Thursday Jan 28th, 3pm - 4:30pm Central Time
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. In 2013, one million people visited the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection.
The Chicago Botanic Garden has 50,000 members—one of the largest memberships of any U.S. botanic garden. People of all ages, interests, and abilities participate in programs, take classes, and stroll the grounds year-round. Within the nine laboratories of the Garden's Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, scientists and graduate students conduct a wide array of plant research. The Garden is one of only 17 public gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums. Its Lenhardt Library contains 110,000 volumes — including one of the nation's best collections of rare botanical books.
HISTORY
The Chicago Botanic Garden traces its origins back to the Chicago Horticultural Society, founded in 1890. With the motto Urbs in Horto, meaning "city in a garden," the Society hosted nationally recognized flower and horticultural shows, its third the World's Columbian Exposition Chrysanthemum Show, held in conjunction with the world's fair in October 1893.
After a period of inactivity, the Chicago Horticultural Society was restarted in 1943. In 1962, its modern history began when the Society agreed to help create and manage a new public garden. With the groundbreaking for the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission. The Garden today is an example of a successful public-private partnership. It is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and operated by the Chicago Horticultural Society.
12/15/2020
CAMILLE W.
I have taken 3 classes so far with this instructor. She is thorough and runs a great class. I have learned several complicated baking techniques from her including croissants and have expanded my skills considerably.
10/13/2020
John Z.
Was not able to attend the class I had to work.
9/24/2020
Andrea P.
Great class, interesting and clear information.
6/15/2020
Dawn H.
Sharon was terrific. First time taking a class- can’t wait to take another!
4/29/2020
Anonymous
Course was cancelled after the first class due to Covid-19.
3/14/2020
Anonymous
Fun class and liked the instructor’s knowledge, sense of humor and approach to keep class interesting.
3/2/2020
Anonymous
Great Class...
2/24/2020
Anonymous
The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the subject matter interesting.
2/10/2020
Holly O.
I learned so much and have a greater understanding of how to plan my next garden.
1/19/2020
Carmen A.
My first class at the Botanical gardens. It was great!!! Looking forward to other related classes. Mr. Lucas had a lot of knowledge. I love his teaching techniques. Thank you
Thursday Jan 28th, 3pm - 4:30pm Central Time
Tuesday Feb 2nd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
Wednesday Feb 3rd, 7pm - 8:30pm Central Time
Friday Feb 5th, 10am - 1pm Central Time
Saturday Feb 6th, 9am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Feb 6th, 10am - 12pm Central Time
Saturday Feb 6th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
Tuesday Feb 9th, 9:30am - 12pm Central Time
Tuesday Feb 9th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
Saturday Feb 13th, 10am - 12pm Central Time
Saturday Feb 13th, 12pm - 1pm Central Time
Tuesday Feb 16th, 10am - 11:30am Central Time
Tuesday Feb 16th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
Wednesday Feb 17th, 6pm - 8pm Central Time
Saturday Feb 20th, 9am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Feb 20th, 9am - 11am Central Time
Saturday Feb 20th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
Sunday Feb 21st, 9am - 11am Central Time
Sunday Feb 21st, 2pm - 3:30pm Central Time
Tuesday Feb 23rd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
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