussion will include hardiness issues and pruning techniques by species, as well as how to manage bloom color—plus you’ll see some great photos of each of the species in full bloom.

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 who want to learn more! Come learn about local laws, how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and keep your neighbors happy! $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – noon Annex 1

Chicken Coop Basics

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies.

Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

If you’re getting chicks this spring, you will need to know how to build a safe and comfortable home for them! In this class, you’ll learn about the basic needs of backyard birds (they’re not fussy, really, but there are some things you need to know!). 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. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 28, 1 – 3 p.m.

Annex 1

New! Keeping Your Chickens Healthy You’ve made the decision to raise chickens and you understand what they need in a home, now learn what is most important in keeping them healthy. Join us for a detailed discussion of common health issues and how you can treat them. This class addresses chicken physiology, disease transmission and prevention, as well as chicken first aid. Bring your questions! $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 25, 1 – 4 p.m.

Annex 2

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Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Growing a Cook’s Garden If you have a spot in your garden, balcony, or deck that receives more than six hours of direct sunlight, you can grow fresh herbs and vegetables. We’ll cover how to grow the best essential ingredients for your kitchen: tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash, garlic, and leafy greens. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of soil preparation, planting in pots, plant selection, protecting your harvest from pests, extending the crops from spring through fall, and ideas for food preparation.

Nina Koziol, garden writer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 11, 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Living Pansy Wreath Workshop Welcome the arrival of spring with a pansy wreath to brighten your front door! In this class you will create a lush, colorful, living wreath by planting a moss-lined wire frame with pansies and ivy. Please bring an apron, rubber gloves, and scissors. All other materials are included in the fee.

Karen Thomson, topiary designer, Thomson Topiaries $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, April 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon Annex 1

Adult Education: Horticulture

Seed Starting Primer

Organic Gardening: A Fresh Approach

Made for the Shade Hanging Basket

Seed starting is a fun way to expand your garden’s potential. In this class, we will go over all the basics, including what seeds to start, choosing the proper location, lighting, containers, and soil mixes to ensure your success. Bill Shores will also cover the importance of keeping heirloom and unique plant varieties going through seed saving and starting, and will offer resources on this aspect for participants.

Demonstration and hands-on activity are included.

Are you interested in organic gardening? This fresh approach to organic gardening will focus on fundamental horticultural practices as they apply to a successful organic garden experience. The presentation will cover the “what and why” of organics followed by a detailed discussion of specific horticultural practices in both plant nutrition and pest management. There will also be a brief discussion of organics from a retail consumer perspective.

Do you admire those fabulous hanging baskets you see at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Learn some tricks of the trade during a discussion of different styles, materials, and plant ideas used at the Garden. Maintenance tips will also be discussed.

Then you’ll plant your own basket to enjoy at home.

Bring gloves, if you prefer. All other materials are included in the fee.

Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 18, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. – noon Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center

Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 2

New Series! Organic Vegetable Gardening Series Join us as we spend an entire season in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden learning about organic vegetable gardening. All sessions will be taught by Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden.

Classes will be a combination of lecture, demonstration, and outdoor practice; bring your gardening gloves. Register for two sessions at once and receive a 10 percent discount.

All classes held at the at Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center

The Organic Vegetable Garden in Spring Learn about early-season vegetables that thrive in the cool spring temperatures. Discuss and practice early-season bed preparation, seed sowing, and harvesting techniques. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 18, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The Organic Vegetable Garden in Summer Through classroom discussion and outdoor activities, learn about heat-loving vegetables and herbs to grow in your summer garden. Related topics include direct sowing, transplanting, sustainable watering techniques, and more. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 16, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The Organic Vegetable Garden in Autumn The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of home-grown vegetables. Discuss and practice how to get the most out of the growing season by adding cool-season vegetables to your fall garden. Learn about variety selection, mulching, and extending the season. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, August 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn about organic vegetable gardening in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.

New! Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies Join Paul Stamets, speaker, author, mycologist, medical researcher, and entrepreneur, for an informative lecture on mushrooms that aims to deepen your understanding of and respect for the organisms that literally exist under every footstep you take on this path of life. His presentation will cover a range of mushroom species and new research showing how mushrooms can help the health of people and planet.

The central premise is that habitats have immune systems, just like people, and mushrooms are the cellular bridges between the two. Our close evolutionary relationship to fungi can be the basis for novel pairings in the microbiome that lead to greater sustainability and immune enhancement.

Paul Stamets, D.Sc. (Hon.), is the founder of Fungi Perfecti and Host Defense Organic Mushrooms $12 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 9, 4 – 6 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center

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Four Seasons of Beauty 2015: The Chicago Botanic Garden Container Series This series of workshops and Garden walks features the diversity and creativity of four seasons of Chicago Botanic Garden container gardens. Each season you will explore the Garden grounds with Heather Sherwood and discover an array of striking plants, interesting color and texture combinations, and unique container arrangements. She will then help you create a seasonal container for your sun or partial shade patio or porch.

All workshops are taught by Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Register for all four sessions at once and save 10 percent.

All workshops held in Annex 2

Spring Containers at the Garden Tour the Garden’s spring containers and collect ideas for your own. Then create a container with plants that can tolerate the varying spring temperatures and a full-sun to partial-shade location. Pansies, forced bulbs, and other spring treasures may be used. A spray of branches gives them a finishing touch.

Please bring gloves. $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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. $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Autumn 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. $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, September 8, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

New! History of Tea From the solemn meditation rooms of China thousands of years ago, to planting the first seeds of global trade between the east and west, the story of tea is vast in its time scale, and compelling in a political, economic, and religious context. Many of the historical elements of the tea trade have formed the foundation for the world we live in today. Discover the fascinating history of tea around the world, and taste tea during the presentation.

Jordan Scherer, tea industry expert, entrepreneur, enthusiast $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 2, 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

New! Tea and Health Since ancient times, plants have been used as catalysts for vitality and health. Tea has long been cherished in eastern cultures for its medicinal properties. Come learn about the latest studies championing tea as an antioxidant-rich, amino-acid powerhouse that helps our bodies function. In class we will taste the teas and discover the medicinal properties of the elixir of a long life.

Jordan Scherer, tea industry expert, entrepreneur, enthusiast $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 30, 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Winter Containers at the Garden Explore the winter containers at the Garden and learn ways to extend your own containers into the winter season. Then prepare a container with fresh-cut evergreen boughs and berried or brightly colored branches. Please bring gloves and pruners. $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, December 1, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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Horticulture Certificate of Merit Programs Gardening Techniques: Session C PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Students will be introduced to professional gardening through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Focus is on acquiring solid gardening skills, learning about a variety of techniques, and developing the ability to determine best practices. Topics range from plant selection to the identification and control of weeds and other horticultural practices.

Prerequisite: Botany 1.

John Eskandari, horticulture educator, Urbanplantsman, LLC $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Saturdays, March 28 – May 2, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

(April 18 off-site) Annex 2

Clematis Up Close OPC elective A profusion of showy blossoms makes clematis the undisputed queen of the climbers and an essential vine for every garden. Most gardeners are aware of a handful of the large-flowered clematis, but recent breeding work has greatly increased the number of useful, appealing cultivars. In addition, there are many distinctive, less-commonly known smallflowered species and hybrids that extend the flowering season into autumn. Richard Hawke will discuss the identification, culture, and maintenance requirements of many large- and small-flowered clematis, sharing his more than 16 years of experience growing and evaluating this genus. The School’s CEUs=0.3 Richard Hawke, manager, plant evaluation, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

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Soil Basics, Spring Session MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain healthy soil; use compost, fertilizers, soilless and potting mixes, and other amendments. Discover how water cycles through a garden and affects soils and plants.

Course fee includes a professionally analyzed test of your garden soil. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, April 9 – May 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class April 16) and Saturday, April 25, 1 – 4 p.m.

Annex 2

Vibrant Viburnums OPC elective Viburnums are great multiseason plants that have grown in popularity. Discover what species and varieties might be right for your landscape. Care and potential problems will also be discussed.

The School’s CEUs=0.2 Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Services $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Seminar Room, Plant Science Center

Best New Annuals for 2015 OPC elective It’s going to be a banner year for annuals! This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and ideal, including morphological characteristics and garden performance. Other topics include cultural requirements, design and combinations, and sources. The School’s CEUs=0.3 Greg Trabka, new product development manager, Ball Horticultural Company $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 25, 1 – 4 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

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Botany 2, Spring Evening Session

Annuals and Biennials

PGL 2 and GDC requirement

PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC, and OPC requirement

How do seeds germinate and develop into mature plants? How do plants move water up through their roots to their topmost branches? This course will explore subjects such as the plant cell; anatomy and growth of roots, stems, and leaves; photosynthesis; and the symbiotic association of plant roots with beneficial fungi and bacteria. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Annuals and biennials have a rich tradition and exciting future. During this course, focus on the most popular cool- and warm-season species along with a selection of the new cultivars and unusual plants, all of which are well suited to container and in-ground gardening in the Midwest. During the lectures and Garden walks, learn plant identification and cultural information and see examples of refined plant combinations and intriguing planting styles.

Jeffrey Gorra, consulting biologist, X-Bar Diagnostics Systems, Inc. $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, April 27 – June 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Magnolias OPC elective The genus Magnolia is a complex group of plants with a large native range. Several of the species readily hybridize, producing new and interesting selections.

The newest group of hybrids is the hardy yellow magnolia. New hybrids are introduced each year, creating an increasing palette of beautiful flowering trees for the Midwest. Learn more about the genus Magnolia and the best choices for the Midwest garden. The School’s CEUs=0.3 Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, April 29, 9 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room

Introduction to Oak Woodland Management OPC elective

Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

See page 50 for details. The School’s CEUs=0.4

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Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 7 Tuesdays, May 12 – June 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium Garden Walks (select one) 6 Thursdays, May 14 – June 18, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, May 16 – June 20, 9 – 11 a.m. *Optional Study CD $20

Ornamental Grasses OPC elective Ornamental grasses can provide beauty nearly all year long. The variety of size, shape, and color makes them a wonderful additional to any garden. Learn how you can incorporate these successfully into your landscape. The School’s CEUs=0.2 Sharon Yiesla, horticulturist, owner, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Services $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, May 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Growing Vegetables and Herbs

Herbaceous Perennials

OPC elective

MGC requirement

OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement

Rhododendrons are the most popular shrubs in America. Growing them in the Chicago region is sometimes challenging. Learn what works and how to select, plant, and care for rhododendrons in our area. The School’s CEUs=0.2

Whether you have a large garden plot or a cozy city lot, you will discover new vegetable and herb varieties and creative ways to integrate them into your landscape.

Learn appropriate growing conditions, average planting times, effective harvesting procedures, as well as common diseases and pests. Please dress for the weather.

Information presented in this course will focus on ornamental qualities, identification techniques, cultural practices, and landscape uses of more than 60 herbaceous perennials. Plants studied will include favorites such as astilbe and hosta, in addition to lesser-known plants including meadow rue and toad lily. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden $224 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, June 16 – July 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class June 30) Fruit & Vegetable Classroom and Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. – noon Off-site farm visit

Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden and William Moss, horticultural educator $287 nonmember, members receive 20% discount 7 Tuesdays, July 14 – August 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium Garden Walks (select one) 6 Thursdays, July 16 – August 20, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, July 18 – August 22, 9 – 11 a.m. *Optional study CD $20

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $62 nonmember, members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 23, 1 – 3 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Organic Pests and Disease OPC elective Are you looking for an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to treat pest and disease challenges in your garden? Come learn about handling common pest and disease issues that you may encounter in your ornamental plantings and vegetable garden.

You will come away with possible new ways to observe and identify what might be “bugging” your landscape and corrective steps that you can take to minimize or eliminate the issues. The School’s CEUs=0.25 Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

New! Meet the Cultivars: Deciduous Trees OPC elective You’ve studied the species, now join us as we delve into the many cultivars of deciduous trees. We will discuss their desirable characteristics and how they differ from the species. This class will provide valuable information for those needing to select the perfect tree for their next design project or home garden. The School’s CEUs=0.3 Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, June 6, 1 – 4 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Gardening Techniques: Session D

Adult Education: Horticulture Highlights

New! Success with Rhododendrons

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 develop the ability to determine best practices. Summer shrub pruning, maintenance of annual and perennial 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.

Lynette Rodriguez, owner and horticulturist, A Finer Touch $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Saturdays, June 20 – August 1, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. (no class July 4th) Annex 2

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies.

Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

Horticulture classes at the Garden offer students the opportunity to learn from experienced horticultural experts.

Healthy Gardens OPC elective Would you like to create a landscape that is more resistant to insect and disease challenges? Come learn how to build up your soil organically. Regardless of whether you are starting from scratch with new construction or working with an older, existing landscape, come explore a guaranteed approach to building your soils in a healthy, environmentally friendly, and sustainable way! The School’s CEUs=0.25 Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

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

Spring Bird Walk Join bird expert Alan Anderson to explore the best spots in the Garden for locating late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Each walk is approximately one to two hours long. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one.

Alan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 21, 7:30 – 9 a.m. or Saturday, May 23, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Meet at the Visitor Center

The Dance of the Woodcocks Walk and Talk American woodcocks have been called sky dancers because the males perform an interesting display in the air during breeding season. A short presentation about these fascinating birds will include a close-up look at woodcock specimens and a special demonstration of woodcock young when alarmed. We will then walk to a forest preserve to watch and listen for woodcocks and other birds that are active at dusk.

Bring a flashlight and wear appropriate clothing.

Please save April 3 as a rain date. A map will be sent.

Steve Bailey, ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey and Sheryl DeVore, author, Birds of Illinois, and chief editor, Meadowlark, journal of the Illinois Ornithological Society $24 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, March 27, 6 – 8 p.m.

Middlefork Savanna, Lake County Forest Preserves, Lake Forest, IL

New! Barbara Brown Nature Reserve Bird Walk Join bird expert Alan Anderson and discover the Garden’s 6-acre Barbara Brown Nature Reserve.

The Reserve will provide you ample opportunities to view waterfowl, wading birds, and upland songbirds from the comfort of a pedestrian path. The walk is approximately one to two hours long. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one. A map will be sent.

Alan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 25, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Meet at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve, Chicago Botanic Garden

When Nature Comes Home Shaping living landscapes through beauty and ecology A home garden is often seen as separate from the natural world surrounding it. In truth, it is actually just one part of a larger landscape made up of many living layers. The replacement of the rich layers of native flora with turf grass greatly diminishes a garden’s biological diversity and ecological function.

Learn how one residential association transformed their lawn areas into an award-winning, unfolding range of stunning multiseasonal prairie, woodland, and wetland. This class is ideal for those who wish to apply native micro-habitats and other eco-friendly landscapes around their home to enhance biodiversity, beauty, and environmental health.

Dennis Paige, native landscaper and consultant $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room

Glorious Spring Songbirds In spring, myriad backyard birds start singing, while migratory birds begin to join them in northern Illinois.

Learn why birds sing and ways to identify the birds you see and hear in your backyard and at local forest preserves by plumage and song. In the evening session, we’ll discuss key identification marks and learn the songs of some common and not-so-common spring migrants found in backyards and forest preserves. During the walk on Saturday, we will look and listen for year-round birds including northern cardinal and black-capped chickadee and earlier migrants such as song sparrow, white-throated sparrow, eastern towhee, gray catbird, and yellow-rumped warbler.

Sheryl DeVore, author, Birds of Illinois, and chief editor, Meadowlark, journal of the Illinois Ornithological Society $79 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, April 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, 7:30 – 10 a.m.

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods, IL

Introduction to Oak Woodland Management OPC elective In this class we will discuss historical perspectives, ecological processes, evaluation, and restoration of oak ecosystems. You will learn about the threats that face our oak communities and what you can do to help restore them to a more diverse and functioning environment. A combination of classroom lecture and outdoor field tours will take a look at degraded areas and those having undergone years of restoration. Be prepared to hike through uneven terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.

Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

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A Walk in the Wildflowers Learn about native wildflowers while enjoying the beauty of Reed-Turner Woodland in Long Grove. The diverse habitat of this Illinois state nature preserve presents an opportunity to see a wide variety of spring blooms as we hike the trails through an oak woodland, ravine corridor, and sedge meadow. Please dress for the weather and feel free to bring your favorite field guide and/or camera. A map will be sent.

Sarah Schultz, steward, Reed-Turner Woodland $24 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 9, 1 – 3 p.m.

Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove, Illinois

Woodland Wildflower Walk Take some time from your busy schedule for a walk in the woods. Welcome the delightful diversity of early spring wildflowers on a field trip of the McDonald Woods. Dress for the weather and wear suitable shoes for hiking. Bring along a field guide, if you have one.

Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, May 14, 9:30 – 11a.m.

Meet at the McDonald Woods entrance shelter

Introduction to Bird-Watching If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. On Thursday, you will learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. During the Saturday bird walk, participants will try out their newly acquired skills. Bring binoculars, if you have them, and dress for the weather.

Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, May 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Annex 2 and Saturday, May 30, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Meet at the McDonald Woods entrance shelter

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! The Victorian Garden What do carpet beds, moon gardens, cottage gardens, specimen trees, snowball bushes, and fragrant peonies have in common? They’re all part of the tapestry that made up the American Victorian-era garden. In this class, we’ll look at key design elements and plants that were admired by gardeners from the 1870s to the turn of the century.

Garden Design

Nina Koziol, garden writer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 21, 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Elements of the Garden Join Timothy Lally, ASLA, for this series of classes that explores the different landscape elements of a garden—walks and pathways, decks, patios, fences, latticework, lighting, water features, and art in the garden. Basic design considerations of each element will be covered in the classes.

New! Patios The patio is a place to enjoy meals, to entertain, to relax, and to spend time with family and friends. It is, in effect, your outdoor living room. Style, size, shape, and material are design elements that need to be considered when designing a patio. In addition to these elements, we will explore various paving materials such as brick, bluestone, concrete pavers, and lannonstone that complement the architectural style of your home and reflect the spirit of your garden.

Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Monday, April 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

When Nature Comes Home Shaping Living Landscapes Through Beauty and Ecology Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – noon See details on page 50.

Learn how garden design relates to the environment.

New! The Art of Shade Gardening: Seeing Your Way Out of the Dark Shade gardening need not be frustrating. This talk will introduce enchanting perennials, flowering shrubs, and annuals for spring, summer, and fall color. The presentation also includes design tips and how to care for these beautiful gardens.

Kerry Mendez, garden designer and lecturer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room

New! Gardening Simplified for Changing Lifestyles: Plant This, Not That Change happens. Many still dream of Better Homes and Gardens landscapes but reality has muddied the picture. Job demands, kids, money, hectic schedules, aging bodies, and changing interests have led to nightmare gardens. It’s time for some editing. This inspiring lecture provides easy-to-follow downsizing strategies, recommended no-fuss plant material, and design tips for stunning year-round gardens that will be as close to autopilot as you can get.

Kerry Mendez, garden designer and lecturer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Friday, May 1, 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

New! Why Are Gardens Important?

Benjamin Lenhardt, chairman of the Garden Conservancy and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Botanic Garden, will show more than 250 slides of beautiful gardens around the world while giving a brief history of gardens, beginning with the Garden of Eden. Lenhardt then will talk about the various roles gardens play in everyday life, farming, and business as well as providing beauty and comfort. He concludes with a description of the Garden Conservancy’s efforts to save and share outstanding American gardens for the education and inspiration of the public. This event is cosponsored by the Garden Conservancy.

Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. Free program Thursday, May 21, 2 – 3 p.m.

Pullman Room, Regenstein Center

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Adult Education: Botanical Arts and Humanities

Botanical Arts and Humanities 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.

Personalized Natural Perfume Workshop

Garden Design Certificate of Merit Program

Healthcare Garden Design

Principles of Garden Design, Spring Session

This eight-day program includes case studies, group projects, field trips, lectures, and instruction from experts from healthcare garden-related professions.

Working in multidisciplinary teams that reflect the real world of healthcare garden design, your learning will be reinforced through tours of healthcare facilities in the Chicago area.

PGL 2 and GDC requirement Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses toward an in-depth understanding about spatial properties of landscape materials and their application to design principles. Weekly discussions and projects will emphasize the components of three-dimensional spaces and their application to the development of refined concept design plans and construction level drawings.

Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice.

Tony Wasemann, ASLA, senior landscape designer, Scott Byron & Co. $337 nonmember, members receive 20% discount 8 Wednesdays, April 22 – June 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m. and 2 Saturdays, April 25 & May 2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Design Studio

Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Seminar GDC elective In a healthcare environment, gardens provide a sense of order, safety, and privacy for those coping with illness. During this seminar, industry leaders will present the latest research demonstrating the benefits of healthcare gardens, while providing an introduction to the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate such gardens. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. This program is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit. Registrations made after Wednesday, May 6, are not eligible for the lunch option. $149 nonmember or $129 before April 8; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, May 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium

Professional Development Certificate Program

8-day professional development certificate Wednesday, May 13 – Wednesday, May 20 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ending times may vary) Linnaeus Room Early-bird fee paid/postmarked by March 27, 2015: $2,995* *A deposit of $399 by March 27 will guarantee your early bird rate.

Fee after March 27: $3,495 Registration includes eight-day program fees, course materials, seminar program, transportation to field sites, and select meals. For further program information, visit the Garden’s website at chicagobotanic.org/education/certificate_programs/ healthcare or call (847) 835-8293.

The Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects as an LA CES™ approved provider. ASLA CEUs=4.0 or 40 hours

Create a personalized natural aroma at this beginner-level workshop while learning about plant origins and distillation. Sample fragrant oils will be provided from around the world, including American clary sage, Egyptian jasmine, French lavender, Italian bergamot, and more. Choose a unique combination of oils for the instructor to blend into your own signature scent. Fee includes a .25-ounce bottle of custom natural perfume to take home.

Jessica Hannah, natural perfumer and interdisciplinary artist, J. Hannah Co. $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room

Formulating Perfumes with Natural Essences Dive deeper into the world of scents in this workshop, where you will learn perfume structures, plant origins, and their historical context. You will blend two unique perfumes during our time together, improving your skills and olfactory recognition as we analyze each blend. Fee includes two .25-ounce vials of custom natural perfume to take home. No preliminary perfuming experience is necessary. Class size is limited to eight.

Jessica Hannah, natural perfumer and interdisciplinary artist, J. Hannah Co. $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, March 14, 1 – 5 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Hardscape Basics PGL 2 and GDC requirement Apply knowledge and skills toward a working understanding of hardscape elements as they relate to garden design. Discussions and projects will focus on basic elements of hardscape structures, including paving, landscape lighting, garden walls and structures, and their application to landscapes.

Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design.

Paul Laiblin, project manager and senior estimator, Scott Byron and Co. $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Thursdays, May 28– July 30, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center and Saturday, June 13, off-site, 1 – 4 p.m.

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

One-stop registration online.

It’s so easy! Register for classes, camps, kids’ programs, yoga, and more!

Japanese Ink Painting

Natural willow furniture is the perfect rustic accent, whether you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or a place to repot your houseplants. Join Bim Willow and learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop when you register; class fee varies depending on project chosen. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves; all other supplies provided. No experience necessary. Please bring a bag lunch, if you wish.

Sumi-e, the ancient art of Japanese ink painting, requires no previous painting experience. Individualized instruction will be provided for students of all levels. Beginners will learn to use Oriental painting equipment to paint classic nature subjects. A supply list will be sent.

Limited space; register early.

Bim Willow, furniture maker and author Sunday, March 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center

Rejuvenated Jewelry

Select one of these bent willow projects: Bent Willow Chair: $245 One-shelf potting bench/baker’s rack: $220 Garden bench: $115 Members receive 20% discount on all pieces

Kay Thomas, artist $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Pop-Up Paper Bugs: Workshop 1 Let’s celebrate our garden heroes! Create a whimsical collection of pop-up and movable bug cards, featuring a honeybee, a firefly, and a cricket, and learn about the fundamentals and materials of pop-up engineering. No experience is necessary, but binding and/or sewing skills will speed your progress. All tools are supplied for this workshop, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer working with them.

Shawn Sheehy, pop-up engineer and author $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, March 29, 1 – 4 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Pop-Up Paper Bugs: Workshop 2 Let’s celebrate our garden heroes! Create a whimsical collection of pop-up and movable bug cards, featuring a moth, a ladybug, and a dragonfly, and learn about the fundamentals and materials of pop-up engineering. No experience is necessary, but binding and/or sewing skills will speed your progress. All tools are supplied for this workshop, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer working with them.

Shawn Sheehy, pop-up engineer and author $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Sunday, April 12, 1 – 4 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Suminagashi Workshop Suminagashi, which means floating ink, is an ancient Japanese technique for decorating paper. Marble-like patterns are created by floating ink on water. The designs are then transferred to absorbent Japanese paper. No two are ever alike. Finished pieces may be framed or used in paper craft projects. Suminagashi offers endless possibilities.

Kay Thomas, artist $39 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, April 11, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity. We can create wonderful new designs from vintage treasures. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. Arkin has many examples to share and resources for treasure hunting. A supply list 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, April 21 – May 26, 7 – 9 p.m. or 6 Tuesdays, June 2 – July 7, 7 – 9 p.m.

Annex 1

Beginning Watercolor Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium! In this class, you’ll learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started.

No prior experience is necessary. A supply list will be sent.

Patsy Welch, artist and educator $237 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Wednesdays, April 22 – May 27 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Design Studio

Mosaic Workshop Discover the joy and beauty of mosaic art in the pique assiette tradition. Pique assiette, or “broken plates,” incorporates a wonderful blending of color, form, and texture. This mosaic folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today as a way to recycle a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom. Work under the guidance of Bonnie Arkin to complete a unique mosaic from shards of china, ceramic, or glass. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now!

Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Thursdays, April 23 – May 28, 7 – 9 p.m. or 6 Thursdays, June 4 – July 9, 7 – 9 p.m.

Annex 1

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Botanical Art: “Learn How” series

Garden Mosaic Tile Stepping Stone

This series of classes is for anyone who has interest in learning how to draw and paint, but feels intimidated merely at the thought. The classes 1, 2 & 3 are meticulously designed to give students solid foundations for the next steps. While enjoying step-by-step exercises in a warm and encouraging environment, students will feel free to find the confident artist inside themselves.

In this one-day workshop, create a one-of-a-kind mosaic and ceramic tile stepping stone with handmade tiles of butterflies, leaves, and insects by artist Janet Austin. Mosaic techniques of design, adhesion, cutting, and grouting are covered in making this durable outdoor gem for your garden path. Ready to take home at the end of the day! Please bring a sack lunch or plan to visit the Garden View Café during the lunch break.

Plan to spend the day and register for both sessions at once to receive a 10 percent discount.

New! Learn How to Draw in Graphite 3 “Wow! How did you do that?” Let’s tackle a few very challenging subjects in drawing. Some botanical subjects look very complicated such as spiral forms or clusters of small shapes, but they become manageable with the instructor’s step-by-step processes in this class. Students will be able to draw their favorite plants as final projects.

Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Fridays, May 8 – June 12, 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio

New! Learn How to Paint in Watercolor 3 Ever been amazed by incredible colors in plants?

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could create them in watercolor? With some diligence, you can do it!

This class will focus on color studies: how to make believable greens, how to paint pure pink and yellow flowers, how to paint white flowers, and more.

Experience excitement in watercolor botanicals with Heeyoung Kim. Heeyoung Kim, botanical artist $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Fridays, May 8 – June 12, 1 – 4 p.m.

Design Studio

Janet Austin, artist $124 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Annex 2

Adventure, Travel, Plein-Air Painting!

Two-day watercolor workshop Capture the magical beauty of the great outdoors through plein-air painting. Feel the excitement, energy, and ambiance of real light and learn how to translate these elements into great paintings.

Whether you are a beginning or intermediate-level artist you can take your ability to the next level.

David Dallison will share the skills he has developed as a professional painter for 26 years and will present helpful practical advice on technique, composition, and equipment. He will also share his specific color palette and methods for building up a painting through composition, tone, color, and layering. In addition, you will learn how to develop a lightweight, portable system that will allow you to paint anywhere, anytime. Lunch is on your own.

A supply list will be sent.

David E. Dallison, professional artist $199 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday & Wednesday, June 9 & 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Plant Science Lab

Fiber Arts Workshops Come learn how to felt 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 ten percent discount.

New! Shibori Dyed Scarf

New! Make Your Pet! Felted Pet Sculptures

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 gift.

Bring a picture of your fuzzy family member and even a handful of their hair and we will make an adorable felt figurine of them! Using wool and needle felting techniques, shape it into a one-of-a-kind memorial to that special pet in your life. Fun and simple enough for anyone to try!

$59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, April 28, 9 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

$49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, April 28, 1 – 3 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

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Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

Express your creative flair.

Outdoor Sketching ART requirement Learning how to make quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes on field conditions, colors, plant measurements, and textures, for a complete work-up in the studio. Please dress for the weather. Folding chairs are provided. In case of inclement weather the class will draw in the Greenhouses. The School’s CEUs=1.8 TBD $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Saturdays, June 27 – August 8, 9 a.m. – noon (no class July 4) Design Studio

Watercolor 1 ART requirement

Botanical Arts Certificate of Merit Program

Open Studio, Spring Session

Color Mixing 2

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

ART elective Through exercises and demonstrations, this class will explore the more advanced aspects of color, such as simultaneous contrast, color vibration, composing with color, mixing neutrals, and atmospheric perspective. Watercolor will be the primary medium, but students may also work in hard pastel or colored pencil. The School’s CEUs=1.8 Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26, 6 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio

Colored Pencil Drawing Course ART elective

ART elective

Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum $212 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Sundays, May 24 – June 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Design Studio

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.

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Botanical Arts

Nancy Halliday, freelance artist and naturalist $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 6 Tuesdays, July 21 – August 25, 6 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies.

Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

Start with the fundamentals, then delve into working with dry and wet media of colored pencil. Develop your drawing skills through extensive color exploration of value, intensity, and temperature. Learn dry applications, layering, washes, and color-mixing techniques. Work from real life and nature, not from photographs. Demonstration and explanations are presented at the beginning of each class. Individual guidance and instruction is given to each student.

The School’s CEUs=1.8 TBD $287 nonmember, members receive 20% discount 6 Mondays, May 4 – June 15, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class May 25) Design Studio

Learn to make quick studies outdoors at the Garden.

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Adult Education: Photography Regenstein School

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.

iPhone Photography There are hundreds of photography apps available for iPhones, and many of them have similar features.

This class will explore some of the better-known apps along with instruction on how to use them for nature photography. We will go over the basics of iPhone photography along with fieldwork for a portion of the class. We will examine the photos taken during class and how they can be enhanced, manipulated, or altered to create a personal statement. iPhones are mandatory.

Tobin Fraley, photographer $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Thursdays, March 19 – April 2, 10 a.m. – noon Design Studio or 3 Saturdays, March 21 – April 4, 10 a.m. – noon Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Photography The Garden is your studio.

Focus on Photography Certificate of Merit Program

Photoshop 3

New! Intro to Photography for Persons with Limited Mobility

Beginning Digital Photography

Limited mobility should not impede your pursuit of this engaging hobby. Learn the basics of working with your camera, along with ways to adapt your equipment and methods to compensate for your physical disability. The first class will focus on camera basics in addition to specific suggestions for adaptive devices. The following two classes will combine classroom instruction with field experience. The instructor will contact each student in advance of the class to assess individual needs and answer questions. Requirements: Digital camera (no phones or tablets, please). Class size limited to eight students. Note: A limited number of ECVs (motorized scooters) are available for rental at the Garden; reservations should be made in advance by calling the Information Desk at (847) 835-8208. Manual wheelchairs are also available at no charge.

This course will help beginners and enthusiasts grasp the techniques and principles of photography.

Participants will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. Some minimal photo processing will also be covered. Course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required.

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level and learn some more exciting editing techniques. This class is project-oriented, learning black and white with color accents, HDR, panorama, and people extraction.

There will also be more digital photography tips.

Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1& 2, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=10 hours

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 3 Mondays, June 8 – 22, 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

FPC requirement

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Saturdays, March 14 – April 11, 9 a.m. – noon (no class April 4) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center or 4 Wednesdays, March 25 – April 22, 9 a.m. – noon (no class April 15) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies.

Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

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

FPC elective

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, March 23 – April 13, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Design Studio

Macro Photography in the Greenhouse FPC elective Get away from the winter blues and come explore the Greenhouse. This class will introduce you to a world of detail often not noticed. The succulents, tropical blooms, and Greenhouse color will serve as our natural laboratory. Each class will consist of learning new macro techniques followed by trips into the Greenhouses to practice new skills and artistic elements. Designed for intermediate photographers comfortable with basic photography techniques.

Digital SLR, macro lens, and tripod required.

The School’s CEUs=12.5 hours Tobin Fraley, photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28, 9:30 a.m. – noon (no class April 14) Design Studio

Intermediate Digital Photography

Advanced Photography Portfolio Workshop

FPC elective

FPC elective

FPC requirement, fine art track

Spring is often subtle in its arrival. This class will present the camera and lens settings that are best to use when capturing those small hints of the changing season. Learn to recognize which perspectives will best highlight these small-scale buds and shoots.

Macro or close-focusing lens quite helpful, but not required. Prerequisites: Beginning Digital Photography or consent of the instructor. Class limited to digital cameras only. No phones or tablets, please. The School CEUs=12 hours

Having learned the basics of digital photography in the introductory course, students are ready to move on to more artistic endeavors. 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 Schools CEUs=12 hours

This course is designed for photographers comfortable with the skills and techniques necessary to produce portfolio-quality images. Must be comfortable with aperture and shutter speed. With skills honed, the class will explore art direction, composition, and elements within the art of photography. Time in the classroom is immediately followed by time outdoors dedicated to practicing new artistic components. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images, which will be ready to submit for the 2015 Focusing on Nature Student Photography Exhibition. Digital SLR mandatory. Prerequisite: Intermediate Photography Portfolio Class.

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Thursdays, April 2 – 23, 9 a.m. – noon Annex 2

Lightroom 1

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $225 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Saturdays, April 25 – May 30, 9 a.m. – noon (no class May 2 & 23) Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center or 4 Wednesdays, May 6 – 27, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $374 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Mondays, May 4 – June 29, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

FPC requirement option Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 is professional-grade processing software designed to help photographers manage and edit their images. In this course, you will learn Lightroom 4 setup, workflow, file management, processing, and image exporting. You’ll also learn to tag, name, size, and sharpen your images. Students will be guided from the shoot and image download, through the develop module to the final output of a slideshow set to music. We will create a workflow process that can be used as a standard of organization for the photographer. A personal laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 installed is required, or you may choose to download the 30-day free trial of Lightroom from Adobe’s website on the first day of class.

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Thursdays, April 2 – May 7, 6:30 - 9 p.m. (no class April 16) Design Studio

Photographing Wildflowers FPC fundamental course, nature and wildlife track Students will learn about capturing images of both native wildflowers and garden flowers. The emphasis will be on color and tonal balance, close-ups, backgrounds, natural lighting, and composition.

Wildflowers change quickly in the spring, so each week will offer a new array of subjects. A portion of each class will be held outside, so please dress for the weather. Digital SLR cameras plus a standard and macro lens are mandatory along with a general working knowledge of your camera’s functions.

Tobin Fraley, photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Fridays, April 3 – May 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon Design Studio

Photoshop I

Capturing Sunrise Scenes with Your Camera

FPC requirement option

FPC elective

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

Photographs taken at sunrise are some of the most romantic and dramatic of their kind due to the clear, clean light. Though it means getting out very early in the morning, students will learn how to use our largest direct source of light to create photographs with the highlights, angles, and shadows found only at this time of day. A checklist will be sent before class. Students should bring a tripod. Class limited to digital cameras; no phones or tablets, please. The School’s CEUs=6 hours

Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, April 27 – May 18, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Design Studio

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $119 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 2 Saturdays, May 9 & 16, 5 – 8 a.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

New! Alternative Printing for Abstracts in Nature FPC elective Intermediate level Go beyond the realistic photograph. Jump out of the box. Be willing to open your mind and create pieces of art with your SLR, post-production, and hands-on ink-jet transfer techniques using a pigment ink printer, experimental techniques, acrylic mediums, and solvents. Then 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.

The School CEUs=12 hours Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $399 nonmember; members receive 20% discount (Includes materials fee of $100) 4 Thursdays, April 30 – May 21, 1 – 4 p.m.

Design Studio

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Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

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Adult Education: Photography

Photographing Signs of Spring

Adult Education: Photography

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 using plants and objects found at the Chicago Botanic Garden. 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. The School’s CEUs=12.5 hours Tobin Fraley, photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Tuesdays, June 2 – 30, 9:30 a.m. – noon Design Studio

Photographing Butterflies & Blooms FPC elective

Documenting Nature

Lightroom 2

FPC requirement, nature and wildlife track

FPC elective

The emphasis of this class will be on composition and storytelling through the use of still photography in a natural setting. We will cover depth of field, offset imaging, cropping, and the use of triptychs. We will also take a comprehensive look at understanding what the camera sees compared with our own natural visual biases. A portion of each class will be held outside, so please dress for the weather. Digital SLR cameras are mandatory along with a general working knowledge of your camera’s functions.

In this course, you will 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 to the Internet directly from Lightroom. A personal laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 installed is required.

Prerequisite: Lightroom 1, or approval of instructor.

The School’s CEUs=12 hours

Tobin Fraley, photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Saturdays, May 9 – June 13, 9:30 a.m. – noon (no class May 23) Design Studio

Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 5 Thursdays, May 21 – June 18, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio

Photoshop 2 FPC elective

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Take the next step and learn even more about Abobe Photoshop. This more advanced class will further your knowledge of selections and layers, allowing you to do some serious photo enhancement and manipulation.

We will tackle some interesting projects such as black and white with color accents, old photo restoration, and abstract art creation. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=10 hours Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, June 1 – 22, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Design Studio

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

Join Jack Carlson for a rare opportunity to capture the colorful world of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition.

This intermediate- to advanced-level class meets before the exhibition opens to the general public, so cameras and tripods are most welcome. Participants should have a working knowledge of camera controls and lens settings. Close-focusing/macro lens and tripod strongly suggested. We will meet for a brief orientation, and then proceed to the exhibition. The School’s CEUs=3 hours Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Thursday, June 4, 7 – 10 a.m. or Saturday, June 6, 7 – 10 a.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Photoshop 3 FPC elective Take your Photoshop skills to the next level and learn some more exciting editing techniques. This class is project-oriented, learning black and white with color accents, HDR, panorama, and people extraction. There will also be more digital photography tips. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1& 2, or approval of instructor. The School’s CEUs=10 hours Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 4 Mondays, July 13 – August 3, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Design Studio

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

New! Allergy 101: Peanut Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free—Oh My! How to navigate more easily through the world of food allergies.

Food allergies are becoming more and more prevalent.

Almost daily it seems we hear of another friend, coworker, or classmate who can’t eat something. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a food sensitivity or life-threatening food allergy, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to start. This workshop will help you understand the various allergies, offer healthy alternatives for common foods, and figure out safe foods for social occasions like birthday parties, team snacks, and classroom treats. This class is taught by a certified holistic health coach who lives in a household full of food allergies!

Kristyn Moore, holistic health coach $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, March 10, 10 – 11 a.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Allergy 102: Taking Food Allergies on the Road!

How to travel with ease and send your children to camp with confidence!

If the question “will I be able to eat anything while I am away from home?” sounds familiar, this is the class for you! “How can I eat out at restaurants with confidence?” “Will my children be able to enjoy their camp experience safely?” “Where/how can I find foods on the road that I am used to?” All of these questions and more will be answered in this informative class about food allergies on the go! You will learn practical steps to take and implement to ensure an enjoyable trip. This class is taught by a certified holistic health coach who lives in a household full of food allergies!

Don’t let the food allergies hold you back...bon voyage!

Kristyn Moore, holistic health coach $19 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Tuesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

New! Curious About Detoxing?

Fitness Walks

This course will teach you how to detox in a holistic way for improved health, clarity, and strength.

Elyse Wagner, a holistic nutritionist and positive psychology professional, will provide an action plan for detoxing on a daily basis. Wagner will provide resources and actionable tools to create a delicious relationship with your food, body, and attitude. Class registration includes a detox smoothie sample as well as a signed copy of Wagner’s book, Smoothie Secrets Revealed: A Guide to Enhance Your Health.

Maximize the benefits of walking for exercise by learning about proper posture, muscle strengthening, and stretching. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s outdoor environment is a unique alternative to a health club, offering fresh air and a place where beautiful scenery changes weekly. All fitness levels are accommodated.

Dress for the weather; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The incremental multisession pass allows the walker to choose which sessions to attend during the season.

Elyse Wagner, M.S., kitchen shrink: nutrition and positive psychology coach $65 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Wednesday, March 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Meditation Walk: The Cycles of Life What better way to enjoy the seasonal weather and nourish your spirit at the same time than an early morning meditation walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Come prepared to relax and renew as we slowly walk around the Great Basin, making four stops for guided meditation. The four life-cycle images we will focus on are creation/birth, growth, pain and loss, and new life. Each image will be linked to our own life experiences, and you will have private time to contemplate, journal, wander, and breathe. This event will take place rain or shine as we can utilize covered spaces if needed.

Mary Ann Spina, teacher, writer, and counselor $25 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Saturday, May 3, 8 – 10 a.m.

Meet at Visitor Center

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

4 Sessions 8 Sessions 12 Sessions Drop-in Rate

Nonmember Fee (members receive 20% discount) $63 nonmember $119 nonmember $166 nonmember $15

Saturdays, April 11 – November 14, 8 – 9 a.m.

Meet at Visitor Center

Visit chicagobotanic.org/ school/faculty for faculty biographies.

Chicago Botanic Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on classes.

Fitness Walks A unique alternative to a health club

Adult Education: Wellness Highlightsand Fitness

Wellness

Adult Education: Wellness and Fitness

Tai Chi Classes Tai chi’s fluid movements make the Chicago Botanic Garden an ideal location for classes. People of all ages and physical conditions can learn these movements. Tai chi is best practiced in loose clothing and stocking feet or comfortable flat shoes. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Garden. One-time class trial fee: $20.

Tai Chi For Beginners: Sun-Style This course will introduce students to Sun-style tai chi chuan with a few Yang-style concepts as well.

Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi and the movements are very gentle in nature. We will focus on basic principles to improve your balance and relaxation, and also increase your range of motion and reduce stress. This class of gentle movements is recommended for beginners and provides you with a solid foundation for choosing future studies. No previous tai chi experience is required, and all are welcome.

Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Spring Semester: 10 Tuesdays, March 10 – May 19, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class April 14) Burnstein Hall or Summer Semester: 10 Tuesdays, June 9 – August 25, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class August 4 & 11) Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi For Beginners: Yang-Style This course will introduce students to Yang-style tai chi chuan with a few Sun-style concepts as well. Tai chi from the Yang family is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. We will focus on basic principles to improve your balance and relaxation, and also increase your range of motion and reduce stress.

This class of gentle movements is recommended for beginners and provides you with a solid foundation for choosing future studies. No previous tai chi experience is required, and all are welcome.

Gordon Lock, instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Spring Semester: 10 Tuesdays, March 10 – May 19, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class April 14) Burnstein Hall or Summer Semester: 10 Tuesdays, June 9 – August 25, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class August 4 & 11) Burnstein Hall

Gordon Lock brings the gentle beauty of tai chi to the Garden.

Tai Chi: Intermediate Sun-Style

Tai Chi: Advanced Sun-Style

Further your study of the Sun form of tai chi.

Consistent practice of tai chi helps us to relax from the fast pace of multi-tasking and recognize the moment at hand. The movements help to reconnect us to mind-body awareness and restore harmony and balance into our daily routines. Tai Chi for Beginners or some tai chi experience is recommended.

This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration.

Gordon Lock, instructor Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, March 11 – May 20, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class April 15) Burnstein Hall or Summer Semester: 10 Wednesdays, June 10 – August 26, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class August 5 & 12) Burnstein Hall

Gordon Lock, instructor Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Thursdays, March 12 – May 21, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class April 16) Burnstein Hall or Summer Semester: 10 Thursdays, June 11 – August 27, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class August 6 & 13) Burnstein Hall

Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style

Tai Chi: Intermediate Yang-Style

This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration.

Further your study of the Yang form of tai chi.

Consistent practice of tai chi helps us to relax from the fast pace of multi-tasking and recognize the moment at hand. The movements help to reconnect us to mind-body awareness and restore harmony and balance into our daily routines. Tai Chi for Beginners or some tai chi experience is recommended.

Gordon Lock, instructor Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, March 11 – May 20, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class April 15) Burnstein Hall or Summer Semester: 10 Wednesdays, June 10 – August 26, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class August 5 & 12) Burnstein Hall

Gordon Lock, instructor Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Thursdays, March 12 – May 21, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class April 16) Burnstein Hall or Summer Semester: 10 Thursdays, June 11 – August 27, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. (no class August 6 & 13) Burnstein Hall

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

Introductory Yoga

Yoga Flow Intermediate

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.

This is a course for the newer student focusing on yoga movement and breathing basics. We will investigate how the principles of yoga help support health and well-being. All are welcome. Join us as we explore the yoga basics.

The Yoga Flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working the body and engaging the mind.

This is a more exhilarating, challenging Flow series for students who have taken Beginner Flow or have comparable experience.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, April 8 – June 17, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m. (no class April 15) Linnaeus Room or Summer Semester: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Wednesdays, July 1 – August 19, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Tuesdays, April 7 – June 16, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class April 14) or 10 Thursdays, April 9 – June 18, 9 – 10 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. (no class April 16) Linnaeus Room or Summer Semester: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, June 30 – August 18, 8 – 9 a.m. or 8 Thursdays, July 2 – August 20, 9 – 10 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Yoga Master Class This class is designed for the student who is looking for a deeper understanding of the principles of movement and alignment. Join us for engaging practices in a welcoming, accepting, and encouraging environment. Be ready to explore your whole body through carefully designed sequences, gaining understanding of movement in more depth and detail. Don’t miss the opportunity to emerge from this experience with a new knowledge set, a deeper understanding of your practice, and a stronger relationship with your essential self. Class size is limited so sign up soon.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey $125 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Spring Semester: 5 Fridays, May 22 – June 19, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Linnaeus Room

Gentle Yoga A series of yoga poses and breathing exercises designed and adapted for a tranquil, relaxing yoga experience. In this course, we will take a gentle, restorative approach to the practice. All students are welcome. Come and enjoy a sense of peace and balance.

Steve Nakon and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Mondays, April 6 – June 15, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (no class April 13) Linnaeus Room or Summer Semester: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Mondays, June 29 – August 17, 9 – 10 a.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Yoga Flow Beginner 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.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Tuesdays, April 7 – June 16, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. (no class April 14) Linnaeus Room or Summer Semester: $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 8 Tuesdays, June 30 – August 18, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.

Linnaeus Room

Adult Education: Wellness Highlightsand Fitness

Yoga Classes

Gentle Yoga and Meditation All levels of fitness and experience are welcome in this class, which will include meditative movement and contemplative stillness. We will focus on the breath and relieving stress.

Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Spring Semester: $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 10 Wednesdays, April 8 – June 17, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class April 15) Linnaeus Room

Wellness programming is generously supported

by NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Students at every level enjoy yoga with instructor Steve Nakon.

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Youth & Family Programs

Youth and Family Programs Early positive experiences in nature or other plant-rich environments can foster a lifelong appreciation of the natural world. That is why, with the support of the Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden, we are deeply committed to engaging families and children of all ages with a year-round schedule of professionally designed, age-appropriate programs held throughout the Garden.

Spring Forward—School’s Out; Nature Is in Session!

Spring Break Camp and School Day-off Camp are great ways to put a little spring in kids’ spirits and minds. During Spring Break Camp 2015, from March 30 to April 3, campers in grades K through 5 will flourish in the great outdoors (rain or shine), enjoying creative expression and nature learning, all in one amazing program.

Fun and enriching learning activities are led by the Garden’s experienced teachers. Campers will explore seeds and signs of spring, take a walk in the woods, and discover greenhouses, gardens, bugs, and bubbles. Every day is a different adventure.

Our Do North partner, Writers Theatre, joins us on Thursday and Friday, inviting children to use storybooks as launchpads for imagination and investigation. For schools that are out on Monday, April 6, we will also offer a Day-off Camp for grades K through 3. Camps are offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fees are $72 per day, per child. Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount.

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Enjoy a flexible schedule. Register for one day, several days, or the whole week! But hurry if you want to reserve a spot. Spring Break and Day-off Camps fill quickly.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp today to sign up.

Fee-based Programs

New! Harnessing the Flame July 18 or August 1

Free Programs

Weekend Family Classes

Learn about the importance of fire to Native American culture and everyday life. Find out how we use it here in our woods and prairie. See a traditional way to start a fire, make a fire starter to take home, and pot up a prairie plant.

Discovery Backpacks Enliven your family’s Garden visit using tools to identify and observe plants and animals. Check out one of our free Backpacks, available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.

Together, adults and children ages 4 to 10 can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each Saturday program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home.

9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

$23 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount

Story Time

Homemade Ice Cream Sunday, March 1

Stop by the Lenhardt Library on Monday mornings for nature-themed stories and hands-on activities.

Geared toward children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.

No program April 20.

Get an up-close look at one of the world’s tiniest seeds from the vanilla orchid, make a batch of ice cream, and pot up a plant that can flavor ice cream.

Limit of two children per adult.

Mondays, through May 18 10 – 11 a.m.

Gumballs & Superballs Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, April 12

Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

Find out how people use parts of rainforest trees to make chewing gum and rubber. Create your own bouncing ball and flavorful gum to take home.

ScreenBreak Family Drop-in Activities

Visit chicagobotanic.org/familyprograms or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Stop by for hands-on, nature-themed fun from 9 to 11 a.m. Geared toward children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. No registration required. Parking is free from March 1 to 7 for those families with a ScreenBreak button, wristband, or card. Offered in collaboration with the Alliance for Early Childhood’s ScreenBreak.

Visit theallianceforec.org for information about ScreenBreak activities at other locations.

Wednesday, March 4 & Friday, March 6 9 – 11 a.m.

Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend Celebrate spring by writing a seasonal haiku and making a cherry blossom hanging scroll, and try other hands-on activities. Enjoy suminagashi painting, storytelling, and musical performances, and take a walk in the Malott Japanese Garden.

Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to shakuhachi and koto harp music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate Girls’ Day and Boys’ Day—design a kimono paper doll, create a miniature carp kite, construct an origami samurai helmet, and more at family-friendly hands-on stations.

Nature Nights Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Children ages 4 – 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.

5 – 7:30 p.m. $26 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Woodland Walk May 30 or June 6 Giant oak trees, trillium, and deer all call the woods their home. You and your child will discover what makes a habitat, search for signs of woodland animals, examine plants found in the woods, and take home a woodland plant. *Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner!

Dessert is provided.

Nature’s Music June 20 or July 11 The chirp of crickets, the honk of geese, and a frog’s song are all examples of nature’s music. Explore Evening Island to learn how insects and animals use this “music” to communicate, create a musical instrument out of natural materials, and take home a plant that will help you make music at home. *Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner!

Dessert is provided.

Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

Your child’s best birthday party can be here at the Garden!

*Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner!

Dessert is provided.

New! Seed Scatter August 15 or September 5 Seeds can’t walk, but they sure can get around!

Hitchhiking, exploding, and parachuting are just a few ways that plants spread their seeds. Learn how and why seeds need to scatter, make a seed bomb so you can scatter your own seeds, and take home a plant with an interesting dispersal method. *Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner!

Dessert is provided.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/naturenights or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Birthday Parties Celebrate your child’s birthday with a gardenthemed party! Choose from a variety of themes. All parties include educational, hands-on activities led

by Garden staff. Every child takes home a plant plus additional items they’ve created. Parties can be scheduled year-round on Saturday or Sunday mornings or afternoons for children turning 4 and up. Garden Plus membership required.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/birthdays or call (847) 835-8275 for more information.

Youth & Family Programs

Family Programs

Youth & Family Programs

Youth Programs

Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day Celebration

Scouts

Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities! Scouts will discover signs of spring around the Garden on a scavenger hunt, give back to the earth with a project to help improve the Garden, and save resources by reusing items to make art inspired by the beautiful gardens.

Scout Badge Programs Scouts will complete badge requirements with challenging activities. Our wide range of scout programs take children throughout the Garden, and can be scheduled after school on Mondays through Fridays and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

90-minute programs (ages 6 – 8): Deposit of $120 covers 10 Scouts; plus $10 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program.

2-hour programs (ages 9 – 12): Deposit of $170 covers 10 Scouts; plus $15 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program.

Looking for something different? Contact the Scout Program Coordinator for details on custom programs where you get to create the badge requirements!

Special fees apply and programs can be 90 minutes or 2 hours.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/scout or call (847) 835-8239 for more information about these programs.

Adults should plan to stay with their Scouts for the duration of the program. If you are a leader registering a group, at least one adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required.

Saturday, April 25 12:45 – 3 p.m. $14 per child (Grade K – 5) Visit chicagobotanic.org/scout/seasonal or call (847) 835-8239 for more information.

New! Scout Late Night: Whooooooo’s Out There?

Join us for a late night at the Garden with fellow Scouts, where we will learn about nocturnal creatures at the Garden, dissect an owl pellet, take a tram ride, and enjoy a campfire with s’mores. Come as a group or an individual scout. The Garden welcomes Girl and Boy Scouts as well as other youth groups. Adults should plan to stay with their group for the duration of the program. If you are a leader registering a group, at least one adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required. Parking and a Chicago Botanic Garden activity patch are included. There is no charge for adults.

Saturday, May 16 6 – 8:30 p.m. $18 per child (Grade K – 5)

Scouts explore the Garden while completing badge requirements.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/scout or call (847) 835-8239 for more information.

School Day-off Camp Your child might have a day off of school, but it is a day “on” at the Garden! Children ages 5 to 8 will participate in high-quality learning activities with experienced teachers who use inquiry-based, hands-on activities. Programming connects nature to a range of themes including art, cuisine, and conservation.

April 6, 2015 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. $72 nonmember per child per day Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Visit chicagobotanic.org/dayoffcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Spring Break Camp Children in grades K – 5 will participate in high-quality learning activities with experienced teachers who use inquiry-based, hands-on activities.

Programming connects nature to a range of themes including art, cuisine, and conservation. This spring, children will dissect and plant seeds, explore fragrant herbs and flowers, search for birds and early spring plants on nature hikes, take a trolley ride around the Garden, create take-home science-themed projects, and much more!

March 30 – April 3, 2015 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. $72 nonmember per child per day Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Visit chicagobotanic.org/springbreakcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

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Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 6 month to 15 years. All camps include nature exploration, inquiry-based activities, games, hands-on projects, and planting. The Garden offers weeklong morning, afternoon, and all-day camps from June to August.

Complete class descriptions, fees, and schedule with dates and times are now available. Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp to register online.

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My First Camps

My First Camp Age 2

Would you like to spend some time learning, exploring, and bonding with your child in an engaging environment? Enjoy My First Camp along with your child.

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

Is your tot interested in helping out in the kitchen, setting the kitchen table, or eating new foods?

Discover new foods, prepare a tasty snack, and work on kneading, mixing, grating, and spreading skills.

My First Camp Age 2 Information

My First Garden July 7 & 9

My First Camp Bloomin’ Garden Strollers Ages 6 months – 2 years $25 nonmember per child per week 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Friday June 19 & 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 Caregivers are invited to join our new social play program. You’ll enjoy a brisk walk through the Garden, talk with a Garden expert, get behind-the-scenes information, and finish your morning with activities designed for our smallest visitors. Every week we will explore a new Garden theme. Camp meets in the Visitor Center.

Born on or before September 1, 2013

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

• An adult must accompany each registered child.

• To make camp enjoyable and fair to all, do not bring unregistered children, including siblings, to camp.

Nursing mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make arrangements.

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

• Dress for the weather.

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

Art & Music July 21 & 23 Share the joy of creating garden-inspired art with your child. Have fun practicing fine and gross motor skills while developing your child’s appreciation of nature and the arts.

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Fantastic Foods July 14 & 16

Your little gardener will dig, sow, and harvest with our child-sized tools! Grow those gardening skills by digging in the dirt and helping us create a garden!

Small Scientists July 28 & 30 Toddlers will explore the world using magnets, water, sand, and the colors of the Garden. Discover textures and smells in nature, practice observation skills, and use scientific tools.

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

Small Scientists July 27, 29, 31 Preschoolers will be introduced to the parts of a flower; learn about ants and their body parts; and explore wind, water, and worms through developmentally appropriate activities.

My First Camp Age 3 Information • Camp meets one Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• An adult must accompany each registered child.

• To make camp enjoyable and fair to all, do not bring unregistered children, including siblings, to camp.

Nursing mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make arrangements.

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

• Dress for the weather.

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

Art & Music July 20, 22, 24 Preschoolers’ creativity will thrive with nature-inspired art and music activities. Engage in clay work, movement, music, and interactive storytelling with your little one at the Garden.

Fantastic Foods July 13, 15, 17 You and your preschooler will discover the different foods that come from plants. Plant an herb garden, practice slicing, pouring, and chopstick skills, and make a fruit salad!

My First Garden July 6, 8, 10 Your preschooler will create a garden and care for plants, from planting to watering to harvesting. Taste the bounty of the Garden and sell produce at our Farmers’ Market!

Green Sprouts Most children are 4 or 5

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

Garden Expedition July 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Young ecologists will investigate trees, leaves, prairie plants, and aquatic creatures, discovering all that the natural world of Illinois has to offer. They’ll learn how to preserve these wonders for future generations.

Habitat Hunters June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Green Sprouts Information

Habitat Hunters will explore the different habitats the Garden has to offer, learn how to track animals, and make a habitat for one of the creatures that live here.

• Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m.

• Dress for the weather.

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

Hidden Treasures June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 10 – 14, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL

Bug Brigade June 22 – 26, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Is your child fascinated by bugs? Children will get up close and personal with butterflies and bees, learn how their favorite insects see, and make a bug sucker to collect and study insects.

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Campers will use a map to find their way, create a treasure chest, and dig up a treasure to keep. They’ll also bring home a plant with a hidden treasure to share.

Mad Scientists June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL

Fun with Physics July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon

For young explorers who have ever wondered how fireflies glow, why leaves change, whether fish sleep, or just why? They’ll find these answers and many more as they become not-so-mad scientists.

Green Sprouts will perform basic physical science experiments and discover the laws that rule the natural world. They’ll explore why items sink or float, how magnets work, and static electricity.

Nature Art June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 3 – 7, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Explore all the ways to make art from nature! Green Sprouts will use the sun’s power to make prints and dyes, use clay for sculpture, and become inspired by flowers with watercolor painting.

Salad Science July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL We eat parts of plants every day. Young food scientists will explore the Garden to discover how foods grow.

We’ll discover how plants change the sun’s energy into energy for our bodies, prepare our own snacks, and plant a salad to take home!

Sprouting Wizards June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Kids become science wizards as they explore basic chemistry and the properties of solids, liquids, and gases through experimentation. No need to bring magic wands…we’ll make our own!

Super Seedlings July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – noon Campers will dig, plant, water, weed, and sow in the Garden. Working together, they’ll create a garden, practice seed dissection, and become true gardeners!

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$210 nonmember per child per camp

Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Green Thumbs Information • Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m.

• Dress for the weather.

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

Art in the Garden June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Green Thumbs discover different natural artistic styles while they explore the Garden. They’ll sculpt with clay, make plant dyes, and create their own paper.

Incredible Edibles July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL August 3 – 7, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL Young chefs will explore the Garden with their taste buds and find out how plants turn the sun’s energy into fuel for our bodies! We’ll explore how we eat plant parts every day, harvest food grown in the Outdoor Classroom, make our own tasty snacks, and plant an herb garden to take home.

Kinetic Kids July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL Budding physicists will discover cool science tricks, explore the laws of motion, and perform physical science experiments with toys.

Treasure Hunt June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Campers will develop map-reading skills, use compasses, and discover how archeologists excavate sites. They will create a hidden treasure map and find secret plant treasures, too.

Expert Wizardry June 22 – 26, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Young wizards will discover the magic of science as they create strange potions and perform unbelievable experiments while learning basic chemistry. No book of spells necessary—we’ll make our own.

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Plant People July 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL Young horticulturists will explore the fascinating life cycle of plants with plenty of opportunity for scientific discovery, hands-on experiments, and garden cultivation.

Grossology June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL Campers will uncover the science behind “gross” things around and inside them as they explore slimy and smelly natural phenomena. They’ll use their observation skills along with scientific tools.

Wildlife Wanderers June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL Junior ecologists will study creatures on the ground, in the air, and in the water. Create a science kit, plant a terrarium, identify trees and animal tracks, and record everything in your journal.

Campers will learn the elements of composition and framing snapshots, and practice shooting photos around the Garden. They’ll create a pinhole camera and rediscover the magic of nineteenth-century photography. Each camper must bring two disposable film cameras on the first day of camp.

Dirty Jobs June 22 – 26, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon Have you ever wondered how dirty, grimy, and grubby you can get working in a garden? Campers see what is in a day’s work at the Garden. Keep our worm bins healthy, learn about the importance of compost, design and plant a garden, and meet a Garden scientist!

Forensic Investigators June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL August 3 – 7, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

This year’s all-new mystery will require young CSI team members to try investigative techniques used by the pros to help us get to the bottom of this summer’s hot case.

Bug lovers, unite! Green Thumbs will search for insect homes, make insect display cases, and create insect-vision glasses to take home.

Garden Caching July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Explorers Most children are 8 or 9

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$210 nonmember per child per camp

Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Explorers Information • Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m.

• Dress for the weather.

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

Alfresco Art June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL July 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Campers will become artistically inspired by the Garden and try their hand at botanical illustration, sculpture, printmaking, and painting. We’ll explore new techniques each day of this outdoor art program.

Explore Your World July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon FULL August 10 – 14, 12:30 – 3 p.m. FULL

Botany in the Kitchen June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Curious campers will learn about the natural world through guided exploration and discovery by visiting the many habitats at the Garden. They’ll also learn how to help preserve these habitats.

Young chefs will discover how fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nutrients make cooking fascinating.

They’ll harvest vegetables and plant an herb garden.

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Camera Craft July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 10 – 14, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Insect investigation June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon

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A new Garden adventure awaits! Explorers will search for hidden caches using compasses, maps, and GPS as they learn the etiquette of geocaching. They’ll also create a cache for others to find.

Konnichiwa Japan July 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon Time for immersion in Japanese culture as we explore Sansho-En, learn the art of bonsai, create sushi-inspired snacks, discover the art of calligraphy, and visit the Shoin House.

Surviving Outdoors July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – noon Explorers will discover the secrets pioneers used to find water, make a collection of safe and useful plants, create a shelter, and learn about how to predict weather and storms.

$430 nonmember per child per camp Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Adventurers Information • Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Dress for the weather.

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

• Campers must bring a nut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

Art July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Artists will introduce Adventurers to the use of various media to create their own art. Using the Garden as a backdrop, students will develop their photography, sculpture, and drawing skills. They will explore the use of natural materials and learn various tricks of the trade used by professional artists.

Chemistry July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Who knew chemistry could be so cool? Adventurers will explore the basics of chemistry and chemical reactions.

By performing simple experiments, they will develop a basic understanding of acids and bases, fine-tune measurement skills, and understand the importance of accurate data observation and recording.

Cuisine June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Calling all aspiring chefs! Campers will discuss menu techniques and preparation; learn principles of cooking with fruits and vegetables; improve basic chopping skills; and learn the importance of kitchen safety, setting a table, plating dishes, and creating a healthy meal. We’ll use our harvest in simple summer recipes—ice cream, pasta, and more!

Ecology June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

What does an ecologist do at the Garden? Adventurers will discover what scientists do as they explore the Garden’s native Illinois habitats. Campers will conduct studies in our prairie, wetland, and woodland habitats, becoming familiar with native species. They will perform their own surveys, identifications, and field observations.

Two-week camps Rovers Most children are ages 7, 8, or 9

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Most children are ages 10 to 12

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$860 nonmember per child per camp

Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount Rovers Information • Camp meets for two weeks from Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Dress for the weather.

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

• Campers must bring a nut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

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. Remember to pack a water bottle and snack daily, along with a nut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

Create & Grow July 6 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 3 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Does your child enjoy the arts? Campers will explore the Garden with art, music, cooking, yoga, and planting activities that encourage creative multimedia expression. Spend two weeks of your summer being inspired by the Garden.

Science Explorer June 15 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

July 20 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Explorers will investigate plant, animal, and human adaptations, while utilizing the scientific process.

Ecology, botany, physics plus chemistry equals a whole lot of fun in this exciting two-week camp.

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Camp Registration and cancellation policies Registration Deadline

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

Membership

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

Age Limits

Please note the age groupings for each camp group.

Campers must be entering the listed grade in fall 2015. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Campers in the Green Sprouts group and above must be toilet trained.

Online Emergency Forms

Camp CBG does not require a medical examination to attend camp; however, we ask that you fill out our Online Emergency Form as soon as you complete your online registration. In order for your child to attend camp, we must have a completed health form on file

by June 1, 2015. The form is available on our webpage.

Extra-Special Attention:

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

Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Camper drop-off and pick-up take place in our Learning Campus entry drive. You may park and walk your child to camp, or take advantage of our direct car drop-off/pick-up. Details will be communicated via e-mail to all registrants by June 1, 2015.

Morning drop-off is 9:15 to 9:30 a.m.

Morning pick-up is at noon.

Afternoon drop-off is 12:15 to 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon pick-up is at 3 p.m.

Camp groups will leave the drop-off area promptly at 9:30 a.m. for morning camps and 12:30 p.m. for afternoon camps. If a child misses the departure of his or her camp group, it is the responsibility of the caregiver who brings that child to check in, and then escort the camper to his/her camp location for that day.

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Please Do Not Bring To Camp

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

Camper Code of Conduct

You will be asked to review the CBG Camper Code of Conduct upon completion of the Online Emergency Form: • Campers will treat their fellow campers, instructors, and volunteers with respect.

• Campers will follow directions and stay with their group.

Please read and discuss these expectations with your child. In the event that a camper does not follow the Code of Conduct, or his or her behavior endangers other campers or interferes with an instructor’s ability to provide programming, the coordinator of Camp Programs or camp instructor will inform the parent at pick-up or through a phone call. If a second incident occurs, parents may be asked to withdraw their child from camp. Refunds will not be given for behaviorrelated withdrawals.

Cancellation Policy

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

Before- and After-Care

We are happy to offer before- and after-camp care for your camper. The program will be supervised by Camp CBG staff. Activities will include games, art projects, and gardening. Pack an extra snack for your camper for after care. Fees are per week, and cannot be prorated for partial use; no discount for Garden Plus members is available. Comprehensive guidelines, including late fees, are available on the Camp CBG webpage.

Grades preK to 7 June 15 – August 14 Morning Care: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; $50 per week per camper Afternoon Care: 3 – 5:30 p.m.; $63 per week per camper

Lunch

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

Leader in Training

Our Leaders in Training (LITs), ages 13 to 15, will help prepare for camps, assist teachers during the day, and learn life skills that will help them in future job searches and college preparation in our two-week program.

For an application and further information regarding the LIT program, please contact the camp manager at (847) 835-8361.

Camp CBG Schedule June 22-26

June 28 July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 20-24

July 27-31

August 3-7

August 10-14

My First Camp

9:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Friday Bloomin’ Strollers

Friday Bloomin’ Strollers

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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

My First Garden

Fantastic Foods

Art & Music

Small Scientists

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

My First Camp

9 – 10 a.m.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

My First Garden

Fantastic Foods

Art & Music

Small Scientists

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

Green Sprouts

9:30 a.m. – noon

Hidden Treasures

Sprouting Wizards

NO CAMP

Fun with Physics

Super Seedlings

Mad Scientists

Habitat Hunters

Salad Science

Garden Expedition

Green Sprouts

9:30 a.m. – noon

Mad Scientists

Habitat Hunters

NO CAMP

Nature Art

Habitat Hunters

Fun with Physics

Super Seedlings

Bug Brigade

Mad Scientists

Green Sprouts

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Nature Art

Bug Brigade

NO CAMP

Salad Science

Garden Expedition

Hidden Treasures

Sprouting Wizards

Nature Art

Hidden Treasures

Green Thumbs

9:30 a.m. – noon

Art in the Garden

Insect Investigation

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

NO CAMP

Art in the Garden

Treasure Hunt

Green Thumbs

9:30 a.m. – noon

Wildlife Wanderers

Grossology

NO CAMP

Incredible Edibles

Explore Your World

Treasure Hunt

Expert Wizardry

Insect Investigation

Grossology

Green Thumbs

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Treasure Hunt

Expert Wizardry

NO CAMP

Kinetic Kids

Plant People

Grossology

Wildlife Wanderers

Incredible Edibles

Explore Your World

Explorers

Rovers

June 15-19

Adventurers

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Create & Grow

Science Explorer

Create & Grow

9:30 a.m. – noon

Alfresco Art

Forensic Investigators

NO CAMP

Garden Caching

Camera Craft

Dirty Jobs

Surviving Outdoors

Botany in the Kitchen

Konnichiwa Japan

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Botany in the Kitchen

Dirty Jobs

NO CAMP

Surviving Outdoors

Konnichiwa Japan

Alfresco Art

Garden Caching

Forensic Investigators

Camera Craft

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Ecology

Cuisine

NO CAMP

Chemistry

Art

Cuisine

Ecology

Art

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Teacher and Student Programs A caterpillar transforms into a chrysalis before emerging as a butterfly. This will be our Education department in spring, as we begin a metamorphosis of our Learning Campus into a new, vibrant center of nature discovery. The same standards-based programs will continue during construction, but in alternate locations. We hope you will like the temporary change in scenery and join us in anticipating a beautiful new facility in 2016. See page 22 for more information.

Growing Plants, Growing Minds: New After-School Program Debuts Grade school teachers and parents yearn for fun, high-quality, science-rich after-school programming for inquisitive learners, and the Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to offer a new solution. Our acclaimed education team recently piloted and is poised to debut Plant Explorers, a ten-week after-school science program for students in grades 3 to 5.

Offered on-site at local schools, Chicago Botanic Garden education facilitators will use an inquiry-based model rich with hands-on experimentation, model-making, testing, journaling, and drawing to invite students to investigate seeds and plant growth. Specific topics will vary depending on student interest, but they may include analyzing chlorophyll, making a terrarium to test vegetative reproduction, experimenting with germinating seeds to practice the scientific method, using microscopes to find plant stomata, and growing lettuce from seed.

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Find out how the Garden can work with your school to enrich after-school science programming. For more information, contact Kathy Johnson at (847) 835-8343 or kjohnson@chicagobotanic.org.

After-school science programs delight young learners.

We invite you to increase your understanding of plants and nature, build your repertoire of teaching techniques, and enliven your grades preK – 12 classrooms, while earning professional development and graduate credit. Visit chicagobotanic.org/ teacherprograms for more detailed program descriptions and to register for classes.

Birding for Educators

Native Gardens

Look up into the trees and sky and discover the amazing birds all around us. Just in time for spring migration and International Migratory Bird Day, join us to learn how to use birds to explore a variety of science concepts and make connections to the Next Generation Science Standards. Through hands-on activities, experiments, and nature walks, investigate topics including bird anatomy, behavior, adaptations, migration, and conservation issues.

Growing native plants on your school grounds is a great way to have an easy-to-care-for garden that can be used to address the NGSS. Explore the Garden’s Native Plant Garden and ecosystems, learn about how to choose and care for native plants, and discover activities to investigate topics including plant and animal interactions, biodiversity, adaptations, and more.

Saturday, May 9, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $80 Grade level: PreK – 12 PD Hours: 6

Art, Nature, and Science for Early Childhood

Friday, July 10, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $80 Grade level: K – 12 PD Hours: 6

Fruits and Vegetables

Become a teacher member and receive a 20 percent discount on all professional development courses over $100.

Explore the amazing connections that can be made between art and science with our youngest learners.

Discover a variety of projects that combine art, nature, and science, including exploring plant pigments, using natural items for painting, making sculptural models of plants and animals, and much, much more.

Get an in-depth look at the Garden’s Fruit & Vegetable Garden! Discover how to use vegetable gardens to connect to the NGSS and address topics across the curriculum. Learn about science topics including plant parts, life cycles, pollination, and artificial selection, and gardening topics including raised beds, easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables, and composting.

One-Day Workshops

Saturday, May 16, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Friday, July 17, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

$80

$80

Grade level: PreK – 2 PD Hours: 6

Grade level: K – 12 PD Hours: 6

New! Summer Garden Series

Heritage Garden

These short workshops emphasize topics and teaching methods that support curriculum standards.

Inspiring Nature Play: Digging Deeper Join the second annual early childhood professional development and networking event, featuring keynote speaker Patti Bailie. Through interactive workshops (or ”playshops”), participants will learn the benefits children receive from nature play, how nature play fulfills curriculum and program goals, and ways to integrate nature play into your program, whether you have access to outdoor spaces or not. In addition, individuals will come away with numerous new, hands-on ideas for nature play that can be immediately integrated into work with young children.

Sessions will be led by experts from a variety of educational and environmental backgrounds. The conference is organized by the Alliance for Early Childhood and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Special thanks to the planning committee members from the Backyard Nature Center, Chicago Wilderness, Greeley Elementary School, Forest Preserves of Cook County, Kohl Children’s Museum, Northfield Community Nursery School, Lake Forest Open Lands, Winnetka Park District, and the Wilmette Public Library.

Wednesday, May 6, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $40 (includes lunch) Birth – Grade 2

This summer, explore some of our gardens up close!

Get ideas and activities for field trips, your classroom, and your school grounds that are connected to the NGSS; hear from our horticulturists, and discover techniques for growing plants at your school. Take home plants related to the gardens you visit!

The Heritage Garden provides a great space for exploring the great diversity of plant life. Learn how to use this garden to explore the characteristics of major plant families and compare a variety of plants from around the world. Discover ideas for creating similar garden spaces at your school.

Register for the Exploring East and West, Native Gardens, Fruits and Vegetables, and Heritage Garden workshops, only pay $295, and receive two optional graduate credits (additional fee).

Friday, July 24, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Exploring East and West East meets West as we explore the Malott Japanese Garden and English Walled Garden. Learn how culture shaped both types of gardens. Discover science activities connected to each garden including classification, pollination, and plant and animal interactions.

Friday, June 26, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $80 Grade level: K – 12 PD Hours: 6

$80 Grade level: K – 12 PD Hours: 6

Sensory Gardens for Early Childhood Discover how the Sensory and Buehler Enabling Gardens are great spaces to explore with young children! Learn how to help our youngest learners develop observations skills by using all of their senses to look for patterns, conduct simple investigations in a garden setting, and explore topics such as life cycles and seasons. Gain ideas for creating sensory gardens both indoors and out that are easily accessible.

Friday, August 7, at the Chicago Botanic Garden 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $80 Grade level: PreK – 2 PD Hours: 6

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Teacher Professional Development

Earth Partnership for Schools Earth Partnership for Schools (EPS) is an in-depth, hands-on curriculum that explores local ecosystems and the creation of a native school garden using cross-curricular activities and lessons. Learn about plant identification, native ecosystems, garden design, habitats, data collection, and more.

Registration preference is given to teacher teams of two or more participating staff from a school or school district. For more information and to request registration materials, please contact Becky Ammann at (847) 835-8253, or by e-mail at rammann@ chicagobotanic.org.

July 27 – 31 and November 14, at the Chicago Botanic Garden Monday – Friday & Saturday $285 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 45, Graduate credit (additional fee): 3

Real World Science Investigations in the Classroom Project BudBurst Join students and communities from across the country in collecting plant life-cycle data and entering it into our user-friendly database. Details, curriculum materials for grades K through 12, and data from past years are available at budburst.org. Project BudBurst is a collaboration between the Chicago Botanic Garden and the National Ecological Observatory Network. It is supported by grants from the National Geographic Education Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Climate Change in my Backyard This curriculum series integrates student participation in Project BudBurst with investigation of NASA climate data, and uses an earth-systems approach to understanding climate change and its consequences for our environment. The series is aligned with the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards and is available in three age levels—grades 5 to 6, grades 7 to 9, and grades 10 to 12. Visit chicagobotanic.org/nasa for more information.

Student Field Trips This spring and next year, we’ll be operating in alternate locations. Please watch your confirmation packet for new directions telling you where to drop off students, classroom locations, and other important details to make your trip run smoothly. Visit chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips for complete program information and to schedule your visit.

Homeschool Groups We welcome you to register for field trips to the Garden. If your homeschool group includes a range of ages, please review our complete program descriptions online and select a program that best matches your group’s grade level and knowledge base.

Guided Field Trips Programs will be changing! The following list of classes applies to the 2014–15 school year. Check out upcoming summer and fall issues of Keep Growing for classes offered 2015–16.

Guided programs are led by trained facilitators who will engage your students with hands-on activities to learn about plants and habitats found at the Garden.

Field trips include outdoor exploration activities, so please dress for the weather. Programs cost $120 per class of 30 students. Available dates and times vary with the program Visit chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips for more detailed grade-specific program descriptions, applicable state standards, and to schedule your visit.

Guided Programs PreK – K

Teacher & Student Programs

Weeklong Summer Institute

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

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

Early Fall, Late Fall, Early Spring

Outrageous Orchids: Sensational Explorers Students will use their five senses to fully immerse themselves in the enchanting world of orchids.

Through hands-on experiments, students will investigate orchid shape, color, and texture while also learning about the origins of chocolate and vanilla.

Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show included.

Orchid Show 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Trees and Trains Learn how to identify evergreen tree families by touch and sight. Learn about their special adaptations to the change in seasons. Visit the enchanting Wonderland Express exhibition to see the trees and trains. Students will take home a special holiday craft.

Holiday

Guided Field Trips bring students face to face with plants.

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Guided Programs K – 2

A Walk in the Woods

Guided Programs 3 – 5

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

Students will learn about woodland habitats and survey the Garden’s woodland using their senses and will record their observations in a field book. Woodland programs take place outdoors in the McDonald Woods.

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

Surprising Seeds

Early Fall and Late Fall

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

Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Early Spring

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

Holiday and Early Spring

Garden Groceries Students will discover the relationship between plant parts and the foods we eat. A garden exploration to study living examples that are in season is included.

Students pot an edible plant to take home.

Early Fall

Insect Investigations There is more to life in the garden than just plants.

Come see the Garden through insect eyes, learn about insect characteristics, and observe unique relationships between plants and insects. Students will pot a plant to take home.

Early Fall

Flower Lab Why do plants make flowers? As junior botanists, students learn about flower parts and how flowers, with pollinators’ help, produce seeds. Students will pot a flower seed to take home and also look for flowers in the Garden.

Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Early Spring

Edible Botany

New! Outrageous Orchids: Plant Part Investigation Discover why orchids are considered to be one of the most unique flowers in the world. Students will explore the life cycle of an orchid and discuss the scientific reasons behind the flower’s shape, size and color.

Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show included.

Orchid Show

Spring Garden Explorers Discovery stations around the Learning Campus make your visit an exciting outdoor experience with plants and the creatures living in the garden and in our lakes. Design and plant a garden bed in the Growing Garden and pot a plant to take home.

Spring

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

Early Fall

Pondering the Prairie Students explore the prairie, focusing on plant adaptations and ecosystem interactions by comparing two prairie types. Prairie programs take place outdoors in the Dixon Prairie.

Early Fall

Forest Fundamentals Students find evidence of food chains and food webs throughout the woodlands, and learn about common woodland trees. They record their observations in a field journal. Woodland programs take place outdoors in the McDonald Woods.

Early Fall and Late Fall

School Field Trips at a Glance Age Group

PreK-K

PreK - 2 K-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 6-12

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Discovering Plants Outrageous Orchids: Sensational Explorers Trees and Trains Garden Groceries Insect Investigations A Walk in the Woods Surprising Seeds Wonders of Worms and Soil Outrageous Orchids: Plant Part Investigation (1-2) Spring Garden Explorers Pondering the Prairie Edible Botany Forest Fundamentals Flower Lab Houseplant Science Outrageous Orchids: Peculiar Pollinators Spring Garden Explorers Ecosystems and Plant Adaptations Outrageous Orchids: The Mighty Rain Forest Water Quality Green Buildings Photosynthesis Lab

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Early Fall 9/1-10/11/14

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

Until 11/3

Until 11/3

Until 11/3

Holiday 12/1-12/19/14

Orchid Show 2/16-3/13/15

Early Spring 3/16-4/10/15

Spring 4/20-6/6/15

Guided Programs 6 – 8

Guided Programs 6 – 12

Clone a new plant from part of another one! Compare and experiment with some different methods of propagating plants as you learn about various ways plants reproduce. Plant a stem cutting to take home and watch the roots grow.

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

$120 per class of up to 30 students Unless otherwise stated, available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon.

A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Ecosystem and Plant Adaptations

Water Quality

How do plants fit their place? Discover how plants have adapted to abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

Student investigations include learning about the unique abiotic conditions that define many of the ecosystems of the world, including Illinois.

Students will learn about the aquatic ecosystem by collecting and testing water samples, identifying organisms that indicate water quality, and conducting a chemical assessment. Please prepare your students to be outside.

Early Fall, Late Fall, and Early Spring

Early Fall and Spring

Outrageous Orchids: The Mighty Rain Forest

Photosynthesis Lab

Step out of the classroom and into the rain forest!

Using a variety of scientific tools, students will take an in-depth look at rain forest plant adaptations and critically analyze the relationships between biotic and abiotic factors within the biome. Each student will leave with an orchid-themed craft or plant. Admission to seasonal orchid show included.

Students will explore photosynthesis, investigating how and where it takes place, how plants obtain the materials necessary for it to occur, and its products.

Students will use scientific equipment to measure gas exchange in plants.

Orchid Show

Green Buildings

Holiday and Early Spring

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

Orchid Show

Spring Garden Explorers Discovery stations around the Learning Campus make your visit an exciting outdoor experience with plants and the creatures living in the Garden and in our lakes. Design and plant a garden bed in the Growing Garden and pot a plant to take home.

Spring

Holiday and Early Spring

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

Spring, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Students encounter a variety of flower shape and colors at the Orchid Show.

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Houseplant Science

Teacher & Student Programs

Guided Programs for Children with Special Needs Bring your students to the Chicago Botanic Garden for a customized therapeutic program in the Buehler Enabling Garden outdoor classroom. These one-hour programs provide a guided, structured experience with nature and are designed for youth with special needs.

If you find it difficult to travel with your students, please contact us to discuss possible programs delivered in your school. Call (847) 835-6801 to learn more about horticultural therapy for your students or to schedule a program.

K – 12 Monday through Friday $120 (includes all materials) Maximum number of children: 15

Self-Guided Field Trips Self-guided field trips allow students to explore while you lead them through the Garden. Register in advance and Garden staff will be available to discuss areas suited for any curricular topic, and reserve a self-guided activity backpack for your group.

Year-round Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $30 per classroom (maximum 30 students) No additional parking fee required

Self-Guided Activity Backpacks Self-guided activity backpacks provide hands-on activities for teachers to lead while visiting the gardens. Reserve activity backpacks to enhance sensory experience in the Sensory Garden, explore Japanese culture and garden design in the Malott Japanese Garden, study plant adaptations in the Greenhouses, or to investigate the world of pollinators throughout the garden. Each backpack includes all supplies for the activities for a group of 30 and can be checked out for either the morning (9 a.m. to noon) or the afternoon (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.).

Year-round Monday through Friday $10 per class Visit chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips/selfguide.php for more information.

Additional Field Trip Experiences Wonderland Express Visit an enchanting winter wonderland with twinkling lights and a magical indoor train. Model trains travel over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls, and through more than 80 miniature versions of Chicago landmarks. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wonderland for more information about Wonderland Express.

November 27 – January 3 $3 per person

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School Tram Tours

The Orchid Show

Embark on a delightful journey around the Garden.

Your tram tour guide will show you things you might not notice on your own and invite you to search for clues to nature’s secrets.

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

April 27 through October 23

$3 per person (Fee for self-guided groups only. Fee is covered in the program fee for guided groups.)

$2.50 per person Offered at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., noon, and 12:45 p.m.

Grades PreK, K – 2, or 3 – 6 30 minutes Climb aboard for a narrated tram tour around the 2.6-mile perimeter of the Garden. Your tour guide will present highlights and history of this living museum, and share information about our research projects and conservation efforts.

Grades 7 – 12 35 minutes

February 16 – March 13

Traveling Plant Science Teacher Let us come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant science topics appropriate for specific grade levels, including Terrific Trees, offered in January and February for grades PreK and kindergarten. All programs support Illinois Science Standards, include live plants brought from the Garden to study, and a plant for each student to keep.

Model Railroad Garden

January and February

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.

$120 per class (maximum 30 students) $100 for each additional class on the same day

May 9 – October 25 $3 per person

Butterflies & Blooms Summer groups; visit our outdoor, screened butterfly exhibition, where students can encounter hundreds of live tropical butterflies from South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as native species from Illinois. Visit chicagobotanic.org/butterflies for more information about Butterflies & Blooms.

May 23 – September 7 $3 per person

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

Terrific Trees Through the use of scientific tools and hands-on exploration, students will discover the important role trees play in forest ecosystems right from their own classroom. Students will pot a plant to keep.

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

The Butterflies & Blooms exhibition invites students to explore species from around the world in late spring and summer.

Windy City Harvest

Great Summer Science Experiences for Students

Brighter Futures in a Growing Economy

The Garden is committed to encouraging interest in the natural sciences and promoting careers in botany, horticulture, ecology, and conservation science. The Science Career Continuum offers qualified students in middle school through college a series of age appropriate opportunities to learn about science and conservation at the Garden.

Too often, people faced with limited opportunities find themselves unable to reach their full potential.

Through its Windy City Harvest program, the Chicago Botanic Garden offers alternatives for youth and adults based on the growing interest in urban farming. The results we have seen since introducing jobs-training and mentoring programs in sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture have changed thousands of lives.

Science First (Grades 7 – 9)

Science First is a free four-week summer program for Chicago Public School (CPS) students currently in grades 7 through 9. While enjoying hands-on, nature-based science activities, indoor and outdoor investigations, and exposure to real scientists who work at the Garden, students improve their understanding of the scientific method and careers in science. Transportation and free lunch are provided. CPS teachers are encouraged to share registration materials with promising students.

Applications will be due April 24, 2015.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst for more information.

College First (Grades 10 – 11)

College First is an internship and field ecology course for CPS students entering their junior or senior year in fall. Students get paid and earn college credit while studying field ecology, conducting a research project, and working with scientists at the Garden. Students meet monthly during the school year to learn more about preparing for college. Transportation is provided. CPS teachers are encouraged to share registration materials with promising students.

Applications will be due April 10, 2015.

Visit chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst for more information.

The Science Career Continuum is made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, ITW, Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Discover Financial Services, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, Sage Foundation, Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, Trillium Foundation, William J. Clancy Foundation, Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust, Takiff Family Foundation, and the W.P. & H.B. White Foundation.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

The Garden’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a full-time, ten-week research internship for college undergraduates conducting research in plant biology and conservation. Students earn a stipend and money for living expenses while they work with research scientists and graduate students from the Garden and Northwestern University.

Professional-development and social activities are also included. Visit www.cbgreu.org for more information.

Please note that the summer 2015 REU program is contingent upon renewal of funding. The Garden’s REU program is made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation.

The Garden’s REU program is made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation.

Windy City Harvest Youth Farm

The Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program provides a summer employment opportunity for Chicago and Lake County teens, teaching them about how plants are an essential part of a healthy food system and healthy communities. Each year, approximately 90 young people learn how to work as a team to plant, grow, harvest, and market thousands of pounds of sustainably grown produce at one of our four urban farm sites in Chicago and Lake County. These students become directed toward higher education and inspired by the belief that their actions can contribute to positive change for some of the area’s most challenged communities.

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Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship

The Garden offers a nine-month accredited certificate in sustainable urban agriculture in partnership with Daley College, delivered by Garden staff at the Arturo Velasquez Institute satellite campus. There are currently six urban farm sites where apprentices (certificate students) learn and practice their production skills. To date, 89 percent of the certificate graduates—career changers, entrepreneurs, and people with barriers to employment—have found seasonal and full-time jobs in the local horticulture and urban agriculture industry.

Chicagobotanic.org/harvest/apprenticeship

Windy City Harvest Corps

The Windy City Harvest Corps provides opportunities for people with multiple barriers to employment and is intended for both juveniles (ages 17 to 21) and adults who have been involved with the justice system. The Corps provides training and transitional employment in Windy City Harvest operation sites for approximately 30 adults annually. Participants complete the Roots of Success job-readiness curriculum and are encouraged to apply to the Apprenticeship certificate program.

Chicagobotanic.org/harvest/corps The success of the Garden’s Windy City Harvest program would not be possible without federal agency grants, City of Chicago funding for transitional jobs, generous private foundation and corporate support, and the collaboration of employment partners such as Midwest Foods, Eataly, and FarmedHere, whose hiring practices consider people who have gone through the justice system.

Major support for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Urban Agriculture programs is provided by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA, as well as the following: anonymous donors, After School Matters, AgriBank and 1st Farm Credit Services, J.R. Albert Foundation, BMO Harris Bank, Brinshore Development, City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Leo S. Guthman Fund, The Hillshire Brands Foundation, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Kraft Foods Group Foundation, Midwest Foods, Polk Bros.

Foundation, Preservation Foundation of Lake County Forest Preserves, Savor Inc., Spear Family Charitable Fund, Steans Family Foundation, and the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society.

Additional support is provided by anonymous donors, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, The Grainger Foundation, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, Walter S. Mander Foundation, Prince Charitable Trust, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Also contributing are the Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at the Chicago Community Trust, Benefit Magic, LLC., Tom E. Dailey Foundation, The Outdoor Foundation, State Farm, Takiff Family Foundation, Walgreens, Whole Foods Market, Woods Fund Chicago/Anne-Marie St. Germaine, and two individual donors.

Horticultural Therapy Cultivating Health and Well-being Horticultural Therapy Services

Since 1977, the Garden’s Horticultural Therapy Services Program has supported the establishment of horticultural therapy programs at healthcare and human service agencies serving schools, VA hospitals, people with disabilities, and older adults in the Chicago region. The program serves as a primary regional, national, and international resource for information while offering a full range of professional training opportunities. Also available are consulting services in barrier-free garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy program planning. Visit chicagobotanic.org/therapy for more information.

Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endowment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Abra Prentice Foundation, After School Matters, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Eli’s Cheesecake Company, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation, as well as endowments established by the estate of Florence Rantz, the Kenilworth Garden Club, the Julien H. Collins and Bertha M. Collins Fund, and the Helen and Maurice Weigle Fund at the Chicago Community Trust.

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s education and community programs are generously supported by The Brinson Foundation, The Hearst Foundation, HSBC, Kemper Educational and Charitable Foundation, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

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This Season in the Garden Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director Spring is truly an exciting time in the Chicago Botanic Garden. Seeing the season’s first blooms— snowdrops along the west edge of the Lakeside Gardens or in the History of Roses bed by the Regenstein Center, hellebores in the English Walled and Dwarf Conifer Gardens, crocuses on Evening Island, and irises along the Sensory Garden’s woodland walk—is a thrill. It’s also a promise that winter is ending.

Fragrant vernal witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) is the first shrub to flower, its insignificant reddish flowers filling the Farwell Landscape Garden with a spicy fragrance. An unusual weeping form of this shrub cascades down the west-facing wall of the Circle Garden. As spring unfolds, the earliest bulbs are followed by tulips and magnolias, crabapples, and lilacs that add their fragrance to the honey locusts and lindens. During a cool spring, when blooms linger as new flowers open, spring can be almost overwhelming by mid-May. More than 140,000 bulbs were planted last fall for this year’s spring display at the Garden, and in mid-April we will plant out more than 75,000 spring annuals. The Crescent will welcome visitors to the main island with a bright array of tulips in pink, lime green, and salmon. The Graham Bulb Garden always has something new and interesting—look for tangerine- and terra cotta-colored crown imperial blooms this year—and the bright red-and-yellow Stresa tulips in the Waterfall Garden always bring smiles as visitors discover them.

The Circle Garden will overflow with bulbs including tulips, fritillaries, daffodils, and ornamental onions intermingled with spring annuals such as broom (Cytisus), toadflax (Linaria), and stately foxgloves. Containers near the Krasberg Rose Garden pavilion will feature tulips, ranunculus, and aquilegia in shades from rose red to deep red and purple. The troughs in the Heritage Garden will feature miniature tulips, toadflax, armeria, nemesia, and diascia in shades of orange and salmon pink, contrasted with blue nemophila. Plantings at the Garden’s main entrance will feature tulips underplanted with pansies in rose, soft pink, and white. When the tulips have finished flowering, their tops will be removed, with the pansies continuing to flower until the end of May, when we plant summer annuals.

Spectacular as they are—especially in spring—a garden is more than its plants. It’s defined by walks, sculptures, arbors, and walls. The Chicago Botanic Garden has given much thought to its beautiful hardscape features.

Recently we renovated the Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon, an icon of the Garden. The smaller bells were removed for refurbishing in the shop and the entire structure was painted last fall; deteriorated parts were replaced, and the keyboard was restored. The result is glorious, in tone and appearance.

Another hardscape project this spring is the replacement of old, crumbling asphalt walks in the Native Plant Garden and Farwell Landscape Garden with brick paths similar to those in the Rose Garden. The Garden has consciously used a certain “vocabulary” of materials throughout its very different display gardens to tie the entire campus together. Tony Lenardi, the Garden’s brick and stone mason, has led the Garden’s masonry efforts for almost 20 years.

His job grows ever larger as the Garden adds walks, walls, and pavement. One of Tony’s multiyear projects has been replacing the slabs of Kasota stone, which are deteriorating in the path they create across the Esplanade, with tougher Valders stone. This project should be complete this year. Tony also works on set-up for events like Wonderland Express and the Orchid Show. Thankfully, Tony says what he likes most about working at the Garden is the variety of jobs he gets involved in—and not always knowing what’s around the corner.

Relatively few plant species are used on Evening Island, which is part of its bold, simple design. In early spring, grape hyacinths and daffodils bloom near the recently restored Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon.

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