The Art Institute of Chicago: Badass Bitches Tour

Explore the best spots at the Chicago Botanic Garden for locating late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Each walk is approximately one to two hours long.  Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one.

There are 28 gardens and four natural areas within the 385 acres of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join our horticulturists for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Garden areas they oversee.  Explore plant varieties and combinations, design elements, garden features, and fun stories as you soak up a wealth of knowledge from their years of experience...

Join us for a relaxed evening of bird-watching, from a stationary point on the Garden’s Esplanade. You are welcome to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. We will meet at the Visitor Center and walk a short distance to the Esplanade for the bird sit, ADA accessible. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars...

Inspired by Shinrin yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all of 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, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony utilizing...

If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. Learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. Then we’ll go out for a bird walk and try out your newly acquired skills. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather.