Jun 1st
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
Discover the wonders of nature in Chicago with classes on urban gardening, wildlife observation, and outdoor photography. Dive into the rich ecosystems of the city and learn how to foster sustainable practices in this urban environment.
9 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on a transformative journey of healing and connection through the restorative power of nature. Discover effective nature-based strategies to integrate into your self-care routine, guided by insights from current grief theory and immersive experiences in the natural world. Join a supportive community where sharing personal stories of loss and healing is facilitated, fostering understanding and resilience amidst life's seasons of grief.
Jun 1st
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Immerse yourself in the healing power of the forest and achieve inner peace through the ancient practice of Japanese forest bathing. Connect with nature's harmony and tranquility as you indulge your senses in a gentle and mindful walk, followed by a serene tea ceremony using native plants. Dress for the weather and let the forest guide you towards serenity.
Jun 11th
5–7pm CDT
Jun 28th
6–7pm CDT
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Enjoy a morning walk and discover the diversity of perennial plants. Each month, you will explore a sampling of the Garden’s collections of perennials and experience the foliage, flower, and seed formation that provide seasonal interest. Dress for the weather.
May 23rd
9–10:30am CDT
Jun 20th
9–10:30am CDT
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Chicago Botanic Garden @ Long Grove, Chicago, IL
Learn about native wildflowers while enjoying the beauty of Reed-Turner Woodland in Long Grove. The diverse habitat of this Illinois state nature preserve presents an opportunity to see a wide variety of spring blooms as we hike the trails through an oak woodland, ravine corridor, and sedge meadow. Please dress for the weather, and bring a camera and a field guide, if you have one.
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.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of creating a vibrant bird oasis in your garden with expert insights and practical tips. From native plant selection to nesting strategies, delve into the intricacies of sustaining diverse bird populations. Join us for an enriching presentation followed by an optional bird walk to witness these principles in action, weather permitting.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Join us on an evening bird walk through the display gardens as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary!
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
One of summer’s delights is enjoying visits from the ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract them to gardens. Migration, plant selection, eco-friendly gardening practices, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen science will be discussed. Take a home a plant hummingbirds love.
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.
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Discover the awe-inspiring world of hummingbirds as master birder Connie Sidles unveils their extraordinary abilities and stunning beauty. From defying gravity with their courtship flights to flying faster than the eye can see, these tiny dynamos of the avian world will leave you captivated. Join us to unravel the enchantment of hummingbirds and learn how to attract them to your garden.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Join us as we look for and study the nesting birds of the Garden. We’ll spend time learning how to identify their territorial songs and how to perform a nesting bird survey. We will start out at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve, which has good variety of nesting birds and is a place most visitors to the Garden do not normally visit. We will also check out nesting birds of the prairies, as well as herons, shorebirds, and waterfowl. ...
Learn how to identify Illinois' spring resident and migratory birds by sight and call and meet other birders. We will meet primarily outdoors and visit different habitats around the area to learn calls and identification of field marks. Indoors, we will discuss behavioral clues that help in identification, feather arrangement, and physical topography and review daily checklists from the prior field days. Notes: Held indoors and outdoors. Please...
The Resiliency Institute @ 16W560 Bluff Rd, Willowbrook, IL
Rejuvenate yourself with forest yoga walks by stepping outside and away from electronics to connect with nature, quiet the mind, and reduce stress. Walks will begin with a brief ecological overview of the area, continue with invitations to deepen connection to nature and self, then conclude with a tea ceremony of locally harvested plants. We'll focus on energy exchange with the natural world, discover our place within it, and foster an appreciation...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Escape to the healing embrace of nature's sanctuary as you discover the ancient practice of Japanese forest bathing. Immerse your senses in the calming energy of the forest, reducing stress and boosting your immune system. Join us for a serene and mindful walk, followed by a tranquil tea ceremony using native plants.
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
In this focused workshop, enjoy the spring warbler migration while learning about identification, arrival dates, migration patterns, habitat preferences, and daily feeding techniques. Brightly colored warblers are one of the highlights of spring - time to dust off and improve those identification skills! Notes: Held outdoors. Please dress for the weather and for hiking on uneven terrain during the Friday field sessions. Covid-19 Safety:...
How’s this for a unique way to spend part of Father’s Day? In partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, the Garden invites you to participate in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. No experience with canoeing is necessary; instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles are all...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Observing the transformation of a tiny caterpillar into a beautiful adult butterfly is miraculous. Learn methods of sheltering larvae and pupae in a safe, protective environment to ensure they escape predation and disease, maturing into adulthood. You will build a pupae/larvae rearing box to raise butterflies at home.
Forest bathing, originally developed in Japan as Shinrin yoku, refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk, covering a quarter to a half mile, and ending with a simple tea using native plants. Designed for adults with limited mobility. At no additional cost, a participant’s support...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Uncover the rich history and multifaceted role of oaks in the midwestern landscape. Delve into their fascinating uses, folklore, and ecological partnerships, while exploring their presence in the Chicago area. Get ready to immerse yourself in the grandeur of these majestic trees in the great outdoors.
Is laughter really the best medicine? Find out during this fun, interactive workshop that combines simulated laughter exercises with breathing techniques to produce a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional benefits. Medical research provides sufficient data to show that even if a person pretends to laugh or act happy, his/her body produces happiness chemicals. As a result, participants experience enhanced mental and physical health,...
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