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Botany 2

Botany 2

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Investigate the captivating world of plant growth and development in this advanced botany course. Look at the intricate processes of seed germination, water movement, photosynthesis, and symbiotic relationships. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

(148) Intermediate 18 and older

Nov 2nd

6:30–8:30pm CT

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Mon. Nov 2nd, 6:30–8:30pm CT  (14 hours over 7 sessions)
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Pressed Floral Wall-Clock Workshop

Pressed Floral Wall-Clock Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Turn pressed flowers into a beautiful, functional piece of botanical décor. Learn how to arrange blooms using the golden ratio for a balanced and visually striking clock face, then discover sealing techniques to help preserve their color and placement. Leave with a unique, battery-operated floral clock ready to hang and enjoy at home. All supplies are included.

(148) All levels 18 and older

Dec 3rd

10am–1pm CT

$287
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Thu. Dec 3rd, 10am–1pm CT  (3 hours)
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Unconventional Holiday Bowl

Unconventional Holiday Bowl

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Rethink traditional holiday décor with a modern, living centerpiece featuring unexpected seasonal plants. Learn how to combine multiple plant varieties into a stylish composition designed for a reusable decorative bowl, while gaining practical care tips to keep your plants thriving long after the holidays. Create a fresh, contemporary display that brings lasting greenery into your home.

(148) All levels 18 and older

Dec 5th

1–2:30pm CT

$162
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Sat. Dec 5th, 1–2:30pm CT  (90 minutes)
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Pressed Floral Candles

Pressed Floral Candles

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Celebrate the beauty of autumn through a nature-inspired collage workshop. Use found and foraged materials such as leaves, flowers, and bark to create layered designs on candles while exploring composition, texture, and form. Express your personal connection to the season and leave with two unique candles, perfect for gifting or adding a warm, natural touch to your winter home. All supplies are included.

(148) All levels 18 and older

Dec 6th

3:30–6:30pm CT

$107
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Sun. Dec 6th, 3:30–6:30pm CT  (3 hours)
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Bonsai: Bring Your Own Tree Workshop

Bonsai: Bring Your Own Tree Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Do you have a bonsai tree you’re just not sure what to do with? Bring your tree of any species for consultation with the Garden’s bonsai curator and learn new techniques for style and design in this studio-style workshop.

(148) All levels 18 and older

Dec 9th

5–8pm CT

$74
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Carnivorous Plants

Chicago Botanic Garden
4.4 148 reviews

Discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants in this engaging K–12 learning experience. Explore how and why these unusual plants capture insects and other small animals while investigating concepts such as structure, function, adaptations, and plant needs. Students will take home a carnivorous plant and learn practical care tips to help it thrive in the classroom.

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  • 5 - 17 years old
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  • 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
  • 6 hours & 30 minutes
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Grade Level: K–12.

How and why do these plants eat insects and other small animals? Delve into the world of carnivorous plants and discover the fascinating variety of traps and tricks these plants use to get fed.

Use this phenomenon to engage students in investigations of structure, function, adaptations, and plant needs. Take a carnivorous plant home and learn tips to help it thrive in your classroom.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

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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