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Chicago Botanic Garden
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The Chicago Botanic Garden is a world-renowned living museum and conservation science center that offers multiple unique nature courses spread throughout 26 gardens and four natural areas on 385 acres.
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Summer Garden Maintenance
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Master the art of maintaining a flourishing summer garden with expert techniques in watering, pruning, fertilizing, and more. Gain hands-on experience and practical skills to cultivate a landscape that thrives throughout the season. Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to ensure your garden remains vibrant and well-tended.
Wed, Jun 12th, 6–8pm CDT
(2 hours)
Adding Native Plants to Garden Designs
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Explore the art of integrating native plants into your garden design for vibrant and sustainable landscapes. Uncover strategies for creating thriving ecosystems, attracting pollinators, and enhancing biodiversity with thoughtful plant selections and design elements. Join us for an enriching journey that combines practical insights with hands-on experience, including a guided Garden walk to inspire your eco-friendly creations.
Sat, Jul 13th, 9am–12pm CDT
(3 hours)
Demo Cooking: Clay Pot Indian Cuisine
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on a culinary journey to India as we explore the rich tradition of clay pot cooking. Learn the art of crafting savory lentils, fragrant basmati rice, and a refreshing yogurt dip—all prepared in a single pot for a harmonious and flavorful meal. Join us to unlock the secrets of Indian cuisine and savor the tastes of tradition and abundance.
Sat, Jul 13th, 11am–1pm CDT
(2 hours)
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Soil, the Mystery Under Our Feet
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Uncover the secrets hidden beneath your garden's surface in a comprehensive exploration of soil science. Gain invaluable insights into the true nature of soil, its profound impact on plant health, and effective strategies for enhancing soil quality through targeted amendments. Elevate your gardening expertise with a deeper understanding of the vital role soil plays in nurturing thriving plant life.
Sat, Jun 15th, 1–3pm CDT
(2 hours)
Bonsai Courtyard Tour
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Step into a world of beauty and tranquility as you explore the intricately displayed bonsai trees in the curated courtyards. Gain a deeper appreciation for these timeless masterpieces and uncover the stories behind each unique specimen. Join us for an afternoon of bonsai discussion and immerse yourself in the art of nature.
Wed, Jul 10th, 5–7pm CDT
(2 hours)
Prairie Bird Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on a serene evening stroll through Dixon Prairie, where the melodies of songbirds and sightings of majestic raptors await. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a newcomer to avian exploration, this guided walk offers an immersive experience in birdwatching amidst the tranquil beauty of the Garden. Join us and discover the vibrant birdlife thriving in our prairie habitat.
Wed, Jul 10th, 6–7:30pm CDT
(90 minutes)
Hands-on Gardening: Summer Pruning
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Master the art of summer pruning and sculpt your garden's future with precision and style. Gain hands-on experience as you learn essential pruning techniques for trees and shrubs, ensuring optimal growth and vitality. Join us equipped with pruners and ready to shape your landscape under expert guidance.
Sat, Jul 13th, 9–10:30am CDT
(90 minutes)
Path of Pollinators Evening Garden Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on a captivating evening stroll through our garden, exploring the fascinating world of pollinators under the moonlit sky. Delve into the science behind the "moon illusion" phenomenon, unraveling the mysteries of perception and celestial beauty. Join us for an enlightening journey along the Path of Pollinators, where science and nature intertwine under the moon's enchanting glow.
Thu, Sep 12th, 7–9pm CDT
(2 hours)
Cookie Decorating: Summer Vegetables
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Transform your summer harvest into edible works of art! Join us for a delightful cookie decorating class where you'll learn to craft vibrant vegetable designs using royal icing. From red bell peppers to sliced cucumbers, master techniques like outlining, flooding, and creating textures to bring your sweet veggies to life.
Wed, Jun 5th, 6–8pm CDT
(2 hours)
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Hands-on Cooking: Tea Tasting & Blending
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Explore and taste several types of tea. Learn the differences between various origins, how to compare blends, and methods to brew at home. Make your own blend using different tea bases such as black, green, and lemongrass, customized with fruits, herbs, and flowers, such as apple, mint, and hibiscus, to enjoy at home.
May 24th
11am–1pm CDT
$93
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Jun 29th
2–4pm CDT
$93
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Umami in Winter Vegetables
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Umami has been described as the “fifth taste.” Learn new techniques including specialized knife cuts and how to work with sushi rice, and apply these to recipes that bring out the umami in winter vegetables. Assist in cutting vegetables to use in the featured recipes that highlight this savory taste sensation, such as Mushroom Stroganoff over Cabbage “Noodles” and a California Roll Salad. Students will sample the dishes made in this...
$50
Hands-on Cooking: Pasta
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Master the art of making fresh pasta. You will learn techniques for mixing and rolling pasta dough from scratch to use in chard- and cheese-stuffed ravioli with herb butter sauce and linguine with jumbo cheesy meatballs. Take home a batch of ravioli. Alcohol will be served in this class.
$112
Demo Cooking: Fresh Pasta Winter Edition
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of making fresh egg pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect dough and transforming it into mouthwatering lasagna sheets, linguine, and fettuccine. Elevate your pasta-making skills and impress your friends and family with delicious homemade dishes.
$87
Pasta: Online Cook Along
Making fresh pasta is easier than you think and well worth your time and effort. Learn to make two kinds of fresh, homemade pasta: a basic egg pasta dough suitable for rolling into sheets for lasagna or cutting into fettuccine, and a semolina dough for hand-formed pasta such as orecchiette. A stand mixer and countertop pasta roller are helpful for this class, but not necessary. A full ingredient list, preparation instructions, and recipes...
Hands-on Cooking: Knife Skills
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Improve your knife skills by practicing mince, dice, julienne, and chiffonade cuts in this cooking class. You will cut up vegetables for a classic rice pilaf, and watch how to prepare, cook, and carve a classic roast chicken. Take home a portion of prepped, uncooked vegetables.
$87
Hands-on Cooking: Garden Party Apps
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Spend a fun night exploring delicious recipes perfect for outdoor entertaining. As you make corn fritters with aged cheddar, zucchini-cilantro soup shooters, tomato crostini with whipped feta, scallion crepes with roasted eggplant filling, and shochu watermelon lemonade, learn knife cuts, crepe-making, and frying, braising, and marinating techniques. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.
$112
Hands-on Cooking: Knife Skills for Salad
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Salads can be either side dish or the main attraction in a meal. Learn and practice basic knife skills in order to prepare summer salads that are full of color and flavor reflective of the harvest season. Featured recipes include: Spinach strawberry salad with a mint lime vinaigrette Kohlrabi salad with summer berries and fennel Snap pea radish salad with vegan green goddess dressing Roasted asparagus with dill, lemon, and shallots...
$87
Hands-On Cooking: Stir Fry Party
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Stir-fry recipes are an easy way to incorporate flavors, colors, and textures into meals. Learn to cut ingredients in consistent sizes for quick cooking. Featured recipes include: cauliflower and maitake mushroom orange-cilantro salmon with bok choy Kung Pao chicken white and brown rice blend. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.
$70
Demo Cooking: Luscious Lemons
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Versatile lemons work in everything from drinks to main courses to breakfast muffins. Discover a multitude of easy recipes that feature lemons as a primary flavor in this cooking class. You will learn: how to make limoncello, a golden aperitif from Italy’s Amalfi Coast that you can serve to guests or give as a gift simple syrups you can use in chilled cocktails or frosty lemonade on a hot summer day a quick Sicilian lemon and pistachio...
$109
Brines, Marinades, and Rubs
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Get ready for summer grilling with enhanced flavors in the form of spice rubs and marinades in this cooking class. Taste the difference the process of brining has on meat, and take home a batch of sage-garlic brine to use at home. Taste and take home recipes for spicy ribeye with salsa butter and chicken artichoke kabobs. In addition, participants will mix up batches of provençal herb rub and fragrant chili rub to put the sizzle in their grilled...
$75
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