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Chicago Botanic Garden
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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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Hands-on Cooking: Deep-Dish Pizza

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Handmade, Chicago-style pizza is totally doable at home! You will discover how to prepare all of the elements: a garden-fresh sauce, “100-turn” dough, and homemade sausage, plus techniques to bake in a home oven and still get a lacquered bottom, pillowy crust, and bubbling cheese.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Hands-On Cooking: Italian Dinner

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn to make traditional Italian dishes with a twist in this interactive cooking class. Master the art of crafting arancini filled with flavorful gorgonzola cheese, pecans, and pancetta, and impress your guests with a beef carpaccio salad topped with a delectable Sicilian pistachio cream sauce.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Hands-on Baking: Spring Baking

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn to create delicious seasonal desserts like flower-pressed butter cookies, carrot cake quick bread, and blueberry crumb bars at the Chicago Botanic Garden's baking class. Impress your friends with these simple but impressive treats that can be adapted to any fruit you have on hand. Take home a sampling of your baked creations and spring into the season with yummy goodies!

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Demonstration Cooking: Mushrooms

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash the delectable potential of mushrooms in this hands-on cooking class at Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn expert preparation tips and cooking techniques as you create savory dishes such as mushroom yogurt lettuce cups, portobello cheese "steaks," mixed mushroom lasagna, and French onion and mushroom broth soup.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Live Sound Meditation Experience

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Recharge your mind and body in a serene outdoor setting with the soothing vibrations of singing bowls and melodic vocals. Unwind and let go of stress as you immerse yourself in a blissful state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. No experience is required – just bring your yoga mat and get ready to experience tranquility like never before.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Yoga Flow Beginner

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Experience the perfect harmony of movement and breath in this invigorating yoga series designed to enhance your health and vitality. Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden for an immersive yoga experience that will engage your mind and energize your body. All levels are welcome!

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$212

9 sessions

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Hands-on Cooking: Spring Picnic

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Get ready for picnic season with a hands-on cooking class at Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn to make Thai-inspired fried chicken, a crunchy slaw, and macadamia nut ice cream sandwiches. Mother Nature's plans won't ruin your picnic with the option to move indoors.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Spotlight Garden Tours

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Discover the secrets of the lush and vibrant gardens of Chicago as experienced horticulturists bring you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Immerse yourself in the beauty of plant varieties, design elements, and fascinating stories that have been cultivated over the years. Expand your gardening knowledge and be inspired by the expertise of these dedicated professionals.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Demonstration Cooking: Springtime in Paris

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Experience the taste of Paris in the spring with this elegant dinner party menu inspired by fresh ingredients. Indulge in a roasted rack of lamb with garlic-herb crust, paired with asparagus and sauce gribiche, and herbed new potatoes. Let the French mastery of seasonal eating transport you to a culinary paradise.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Mushrooms and Fungi in Colored Pencil

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Explore the intricate world of fungi through colored pencil art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn how to capture the unique forms and vibrant colors of mushrooms using various techniques such as layering and burnishing. Develop your composition skills and create stunning finished works that showcase the beauty of these fascinating organisms.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$449

6 sessions

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Mosaic Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the ancient art of pique assiette at a renowned botanical institution. Unleash your creativity as you transform broken china and heirlooms into stunning mosaic masterpieces. Start collecting now for a unique and sustainable art experience.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$312

8 sessions

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Principles of Garden Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn how to apply your design skills to create stunning garden spaces. Discover the spatial properties of landscape materials and how they can enhance your concept plans and construction-level drawings. Take your design knowledge to the next level with this professional course.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$619

8 sessions

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Fundamentals of Cooking: Salt

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art and science of salt in culinary mastery. Unveil the secrets behind seasoning as you learn to enhance flavors and textures like never before. Dive into the world of salts and elevate your cooking expertise to new heights.

(122) All levels 18 and older

New Camera Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your photography potential with expert guidance in this hands-on workshop designed to help you master the setup and basic operations of your new camera. Capture stunning images with confidence, whether you own a DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot camera.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$162

3 sessions

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Working Large Scale with Charcoal

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating stunning large-scale charcoal drawings at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the versatility of charcoal and learn the techniques needed to work with both vine charcoal and charcoal pencils. Unleash your creativity and master the art of luscious darks in this immersive course.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$312

4 sessions

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Hands-on Cooking: Indian Grill

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash the flavors of India in your gluten-free cooking as you explore the versatile and nutritious chickpeas. From a refreshing chickpea avocado salad to a hearty chickpea masala curry, this course will teach you how to create delicious and healthy gluten-free dishes inspired by Indian cuisine.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Spring Containers at the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Get inspired by the Chicago Botanic Garden's stunning spring containers and learn how to create your own for a full-sun or partial-shade location. Discover the best plants that can withstand varying spring temperatures, including pansies and forced bulbs. Don't forget to dress appropriately and bring gloves if needed!

(122) All levels 18 and older

Hands-on Cooking: French Tarts

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Classic French tarts can be sweet or savory. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to prepare tender crusts that can be filled in a variety of ways. Featured recipes include leek and smoked salmon tart for a main course and a dark chocolate and pear tart for dessert.

(122) Beginner 18 and older

Soil Basics

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Enhance your gardening skills by understanding the vital role of soil. Discover the secrets to maintaining healthy soil and learn how water cycles affect plants. Get your garden soil professionally analyzed for optimal growth.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$374

7 sessions

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Yoga Flow Intermediate

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Elevate your yoga practice and reach new levels of strength and flexibility with the invigorating Yoga Flow series in a serene botanical setting. Unleash your inner power as you connect breath with movement, taking your practice to exhilarating new heights. Unwind and recharge your mind and body in this challenging class with like-minded yogis.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$212

9 sessions

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