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Monday Mar 8th, 12pm - 11:55pm Central Time
When Joy Morton established The Morton Arboretum in 1922, he envisioned a “great outdoor museum” of trees. Today, our living collections inspire visitors to appreciate, learn about, plant, and protect trees. The Arboretum champions the world's trees through plant collections, science and conservation, education, and outreach.
The Morton Arboretum's 1,700 acres hold more than 222,000 live plants representing nearly 4,300 taxa from around the world. Situated on the rolling Valparaiso moraine and bisected by the East Branch of the DuPage River, the Arboretum is planned and planted to nurture and display trees and shrubs in environments conducive to their growth.
The Arboretum conducts leading scientific research on tree health and tree improvement, collects and displays trees for study and enjoyment on the grounds, offers educational programming for adults and children, and presents nature-related activities year-round for people of all ages and interests.
Also on the grounds are the Visitor Center with The Arboretum Store and Ginkgo Restaurant and Café, four-acre Children’s Garden, one-acre Maze Garden, Sterling Morton Library, Plant Clinic, nine miles of roads, and 16 miles of trails.
Notes: The registrars office is the one who confirms registrations ([email protected]). They respond to emails Monday through Friday between 8:30 and 4pm. If a student registers through Coursehorse on Friday evening for a Saturday class, we will not have a way to confirm them.
2/7/2021
Therese Z.
I learned several tricks that will help me use my iPhone more effectively. The presenters were well organized and built in practice time within the class. It can be hard to teach on zoom and these teachers did a very good job.
2/7/2020
Elizabeth B.
The teacher was very nice and informed about the subject. I did learn quite a bit. I had issues with the pacing and organization of the class. Also, there were two students enrolled that sort of pushed the instructor to go faster/do things not in the course plan and we did not do the final hardcover book with a spine.
Or if we did I wasn't aware of it because of the chaos.
6/30/2019
Anonymous
Excellent class.
Great teacher.
6/16/2019
Vicky K.
Good instructor - very knowledgeable and helpful as were all the other helpers. Class was totally hands-on, even with the power tools, which was nice. Helpers were there at all times for those that needed help or guidance, so it was comfortable for all levels of experience. There was a good choice of weathered wood to choose from. A nice feature was that the back of each plank had been planed to show fresh wood, giving participants a choice of using either the weathered side, or the "new" side. Extra bits of wood were provided for those who wanted to add additional features to their birdhouse.
The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because there could have been a little more instruction and a better ratio of tools to participants. A sheet of basic instructions, including measurements of the birdhouses would have been helpful. I realize it's a lot of work to haul power tools and wood to an event, but 2 saws and 3 nail guns for 15 people meant for a lot of waiting around.
All in all, We came home with birdhouses that we're quite happy with and would recommend the class to others, especially if they'd like a fully hands-on class and the chance to use power tools.
2/25/2021
Maureen B.
Maureen B. gave this class 5 out of 5 CourseHorse stars.
1/31/2021
Anonymous
Anonymous gave this class 5 out of 5 CourseHorse stars.
1/30/2021
Frances S.
Frances S. gave this class 5 out of 5 CourseHorse stars.
2/27/2020
Anonymous
Anonymous gave this class 4 out of 5 CourseHorse stars.
2/10/2020
Anonymous
Anonymous gave this class 4 out of 5 CourseHorse stars.
1/24/2020
Catherine G.
Catherine G. gave this class 5 out of 5 CourseHorse stars.
Monday Mar 8th, 12pm - 11:55pm Central Time
Wednesday Mar 10th, 9:30am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Mar 13th, 9:30am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Mar 13th, 1pm - 3pm Central Time
Thursday Mar 18th, 12pm - 1:30pm Central Time
Thursday Mar 18th, 12pm - 4pm Central Time
Thursday Mar 18th, 12pm - 1:30pm Central Time
Thursday Mar 18th, 7pm - 8:30pm Central Time
Saturday Mar 20th, 9:30am - 11am Central Time
Wednesday Mar 24th, 9:30am - 10:30am Central Time
Thursday Mar 25th, 7pm - 9pm Central Time
Wednesday Mar 31st, 12pm - 11:55pm Central Time
Monday Mar 8th, 9:30am - 10:30am Central Time
Saturday Mar 6th, 9:30am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Mar 6th, 9:30am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Mar 13th, 1pm - 4:30pm Central Time
Thursday Mar 18th, 12pm - 1:30pm Central Time
Monday Mar 8th, 9:30am - 10:30am Central Time
Saturday Mar 27th, 9am - 12:30pm Central Time
Wednesday Mar 31st, 7pm - 9pm Central Time
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