Keep Growing Fall 2012

Keep Growing FALL 2012

Member Magazine and Program Guide

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Robert F. Finke, Chair John L. Howard, Vice Chair & Secretary Thomas E. Lanctot, Vice Chair, Finance & Government Affairs Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr., Vice Chair, Garden William E. Moeller, Vice Chair, Science & Education Catherine M. Waddell, Vice Chair, Nominating & Governance Susan A. Willetts, Vice Chair & Immediate Past Chair Sophia Siskel, President & CEO DIRECTORS Thomas F. Aichele Lindsey Axel, ex officio Sharon Brady Neville F. Bryan John H. Buehler Michael J. Busch Susan Keller Canmann David R. Casper Robin Colburn Peter R. Crane John V. Crowe Christopher A. Deveny James W. DeYoung Timothy A. Dugan Peter M. Ellis Anthony L. Farino Peter B. Foreman John D. Fornengo Steven L. Fradkin Thomas C. Freyman Dorothy H. Gardner Nancy Gidwitz Sue L. Gin James J. Glasser Ellis M. Goodman John K. Greene Joseph A. Gregoire William J. Hagenah Caryn L. Harris Elizabeth Hough, ex officio Thomas B. Hunter III Jane Irwin Gregory K. Jones Catherine C. Kirby, ex officio Donna La Pietra Eric C. Larson M. James Leider Laura M. Linger Daniel I. H. Linzer Alec Litowitz Josephine P. Louis Barbara A. Lumpkin Mary Ann S. MacLean Jeanne K. Mason Michelle McKenna Jeanine McNally Riley O’Neil, ex officio Homi B. Patel George A. Peinado Janet Meakin Poor Anne Pramaggiore Toni Preckwinkle, ex officio Arnold Randall, ex officio Susan L. Regenstein Maria Smithburg Harrison I. Steans Pam F. Szokol Richard L. Thomas Nicole S. Williams Arthur M. Wood, Jr. LIFE DIRECTORS Marilynn B. Alsdorf J. Melfort Campbell Barbara Whitney Carr Kent Chandler, Jr. Gary P. Coughlan Suzanne S. Dixon Thomas A. Donahoe Ralph F. Fujimoto Florence S. Hart Pamela K. Hull Posy L. Krehbiel Bill Kurtis Robert H. Malott Mary L. McCormack Mary Mix McDonald Peter H. Merlin Jane S. O’Neil William A. Osborn John E. Preschlack Anne O. Scott Dain Searle David Byron Smith Susan Stone William P. Sutter Howard J. Trienens Ernest P. Waud III

The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of plants and the natural world.

Dear Members, For 40 years, fall has arrived at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This harvest season is fitting for a public garden that grew from the seed of an idea into a magnificent living museum. Here, every day, we reap the fruits of our founders’ vision. As our gardens, natural areas, and facilities have grown, our visitor base has kept growing, too. Last year, the Garden welcomed nearly one million visitors, and we may soon exceed that number. Yet even on our busiest days and during our most exciting events, visitors can always find a serene vista or peaceful garden to enjoy.

This 40th anniversary year has marked significant progress in some major Garden projects. The first phases of our new Learning Campus were completed in 2011; earlier this summer, we dedicated the new Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, and this month we open the Kleinman Family Cove (article on page 22). When completed, the Learning Campus will help elevate the Garden to a position of national leadership in teaching conservation science to both children and adults. Our North Lake shoreline restoration project is also complete, providing a healthy, stabilized shoreline with more than 120,000 native plants to attract aquatic life and migratory birds, and to help prevent future shoreline erosion.

The Garden celebrates each season with special events, and this fall we welcome you to our Fall Bulb Festival, HallowFest, and the Spooky Pooch Parade, to name just a few. During the past four decades, the Garden has expanded not only its seasonal visitor programs but its daily offerings, most apparent in our 25 exceptional display gardens. This issue of Keep Growing describes how two of them—the Buehler Enabling Garden and the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden—stand out.

The importance we place upon serving our visitors and community is evident in this issue’s profile of our mystery-solving Plant Information Service. Another article describes our collaboration with Openlands to monitor rare, threatened, and endangered species. We also focus on your garden, with our experts recommending ten plants ideal for your fall landscape. You’ll find further inspiration in “This Season in the Garden,” as Kris Jarantoski, the Garden’s executive vice president and director, describes nature’s dazzling autumn show here.

Thanks to our amazing staff, volunteers, and donors, the Garden has been able to keep growing and thriving since it first opened in 1972. I am especially appreciative of the support the Garden receives from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, resulting in a true public/private partnership. But it is for our visitors and our community that we exist. To all of you who have journeyed to the Garden over the years and continue to arrive in record numbers—thank you. It is an honor to serve you.

Sophia Siskel President and CEO

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Fall 2012 Features 2 Note from President and CEO Sophia Siskel The Garden celebrates 40 years 6

Fall Bulb Festival Local goods and bulbs galore for your garden

6 Events 9 Fall Family HallowFest, Spooky Pooch Parade, Fall Bulb Festival and Trains, Tricks & Treats 14 Calendar A cornucopia of activities 20 Plant Information Service Solving mysteries for 35 years 22 Kleinman Family Cove New milestone for the Learning Campus 24 Then and Now: The Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden

A vision for educating gardeners endures 26 Buehler Enabling Garden Helping people of all abilities to grow

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28 Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Collaborating to protect nature Hallowfest 30 Plants with Pizzazz Ten fall plants for your garden 80 This Season in the Garden

A fall perspective from Kris Jarantoski

Programs 34 Adult Education 68 Youth and Family Programs 72 Teacher and Student Programs

For more information, please visit Keep Growing online. www.keepgrowing.com ON THE COVER

The Waterfall Garden provides a unique setting to demonstrate the seasonal adaptation of more than 15,000 plants and trees.

Its 45-foot waterfall cascades into a series of landscaped pools.

INSIDE COVER SPREAD

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See late-blooming Clara Curtis chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum rubellum ‘Clara Curtis’) in the English Walled Garden this fall.

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Choose among 250 varieties of colorful and hardy spring-blooming bulbs at the Bulb Festival.

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Fall Bulb Festival Enjoy the Midwest harvest and plan for spring

Friday, October 5 Noon to 4 p.m.

Members-only bulb preview sale 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sumptuous Seasonal Selections Sip cider, wine, and beer while listening to live music as you stroll along the Esplanade and shop among an outdoor marketplace of local vendors selling the best of the Midwest harvest including organic produce, baked goods, cheese, sauces and salsas, herbs, handmade soaps, and more. Children will enjoy navigating the straw bale maze, located in the center of the Esplanade; seeing the giant gourd display; and participating in free family drop-in activities.

Catalog and Advance Website Sales The bulb sale’s detailed color catalog is available on the Garden’s website at www.chicagobotanic.org/bulb beginning September 1. Download the catalog to plan your spring and summer gardens with high-quality bulbs. If you can’t wait for the sale to begin on October 5, the Woman’s Board offers an online presale of specially selected bulb varieties from September 10 to 27, while supplies last. All bulbs must be picked up in the Regenstein Center during the Festival weekend.

Bulbs and Blooms For Sale Inside the Regenstein Center’s Burnstein Hall, choose among 250 varieties of colorful and hardy spring-blooming bulbs. New this year, custom tulip blends fashioned after the tulip plantings at the Garden will be available for purchase, while supplies last. Watch for hard-to-find bulbs in the connoisseur corner and complement your spring bulbs with select peonies. Garden horticulturists and staff will be on hand to offer practical tips and demonstrations on bulb selection and planting to ensure your garden is beautiful next spring.

The Fall Bulb Festival is generously supported by

Take a Bulbs for Beginners class at the Garden!

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Choose from more than 250 varieties of spring-blooming bulbs including tulips, daffodils, and ornamental onions, plus hard-to-find specialty bulbs. The Garden’s Fall Bulb Festival offers the best selections of organic produce, baked goods, and more, plus live music and family activities.

The annual bulb sale is presented by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society.

The Woman’s Board is in its first year of “Growing the Future,” a $1 million pledge to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Proceeds for 2012 will support the Garden’s Green Youth Farm and Windy City Harvest community gardening programs.

Celebrate the season at these special events amid brightly colored fall foliage and breathtaking seasonal displays Autumn Brews: Seasonal Beer Tasting in the Garden Thursday, October 11, 6 to 8 p.m. Calling all beer connoisseurs! Sample a wide array of seasonally selected craft beers while you enjoy the Garden’s fall colors during Autumn Brews, returning for a second year. Each craft brewery featured will provide oneounce tastings during the event. Savory snacks will be available for purchase to accompany a cold glass of beer.

This special event offers ticket holders a tasting glass, unlimited tastings, and beer guide. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 on the day of the event, and are now available on the Garden’s website and at the Visitor Center; members receive $3 off. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/beer for more information.

Spooky Pooch Parade Saturday, October 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween by marching with your best four-legged friend in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s festive Spooky Pooch Parade. Judging begins at 11 a.m. and winners are announced at a 12:30 p.m. awards ceremony. Participant registration forms are available both on the Garden’s website and at the Visitor Center. Advance tickets are on sale now and are $14 for members and $17 for nonmembers. No additional fee is required for spectators. This event often fills to capacity, but if space permits, day-of, on-site registration and tickets will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. at a cost of $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/dog for more information, including a copy of the doggone rules and photos of last year’s highlights.

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Fall Events continued Trains, Tricks & Treats Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21 (weather permitting), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween. See figurines of trick-or-treaters on Main Street, bats and crawly creatures, a graveyard, and more, all tucked among miniature scenes of America’s best-loved landmarks and beautiful gardens planted to scale. Children may gather treats and treasures throughout the exhibition and pot up their own plant to take home. Tickets are available at the Model Railroad Garden booth on the day of the event: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children ages 2 and under. Members save $1 per ticket.

HallowFest: A Garden of Good…and Evil! Friday to Sunday, October 26 to 28; Friday and Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. Have a spook-tacular time with family-friendly activities at HallowFest. The adventure begins when you choose between a frightful or friendly path, both of which lead to Halloween-inspired activities in the Regenstein Center and McGinley Pavilion.

See two stages of entertainment, including a show-and-tell by herpetologist Rob Carmichael of the Wildlife Discovery Center that includes live reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey in Alsdorf Auditorium, and a magician in Nichols Hall.

Enjoy the glowing jack-o-lanterns in the Carved Pumpkin Gallery—and don’t forget to pick up a pumpkin to carve at home! Take part in a face-painting extravaganza in McGinley Pavilion, where you can match your mug to your costume. Create a Halloween-themed craft sure to sprout creative ideas in Burnstein Hall. If you’re curious, fortune-tellers will look into your future in the Linnaeus Room.

Bring your camera to capture a photo of your costumed family in friendly and scary surroundings. As night falls, walk through the Model Railroad Garden, decorated in ghostly lights and miniature splendor, running special ghost trains; then take the Eerie Express and keep your eyes and ears peeled for the likeness of spooky Garden animals.

Stop by the Spooky Snack Shack for complimentary treats and the Garden Café for monster meals. Advance tickets are now available on the Garden’s website and at the Visitor Center, and are $14 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Day-of-event tickets are $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Children ages 2 and under are free. Model Railroad admission is included with your HallowFest ticket. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/hallowfest for more information and to purchase tickets.

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A cornucopia of fall programming Roadside Flower Sale and Workshops Workshops: Monday, August 27, through Thursday, August 30, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sale: Friday, September 7, through Sunday, September 9, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hosted by the volunteers of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the 32nd Roadside Flower Sale features beautifully designed dried floral arrangements, wreaths, potpourris, bouquets, and notecards for purchase.

Visitors are welcome to create a piece for the sale during free two-hour workshops in Burnstein Hall. Preregistration is required to attend the workshops; call (847) 835-8392 to register. All arrangements created in the workshops become the property of the Chicago Botanic Garden and will be sold at the Roadside Flower Sale. All proceeds from the sale support the Garden’s programs, services, and research.

Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability: Healing Nature Tuesday, October 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why is nature critical to human well-being? Why is it important that we contribute to the well-being of nature?

This year’s Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability brings together local and national experts to present their perspectives on the relationship between nature and personal and social health. They will also discuss how our knowledge can inform ethical relationships to a particular area, community policies and goals for shared natural areas, and effective conservation strategies. For more information, see page 38; visit www.chicagobotanic.org/symposia to register.

American Society of Botanical Artists Annual Conference Thursday, October 18, through Saturday, October 20 This fall, the Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to host the 18th annual conference of the American Society of Botanical Artists. The conference offers a selection of talks, classes, and forums of interest to artists of every level. Visit www.asba-conf.org for more information and to register. To find out about botanical art classes at the Garden, see page 60.

Janet Meakin Poor Symposium: Fire Ecology Friday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Explore the processes linking the natural incidence of fire in an ecosystem and its ecological effects during this year’s Janet Meakin Poor Symposium. Many ecosystems, such as the North American prairie, have evolved with fire as a natural and necessary contributor to habitat vitality and renewal. The Garden practices fire ecology with controlled burns along the Skokie River Corridor and Dixon Prairie to maintain plant health and encourage new growth. For more information, see page 38; visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ symposia to register.

Support is provided by the Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium Endowment.

At Dixon Prairie, controlled burns help suppress invasive weeds while encouraging fire-tolerant prairie species to flourish.

Fall Calendar

Weekly Events Mondays – Thursdays Summer Evenings Enjoy late-summer evenings at the Garden through Sept. 3 with live musical performances. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ evenings for more information and a complete schedule.

August

September

Friday – Sunday, August 17 – 19

Saturday, September 1

Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale Show hours noon to 5 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Sale hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days.

Monthly Photo Walk begins at Alsdorf Auditorium, 9 a.m.

Wednesdays – Fridays

Saturday, August 18

Discovery Programs Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable, English Walled, and Malott Japanese Gardens through Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden Family Drop-in Programs through Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discovery Programs Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable, English Walled, and Malott Japanese Gardens through Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Garden Chef Series Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden through Oct. 7, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Generously supported by Food Network Magazine and NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Daily Events Exhibition: Butterflies & Blooms through Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawn of the Learning Campus; fee applies. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ butterflies for details. Free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays.

Exhibition: Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens through Sept. 30 in the Joutras Gallery, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library Exhibition: Botanical Art: Expressions of Natural Beauty through Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; noon to 4 p.m. weekends; closed holidays.

Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 28, with special hours Wednesdays only from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Aug. 29; weather permitting; fee applies.

Free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays.

Garden Trolley Service to Glencoe Metra Sundays only through Sept. 2; free for Garden members and children ages 5 and under. The trolley is wheelchair accessible.

Tram Tours offering a 35-minute narrated tour of the main island or the perimeter of the Garden, through Oct. 28. The Bright Encounters tram is equipped with solar panels, thanks to the generous support of the Josephine P. & John J. Louis Foundation. Fee applies. Free for Garden Plus members on Wednesdays.

Nature Nights: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Garden Walk begins at the What’s in Bloom Cart, 1 p.m. Join an expert from Autumn Tree, a SavATree company, to explore the Garden’s notable trees.

New Member Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 19 Farmers’ Market Esplanade, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free demonstration at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: An Introduction to Cover Crops.

Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 22 Regenstein School: Certificate Programs Free Information Session 7 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 25 Lakeshore African Violet Society Show & Sale noon to 4:30 p.m.

Nature Nights: Fantastic Forests 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, September 2 Farmers’ Market Esplanade, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free demonstration at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Seed Saving for Beginners.

Illinois Mycological Association Mushroom Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Northeastern Illinois Rose Society Show & Sale noon to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 5 Farm Dinner Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, 5 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Friday – Sunday, September 7 – 9 Roadside Flower Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 9 Free Library Talk: “Botanical Art: Expressions on Natural Beauty” 2 p.m.

Monday, September 10

Heirloom Tomato Weekend Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Regenstein School: Botany 1 Mondays and Wednesdays continuing through Oct. 24; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, August 26

Wednesday, September 12

Lakeshore African Violet Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tru Blooms Perfume Event Gift Shop.

10 a.m. to noon.

Heirloom Tomato Weekend Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, September 13

Monday – Thursday, August 27 – 30 Roadside Flower Sale Workshops 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; call (847) 835-8392 to register.

Little Diggers begins, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on select Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; preregistration required for each four-class series; fee applies.

Saturday, September 15 Regenstein School: Ferns for the Chicago Region 9 a.m. to noon, preregistration required; fee applies.

Illinois Gourd Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

October

Fall Wellness Classes at the Garden

Nature Nights: Fantastic Forests 5 to 7:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Friday, October 5

Yoga

Drawn from Nature: Sixth Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition Joutras Gallery, continuing through Oct. 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m.

Gentle Yoga and Meditation Wednesdays, Sept. 12 to Nov. 14, 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; fee applies.

Sunday, September 16 Farmers’ Market Esplanade, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free demonstration at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Solar Power Basics.

Illinois Gourd Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Friday, September 21 Exhibition: Focusing on Nature: Second Annual Student Botanical Photography Exhibition Plant Science Center, continuing through Oct. 7; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regenstein School: Consciousness and Nature Retreat at Mettawa Manor 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, September 22 Central States Dahlia Society Show noon to 4:30 p.m.

Harvest Ball 6 p.m., ticket required; call (847) 835-6830 for more information.

Sunday, September 23 Central States Dahlia Society Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Members-only Fall Bulb Festival Bulb Preview Sale Burnstein Hall, 10 a.m. to noon.

Fall Bulb Festival Esplanade and Burnstein Hall, noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 6 Monthly Photo Walk begins at Annex 2, 9 a.m.

Garden Walk begins at the What’s in Bloom Cart, 1 p.m. Join an expert from Autumn Tree, a SavATree company, to explore the Garden’s notable trees.

Fall Bulb Festival Esplanade and Burnstein Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 7

Gentle Yoga Mondays, Sept. 10 to Nov. 12, 9 to 10:15 a.m. or 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.; fee applies.

Introductory Yoga Wednesdays, Sept. 12 to Nov. 14, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:15 p.m.; fee applies.

Yoga Flow Beginner Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Nov. 13, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m.; fee applies.

Yoga Flow Intermediate Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Nov. 13, 8 to 9:15 a.m. or Thursdays, Sept. 13 to Nov. 15, 9 to 10:15 a.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m.; fee applies.

Tai Chi Tai Chi 101 Wednesdays, Aug. 29 to Nov. 7, 8 to 9 a.m.; fee applies.

Farmers’ Market part of Fall Bulb Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free demonstration at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: An Introduction to Farmstead Cider.

Tai Chi: Traditional Yang-Style Long Form Wednesdays, Aug. 29 to Nov. 7, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; fee applies.

Fall Bulb Festival Esplanade and Burnstein Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tai Chi: Traditional Sun-Style Long Form Thursdays, Aug. 30 to Nov. 8, 8 to 9 a.m.; fee applies.

Sukkot Family Activities Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 10

Military Appreciation Program for USO families 1 p.m.

Chicago’s Top 12: Small Works Exhibition of Botanical Art Greenhouse Galleries, continuing through Oct. 20; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30

Thursday, October 11

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

Autumn Brews: Seasonal Beer Tasting in the Garden 6 to 8 p.m.; ticket required; fee applies.

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Regenstein School: Ornamental Grasses 1 to 4 p.m., preregistration required; fee applies.

Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan (24) Thursdays, Aug. 30 to Nov. 8, 8 to 9 a.m.; fee applies.

Fitness Walks Fitness Walks Saturdays, Sept. 1 to Nov. 17, 8 to 9 a.m.; fee applies.

Thursday, October 11 – Sunday, October 14 Regenstein School: The Rhythms of Stone Garden Sculpture Outdoor Classroom, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m; preregistration required; fee applies.

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program The Chicago Botanic Garden, in conjunction with the University of Illinois Extension Service, offers the Master Gardener Training Program, a ten-week onsite training program that begins in mid-January 2013.

It covers the basics of horticulture, including classes on woody and herbaceous ornamental plant materials, fruit and vegetable crops, entomology, and pathology. Registration is required; fee applies. See page 36 for more information.

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October (continued) Saturday, October 13 Teacher Program: ENTICE: Illinois Woodlands 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Illinois Orchid Society Fall Orchid Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regenstein School: Orchids for Beginners Preregistration required; fee applies.

Sunday, October 14 Illinois Orchid Society Fall Orchid Show & Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 16 Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability: Healing Nature 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Saturday, October 20 Trains, Tricks & Treats Model Railroad Garden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weather permitting; fee applies.

Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, October 26

Spooky Pooch Parade 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., preregistration required; fee applies.

Regenstein School: Janet Meakin Poor Symposia: Fire Ecology 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. See page 13.

Sunday, October 21

Friday – Sunday, October 26 – 28

Farmers’ Market Esplanade, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free demonstration at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Plants Symbiotically

HallowFest: A Garden of Good…and Evil Fri. and Sat., 6 to 9 p.m.; Sun., 4 to 7 p.m.; preregistration recommended; tickets may be available day of event; fee applies.

Weekend Family Class: Painting with Plants 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Trains, Tricks & Treats Model Railroad Garden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weather permitting; fee applies.

Sunday, October 28 Model Railroad Garden closes for the season and will reopen May 11, 2013.

Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Windy City Harvest Community Workshops Windy City Harvest offers workshops “on demand” for groups of five or more within the Chicagoland area.

These workshops can be hosted at our greenhouse in Chicago or at a location of your choice. Topics include Crop Planning, Seed Starting, Season Extension, Container Gardens, Building Health Soil, Organic Pest & Disease Control, Small Farm Tools, Raised Bed Construction, and Post Harvest Handling. If you or your organization is interested in hosting a workshop, send us an e-mail at windycityharvest@chicagobotanic.org with “Community Workshops” in the subject line. See page 79 for more information, and look for more Windy City Harvest Short Courses in Gardening options in January 2013.

These workshops are supported in part by the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (USDA-NIFA).

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New Membership Parking Decals Coming Soon Put away your razor scraper and bid goodbye to the pesky annual ritual of replacing your old Garden decal with a new one! Garden members will receive newly designed parking decals that don’t require replacing each year. Next time you renew your membership, you’ll receive a decal equipped with RFID (radio frequency identification). Once placed on your windshield, the decal can be reactivated each time you renew. The new decal also will help planning staff learn how members are using the Garden, so that staffing and programming can be adjusted to better serve your needs.

We will begin mailing the decals upon your renewal beginning in late summer. Please be careful not to discard or lose them, as the replacement fee is $5 per decal. Your membership expiration date will no longer appear on your decal, so make sure to carry your membership card for the Café and Garden Shop.

Calendar

November Fine Art of Fiber

Thursday, November 1 Fine Art of Fiber Opening Night, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Friday – Sunday, November 2 – 4 Fine Art of Fiber, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant art and handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber—the area’s most celebrated fiber art show. This year’s exhibition from Women’s Journey in Fiber will be Footwear: Women’s Stories. Exhibitions take place in Nichols Hall and Krehbiel Gallery. The Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore.

Saturday, November 3 Monthly Photo Walk begins at Annex 2, 9 a.m.

Sunday, November 4 Winter Farmers’ Market Garden View Room, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Thursday, November 8 40th Anniversary Presentation Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director, discusses the history of the Garden at 1 p.m.; preregistration required.

Looking Ahead

Saturday, November 10

Wonderland Express November 23, 2012, through January 6, 2013

Teacher Program: Green Science for the Future 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Workshop continues on Saturday, November 17 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

This popular holiday attraction returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden for its seventh season. Advance ticket sales begin on October 17 on the Garden’s website and at the Visitor Center. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and under. Members receive a $2 per ticket discount. Don’t miss the Wonderland Express members’ preview evening on December 12, featuring carolers, cookies, hot chocolate, and children’s activities.

Sunday, November 11 Weekend Family Class: Beautiful Birds 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies.

Monday, November 12 American Society for Horticultural Science Certified Horticulturist Examination Visit ashs.org for more information.

Friday, November 16

Festive Family Gatherings Join us for special holiday meals and

concerts during Wonderland Express. Families will enjoy Christmas Breakfast with Santa, a Christmas Concert, Hanukkah Concerts, and Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus. Tickets required; fee applies.

Library Exhibition: The Garden Turns 40: Documenting Our Past, Planning for the Future continuing through Feb. 13, 2013; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; noon to 4 p.m. weekends; closed on holidays.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/wonderland to purchase tickets, and for more information.

Sunday, November 18 Winter Farmers’ Market Garden View Room, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

presents its seventh annual All Aboard! Wonderland Express dinner on Thursday, November 29. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and table packages are available starting August 1.

Call (847) 835-6944 for more information and tickets.

Save the Date! Seed Swap

The Woman’s Board is in its first year of “Growing the Future,” a $1 million pledge to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Proceeds for 2012 will support the Garden’s Green Youth Farm and Windy City Harvest community gardening programs.

The Chicago Botanic Garden will offer its second seed swap on Sunday, February 24, 2013.

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All Aboard! The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society

Wonderland Express is made possible by ComEd, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Discover.

Is a plant mystery puzzling you? Does a garden conundrum have you stumped?

The experts of the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden have been unraveling such riddles and offering advice for nearly as long as the Garden has been around.

Plant Information Service: 35 Years of Sleuthing

Kris Jarantoski, now the Garden’s executive vice president and director but an assistant horticulturist then, remembers it. Traditionally, any plant questions were forwarded to the horticulture building secretary. “She would fill out a “while you were out” form,” Jarantoski recalled. “Then she would put it on one of those message spindles. The staff would look through them, and if you thought you could answer a question, you would answer it.”

As the number of plant questions grew, the horticulturists became overwhelmed. In response, a staffer was hired in 1977, and the Plant Information Service was born.

People still flock to the Plant Information desk or call with questions, but these days they can also access the Plant Information Service via e-mail, Facebook, or the Garden’s eNewsletter. Kathie Hayden manages the service and its volunteer corps of almost one hundred certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. During the busy season from April to October, seven days a week, you’ll find as many as three Master Gardeners at the Plant Information desk, with three more answering phones. These experts fielded more than 38,000 questions in 2011, and they expect to top that figure in 2012.

When the service’s phone or visitor’s bell rings, the Master Gardeners go into both doctor and detective mode. They want to know, Where is the plant growing? Is it in sun or shade? How often is it being watered? Is it fertilized? If a specimen is provided, volunteers can put it under their video microscope, giving clients a close-up look at insect

Plant Information Service

Thirty-five years ago, just five years after the Garden opened to the public in 1972, the Plant Information Service was launched. It began as a decidedly less sophisticated affair than it is today.

chew marks, fungal spores, or other clues to what’s ailing the plant.

Even professionals call the service. “It’s not just novice beginners who think they might have a black thumb,” Hayden said. Though questions generally focus on plant identification or diagnosis, some are unusual. Hayden’s favorite was from a man who wanted to know the most romantic place in the Garden to propose to his girlfriend.

(He chose the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden.)

Modern communications are a boon, and a bane, to Hayden. She shakes her head recalling some of the dubious information found at various gardening blogs. “I think people don’t want to sort through Internet garbage anymore,” she said. “Just because something’s listed online doesn’t make it right.” The answers provided by the Plant Information Service come from verified scientific and expert scholarly sources.

The job is a lot easier for Hayden’s plant detectives if people bring in a good-sized sample of a mystery or ailing plant.

Sometimes, clients bring in a single leaf; on the other end of the spectrum, another brought in a 6-foot-long branch.

Hayden stresses that what the Plant Identification Service offers is personal service. “People want to speak to a real person. It’s the give and take and the investigative process that makes us so special,” she said. “It is detective work, it really is.”

The Plant Information Service is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, from April to October. From November to March, it is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and is closed on weekends. It is closed on all holidays.

The Garden’s Plant Information Service is free, individualized, and open to all. Here’s how you can reach the service: • In person at the Plant Information desk in the Visitor Center • By telephone: (847) 835-0972 • By e-mail: plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org • On the Garden’s website: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfoservice • Online at Facebook: www.facebook.com/plantinfo.chicagobotanicgarden • By postal mail (instructions are at the Garden’s web address) • Through the “Ask Plant Info” link in the Garden’s monthly eNewsletter, featuring a Question of the Month. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/enews to sign up.

This plant may look beautiful, but the experts at the Plant Information Service would help you discover it is invasive.

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Kleinman Family Cove

An Aquatic Adventure: Discovering the Kleinman Family Cove A center for teaching about the importance of water. A place to investigate aquatic plants and animals. A reservoir of water conservation information. A destination for quiet contemplation.

The Kleinman Family Cove is all these, as well as an anchor to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s eagerly anticipated Learning Campus.

The new Kleinman Family Cove offers 800 feet of lovingly restored shoreline gardens, and bountiful plant and animal life. Featuring a boardwalk, amphitheater, native plants, and a protected wading area, the Cove will enable students to study aquatic plants and animals, and learn about the critical role that our freshwater systems play in the health of the natural world. It complements the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, which opened in June and is located on the North Lake, where the shoreline has been restored as part of a 1.25-mile restoration project.

“The Kleinman Family Cove provides us with an ideal site to host students on field trips, CBG campers, Scouts, and To Learning Center

College First and Science First participants, as well as families and adults,” says Jennifer Schwarz, director of the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. “In this beautiful space, we can teach visitors about aquatic plants and wildlife, demonstrate a healthy shoreline, and foster an appreciation for this priceless resource.”

The Cove was made possible by the generous support of the Kleinman Family.

Bernard and Annette Kleinman’s legacy of giving to the Chicago Botanic Garden began during the Garden’s earliest days and stems from their belief that a quality education can dramatically change the lives of all children. In addition to this gift to the Cove, they have provided support for the Science First and College First programs and several other Garden educational initiatives through their family’s Sheridan Foundation.

“The Cove is a tribute to my late husband Bernie and to my children and grandchildren,” says Annette. “It embraces so much that is important to us: a beautiful place for relaxation, learning, and fun, to be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.”

Kleinman Family Cove Highlights • A canopied outdoor amphitheater overlooks a small bay where children in registered programs can analyze aquatic animal life, assess water quality, and discover why freshwater ecosystems are essential to environmental and human health.

• On a broad boardwalk, students can view aquatic plants at different depths, perform water tests, and sample water for aquatic creatures.

• A demonstration garden reveals the importance of shoreline management and aquatic plants.

• Interpretive signage guides even casual visitors to observe and understand aquatic wildlife and habitat.

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Then and Now

Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden

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“We believe people live better, healthier, and more satisfying lives when they can create, care for, and enjoy gardens.”

—Ten-Year Strategic Plan of the Chicago Botanic Garden

Then In 1985, more than half of Chicagoland’s five million residents planted their own fruit and vegetable gardens. That year, the Chicago Botanic Garden opened the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden and began providing them and aspiring gardeners with ideas, tools, and techniques. The intention was not to awe home gardeners but to help them feel comfortable and empowered within their own gardens.

Joseph Regenstein, Jr. was the prime mover behind transforming nearly four acres of nondescript land into the thriving educational garden it is today. In 1982 he donated funds to build the Fruit & Vegetable Garden, a project that reflected his own commitment to gardening, which he did on a half-acre plot at his home.

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cold and hot frames, greenhouses, arbors, and scenic views.

Visitors were invited to stroll through dozens of individual gardens growing fruit and nut trees, as well as fruits and vegetables suited to Chicago’s climate.

Developed by Environmental Planning and Design of Pittsburgh, the firm that also created the Landscape, Heritage, and Waterfall Gardens, the Fruit & Vegetable Garden had architecturally compelling central buildings with the fruit and vegetable beds unfolding around this focal point. A kitchen, exhibition area, outdoor amphitheater, greenhouse, auditorium, and plant information office provided myriad learning spaces and resources for the home gardener.

Then and now, visitors must cross a pedestrian bridge to reach the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Stone fruit trees (such as apricot and plum) offer springtime visitors a fragrant and colorful show; a 200-foot-long shaded grape arbor showcases varieties of red, black, and white grapes; and a grand, fan-shaped apple orchard features 60 trees and 12 varieties. Unlike most fruit and vegetable gardens, this one delivers form as well as function with such elegant, decorative features as fountains, colorful containers and borders, and grassy resting areas.

Then & Now Antiques & Garden Fair

“The Garden will encourage people to create practical and fruitful gardens, which results in the immense satisfaction of eating something they have grown and harvested.”

—Joseph Regenstein, Jr.

In 1997, after a dozen busy years, the Fruit & Vegetable Garden was renovated and rededicated with a classroom learning center, a new roster of public demonstrations and activities, and the Wheelbarrow, a communication hub and shop. Several new exhibitions opened, too, including Beeline, a live hive and exhibition demonstrating the importance of bees to every garden.

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These days, visitor education remains at the core of the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Guests have delighted in chef demonstrations, walking tours, festivals, farm dinners, and more. Each year, visitors are dazzled by more than 500 varieties of midwestern plants, from everyday edibles to those rarely seen in grocery produce bins. Five years ago, to enhance sustainable and healthy gardening practices, the Garden began transitioning to organic gardening techniques within the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Reaching out to budding gardeners also is a priority, and youth groups, Collaborative OutReach Education (CORE) participants, and Chicago Public Schools students have been invited to many Fruit & Vegetable Garden programs over the years.

Joseph Regenstein, Jr.’s vision and passion for the Fruit & Vegetable Garden have touched many visitors over the years. His daughter, Garden board member Susan L. Regenstein, always enjoys visiting the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden to see firsthand her father’s legacy— one that inspired others to pursue the best ways to grow fruits and vegetables, to include the unexpected within their garden’s beds, and to overcome the limitations of gardening in the Midwest.

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Buehler Enabling Garden: Helping People Grow Gardens are well known for the calming, therapeutic benefits they provide, and for the past 30 years, the Chicago Botanic Garden has been at the vanguard of horticultural therapy, providing consultation, training, and services to visitors, institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Buehler Enabling Garden

One of the most exceptional and interactive sites among the Chicago Botanic Garden’s 25 display gardens is the 11,000-square-foot Buehler Enabling Garden. The Garden’s first enabling garden was created with the support of the Kenilworth Garden Club in 1976.

More than 20 years later, in July 1999, the Buehler Enabling Garden opened as the preeminent garden of its kind in the country, its vision shaped by longtime board member Bert Buehler and his wife Pat, along with Gene Rothert, director emeritus of horticultural therapy services.

Today, recognized as an international model, the Buehler Enabling Garden promotes effective design, tools, equipment, and techniques that engage people of all ages and all abilities.

“The Enabling Garden is based on universal design—a design concept that is meant to eliminate barriers for all people,” said John Buehler, a current member of the board.

Spacious paved paths easily accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. More than 3,000 plants are used in raised beds and shallow planting “tables,” in hanging baskets that can be raised and lowered for easy care, and in vertical wall plantings—all of which demonstrate tactics for easy and accessible lifelong gardening.

Plants are also chosen for sensory qualities of texture, fragrance, and sound, such as ornamental grasses with their

rustling leaves or seedheads. “We also use a lot of highcontrast colors so people with limited vision can benefit from the very bright displays,” said Barbara Kreski, director of horticultural therapy. A cascading wall of water, a bubbling fountain, and a calm shallow pool are other important elements in the overall design.

Since its beginning, the Garden’s Horticultural Therapy Services program has worked with more than 200 health and human service agencies to provide life enrichment activities. Horticultural therapy staff work with local agencies to organize field trips and deliver therapeutic gardening activities for small groups.

“We provide plenty of opportunities to interact with the garden,” Kreski said. “We have groups that harvest pansies and press the flowers, or learn how to propagate plants from stem cuttings. It’s all part of promoting a less passive, more active experience with nature.”

Perched atop his motorized scooter and ready to answer visitors’ questions, volunteer Mark Rosenblum calls the Enabling Garden an Eden. “It’s beautiful. I tell people I’m botanically challenged, but this is a very hands-on place.

People who know nothing about gardening can get knowledge here about how to do it themselves.”

The Buehler family remains active at the Enabling Garden, and in keeping with its support of the mission of these gardens, recently founded a new enabling garden at the Naples Botanical Garden in Florida.

Horticulture Therapy Certificate Program This one-year accredited program combines online learning with clinical sessions for hands-on training.

Gain experience and skills while participating in one of the country’s premier horticultural therapy programs.

For more information, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/certificate/hort, or call (847) 835-8293.

For more information about Horticultural Therapy Services, including onsite visits for small groups, call (847) 835-8247.

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Openlands Lakeshore Preserve: Protecting Nature and Enriching Lives

Running along a stretch of Lake Michigan about 25 miles north of Chicago is the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, one of the last remaining undeveloped ravine and bluff ecosystems in the metropolitan area. The Preserve, which opened in September 2011, is owned by Openlands, a nonprofit organization founded in 1963 to protect the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region. A team effort between Openlands and the Garden has been launched at the Preserve to monitor rare, threatened, and endangered species.

Directions to the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve The Preserve is located on the lakefront of the former Fort Sheridan military base in the town of Fort Sheridan, about 25 miles north of Chicago. It is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset. To reach the Preserve from north Sheridan Road in Highwood, travel east on Walker Avenue. Turn left at Fort Sheridan Avenue to head north onto Patten Road. Directly before the Patten Road bridge, there is a Preserve parking lot on the left. For more information, visit the Openlands website at www.openlands.org.

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Openlands

Antiques & Garden Fair Openlands sought the Chicago Botanic Garden’s skills to study the 77-acre Openlands Lakeshore Preserve site, which includes stunning bluffs that rise 70 feet above the shoreline. The two organizations are collaborating on ways to monitor rare, threatened, and endangered species ranging from plants and insects to spiders, birds, and many other creatures that inhabit the Preserve.

“The Openlands Lakeshore Preserve has marvelous vistas and overlooks, and is quite extraordinary,” said Gerald Adelmann, president and CEO of Openlands. “Our goal is to make it an outdoor laboratory, an educational experience. We found threatened and endangered plants, so we reached out to the Chicago Botanic Garden because of the scientific expertise it represents.” Earlier this year the Garden honored Adelmann with the Hutchinson Medal, which recognizes outstanding leadership or a professional accomplishment that has been significant in furthering horticulture, plant science, or conservation.

The data gathered on each population of rare plants is a count or estimate of plant numbers as well as a report on the threats to their populations and a list of invasive species that affect them.

“There’s a need to get regionally consistent and comprehensive data over time and POC is a long-term commitment,” Masi said. “But it’s not just data gathering—we’re trying to promote positive change in habitats and populations through our reports to land managers.”

Volunteers—citizen scientists who receive special training—record management activities used to improve plant populations, such as burning, brush cutting, and invasive species removal. “No one scientist or intern can do this alone,” Masi said. “We involve and train volunteers and they become conservation advocates, stewards of sites helping protect habitats.”

Chicago Botanic Garden conservationist Susanne

In addition to plants, the beach, dune, and woodland communities are part of the route taken by migratory birds each year. Volunteers also help monitor bird counts as well as spiders, ants, and other woodland and dune dwellers.

Plant conservationist Susanne Masi Masi (right) leads the Plants of Concern team at the is manager of regional floristics and Preserve. coordinator of the Garden’s unique regional rare plant monitoring program, Plants of Concern (POC), which since 2001 has engaged citizen “The Preserve project is a genuine team effort involving scientists to monitor the region’s rarest plants, assess Garden scientists, the land manager, and volunteers,” trends in their populations, and provide important data Masi said. used in conservation efforts. Masi coordinates tracking of 265 species of endangered, threatened, and rare plants at 313 sites, including the Preserve.

“We’re starting to get a really good picture of ravine systems,” Masi said. “Until recently, they’ve been neglected in terms of restoration activities.” Some of the current activities include removal of invasive species, thinning the tree canopy so light will reach native plants on the ground, and creating areas to capture rain and runoff on the bluffs.

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Become a Citizen Scientist

The Plants of Concern program engages volunteers to monitor the region’s rarest plants, assess trends in their populations, and provide important data used for conservation efforts. Visit www. plantsofconcern.org for more information.

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A Profile of Noteworthy Plants for the Fall Garden Green Mountain Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’)

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Woodland Aster (Eurybia divaricata; formerly Aster divaricatus)

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October Sedum (Sedum sieboldii)

Photo by Thomas Muller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Noteworthy Plants

Ten Plants with Pizzazz

A favorite of Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, this large shade tree transforms the fall landscape when its leathery green leaves are transformed into shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet. “The bright colors of Green Mountain sugar maple liven up the fall landscape, especially when highlighted by early-morning or late-afternoon sun,” says Johnson.

“I love this plant for its clouds of tiny white flowers on black wiry stems in early autumn,” says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “One of its best assets is that it grows well in dry shade, where so many other plants I tried have failed.”

See it here: Dwarf Conifer, English Walled, Heritage, and Landscape Gardens

“This is an excellent perennial that blooms even into November,” says Galen Gates, former curator of perennial herbaceous plants. “It sits only 4 to 8 inches high and has attractive blue foliage adorning branches that fan out in all directions.”

This sedum works well at the front of the border or in a pot where it can spill over the rim.

See it here: English Walled Garden

See it here: Evening Island, Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, McGinley Pavilion, and Parking Lots

“The bright colors of Green Mountain sugar maple liven up the fall landscape, especially when highlighted by early-morning or late-afternoon sun.”

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Noteworthy Plants As the air begins to chill and days grow short, autumn ushers in the fiery red and orange hues of the season throughout the Chicago Botanic Garden’s displays.

We continue to celebrate the Garden’s 40th anniversary with another Top Ten plants picked by staff experts.

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Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepsis)

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum ‘Waterlily’)

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Woodland Bluestar (Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’)

Photo by Bonnie Harper-Lore, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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“I love it for its fine-textured, low-mounding habit, its late-summer flowers that are fragrant, like cilantro—very unusual for a grass—and its orange-tinged fall color,” says Dr. James Ault, director of ornamental plant research. At home, he grows it alongside lilies, coneflowers, and taller perennials.

See it here: Lakeside Gardens, Dixon Prairie, and the Rainwater Glen.

“Waterlily is the most reliable of the Colchicum cultivars in the Garden,” says Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. The lavender flowers make for striking displays when the bulbs are planted among groundcovers like vinca or pachysandra. Flowers appear from mid-September until the Garden experiences a hard frost. “Boldly striated foliage comes up in early spring and goes dormant in May—perfect timing for interplanting with annuals or with perennials that come up relatively late in the season to complement the Waterlily when it comes into flower.”

“I have a small garden, so I always try to select plants that have multiseasonal interest. This compact plant is as attractive in the autumn as it is in the spring,” says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “It has terrific deep blue star-shaped flowers in spring, and in fall the deep green foliage turns brilliant yellow. You should definitely consider adding these to your garden!”

See it here: Waterfall, Landscape, and English Walled Gardens, and Evening Island.

See it here: Bulb, Heritage, and Landscape Gardens

“I have a small garden, so I always try to select plants that have multiseasonal interest. This compact plant is as attractive in the autumn as it is in the spring.”

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Fireworks Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’)

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Azure Blue Sage (Salvia azurea var. grandiflora)

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Frontier Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Frontier’)

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Azure Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’)

Photo by Mrs. W. D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Noteworthy Plants

“[Fireworks goldenrod] is low maintenance, tough, elegant, and gorgeous.”— Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director

“My autumn pick is Fireworks goldenrod,” says Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director.

“The spectacular showiness of this plant is not overpowering because of the light, open nature of the flowers.

And, it’s low maintenance, tough, elegant, and gorgeous.”

See it here: English Walled Garden and Evening Island

Unlike many other striking blue-flowered sages, this one is hardy in the Chicago area. “It needs full sun and limited additional irrigation during the growing season,” says Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. “The flowers are visited by a wide array of pollinating insects and by hummingbirds as they begin their fall migration.”

A wonderful small-scale tree with glossy leaves, the Frontier elm turns reddish-purple in autumn. “It’s unlike most other elms and it also develops nice-looking bark as it ages,” says Tim Johnson, director of horticulture.

Cobalt-blue flowers rise up to 5 feet on this stately perennial, a favorite of Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director. The entire plant contains toxins, which help to make it deer resistant.

See it here: Rose Garden

See it here: Sensory, Waterfall, Heritage, and English Walled Gardens

See it here: Landscape Garden

There’s always something to see in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s 25 display gardens, no matter when you visit. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/inbloom to find out what plants are in bloom and where they can be seen.

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Adult Education: Regenstein Botanical Arts School & Humanities

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.

Branching Out: Holly Jansen’s Garden Paths Holly Jansen has chosen a new path. Actually, she has chosen several, all at the Garden. Her journey began with a Garden yoga class ten years ago. Inspired by offerings at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, today this Garden volunteer and member has launched her own gardening business, and is working toward her Garden Design certificate. Jansen still cherishes yoga, and over the years she has also added mosaics, jewelry making, and more to her course roster.

“Life gets very busy and sometimes it’s hard for me to take on something new, especially when it means pushing beyond my comfort zone, but I feel so much happier when I do,” said Jansen. “Sampling new experiences in a place I already enjoy seems natural.”

Jansen’s prior career involved technical work she was good at but didn’t enjoy. She loved gardening and decided to explore this interest by enrolling in the School’s certificate program.

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friends, and the classes are extraordinary,” she said. Her enthusiasm is contagious. “I urge my gardening classmates to take Steve’s yoga class, and my yoga classmates to try a public lecture at the Garden. I’ve taken classes with seasoned professionals and absolute beginners working side-by-side.

Everyone’s contribution is valued. I say put your toe in the water, then jump on in!”

Symposia & Professional Programs Adult Education: Highlights

Highlights The Rhythms of Stone: Garden Sculpture Workshop Visiting Artist Program Thursday – Sunday, October 11 – 14 See page 59.

New! Focus on Photography Certificate Program

Espalier with Katherine Aby

See page 63 for details.

Saturday, October 13 See pages 43 & 47.

Ferns for the Chicago Region Saturday, September 15 See page 47.

New! Fall Yoga and Meditation Retreat Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21 See page 65.

New! Practical Aromatherapy (Level 1)

Fruits of the Season: Beverly Allen Watercolor Workshop

Five alternating Thursdays, September 20 – November 15 See page 65.

Sixth Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition Opening reception Friday, October 5 See page 60.

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Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28 See page 63.

Creating a Vintage Garden Saturday, November 3 See page 50.

Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

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Adult Education: Overview of Programs

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

Professional Programs

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

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

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

Symposia

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

Master Gardener Training Program

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

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

The next on-site and online programs will begin in January 2013. Please visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ school/mastergardener or call Jill Selinger at (847) 835-6849.

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

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

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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!

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

• 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.

• 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.

• New! Focus on Photography (FPC) The Regenstein School is pleased to announce the launch of a new certificate program, enabling photographers of all levels to experience the wonders of the natural world, develop and sharpen their powers of observation, and master their technical skills in the studio. This program is your unique opportunity to discover and enhance your creativity, learn from outstanding photography professionals, and enjoy the Garden as your studio.

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

Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in landscape maintenance or garden design, discover the world of botanical art, or receive hands-on training from a Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist.

Details about all of the certificate programs are available at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/ certificate. Contact Amelia Simmons-Hurt at certificateprograms@chicagobotanic.org, or at (847) 835-8293 for further information.

Horticultural Therapy certificate students learn to deliver garden and nature activities to a wide range of clients.

Adult Education: Symposia Botanical Arts & Professional & Humanities Programs

Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability: Healing Nature October 16 Tuesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium $35 with lunch/$15 without lunch

Learn pruning from Garden arborists.

Symposia and Professional Development Programs Professional development opportunities and inspiration are yours here at the Garden. Landscape design, horticulture, and conservation professionals and others are welcome to attend these outstanding programs.

Turf Education Day September 14 Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium $130 nonmember $100 Government rate (municipal, county, parks and recreation, and school districts) $90 members of ILCA, IPLCA, or Chicago Botanic Garden Please register at www.ilca.net The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA), Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association (IPLCA), and the Chicago Botanic Garden come together to present this comprehensive seminar on lawn care education, products, and resources. Effective lawn care drives successful landscaping companies.

Whether landscapers or groundskeepers choose to subcontract these services, or provide them in-house, it is critical to profitability and customer satisfaction to stay informed about the latest lawn care practices and products. The content is geared toward landscape contractors, turf professionals, groundskeepers, sports turf professionals, and anyone who provides services related to lawn care. Space is limited.

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Why is nature critical to human well-being? Why is it important that we contribute to the well-being of nature? A robust body of research from across disciplines—including ecopsychology, city planning, landscape design, evolutionary biology, conservation psychology, and the health professions, among many others—points to the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual benefits of interacting with nature. This research also offers insights encouraging sustainable behaviors. This year’s Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability, presented in partnership between the Center for Humans and Nature and the Chicago Botanic Garden, brings together local and national experts to present their perspectives on the relationship between nature and personal and social health. Engage in a discussion about how our current knowledge can inform ethical relationships to place, community goals and policies for shared natural areas, and effective conservation strategies. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/symposia for more details.

Research-based Answers to Burning Questions about the Ecology of Prescribed Fires: When, Where, Why? A Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium October 26 Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grainger Gallery, Plant Science Conservation Center $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Intentionally burning fire-prone habitats, such as forest, savannah, and grassland, is a critically important tool for land managers to improve habitat, control weeds, promote ecosystem health, and reduce risks of catastrophic fires. In this symposium, international experts in fire ecology will examine the history of natural fires, current fire research, and future trends in fire-maintained ecosystems as diverse as Wisconsin sand plains, Minnesota grasslands, boreal and western forests, and Florida sand pine scrubs. We will synthesize these diverse perspectives to gain insight into improving local and regional prescribed burning practices. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/symposia for more details.

Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

Basic AutoCAD for Landscape Design November 6 – December 11 (no class November 27) 5 Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio Maelo Maldanado ASLA, principal, Latitude Land Design, LLC $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course will cover the basic tools, techniques, and use of the AutoCAD program to make the new and intermediate user comfortable with the most popular and highly technical program available. Exercises, lectures, and demonstrations will focus on immersing the student in the AutoCAD language. Students will gain confidence in using, learning, and applying the software. This basic course will help users comprehend all the basic commands and tricks to manage this tool for landscape designers.

Pruning for Professionals November 28 Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Annex 1 Tom Tiddens, plant healthcare supervisor and certified arborist; Thomas Fritz, plant healthcare specialist; and Mike Annes, plant healthcare specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course is designed as a comprehensive review of basic pruning practices for landscape professionals.

The afternoon session consists of demonstrations in the field that illustrate the techniques discussed during the morning session. There will also be a review of pruning tools and equipment care. Please dress for the weather, as the afternoon will be spent outdoors. Lunch is on your own.

Podando para Professionales Pruning for Spanish-Speaking Professionals November 29 Thursday 9 a.m. – noon Annex 1 Manny Sanchez, grounds foreman, Chicago Botanic Garden $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Este repaso de prácticas de podar para jardineros professionales incluirá técnicas, tiempo, y como escoger las mejores herramientas. Debido a que parte de la clase estará afuera se requiere que traigan tijeras y serrucho para practicar. Una discusión de cómo tartar con sus clientes y que información debe compartir con ellos antes de empezar un trabajo también sera incluido. This review of pruning practices will be taught in Spanish. An English description is listed above.

All bonsai workshops are taught by Ivan Watters, bonsai artist and curator of the Chicago Botanic Garden bonsai collection. Workshops are held in the Production Headhouse.

Bonsai: Beginner – Basics and Fundamentals October 7 – November 11 6 Sundays 1 – 4 p.m. $229 nonmember; members receive 20% discount During this six-week course, discover principles and techniques to appreciate and participate in the art of bonsai. Each session includes a detailed lecture and assistance with design, styling, and wiring.

Bonsai: Novice – Development Techniques October 10 – November 14 6 Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $269 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Ideal for those with considerable familiarity and experience with the fundamentals of bonsai, each session in this six-week course includes a brief lecture, supervised work on trees, and a review and critique of work undertaken.

Bonsai: Intermediate – Refinement Techniques October 6 – November 10 6 Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Appropriate for those with knowledge of bonsai concepts and experience with the art beyond the novice level, each session in this six-week course includes a brief lecture, supervised work on trees, and a review/critique of work undertaken.

Bonsai: Advanced – Presentation-Quality Efforts October 7 – November 11 6 Sundays 9 a.m. – noon $319 nonmember; members receive 20% discount For the student who has completed the beginner, novice, and intermediate courses, this six-week course focuses almost exclusively on supervised work on trees.

Classes are subject to change.

For the most current listings visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

Weekend Gardener Series 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.

Fall Garden Care September 9 Sunday 1 – 3 p.m.

Annex 2 Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Fall Lawn Care September 15 Saturday 10 a.m. – noon Seminar Room, Plant Science Center Tom Fritz, plant healthcare specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount If your lawn isn’t all you would like it to be, invest some time this fall so you can have a healthy and lush lawn next year. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter.

Tom Fritz will discuss and demonstrate proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at revitalizing your lawn. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Discover Ornamental Grasses

Proper garden care in the fall helps ensure healthy plants the next spring. Learn techniques for taking care of your lawn, trees, shrubs, and perennials, including fall fertilizing, mulching, cutting back plants, and protecting plants from winter winds and animal damage. Pointers will be given for fall planting of woody plants and spring-flowering bulbs.

September 29 Saturday 10 a.m. – noon Garden View Room Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Ornamental grasses have gained great favor due to their adaptability to many garden conditions, as well as their ornamental features. They reliably bloom in summer, adding unique texture to the garden; later, they provide winter interest. Learn how to add these attractive yet undemanding selections to your home landscape. Dress for a Garden walk.

Ornamental grasses can enhance your landscape.

Adult Education: Bonsai Symposia Workshops & Professional Programs

Bonsai Workshops

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Adult Education: Weekend Gardener

Bulbs for Beginners

The Great Divide

Basic Pruning for Homeowners

October 6 Saturday 9 – 11 a.m.

Linnaeus Room Jill Selinger, manager, continuing education, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

October 20 Saturday 1 – 3 p.m.

Annex 2 Rachel Catlett, horticulture educator $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

December 1 Saturday 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Annex 2 Tom Tiddens, plant healthcare supervisor and certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden $45 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Flowering bulbs are the delight of the spring garden, providing vivid, colorful relief after the doldrums of winter. Learn how to select bulbs to enhance your garden and how to grow them successfully. Expert Jill Selinger will also discuss how to design with bulbs to extend the flowering season and how to interplant with perennials and shrubs for a spectacular display.

For those students interested in attending the Fall Bulb Festival immediately after class, Selinger will be on hand at the event to answer questions.

Orchids for Beginners October 13 Saturday 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Design Studio Lois Cinert, judge, American Orchid Society, and past president, Illinois Orchid Society $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to select easy-to-grow orchids suitable for your home. Basic orchid physiology and general cultural information such as light, temperature, humidity, repotting, and media requirements will discussed. Popular orchid species and cultivars will be reviewed, and local sources for orchids and supplies will be provided.

Plan on attending the Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale in the nearby Greenhouse Galleries.

Fall is a great time to divide most perennial plants, a winning proposition for all involved. The plants are happier and will respond with great vigor the following spring, you gain more of the plants you love, and you usually end up with enough to share with friends! Join Rachel Catlett for this discussion and demonstration class, where you will learn how to divide plants and pick up propagation tips and techniques.

The best time to prune most trees and shrubs is quickly approaching. Proper pruning is the key to maintaining plant health and the desired form. Learn the basic techniques for dormant winter pruning.

Basic pruning principles for trees and shrubs will be reviewed, as will the application of various pruning tools. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstrations, so please dress for the weather.

Plant Propagation Made Easy

Preparing Roses for Winter

October 27 Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Annex 1 Glenn Grosch, horticulture educator $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

December 8 Saturday 9 – 11 a.m.

Annex 1 Tom Soulsby, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

At last, a vegetative plant propagation course for the home gardener! Glenn Grosch will give you both the practical knowledge and the confidence needed to add vegetative propagation to your list of gardening skills.

Specific areas to be covered include division, layering, leaf and stem cuttings, bulb division, and hardwood and softwood cuttings. Included in the discussion will be the plants best suited for each method of propagation.

Now is the time to start putting your roses to bed for the winter. Join Tom Soulsby and learn about the degrees of cold tolerance and the proper way to protect various types of roses. Grandiflora, floribunda, hybrid tea, shrub, miniature, and climbing roses will be discussed. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstrations and hands-on practice, so dress for the weather and bring thorn-resistant gloves.

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

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

Learn about orchids in Orchids for Beginners.

Fall Containers at the Garden September 13 Thursday 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 1 Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Take a Garden walk to view the Garden’s fall containers. Then create a cool-season mixed container with a variety of plants suitable for a full-sun or partial-shade location. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, decorative foliage, cool-season vegetables, ornamental grasses, a decorative vine, and gourds. Please bring gloves.

New! Backstage Pass: Secrets of the Garden Wall September 15 Saturday 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Center Dave Cantwell, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $39 nonmember; members receive 20% discount What’s green and red and zips by in a flash? No, not Christmas, but driving past the Edens Berm Wall in expressway traffic. There is so much to see out there that that is missed—horticulturally speaking. Now you have the opportunity to join the select few to tour this highly visible yet virtually inaccessible jewel in the crown of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Did you know that this wall is more than a mile long? Join us and discover the secret gardens along the Garden Wall. Register early—space is limited.

New! The Native Oaks September 19 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room John Raffetto, horticulture educator $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount The mighty Oaks (Quercus) have been a signature species in Midwest landscapes for thousands of years.

This class covers the different species and varieties within their respective ecosystems along with their landscape usage and culture. Oak morphology and physiology of the various species will be covered along with basic identification of the varieties.

Back to Basics: Jelly and Jam

Adult Education: Horticulture

Horticulture

September 25 Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fruit & Vegetable Garden Kitchen Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $89 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Learn how to make jelly and jam the old-fashioned way! Fruit selection, equipment, and methods will be discussed, and then the fun begins. You will start from the beginning and make your own jelly and jam.

It’s not as hard as you think. There are various recipes and methods, but we will use the water bath method to make a seasonal jelly and jam to take home. Wear comfortable clothes, close-toed shoes, and please bring the following to class: a cutting board, paring knife, kitchen mitt, two kitchen towels, two medium-sized bowls, and a small box to carry the finished product home, apron optional.

New! The Sustainable Garden October 11 Thursday 10 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room Lynn Bement, The Organic Garden Coach $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Learn how to create a garden that has the capacity to endure and the ability to replenish itself. We will discuss water usage, irrigation techniques, storm water management, and water storage. Plant choices, composting, mulching, and hardscape choices will also be covered.

New! An Overview of Espalier October 13 Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Linnaeus Room Katherine Aby, espaliest, Espalier Services $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Espalier has a time-honored place in the history of gardening. Espaliers can be just plain beautiful, fruit-bearing, or both. View classical espalier patterns, explore commonly used plants for the Chicago area, and get a sense of the steps required for a successful espalier. Please dress for the weather as a Garden walk is included.

Enjoy making your own seasonal jelly in Back to Basics: Jelly and Jam.

Vegetable Gardens: Plan Now for Next Year’s Harvest October 27 Saturday 1 – 3 p.m.

Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Nina Koziol, garden writer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable and herb gardens. Learn about soil preparation, soil tests, vegetable garden layouts, heirloom and modern cultivars, and when and how to plant for a continued, flavorful harvest.

Holiday Lighting Techniques November 8 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 1 Heather Sherwood, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Do you wish that your outdoor holiday lights could be as spectacular as the ones at the Garden? If so, join Heather Sherwood as she demonstrates the techniques used to decorate trees and shrubs with lights for the holiday season. Learn how to estimate equipment and time, install the lights, and maintain a beautiful show. You’ll learn the tricks of the trade and then apply what you learn to your own home holiday décor. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outdoors.

Raising Backyard Chickens October 20 Saturday 10:30 – noon Annex 1 Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting $27 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 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 how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and keep your neighbors happy!

Classes are subject to change.

For the most current listings visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_policies for information on registration procedure and policy.

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Adult Education: Horticulture

Backstage Pass: Winter Floral Wonders

Bulbs for Winter Indoor Color

November 11 Sunday 1 – 3 p.m.

Meet at Rice Plant Resource Center Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

November 19 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 2 William Moss, horticultural educator $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s production department produces nearly half a million plants a year. In the fall, the greenhouses are brimming with poinsettias and other holiday plants of many hues. Join Tim Pollak to see how it’s all done. You’ll learn about propagation techniques, greenhouse environmental and computer systems, watering and fertilizing equipment, and how the growing space is managed throughout the year. In addition, you’ll be dazzled by the colors and beauty of all the plants, and get a sneak preview of the plants that will be on display at Wonderland Express in the coming weeks.

Hands-On Gardening: End-of-Season Pruning Learn to garden with confidence from a Garden horticulturist November 17 Saturday 1 – 3 p.m.

Annex 2 Dave Cantwell, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount To cut or not to cut your woody plants? What you cut today affects what the plant will look like and how well it will grow for years to come. After a brief classroom discussion, you will have the opportunity to practice pruning small woody plants. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty, as most of the class will be spent outside, rain or shine.

To add a breath of spring to your home this winter, join William Moss as he demonstrates the proper techniques for forcing bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and minor bulbs. Learn how to choose varieties that are good performers as well as how to combine them in one pot for a mini-garden effect.

You will then pot up some bulbs to take home. The fee includes all materials.

Winter Containers at the Garden December 6 Thursday 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 1 Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $87 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 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.

Horticulture Certificate of Merit Programs Certificate Graduation If you will be completing your certificate program, you must register with the continuing education office to be considered for the 2012 Fall Certificate Programs Graduation. Graduation will be held Friday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Linnaeus Room.

Please register at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/ certificate/graduation no later than October 12.

Plant Taxonomy for the Gardener September 8 Saturday 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Boyce Tankersley, director, Living Plant Documentation $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount OPC elective Confused by the binomial names of plants? Why have the names of some popular plants changed?

Botanical nomenclature can add a new dimension to your gardening by helping you identify and know plants better. Review rules of nomenclature and learn about the history of the binomial system in use today.

The School’s CEUs=0.3

Soil Basics Intensive Fall Session September 8, 22 & 29 3 Saturdays (no class September 15) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Annex 2 Ellen Phillips, educator and soil scientist $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain healthy soil; use compost, fertilizers, soilless and potting mixes, and other amendments. Discover how water cycles through a garden and affects soils and plants.

Begin to appreciate the circle of life within our soils.

Course fee includes a professionally analyzed test of your garden soil.

Create a winter container to extend the season.

Adult Education: Horticulture Symposia & Professional Programs

Botany 1 Fall Session September 10 – October 24 (no class September 17 and 26) 6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Richard D. Hyerczyk, botanist $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount OPC, MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Why, botanically speaking, is a tomato a fruit? What is the difference between a fern and a moss? Come join us in Botany 1 to learn the answers to these questions and more! In this course we will explore subjects such as plant taxonomy and classification; and the life cycles, distinguishing features, diversity, and identification of major groups of plants.

Learn how to refine your landscape with Espalier Maintenance, Advanced Techniques.

Deciduous Trees September 11 – October 30 (no class September 25) 7 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Garden Walks (select one) September 13 – October 25 (no class September 27) 6 Thursdays 9 – 11 a.m. or September 15 – October 27 (no class September 29) 6 Saturdays 9 – 11 a.m.

Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator Alsdorf Auditorium $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Optional Study CD $20 OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Learn to identify more than 50 large deciduous trees, gain a greater understanding of the multitude of functions they serve in gardens and the landscape, and discover the wonders they offer year-round.

Develop your ability to identify trees using their buds, bark, and habit, in addition to leaf shape and other characteristics. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

Ferns for the Chicago Region

Mushroom Identification

September 15 Saturday 9 a.m. – noon Linnaeus Room Ed Lyon, director, Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin-Madison $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

September 23, 30, and October 14 (no class October 7) 3 Sundays 1 – 4 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Andrew Wilson, Ph.D., postdoctoral research associate, Chicago Botanic Garden $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

OPC elective One of the most elegant and useful plants in the outdoor landscape is the fern. Most gardeners don’t realize there are a fairly large number of hardy species and an enormous variety of garden cultivars in a myriad of sizes, forms, and textures. In addition, there are a number of mutations that provide fascinating deviations in frond shape; you will be amazed at the forms created. Join us to expand your impressions of ferns in your garden design! The School’s CEUs=0.3

Ornamental Grasses September 15 Saturday 1 – 4 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Ed Lyon, director, Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin-Madison $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount OPC elective

Classes are subject to change.

For the most current listings visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

It is no longer news that ornamental grasses provide stunning visual interest to a four-season garden and commercial landscape, but the genus Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) has dominated the scene to the point where most people don’t know about the many other grasses with virtues for the garden. Grasses can provide architectural interest with shapes and forms other plants can’t provide. There are outstanding selections for both sun and shade conditions as well as every soil. The School’s CEUs=0.3

OPC elective The Chicago region is home to more than 1000 species of mushrooms, bracket fungi, and puffballs.

Topics to be covered include an introduction to the biology, ecology, and diversity of these fungi; identification features; and tricks regarding where and when to find them. The sessions will be a combination of lecture and lab. This course is appropriate for people who wish to gain basic skills in mushroom identification, as well as those interested in developing their basic knowledge into a more advanced understanding of fungal identification.

Please dress for the weather, as the class will have an outdoor component. The School’s CEUs=0.9

New! Espalier Maintenance, Advanced Techniques October 13 Saturday 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Katherine Aby, espaliest, Espalier Services $62 nonmember; members receive 20% discount OPC elective In espalier, a woody plant is trained as a vertical trunk with horizontal branches in a single plane.

This technique exemplifies the art and science of horticulture, for it is both beautiful and productive.

Join Katherine Aby to take your espalier beyond the basics. Advanced plant-shaping techniques will be the focus. Existing pruning knowledge is necessary.

Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=0.2

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_policies for information on registration procedure and policy.

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Adult Education: Nature Botanical Studies Arts & Humanities

Nature Studies Native Seed-Collecting Workshop September 15 Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Green Roof Conference Room, Plant Science Center Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Learn the essentials of successfully and ethically collecting native seed. This all-day workshop will cover collection techniques, appropriate times for collecting different species, and seed storage. Seed treatment, methods for overcoming dormancy, and production of transplants will be discussed. Dress for the weather, as a portion of the workshop is outdoors.

Please bring a sack lunch.

Nature Studies classes at the Garden enable students to bring expert techniques to their own gardens.

Botany 2

Plant Health 1

November 5 – December 12 Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Richard D. Hyerczyk, botanist $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Fall Session

PGL 2 and GDC requirement How do seeds germinate and develop into mature plants? How do plants move water up through their roots to their topmost branches? This course will explore 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

Gardening Techniques: Session A October 6 – November 10 6 Saturdays 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Annex 2 Liz Rex, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

November 1 – December 13 (no class November 22) (please note course begins on a Thursday) 6 Tuesdays & 6 Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Kathie Hayden, manager, plant information service, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Tom Tiddens, plant healthcare supervisor and certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount MGC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Learn to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent some of the most common diseases, insects, animal pests and environmental problems encountered by our region’s landscape industry. Topics include Integrated Pest Management (IPM), cultural care, basic entomology and pathology, pesticides and alternatives, and animal management.

PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Students will be introduced to professional gardening through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. They will focus on acquiring solid gardening skills, learning a variety of techniques, and developing the ability to determine best practices.

Topics range from general grounds maintenance, winterization, plantings, to other horticultural practices. This is a pre-professional class designed for students entering the green industry.

Classes are subject to change.

For the most current listings visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

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Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

Landscapes for Nature and Wildlife October 4 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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

A Walk with Old Friends: Tree Identification at Reed-Turner Woodland October 7 Sunday 1 – 3 p.m.

Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove, IL Jane Wittig, steward, Reed-Turner Woodland $24 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Reed-Turner Woodland is an excellent example of northeastern Illinois woodland groves. The preserve also provides examples of wetland, meadow, prairie, and hedgerow trees. You will learn how to identify trees not only by their leaves, but also by bark, fruit, seed, shape, branching form, and habitat. Part of the class will be spent outside, and the other portion will be held indoors by the fire, discussing tree identification, habitat, and the history of the Illinois woodlots. Participants should dress accordingly.

A map will be sent.

Botanical Arts & Humanities Adult Education: Garden Design

Garden Design New! Innovative Inspirations from American Gardens September 14 Friday 7 – 9 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium Ed Lyon, director, Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin - Madison $39 nonmember; members receive 20% discount How many times have you walked into someone’s garden and marveled over the creative use of plants and thought, “I wish I had thought of that!” Experienced gardeners will tell you that many of their innovative ideas come from others. Ed Lyon has been fascinated with the ingenious innovations in landscape design in gardens that he’s photographed. Both design- and plant-based ideas will be shown from around the country, from both public and private gardens. Let the creativity of others inspire you!

New! The Garden After Dark Walk and Talk Discover a variety of birds in the Fall Bird Walks.

Fall Bird Walks

Owl Prowl at Ryerson Woods

October 13 Saturday or November 10 Saturday 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Meet at Visitor Center Alan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society $19 each walk, nonmember; members receive 20% discount

November 9 Friday 7 – 9 p.m.

Brushwood House, Ryerson Woods, Deerfield, IL. Steve Bailey, ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Take a walk in the Garden and learn to identify birds in their sometimes-confusing fall plumage. Earlier bird walks will highlight warblers, vireos, and flycatchers, while later ones will feature ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them.

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

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

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Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He will discuss owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous Barred Owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight and binoculars. A map will be sent.

September 28 Friday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Garden View Room Julie Siegel, principal, J. Siegel Designs, Inc. $39 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Want to interact with your garden 24/7? Are you up before dawn? Returning home after sunset? Hosting an evening event? Join us as we explore the Garden after dark. We will tour some of the special spaces that assume a nighttime identity and provide an expanded garden experience that enhances our senses. Then, we will highlight ways you can successfully re-create these types of spaces and experiences in your own garden.

Creating a Vintage Garden November 3 Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Nina Koziol, garden writer, and Marcy Stewart-Pyziak, horticulturist, The Gardener’s Tutor $89 nonmember; members receive 20% discount A period garden can complement an older home in need of a landscape that respects the architectural style and spirit of the house, or a newer home in need of a garden to provide a comfortable outdoor space.

The instructors will combine their talents to explore who and what influenced garden design in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They will illustrate how to restore or re-create a period garden. A sampler of plant materials will be suggested to assist you in successfully planning your own heirloom landscape.

Lunch will be on your own.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_policies for information on registration procedure and policy.

Adult Education: Garden Design

Weekend Designer Series If you have always wanted to improve the design of your home landscape, or if you are a new homeowner wondering where to start, this series is a great way to introduce yourself to the basic principles of landscape design. This lecture series, created for novice designers, will take you from basic design theories to site-planning techniques and finally to techniques for implementing a design plan. Register for all five sessions at once and save ten percent. Please note the refund policy for the series. $166 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Backyard Design October 15 Monday 7 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Jeffrey True, vice president of operations, Hursthouse, Inc. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Learn how to create an enjoyable backyard space that is both functional and exciting. This course will focus on the design and development of functional and attractive spaces, including dining and entertaining areas (such as decks and patios), children’s play spaces, and outdoor storage and utility areas. Learn how to screen and focus views and create a sense of enclosure for areas where you desire a private space for comfort and security.

Introduction to Design Principles October 1 Monday 7 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on such landscape-design principles as balance, symmetry, proportion, scale, and unity. Looking at plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces.

Front Yard Design October 8 Monday 7 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Jeffrey True, vice president of operations, Hursthouse, Inc. $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course will teach you the basics of front yard landscape design. A lecture and slides will demonstrate how proper planting design can change the way you use and view your property. Your front yard design should respond to your home’s architecture as well as be aesthetically pleasing. Topics will include proper plant types and spacing, focusing and screening views, and creating curb appeal.

Foundation Planting Design October 22 Monday 7 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Do you live in an older home with an outdated foundation planting of overgrown evergreens? Or in a newer home that needs help creating an identity and style? Whether old or new, many homes have foundation plantings that need revamping. Learn the principles of good foundation design and view examples of before-and-after landscapes to give you the boost you need to update your home’s landscape.

Good design will improve the curb appeal of your home, increasing its value.

From the Drawing Board to the Border October 29 Monday 7 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount How do you take your plans from the drawing board and create the garden without being overwhelmed by the amount of work and money? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll also receive some useful tips on budgeting, purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.

Classes are subject to change.

For the most current listings visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

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Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

Garden Design Certificate of Merit Programs Certificate Graduation If you will be completing your certificate program, you must register with the continuing education office to be considered for the 2012 Fall Certificate Programs Graduation. Graduation will be held Friday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Linnaeus Room.

Please register at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/ certificate/graduation no later than October 12.

Basic Landscape Principles September 11 – October 23 (no class September 25) 6 Tuesdays 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Paul Laiblin, project manager and senior estimator, Scott Byron and Co. $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount MGC requirement Gain an understanding of landscape design fundamentals and principles to improve your own garden’s look, feel, and function. We will discuss and demonstrate scale, balance, symmetry, circulation and views, and plant design. This hands-on approach to landscape design will enable you to create spaces and garden beds within a home environment.

Planting Design September 12 – November 14 (no class September 26) 9 Wednesdays 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio and October 13 and November 3 2 Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Shawn Weidner, ASLA, landscape architect $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount GDC requirement Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses toward a working understanding of planting design. Weekly discussions and individual projects will focus on basic elements of planting design, including an understanding of color and texture, plant combinations, planting bed layout, installation techniques, and maintenance practices.

Prerequisites: 4 OPC core courses, Graphics, Introduction to Professional Practice, Principles of Garden Design, and Hardscape Basics.

Adult Education: Botanical Symposia Arts & Professional & Humanities Programs

Graphics Fall Session September 13 – November 15 10 Thursdays 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio R. Thomas Selinger, landscape architect, Martin and Associates $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount PGL 2 and GDC requirement Come learn the basic principles of landscape design illustration. This balanced and rewarding class provides an exciting introduction to the three basic areas of drawing communication: plans, elevations, and perspectives. Discover how to express your ideas using effective and enriched presentation techniques. Professional time-saving shortcuts, the importance of lettering, and the excitement of color are included. Recommended to take concurrently with Introduction to Professional Practice.

Introduction to Professional Practice Fall session September 19 – November 28 (no class September 26 and November 21) 9 Wednesdays 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Linnaeus Room and September 22 (Annex 1), 29, November 10 & 17 4 Saturdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Sean M. Kelley, BLA, head designer and project manager, Chicago Specialty Gardens $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount PGL 2 and GDC requirement Apply skills learned in Graphics toward a working understanding of the initial phases of a landscape design project. Lectures will focus on the preliminary steps necessary to begin a landscape design project and carry the project through the conceptual design phase; including site measurements, base maps, site analysis, programming, functional use diagrams, conceptual design plans and preliminary cost estimates. Prerequisite: Graphics (courses can be taken concurrently).

Explore the tapestry medium in Frame Loom Weaving.

Botanical Arts and Humanities Beginning Frame Loom Weaving September 4 – November 13 (no class September 18) 10 Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Annex 2 Pamela Feldman, artist and educator $474 nonmember; members receive 20% discount In this beginning-level class, we examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students begin by experimenting with the basic techniques of tapestry and plain-weave, and then explore ways of creating surface, image, and text within a woven form. Each student will weave both a sampler and final project. Visual presentations and demonstrations are included. Basic supplies for the sample project are included in the class fee. Students are expected to purchase additional materials for the final project.

Frame Loom Weaving September 5 – November 14 (no class September 26) 10 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Annex 2 Pamela Feldman, artist and educator $474 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This class will focus on students’ individual weaving projects and skill building. We will begin the class by assessing student levels, and then design a skill-building outline that will help students express themselves through the tapestry medium. Visual presentations and demonstrations are included.

Basic supplies for the samples are included in the class fee. Students are expected to purchase additional materials for the final project. Prerequisite and requirements: Beginning Frame Loom Weaving and consent of instructor.

Focus on Flowers: Pretty in Purple September 11 Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Join Nancy Clifton for a special focus on purples and greens in an arrangement using flowers, fruits, foliage, and vegetables. No prior experience needed.

You will learn some techniques for securing different design materials in arrangements and create a unique seasonal piece to take home. All materials provided. Please bring a medium-sized box to carry your finished piece home and a pair of wire cutters and garden gloves.

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

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

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_policies for information on registration procedure and policy.

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Gourd Art Workshop: Victorian Tear Bottle

Gourd Art Workshop: Halloween Bowl

During one special weekend this fall, the Illinois Gourd Society will hold their state show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Realize your own creativity as you take a workshop from outstanding, knowledgeable instructors who belong to the Illinois Gourd Society.

September 15 Saturday 9 a.m. – noon Annex 2 Liz Drake, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $32 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

September 16 Sunday 9 a.m. – noon Annex 1 Sally Arnold, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $63 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Create this modern version of a Victorian tear bottle, which has been around since biblical times. Tears are collected as they fall, then worn close to the heart.

As the tears evaporate, so do your sorrows. Colored, cleaned, and cut Tennessee spinner gourds and all other materials are supplied. Students will become comfortable with a knot-less netting technique they can apply to future projects. All levels welcome.

Students will create Halloween designs on a gourd of their choosing using colorful acrylic paints and simple painting techniques. A variety of gourds will be prepped, primed, and ready to paint. All necessary materials will be provided for use in class to produce a finished project. Class is for the beginner decorative painter, although all skill levels are welcome.

Students may bring their own brushes if desired.

Gourd Art Workshop: Button Your Gourd

Gourd Art Workshop: Gourd Basics, the Beginning

Gourd Art Workshop: Paint and Ink on a Gourd September 14 Friday 9 a.m. – noon Annex 2 Sandy Bulgrin, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $50 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This fun workshop will allow students to use ink and paint on a cannonball gourd. Students can create their own design or use one of the designs supplied to transfer onto the gourd. Growing, harvesting, and cleaning will also be discussed. All materials supplied. All levels welcome.

Gourd Art Workshop: Pine Needle Gourds September 14 Friday 1 – 4 p.m.

Annex 2 Sandy Bulgrin, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $59 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Work with a gourd that has been cleaned and dyed.

Drill holes for the stitching of long leaf pine needles to the rim using either waxed linen or artificial sinew for stitching. Different stitch techniques will be taught.

Growing, harvesting, and cleaning will be discussed.

All materials supplied. All levels welcome.

Gourd Art Workshop: Singing Frog Birdhouse September 14 Friday 1 – 4 p.m. or September 15 Saturday 9 a.m. – noon Annex 1 Jackie Kendall, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $69 nonmember; members receive 20% discount The birds in your yard will love the new home you make them. This gourd birdhouse has great personality. The instructor will supply everything you need to make this beautiful birdhouse. If you have small paintbrushes, please bring them. All levels welcome.

September 15 Saturday 1 – 4 p.m. or September 16 Sunday 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Bonnie Cox, president, Illinois Gourd Society $69 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Antique buttons are sewn to a gourd as special embellishments. Unique effects can be added with embroidery stitches. The instructor provides the prepared gourd, buttons, embroidery thread, and a needle. An awl for making holes can be used in class and will be available for purchase for $10. Students can add their own buttons if desired and should bring scissors.

Adult Education: Botanical Arts & Humanities

Gourd Art Workshops

September 16 Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.

Annex 2 Tom Bloore, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $44 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This class will emphasize several aspects of selecting safety and protection gear, tools, materials, and methods available for cleaning, assembling, and finishing your own custom gourd art. Students will be cleaning a dirty gourd to start their own project and using dyes and inks. Please bring safety glasses and an apron or smock. Instructor will provide other needed materials including gourds, tools, supplies, and protective gear. Bring your own woodburner or mini jigsaw, if you have it.

Gourd Art Workshop: Gorgeous Gourd Vessel September 15 Saturday 1 – 4 p.m.

Design Studio Sandy Bulgrin, artist, Illinois Gourd Society $50 nonmember; members receive 20% discount In this class we will start with a gourd that has been cleaned, dyed, and drilled. You will learn to coil with Danish cord and waxed linen to create a one-of-a-kind gourd vessel. Add yarn, feathers, and dried materials to the finished project. We will also discuss growing, cleaning, and dying of the gourds. This is a fun and exciting class, in which every gourd will be unique.

All materials supplied. All levels welcome.

Create gourd art for your own home in a Gourd Art Workshop.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/registration_policies for information on registration procedure and policy.

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Adventure, Travel, Plein Air Painting!

Fiber Arts Workshops

Mosaic Workshop

Full-day Watercolor Workshop

Come learn how to felt while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner!

Natasha Lehrer of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and will inspire you to create!

October 2 – November 6 6 Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.

Annex 1 Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

September 22 Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Meet at Visitor Center David Dallison, professional artist $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Have you found yourself in some breathtaking location, clicking your camera, while thinking to yourself, “I should be painting this right now”?

This class will build your confidence to capture the magical beauty of the great outdoors through plein-air painting. Whether you are a highly accomplished painter or just beginning, you will get helpful advice on technique, composition, and equipment. Dallison will share his specific color palette and methods for building up a painting through composition, tone, color, and layering. In addition, you will learn how to develop a lightweight, portable system that will allow you to paint anywhere, anytime. Lunch is on your own.

Acrylic Painting in the Studio September 24 – November 5 (no class October 22) 6 Mondays 1 – 3 p.m.

Design Studio Melissa Pierson, artist and educator $199 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Follow along as we create a painting with a botanical theme. Melissa Pierson will take you through the steps of crafting a painting from start to finish, over the course of five weeks. Along the way, we will explore the nuances of working with acrylic paint on canvas. From vibrant to subtle, washes to impasto, acrylic can do it all.

Botanical Art: Learning How to Draw I & II September 28 – November 9 (no class October 19) 6 Fridays 9 a.m. – noon Design Studio Derek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This class is designed for those who have a desire to draw and paint and who are convinced they can’t. If you are intimidated by the sight of a sheet of white paper, this class is for you. Learn the fundamental principles of putting pencil to paper by developing a basic pencil-line technique. Understand how to establish shape, form, depth, and dimension, and importantly, proportions and perspective! These basic techniques will be emphasized so that each student will learn how to draw live plants in a way that will surprise and delight you and amaze your friends. This class is also recommended for beginning horticulture students.

Register for both sessions at once and receive a ten percent discount. $88 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Fall Into Felting!

October 2 Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Linnaeus Room Natasha Lehrer, fiber artist and educator, Esther’s Place, Big Rock, IL $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Come join us as we create two leaves and a handful of fun acorns with simple and fun needle felting techniques. You will learn how to use locally raised, hand-dyed wool fibers to form wonderful shapes with felting. Blend colors and create leaves that can be made into decorative pins or magnets for your home.

Then we’ll use real acorn caps and colorful wool to create playful acorns that are perfect for bringing fall indoors. Be inspired to create gifts for friends and family, centerpieces for the holidays, and more! All supplies are included in the class fee.

Pumpkin Patch Potpourri Workshop October 2 Tuesday 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Natasha Lehrer, fiber artist and educator, Esther’s Place, Big Rock, IL $49 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Illinois is one of the largest producers of pumpkins in the country, and we’ll celebrate this season by felting a pumpkin! Filled with apple mulling spices, this sweetly scented, five-inch, three-dimensional pumpkin is a perfect table decoration or gift to share.

They are easy to create for your entire home! Complete with a stem and leaf, as well as wiry tendrils, it has charm and character all its own. All supplies are included in the class fee.

Please note: This class accommodates students who have already completed Learning to Draw I with the study of more advanced drawing techniques and learning the fundamentals of working in color.

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Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

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!

New! Rejuvenated Jewelry October 4 – November 8 6 Thursdays 7 – 9 p.m.

Annex 2 Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $149 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity. We can create wonderful new designs from vintage treasures. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. Arkin has many examples to share and resources for treasure hunting. A supply list will be sent.

New! Silken Botanicals October 4 – November 8 (no class October 18) 5 Thursdays 1 – 3 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Vivian Visser, environmental artist $162 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Experience the beauty of color on silk and the inspiration of the Garden collection. This is a beginning silk painting class of botanical images. We will explore color mixing and layering, design, and a variety of silk painting techniques. Prepare for the season with a beautiful silk scarf. This is also a wonderful gift-giving idea! All supplies are provided.

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

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

Adult Education: Botanical Arts & Humanities

The Rhythms of Stone: Garden Sculpture Workshop Visiting Artist Program October 11 – 14 Thursday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Greenhouse Galleries, Regenstein Center DJ Garrity, sculptor $720 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Award-winning sculptor DJ Garrity will conduct a stone-carving workshop at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The artist, currently residing in the west of Ireland, has served three tours of duty as the sculptor-in-residence of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and established an international reputation with gardeners, artists, and educators who have enjoyed this innovative workshop and the opportunity to create a unique garden sculpture. No previous experience is required to participate and students of all ages have joined in the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of stone sculpture. A 35 to 45 lb. piece of limestone will be provided. Students need to supply their own carving tools. A supply list will be sent.

New! Focus on Flowers: Contemporary Tropicals October 18 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Join Nancy Clifton for a trip to the tropics, at least in an arrangement with a contemporary feel. Using tropical flowers and foliage, you will create a contemporary – style floral piece to take home. Think bright bold shapes and colors for this arrangement.

No prior experience needed. Please bring a box to carry your finished arrangement home. All other materials included in the fee.

New! Mixed Cone Wreath with Nuts October 23 Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Annex 2 Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $74 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Join Nancy Clifton to create a traditional, long-lasting wreath for the fall season and beyond. Using a variety of cones and nuts, you will hot glue them to a frame and adorn with nuts to finish the wreath. If you have a glue gun, please bring it to class with an extension cord. Bring garden gloves for handling cones and a box to carry completed wreath home. All other materials will be provided.

Make your own signature fall basket in Classic Fall Cornucopia.

New! Botanical Art: Painting Leaves in Watercolor

New! Pop-Up Vegetable Garden Cards: Intermediate

October 26 – December 7 (no class November 23) 6 Fridays 1 – 4 p.m.

Design Studio Derek Norman, artist and director, Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation $312 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

November 2 Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Annex 2 Shawn Sheehy, pop-up engineer and author $110 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

This class is designed as an introduction to the art of painting leaves in watercolor. Study will be given to the characteristics and structure of leaf shapes, texture, and venation. Learn how to effectively develop and apply the appropriate color palette for the leaf in question and the basics of sound paper and color selection as you develop a sense of simple leaf composition and design. A supply list will be sent.

New! Pop-Up Vegetable Garden Cards: Beginners October 26 Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Annex 2 Shawn Sheehy, pop-up engineer and author $110 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Fundamental techniques of pop-up engineering will be demonstrated and practiced while building these vegetable plants, using little more than a knife, glue, and card stock. At the end of the day you will have a collection of for or five cards that you might either keep for further study or give to family and friends.

No experience is necessary, but binding and/or sewing skills will speed your progress. A supply list will be sent.

Intermediate: If you completed the simpler plants in the beginner’s workshop, you’re ready to move on to the complex structures of this intermediate pop-up vegetable plant workshop. A supply list will be sent.

Classic Fall Cornucopia November 20 Tuesday 10 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Nancy Clifton, program specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden $99 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Join Nancy Clifton for a contemporary twist on a fall classic; the cornucopia. Using the horn-shaped basket that is the signature of this arrangement, you will then add dried pods, grasses, preserved flowers and nuts, along with some fresh flowers, fruits, berries, gourds, and greens of the season. Simply refresh items to keep this arrangement through the season.

All supplies are provided; please bring pruners, gloves, and a large shallow box to carry your completed project home.

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

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Botanical Arts Certificate of Merit Programs Certificate Graduation If you will be completing your certificate program, you must register with the continuing education office to be considered for the 2012 Fall Certificate Programs Graduation. Graduation will be held Friday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alsdorf Auditorium.

Please register at www.chicagobotanic.org/school/ certificate/graduation no later than October 12.

Sixth Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition Opening reception October 5 Friday 6 – 8 p.m.

Joutras Gallery, Regenstein Center Outstanding works will be presented by students in the Botanical Arts Program at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The exhibition will continue through October 21, 2012.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school/exhibitions/ botart_exhibition for more information.

Discover your artistic talents in the Botanical Arts Certificate program.

Botanical Drawing 1

Drawing Skills 1 Through Colored Pencil

Fall session

September 24 – October 22 (no class October 8) 4 Mondays 6 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio Priscilla Humay, artist and educator $174 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

September 4 – October 30 (no class September 25) 8 Tuesdays 6 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum $349 nonmember; members receive 20% discount ART requirement Strong drawing is the cornerstone of botanical art. In this class we will work in pencil covering the fundamentals of proportions, line, tone, dimensionality, and expression. We will work from live specimens, flowers, seeds, and fruit to learn to draw plants accurately and beautifully.

Open Studio Class

Prairie Dock, by Jackie Kleban

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ART elective This workshop will help to further develop drawing skills. Focus is on perspective, proportion, line, and foreshortening through extensive color exploration of value, intensity, and temperature. Draw from real life using the dry and wet colored pencil media. Learn grisaille, hatching, washes, layering, and color mixing techniques while you strengthen your drawing proficiency. The School’s CEUs=1.2

Drawing Skills 2 Through Dry and Wet Colored Pencil

September 9 – October 14 (no class September 16) 5 Sundays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Design Studio Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum $175 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

November 5 – 26 4 Mondays 6 – 9 p.m.

Design Studio Priscilla Humay, artist and educator $174 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

ART elective

This workshop will help to further develop drawing skills. Focus is on perspective, proportion, line, and foreshortening through extensive color exploration of value, intensity, and temperature. Draw from real life using the dry and wet colored pencil media. Learn grisaille, hatching, washes, layering, and color mixing techniques while you strengthen your drawing proficiency. The School’s CEUs=1.2

This studio class is open to all levels and will feature a short lecture and demonstration each week illustrating a principle that pertains to all media. Select plant materials will be provided for the session. The studio will remain open until 4 p.m. for registered participants. The School’s CEUs=1.5

Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

ART elective

November 3 – December 22 6 Saturdays (no class November 24 & December 1) 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Design Studio Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum $287 nonmember; members receive 20% discount ART requirement Continue to build your drawing skills with advanced graphite techniques, light and dark media on toned paper, and carbon dust. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1.

Fruits of the Season: Beverly Allen Watercolor Workshop Visiting Artist Program October 27 & 28 Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Design Studio Beverly Allen, artist and instructor $337 nonmember; members receive 20% discount ART elective This workshop will offer insights into the overall approach of botanical painting in watercolor.

Discussion of drawing techniques, the importance of light and shade to create form, and composition and perspective will be included. The mixing and layering of color, (primarily using a six-color palette), and the translation of tone in color to create an accurate, three-dimensional painting will be explored.

Techniques from initial washes through dry brush finishing will be demonstrated and individual instruction given. The School’s CEUs=1.2

The Landscape in Pastel November 4 & 11 2 Sundays 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Design Studio Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum $162 nonmember; members receive 20% discount ART elective or core course option for Expressive Track In this workshop, we will use the versatile and workable medium of pastel to paint powerful, evocative landscapes. We will learn to combine and edit photographs to create original compositions emphasizing lighting, strong shapes, and values.

All levels are welcome. The School’s CEU’s=1.1

Choose a photography class at the Garden and learn from the experts to improve your skills.

Photography Focusing on Nature: Second Annual Student Botanical Photography Exhibition September 21 – October 7 Opening Reception Friday, September 20, 6 – 8 p.m.

Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center The exhibition features outstanding works by students of Regenstein School photography classes. Visit www. chicagobotanic.org/school/exhibitions/photo_gallery. php for images from the inaugural 2011 show.

New! Focus on Photography Certificate Program (FPC)

Beginning Digital Photography September 19 – October 17 (no class September 26) 4 Wednesdays 2 – 4 p.m.

Design Studio Jenn Gaudreau, professional photographer $150 nonmember; members receive 20% discount FPC requirement This course will help beginners and enthusiasts grasp the techniques and principles of photography.

Participants will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed, proper exposure, with some minimal photo processing covered. By the end of class, participants will be confident in using their camera’s manual settings. Course requires a digital SLR camera.

No previous experience required.

The Regenstein School is pleased to announce the launch of a new certificate program, enabling photographers of all levels to experience the wonders of the natural world, develop and sharpen their powers of observation, and master their technical skills in the studio. This program is your unique opportunity to discover and enhance your creativity, learn from outstanding photography professionals, and enjoy the Garden as your studio.

Autumn Photography

Who should participate?

This program is designed to engage photographers of all skill levels. Whether you are just beginning your photographic journey or interested in developing your artistic voice, there is a place for you! Just take your first course and you are on your way! No prior experience is needed.

In fall, the Garden becomes a patchwork quilt of color.

Learn how to use your camera (film or digital) to capture these dramatic shadings through effective use of light and contrast. Join Jack Carlson as he introduces new perspectives to landscape photography. The images you will create will be stunning!

September 22 – October 6 3 Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $162 nonmember; members receive 20% discount FPC elective

Adult Education: Photography

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Adult Education: Photography

Basics of Editing – Lightroom I October 24 – November 14 4 Wednesdays 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Design Studio Sarah Postma, professional photographer $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 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. By the end of this course, you will have taken control of the organization and archiving of your photos, and have the skills to create your own processing workflow in Lightroom 4.

Capture the beauty of the fall season in a photography class.

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Abstracts in Nature – Fall

Seeing Trees with Allen Rokach

Intermediate level September 24 – November 5 (no class October 22) 6 Mondays 10 a.m. – noon Design Studio Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer $212 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

October 11 Thursday 7 – 9 p.m.

Alsdorf Auditorium Allen Rokach, master garden photographer $37 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

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

Join master photographer Allen Rokach and through an inspirational photographic presentation, he will explain everything you need to know about how to make stunning photographs of trees and fall foliage.

Digital Perspectives on Fall Color at the Chicago Botanic Garden October 13 & 14 Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Garden View Room Allen Rokach, master garden photographer $374 nonmember; members receive 20% discount FPC elective

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

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

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Digital imaging has revolutionized photography and liberated photographers. Join master garden and flower photographer Allen Rokach in this intensive two-day workshop as he guides you through the fascinating world of digital photography.

Through a combination of illustrated lectures, field photography, review sessions, and demonstrations of after-capture techniques, Rokach will share his expertise and long experience creating exciting images of flowers and gardens. There will be two daily outings to photograph around the spectacular grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden at the height of the fall foliage season. The focus will be on expanding your photographic horizons by developing an artistic vision and becoming comfortable using your digital camera to achieve that vision. In daily review sessions, Rokach will offer suggestions for improving your images, including the use of after-capture techniques that can help you transform competent images into truly great ones. Lunch is on your own. Registration fee includes the October 11 evening lecture.

Call (847) 835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school to register.

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.

Basics of Editing – Photoshop I Beginner level October 25 – November 15 4 Thursdays 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Design Studio Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor $187 nonmember; members receive 20% discount FPC requirement option The Chicago Botanic Garden is a spectacular place to take photographs. Learn how to best photograph nature where nature is at its best. Then when you are excited about your shots, make them even better with Abobe Photoshop Elements. Adobe Photoshop Elements is a user friendly photo editor that uses the same concepts as the full version of Photoshop. We will learn how to make your images better through the use of selection tools, layers, and smart brushes.

We will also 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.

Did you know the Chicago Botanic Garden is a program provider through Road Scholar? Visit www.roadscholar.org to find our newest program, Exploring Chicago’s Waterways by Kayak and Canoe, offered in partnership between Chicago Adventure Therapy and Chicago Botanic Garden, and scheduled to occur in September.

New! Practical Aromatherapy Level 1 September 20 – November 15 5 alternating Thursdays 1 – 3 p.m.

Linnaeus Room Etsuko Kobira Rutz, IFA aromatherapist, LMT, B.S. $239 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course is designed to provide an introduction to aromatherapy to maintain your own well-being and the well-being of your loved ones. Learn the basics of aromatherapy theory and about 15 different essential oils. Make an aromatherapy project in each class (bath salt, body cream, toner, etc.). Learn how to create your own personal blend of essential oils.

Most importantly, this class will enable you to use the essential oils studied in class safely and effectively at home.

New! Fall Yoga and Meditation Retreat

ExerScape Fitness: Strength & Toning

October 20 – 21 Saturday & Sunday Noon arrival and 4 p.m. departure Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc, WI Steve Nakon, director, and Patricia Nakon, co-director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $379 nonmember; members receive 20% discount, single room or $329 nonmember; members receive 20% discount, shared room

Session 6: September 4 – 29 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m.

Meet at the Visitor Center Angelo Miranda, fitness and wellness expert, Custom Fitness, Inc.

Give yourself the gift of relaxing time away from the everyday with this unique overnight retreat. All meals and lodging are covered and will include healthy, whole foods. Enjoy breathtaking views of the beach while practicing yoga and meditation. Dress comfortably in weather-appropriate loose clothing, as most activities will be outdoors (weather permitting).

Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Wear walking shoes. If you are sharing a hotel room, please provide the name of your roommate at the time of registration.

Adult Education: Wellness & Fitness

Wellness

• Package 1: one day a week $75/$94 (Must choose a day) • Package 2: two days a week $135/170 (Must choose two days) • Package 3: three days a week $175/$219 (This applies to all days) Enjoy energizing resistance workouts, outside of a stuffy gym! These classes use resistance tubing and functional movements to help reduce your weight, improve your muscle tone, help increase your bone density, and broaden your flexibility and range of motion. Registration options are flexible and students must select a specific day of the week (Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) they plan on attending class.

Yoga mats are required. All fitness levels are accommodated. Dress for the weather as class will be held outdoors whenever possible; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

Fitness Walks Classes are subject to change.

For the most current listings visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

The Garden is a perfect setting for yoga, tai chi, walking, and fitness classes.

Walking is a great cardiovascular workout for all fitness levels. 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.

Classes are conducted in the Regenstein Center courtyard during inclement weather. All fitness levels are accommodated. Dress for the weather; wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

A water bottle will help keep you refreshed. The incremental multi-session pass allows the walker to choose which sessions to attend during the season. All 2012 passes expire on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer and president, SALSArobics, Inc. # of Sessions Member/Nonmember 4 Sessions $38/$46 8 Sessions $76/$92 12 Sessions $114/$138 16 Sessions $152/$184 Season Pass $285/$345 Drop-in Rate $10 Saturdays, April 7 – November 17, 8 – 9 a.m.

Meet in Visitor Center

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Tai Chi Classes

Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan (24)

Introductory Yoga

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. Dress for the weather as class may be held outside when weather allows. One-time class trial fee: $20.

Fall session: August 30 – November 8 (no class September 27) 10 Thursdays 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Burnstein Hall Gordon Lock, instructor $115/$165

September 12 – November 14 10 Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. or 7 – 8:15 p.m.

Garden View Room Steve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $170 nonmember; members receive 20% discount

Tai Chi 101 Fall session: August 29 – November 7 (no class September 26) 10 Wednesdays 8 – 9 a.m.

Burnstein Hall Gordon Lock, instructor $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course will introduce students to Sun-style and Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan. 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. When the weather permits, the class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

No previous tai chi experience is required, and all are welcome.

Tai Chi: Traditional Yang-Style Long Form Fall session: August 29 – November 7 (no class September 26) 10 Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Burnstein Hall Gordon Lock, instructor $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style. Some qigong exercises will also be practiced (e.g., Eight Pieces of Brocade). In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration. When the weather permits, the class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Prerequisite: Tai Chi 101 or instructor approval.

Tai Chi: Traditional Sun-Style Long Form Fall session: August 30 – November 8 (no class September 27) 10 Thursdays 8 – 9 a.m.

Burnstein Hall Gordon Lock, instructor $165 nonmember; members receive 20% discount This course continues with in depth study of the Sun style. Some qigong exercises will also be practiced (e.g., the Eight Pieces of Brocade). In session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration. When the weather permits, the class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Prerequisite: Tai Chi 101 or instructor approval.

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We will practice all 24 postures of Tai Chi Chuan and the technique for each movement will be discussed.

The routine may be completed in less than ten minutes. Members will build a solid foundation for balance, and coordination. Qigong exercises will also be introduced to improve overall fitness. When the weather permits, the class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Prerequisite: Tai Chi 101 or instructor approval.

Introductory yoga 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. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

All are welcome. Join us as we explore the yoga basics.

Yoga Flow Beginner

Yoga Classes 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 75 minutes. One-time class trial fee: $20.

Gentle Yoga and Meditation September 12 – November 14 10 Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Linnaeus Room Steve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $170 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 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. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Gentle Yoga September 10 – November 12 10 Mondays 9 – 10:15 a.m. or 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Garden View Room Steve Nakon, director, and Patricia Nakon, co-director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $170 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Gentle yoga features 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 sense of peace and balance. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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

September 11 – November 13 10 Tuesdays 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Garden View Room Steve Nakon, director, and Patricia Nakon, co-director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $170 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 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. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Yoga Flow Intermediate September 11 – November 13 10 Tuesdays 8 – 9:15 a.m. or September 13 – November 15 10 Thursdays 9 – 10:15 a.m. or 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Garden View Room Steve Nakon, director, Whole Journey Northwest Yoga $170 nonmember; members receive 20% discount 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. On occasion, when weather permits, class will occur outdoors in one of the beautiful areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Youth & Family Programs

Youth and Family Programs Early positive experiences in nature 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.

Back to School = Back to Fun: Try a New Program “We were 110 percent satisfied!� Enthusiastic participants in Weekend Family Classes know the end of summer does not mean the end of fun for kids at the Garden.

Classes begin October 21, with an updated select Saturday and Sunday schedule, plus two new fall offerings. New classes include Three Sisters, a program about the harvest where participants will make a dried soup recipe to take home; and Rainbow Garden, where participants will create butterfly art. Children ages 4 to 10, with their favorite adults, might explore edible plants, observe birds, visit a variety of gardens, or otherwise delight in the seasons. Each 90-minute, facilitator-led session will meet in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden classroom and will offer family fun through hands-on programming and active exploration. Programs take place from October through April, on select Saturdays and Sundays, and each program day features a morning and afternoon session. Adults attend free; children are $22 each, and the fee includes parking. Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount. Visit www. chicagobotanic.org/family programs to register online.

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Children and adults explore together in Weekend Family Classes.

Youth & Family Programs

Family Programs

The Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, pictured here, opened in June and is part of the new Learning Campus. Families can enjoy weekend drop-in programs through September at the Children’s Growing Garden, and this fall, children will continue to “learn by doing” at the garden during scout badge programs.

Free Programs

Sukkot Family Activities

Little Diggers

Discovery Backpacks

Sunday, October 7 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursdays: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13 Fridays: 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14 Saturdays: 9/15, 10/13, 11/10, 12/15 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $70 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount

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.

Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden Family Drop-in Activities Saturdays & Sundays through September 30 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

Malott Japanese Garden Family Sundays Sundays, September 2 & 16 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies for more information.

Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot!

Families are invited to help decorate the branch-covered sukkah, which will be on display from October 1 to 8 at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. These activities are provided by the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore Section.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/sukkot for more information.

Fee-based Programs Nature Nights: Fantastic Forests Saturdays, September 1 or 15 5 – 7:30 p.m. $25 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Children ages 4 to 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities. Each Nature Nights also includes a tram ride, a planting project, and s’mores around the campfire. In September, learn to identify giant oaks, maples, elms, and other trees and shrubs, make a recycled wood project, and learn why forests are so important to our daily lives.

You will even plant a tree to take home.

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

Learn about flowers, discover animals, experience the changing seasons, and more! These four-class series for children ages 2 to 4 and caregivers meet mornings, once a month. Each program includes group activities, time for free play, and a planting project. Select Thursday, Friday, or Saturday mornings, September through December.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers to register, or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Weekend Family Classes Saturdays & Sundays beginning October 21 9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m. $22 nonmember per child Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount Together, adults and children ages 4 to 10 can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each Saturday or Sunday program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring a taste of the Garden home.

Painting with Plants Sunday, October 21 Plants come in a rainbow of colors! Create beautiful art using the natural designs and pigments of the garden. Concoct paints from eggs, herbs, and spices.

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Youth Scouts Scout Badge Programs $10 per student for 90-minute program, minimum 10 Scouts (ages 6 – 8) $15 per student for two-hour program, minimum 10 Scouts (ages 9 – 12) Scouts will complete badge requirements with challenging activities. Our wide ranging of Scout programs take children throughout the Garden, and can be scheduled after school, Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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

Winter Break campers enjoy exploring McDonald Woods.

New! Three Sisters Saturday, November 3

New! Rainbow Garden Sunday, February 17

Hear the story of the three sisters (corn, bean, and squash), create a delicious dried bean soup to enjoy at home, investigate why popcorn pops, and taste the results!

Rainbow gardens inspire artwork and attract colorful birds and butterflies. Dissect a seed, design colorful seed art, and create two brightly hued pollinators to remind you that spring is just around the corner!

Beautiful Birds Sunday, November 11

Homemade Ice Cream Sunday, March 3, or Saturday, March 23

Birds and plants share a habitat. Discover where different birds live, learn what they eat, and create different kinds of bird feeders using plants.

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.

Joyful Gingerbread Saturday, December 1, or Sunday, December 16

Insect Investigations Saturday, April 6, or Sunday, April 14

Explore all the different plants and plant parts needed to make gingerbread. Take home a future ginger plant, decorate cookies, and mix up a batch of gingerbread to bake at home.

Explore tiny critters like bees, crickets, and butterflies.

Create a scientific tool to help you study insects at home, find out how bugs see, and plant some flowers that pollinators love to visit.

Papermaking with Plants Saturday, January 19

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

Plants help make products we use every day—like paper. Learn the process of turning plants and old paper scraps into paper. Make sheets of textured, scented, or colored handmade paper.

Birthday Parties

Gumballs & Superballs Sunday, January 27 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.

HOT Chocolate Saturday, February 9 Examine the cacao tree, learn how bitter beans make delicious desserts, mix up an ancient Aztec chocolate, and take home chocolate mint and chocolate pepper plants.

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

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

Scout Seasonal Workshop: Winter Wonders Saturday, December 15 12:45 – 3 p.m. $12 per child Scouts can discover the magic of nature in winter through hands-on activities that combine art and science. Scouts will take a winter wildlife hike through the Garden, make a fragrant evergreen swag, and a beeswax candle. Dress for the weather!

Adults should plan to stay with their Scouts for the duration of the program. At least one adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required.

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

Winter Break Camp December 27, 28, January 2, 3, 4 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. $69 nonmember per child per day Garden Plus members receive a 20% discount Children ages 5 to 8 can engage in exciting hands-on indoor and outdoor activities while discovering the Garden in winter.

December 27: Winter Weather & Animals December 28: A Visit to Japan January 2: Everything Snow!

January 3: All Aboard Wonderland Express!

January 4: Plant Packages Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/winterbreakcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information.

Camp CBG

Camp CBG Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 12.

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 will be available online at www.chicagobotanic.org/camp in early November.

Online registration will be available at www.chicagobotanic.org/ camp on December 3, 2012, at 9 a.m.

New in 2013 Before- and after-camp care will be offered.

Details will be available in November.

Flexible Scheduling We offer weekly half- and full-day, and two-week full-day programs. Attend one, two, or more weeks of Camp CBG.

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Teacher and Student Programs Plants deserve a prominent place in school curricula—after all, none of us would be here without them.

Bring the world of plants to life in your classroom through our educational programs. From field trips to teacher workshops and student internships, educators and students will gain botanical knowledge and deeper appreciation for the natural world. All programs support Illinois goals for learning.

Self-Guided Field Trips and Activity Backpacks Make Field Trips Easy and Learning Part of the Fun Fall is a symphony of color, light, and fragrance at the Chicago Botanic Garden—the perfect season for an outdoor field trip adventure! Self-guided field trips provide flexibility, along with tools and resources you need for a meaningful visit. Register in advance for recommendations to meet your goals in science, language arts, literature, history, geography, art, and other subjects. Enrich your field trip with an activity backpack, filled with resources to create a deeper student experience: tools that engage students in the scientific method, data collection, observation, analysis, and more. Backpacks are developed for specific grades: the Sensory Garden pack for grades K–2, the Malott Japanese Garden pack for grades K–5, and the McDonald Woods pack for grades 3–5. Field trips are scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year-round. The fee is $30 per classroom of 30. Backpacks are an additional $10 per class. Preregister to receive parking, picnic-area access, staff orientation, and planning assistance. For more information and to register, visit www. chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips or call (847) 835-6801.

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The Sensory Garden backpack offers a feast for the senses and invites students to explore nature’s true colors!

Exploring Desert Ecosystems

Spring 2013

December 1 at the Chicago Botanic Garden December 8 at Brookfield Zoo Saturday

New! Edible Science

We invite you to expand 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 www.chicagobotanic.org/ teacherprograms for more detailed program descriptions and to register for classes.

Grade level: PreK – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Garden.

Teas, Sweets, and Tropical Treats: Science and Culture of Edible Plants

Become an Educator Member and receive a 20 percent discount on all professional development courses over $100.

Fall 2012 Illinois Department of Natural Resources ENTICE Workshop: Illinois Woodland Ecology October 13 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $10 Grade level: 4 – 10 CPDU credit: 6, Lane credit: NA, Graduate credit: NA Join staff from the Chicago Botanic Garden as they teach us about the interrelationships of organisms in Illinois woodlands and the special problems associated with woodland restorations. Discuss species adaptations, relationships of woodland organisms to each other and the physical environment, the impact of invasive species, and much more.

We’ll take a tour to see how these topics relate to the Garden and will do some hands-on sampling.

$150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members)

Why are deserts important? Why should we protect them? Explore the amazing adaptations of desert plants at the Garden’s Greenhouses and desert animals at the Brookfield Zoo. Learn about the ecology and importance of deserts through hands-on activities that support interdisciplinary instruction.

Winter 2013

January 26 at the Garfield Park Conservatory February 2 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday $150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee): 1 Discover firsthand how flavorful plants like chocolate, vanilla, and ginger grow. Learn how people use them to enhance their lives and tickle their taste buds.

Explore both institutions’ plant collections, enjoy hands-on activities, and make literary connections for the classroom.

School Gardening Basics February 16 at Openlands February 23 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday $150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members)

$150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee):1 Make science connections through one of your students’ favorite things: food! Conduct experiments using everyday foods to investigate concepts in biology and chemistry. Through simple hands-on activities we will explore such topics as plant parts, nutrition, freezing points, yeast, and much more.

Form and Function May 11 at Brookfield Zoo May 18 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday $150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: K – 12 CPDU credit: 1, Lane credit: 1, Science graduate credit (additional fee): 1 Meet some weird and wonderful examples of life in the plant and animal kingdoms that inhabit a variety of ecosystems. Hands-on investigations will center on animal dentition, the structure of cells, camouflage, attracting pollinators, and taxonomy. Attention will be paid to structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations.

Other Teacher Programs Custom Workshops

Gain the resources to successfully plan and implement a schoolyard garden. Learn the basics of building a garden team, choosing your garden theme, understanding garden design, soil tests, and base maps through this two-day workshop.

Education staff can develop custom workshops to be delivered at your site. Teachers, administrative staff, and parent or neighborhood volunteers can all participate through active learning that models grade-appropriate techniques for integrating plant-based learning into the curriculum. Please call Teacher Programs at (847) 835-6801 for more information about scheduling and pricing for custom workshops.

New! Fostering Early Childhood Inquiry

Green Teacher Network

March 16 at the Chicago Botanic Garden March 23 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Saturday

The Chicago Botanic Garden, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, and Openlands have teamed up to form the Green Teacher Network. This collaboration encourages Chicago-area schools to adapt plant-based education activities, and supports teachers’ efforts to build and use school gardens as curricular tools. For more information or to become a member, contact Jaime Zaplatosch at Openlands at (312) 863-6270.

Grade level: PreK – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

New! Green Science for the Future November 10 at the Chicago Botanic Garden November 17 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Saturday

April 20 & 27 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday

$150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members)

$150 (20 percent discount for Educator Members)

Grade level: 3 – 12 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Grade level: PreK – 2 CPDU credit: 15, Lane credit: 1, Graduate credit (additional fee): 1

Join us to explore green topics in environmental science geared to engage students in inquiry learning. Learn to integrate issues such as recycling, alternative energy, green roofs, and more into your existing curriculum with an easy, hands-on approach.

Discover how you and your students can make your classroom and school more environmentally friendly.

Children are naturally curious about the world. Learn how to encourage this curiosity through inquiry and help young students develop science process and critical thinking skills. Explore how to lead scienceand nature-based conversations, integrate natural objects and the outdoors into your teaching, conduct simple experiments, and more.

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Teacher Professional Development

Teacher & Student Programs

Other Teacher Programs continued Gardening Courses Windy City Harvest offers half-day and full-day workshops on growing plants indoors and outside.

The workshops are a great way to improve your school gardening skills. Visit www.chicagobotanic. org/windycityharvest/courses for list of programs and registration information.

School field trips promote close encounters with nature.

Free Classroom Resource Kits on Loan The Regenstein School offers a variety of resource kits of learning materials for educators to use in the classroom. Borrowing a kit requires a $50 deposit, which is refunded upon the return of the complete kit.

For kit availability and/or to arrange for kit pickup call (847) 835-8253.

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

Student Field Trips Enrich your students’ lives with a visit to the Garden. Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant and nature topics appropriate for specific grade levels. Guided and self-guided options are available. Visit www. chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips for complete program information and to schedule your visit.

New! This fall the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, located on the Learning Campus, will be open and used for guided programs. Self-guided groups may visit the Growing Garden after all programs are finished using the space.

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.

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.

Self-Guided Field Trips 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 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 distance to gardens.

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November 26 – December 14, 2012 January 28 – April 5, 2013 Tuesday and Thursday $120 per class (maximum 30 students) $100 for each additional class on the same day Schools located more than 20 miles from the Chicago Botanic Garden will be charged a $50 mileage fee.

Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant topics appropriate for specific grade levels. All programs support Illinois Science Standards. Each program includes a planting for each student and plants brought from the Garden to study.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ctl/outreach for more information.

Guided Field Trips Unless otherwise stated, programs cost $120 per class of 30 students. Available dates and times vary with the program.

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

Field trips include outdoor exploration activities, so please dress for the weather. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips for more detailed grade-specific program descriptions, applicable state standards, and to schedule your visit.

Self-Guided Activity Backpacks Year-round Monday through Friday $10 per class Self-guided activity backpacks provide hands-on activities for teachers to lead while visiting the Sensory Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and McDonald Woods. 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.).

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ctl/fieldtrips/selfguide. php for more information.

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Outreach Programs

Guided Programs PreK $120 per class of up to 25 students Available 9:30 – 11 a.m. or 10 – 11:30 a.m.

A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Discovering Plants Early Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Spring Students will become junior botanists as they learn about the roles of plant parts. To experience plant parts in action, students will explore the new Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden or Greenhouse.

Students will pot a plant to take home.

Age Group

Program

Early Fall 9/10-10/12/12

Late Fall 10/15-11/9/12

Holiday 11/26-12/14/12

Winter 1/28-4/5/13

Spring 4/23-6/7/13

PreK – K Discovering Plants PreK – 2 Trees and Trains K – 2 Garden Groceries

Insect Investigations Sansho-En

Science Sleuths

Surprising Seeds

Woodland Habitat 3 – 5 Edible Botany

Flower Lab

Forest Food Chains and Webs

Plant Propagation

Pondering the Prairie

Science Sleuths 6 – 8 Ecosystems and Plant Adaptations

Green Buildings

Water Quality 9 – 12 Green Buildings

Photosynthesis Lab

Water Quality

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 Holiday 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.

Guided Programs K – 2 $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.

Surprising Seeds Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Winter What is inside a seed? As junior botanists, students learn about seed parts and how they work together to produce a new plant. Students will pot a seed to take home and also look for seeds in the Garden.

Garden Groceries Early Fall 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.

Insect Investigations

New! Edible Botany

Early Fall

Early Fall

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.

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.

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

Sansho-En Winter Your students will venture outside to tour Sansho-En, the Malott Japanese Garden, for an immersion experience in Japanese gardens. Students will return to the classroom to create a take-home meditation garden.

Guided Programs 3 – 5 $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.

Flower Lab

Pondering the Prairie Early Fall 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.

Forest Food Chains and Webs Early Fall and Late Fall 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 McDonald Woods.

Plant Propagation Winter 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.

Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Winter 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.

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School Field Trips at a Glance

Teacher & Student Programs

Guided Programs 6 – 8

Guided Programs 9 – 12

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

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

Water Quality

Water Quality

Early Fall

Early Fall

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.

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

Ecosystem and Plant Adaptations

Photosynthesis Lab

Early Fall, Late Fall, Holiday, and Winter

Late Fall, Holiday, and Winter

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 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.

Green Buildings

Green Buildings

Spring, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Spring, Tuesdays and Thursdays

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 Garden and create their own green roof design.

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 Garden and create their own green roof design.

On field trips, students get up close to plants.

Additional Field Trip Experiences Wonderland Express November 23, 2012 – January 6, 2013 $3 per person 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 www.chicagobotanic.org/wonderland for more information about Wonderland Express.

Guided Walking Tours Spring: April 23 through June 7 Tuesdays and Thursdays 30 minutes $80 classroom (maximum 30 students) A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required.

Explore the Garden with an expert. Tours allow students to explore one garden in more depth. Choose from one of the following: English Walled Garden, Greenhouse (select one), Malott Japanese Garden, or the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center (recommended for high school students only).

School Tram Tours April 23 through October 27 $2.50 per person Grades PreK, K – 2, or 3 – 6 30 minutes 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.

Grades 7 – 12 35 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.

Model Railroad Garden May 12 through October 27 $3 per person 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 www. chicagobotanic.org/railroad for more information.

Butterflies & Blooms June – August, 2013 Fee: $3 per person 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 www.chicagobotanic.org/butterflies for more information about Butterflies & Blooms.

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Community Outreach Great Summer Science Experiences for Chicago Public School Students Science First

Science First is a free four-week summer program for 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. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst for more information. Applications for summer 2013 will be due in April.

College First

College First is an eight-week 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.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst for more information. Applications for summer 2013 will be due in April.

Science First and College First are made possible by the generous support of Discover Financial Services, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Trillium Foundation, Sheridan Foundation, ITW, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Leo S. Guthman Fund, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, W.P. & H.B. White Foundation, Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust and the Stiles-Levy Family Fund.

Student placements through the Corporate STEM Internship Program are provided by Baxter International Inc., Cardinal Health, and UL, partners in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability.

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 www.budburst.org.

Project BudBurst is supported by an anonymous donor.

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Organic Farming for Youth Green Youth Farm

Each year, 70 students ages 13 to 18 learn and practice organic gardening from mid-May through mid-October, while earning money for their efforts.

Through the program, students also learn teamwork, gain valuable job skills, and discover a whole new way to look at food. Students from Waukegan High School, North Chicago Community High School, North Lawndale College Prep, Manley Career Academy, Farragut High School, and Dyett High School in Chicago are eligible to participate. Jr. Green Youth Farm serves middle-school students at Reavis Elementary School in collaboration with Elev8 and Quad Cities Development Corporation (QCDC). Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/greenyouthfarm for more information.

Major support for Green Youth Farm is provided by an anonymous donor, After School Matters, The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, The Grainger Foundation, Leo S. Guthman Fund, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, McKenna Foundation, Midwest Foods, Sheridan Foundation, Steans Family Foundation, and the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society.

Additional support is provided by an anonymous donor, the J.R. Albert Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, The Crown Family, Charter One Foundation, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation, ITW, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, Walter S. Mander Foundation, Northern Trust Charitable Trust, North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Service Club of Chicago, Spear Family Charitable Fund, Starbucks Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.

Also contributing to Green Youth Farm are the Albers/ Kuhn Family Foundation, Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at The Chicago Community Trust, Baxter International Inc., Janice Becker, Benefit Magic, LLC in honor of Robert F. Finke, The Comcast Care Foundation, ComEd, Dr. Scholl Foundation, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Erica C. Meyer Charitable Fund of the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund of The Chicago Community Foundation, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, North Shore Garden Club, NorthShore University HealthSystem, NeighborSpace, Kathy Richland Pick, Rotary Club of Deerfield, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, and Madeleine P. Plonsker.

Cultivating Health and Well-being Horticultural Therapy

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 greenhouse and enabling garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy program planning. Visit www.chicagobotanic. org/therapy for more information.

Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endowment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation, and Abra Prentice Foundation, Inc., 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 Buehler Enablng Garden (page 26), part of the Garden’s Horticultural Therapy program, welcomes visitors of all abilities with plants chosen for their appeal to multiple senses.

Teacher & Student Programs Participants in the Cook County Sheriff’s Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (VRIC) program learn about organic vegetable production on a one-acre farm. The educational jobs-training program serves incarcerated inmates and provides fresh produce for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) centers and community food pantries.

Windy City Harvest Offers Positive Change, Future Careers Windy City Harvest trains adults in sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture. Both are dimensions of the urban greening and healthy, affordable, local food movements to which the Chicago Botanic Garden has an institutional commitment.

Certificate Training This nine-month college credit certificate in organic vegetable production enrolls 15 to 20 students annually. Delivered by Garden staff at the Arturo Velasquez Institute, a Daley College campus, Windy City Harvest trains students in best practices for year-round gardening and sales of fresh vegetables.

Graduates are now working in a range of full-time and seasonal jobs in the local horticulture and urban agriculture industry. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/ windycityharvest for more information.

Cook County Sheriff’s Boot Camp Windy City Harvest works with the Cook County Sheriff’s Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (VRIC), training about 70 inmates in organic vegetable production. Participants gain skills and potentially job opportunities after their release.

Vegetables they grow are served in the camp’s mess hall and donated to local food pantries. Program graduates are now employed at a local compost operation and at the Chicago Botanic Garden as landscape crew.

Native Seed Garden Windy City Harvest is growing prairie plants in the city to see if urban farming of native species can be of service to the environment and gardeners alike. With the loss of natural habitat, seed production may be vital to preserving these increasingly rare plants. WCH participants learn about native plant gardening as a career option. The first site in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood resulted from a collaboration among Commissioner John P. Daley, Alderman James A. Balcer, the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Cook County Sheriff’s Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (VRIC), and Archeworks.

Major support for Windy City Harvest is provided by anonymous donors, the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Cook County Environmental Control Department, Kraft Foods, Inc., Institute of Museum and Library Services, Polk Bros.

Foundation, Midwest Foods, North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, the United States Department of Agriculture NIFA, and the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society.

Additional support is provided by an anonymous donor, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, The Crown Family, George and Amanda Hanley Foundation, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Service Club of Chicago, and Steans Family Foundation.

Also contributing to Windy City Harvest are Baxter International Inc., Janice Becker, ComEd, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Andrea Hoke, ITW, Erica C. Meyer Charitable Fund of the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund of The Chicago Community Foundation, NeighborSpace, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and the Dr. Scholl Foundation.

The following foundations and corporations support all education and community programs: The Helen V. Froehlich Foundation, The Brinson Foundation, HSBC – North America, Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund and Sterling Partners.

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Antiques This Season & Garden in the Garden Fair

This season in the Garden Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director The clearer, cooler air of autumn sets the stage for dazzling foliage color in our diverse collections of trees, shrubs, and vines at the Chicago Botanic Garden. In addition, we have planted out almost 34,000 fall vegetables and flowers. The Crescent Garden will be brilliant with chrysanthemums in colors from deepest red (Chrysanthemum ‘Stellar Red’) through ‘Tabitha Scarlet’ to ‘Bedazzled Bronze’ to the brilliant ‘Olga Yellow’. In the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, yellow Megumi mums and white Snowfall mums, both anemone types, will cascade over the wall. On the south side of the Sensory Garden, the American smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus) has some of the most brilliant red-orange fall color of any tree in existence.

Some of our trees, though beautiful, may require intervention. We recently completed our first hazardous tree survey for the Garden. As the Garden has matured over its 40 years our trees have grown, and we must ensure they are structurally sound so that they never injure people or damage property. Unsafe trees will be removed or pruned, depending on their condition.

Harvest time at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden means ripening melons, squash, and apples; cabbages floating on sweet alyssum; and the beautiful colors of Swiss chard varieties like ‘Bright Yellow’, ‘Rhubarb Red’, ‘Flamingo Pink’, and ‘Orange Fantasia’. (Even if you don’t like to eat chard, it merits a place in the garden for its ornamental interest.) The Fruit & Vegetable Garden is a great place for locavores to see what should be planted in late summer and autumn. Our cold frames and hotbeds have been refurbished to take us through the winter.

With cooler weather, we’ll be seeing more visitors in the Greenhouses, located in the Regenstein Center. We’ve made one major change there: the palm allée has been replaced. It’s difficult to believe that the Washington palms (Washingtonia robusta), planted in 2007, were already pushing against the glass roof last winter. We have replaced them with spindle palms (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii), which are much slower growing and shorter at maturity. The elegant spindle palms have trunks that are swollen in the center (spindle shaped), V-shaped bright green crowns of leaves, and fragrant orange flowers. There are only about 60 of these palms surviving in the wild in Mauritius, but they have been planted throughout the tropical world and continue to be propagated horticulturally.

Whatever the plant, if it’s at the Garden, Celeste VanderMey knows about it. Celeste joined the Garden as an intern in 1979, and she was soon hired as the Garden’s plant recorder and labeler. Today, Celeste has the longest tenure of any female Garden employee. As the Garden’s plant records supervisor, she is responsible for keeping track of the Garden’s permanent living collection—all 2.5 million plants. When she started, records on the Garden’s 75,000 plants were kept on index cards; now computers make it possible to generate lists of plants and are an immense help in tracking such a dynamic collection. Unlike art or natural history museums, botanic gardens have collections that die, get moved, and grow. Just last year, more than 115,000 plants were added to the Garden’s collections. Celeste credits her excellent team of volunteers, the horticulture staff who notify her of changes in the collections, and the plant documentation staff who map the Garden every six years for allowing her to excel at her job.

Fall-blooming Megumi mums cascade over the wall in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden.

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For more information, please visit Keep Growing online. www.keepgrowing.com

The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the treasures of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Fine Art of Fiber Explore the area’s most celebrated fiber show November 2 – 4 Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundance of handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber.

This year's exhibition from Women's Journey in Fiber is Footwear: Women's Stories. Hours are Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A complimentary Thursday evening preview is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There is no fee to attend and enjoy everything the Fine Art of Fiber offers, including fashion shows and a lecture. As always, parking fees apply for nonmembers.

Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/fiber for more information.

The Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore.