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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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Chicago Botanic Garden

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Yoga with the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Unwind and find inner peace with live, interactive yoga sessions that combine breathing, stretching, and meditation. Join a welcoming community in this online class, from the comfort of your own home. Register now and connect with your yogi side.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$174

9 sessions

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Yoga Unlimited Semester Pass: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the freedom of practicing yoga from anywhere with the Chicago Botanic Garden's virtual yoga classes. Gain unlimited access to a variety of online sessions and experience the benefits of yoga at your own pace.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$412

10 sessions

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Textures and Patterns in Nature

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of nature's textures and patterns. Discover how to artistically capture organic forms and design elements through the use of light, composition, and background. Enhance your photography skills with this intermediate-level class at the esteemed Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$437

6 sessions

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Beginning Watercolor: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Unlock your creativity and learn to paint sparkling, luminous watercolors with the Chicago Botanic Garden's virtual botanical art class. Explore brush techniques, color-mixing, and control of washes from the comfort of your own home. No prior experience is needed.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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Painting the Natural World

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the world of watercolor as you learn to depict the beauty of nature in this online course offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the art of painting the natural world from the comfort of your own home, and unlock the secrets to achieving sparkling and sensitive effects with watercolor. Previous experience in watercolor or a similar medium is recommended.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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The Art of iPhoneography

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Enhance your everyday photographs into artistic masterpieces with the world leader in everyday photography. Uncover the secrets of composition, color, and black-and-white tonality using selected applications in this advanced iPhoneography class. Join us to discover the art behind your iPhone's lens.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$124

3 sessions

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Drawing with Colored Pencils

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Experience the beauty of botanical art from the comfort of your own home with Chicago Botanic Garden's online class. Learn the techniques of creating glowing colored pencil drawings on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Beginners and experienced students alike are welcome to join this virtual artistic journey.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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Therapeutic Photography: Self-Inquiry

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the lens of therapeutic photography. Explore powerful photo-based practices designed to foster introspection, awareness, and connection with the world. Unleash your creativity and deepen your understanding of yourself and your surroundings with guided assignments tailored for intermediate to advanced photographers.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$374

6 sessions

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Composition: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Composition is the all-important arrangement of visual elements that contributes to a successful work of art. Discover the components of fine botanical composition in this online class with students of all levels. You will also explore design and execution to enhance your artwork.  This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login...

(122) All levels 18 and older
$449

6 sessions

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Arranging Store-Bought Bouquets: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements by recombining store-bought bouquets. Discover how to incorporate foliage, fruit, and dried materials to enhance your designs. Join us for this online course and follow along step-by-step to create beautiful arrangements.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Hardscape Basics

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Enhance your garden designs with the incorporation of hardscape elements. Learn how to integrate paving, landscape lighting, and garden walls into your landscape design plans to achieve both functional and aesthetic benefits. Join us for a hands-on course that will elevate your gardening skills.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$749

12 sessions

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Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Want a natural way to control pests in your garden? Discover how to attract beneficial insects with beautiful plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Reduce or eliminate destructive insects like aphids and slugs by learning about their preferred plants and the hungry larvae of beneficial insects.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Spring Vegetable Growing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the secrets to successful vegetable gardening as you delve into the world of site selection, soil testing, and indoor seed starting. From proper spacing to effective weed control, this course equips you with the solid gardening techniques needed to grow a bountiful spring harvest.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Container Gardens: Pots with Panache

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Learn how to create stunning container gardens that will add a touch of panache to your outdoor spaces. From choosing the right pots to selecting the perfect plants, this online course will guide you through the process of creating beautiful and vibrant displays that will last all year round.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Grow a Butterfly Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Experience the enchantment of a butterfly garden as you learn how to attract these winged wonders to your outdoor space. Discover the secrets of creating a nectar-rich haven for butterflies and their caterpillars in this captivating online class.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Perennial Plant Combinations

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the art of combining perennials to create stunning garden arrangements. Unlock the secrets to successful pairings and groupings of amazing plants. Join us online and elevate your gardening skills with the Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Native Ground Covers: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Kick mulch to the curb! Switch to a tapestry of native plants and create a more visually appealing and ecologically valuable landscape. Learn a variety of versatile species that will satisfy many garden settings.  This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Maximizing Texture in the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the secrets to creating visually stunning gardens with the Chicago Botanic Garden's online class on maximizing plant texture. Uncover the art of combining plants with different textures to create captivating compositions that will transform your garden into a work of art. Join us for this virtual experience and learn from the experts in the comfort of your own home.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Summer Vegetable Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Explore the secrets of bountiful summer harvests with our comprehensive online gardening class. From soil preparation to sustainable watering techniques, delve into every aspect of cultivating warm-season vegetables and herbs. Join us for expert guidance on crop selection, planting methods, and effective pest management to maximize your summer garden's success.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Meadow Style Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Ditch your lawn and create your own mini-meadow. Learn how to use plugs, seeds, and plants to create and care for a wild border with wildflowers and grasses. The birds, butterflies, and insects will thank you.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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