Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

40 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Preparing Bonsai for Storage Prepare your bonsai trees for the fall and winter seasons. Proper feeding, pruning, and winter storage options for both temperate and tropical bonsai will be covered. Students are encouraged to bring bonsai trees for late summer to early fall work. $42/$52.50 Wednesday, September 25, 6 – 9 p.m. Bonsai: Beginner During this six-week basics and fundamentals course, discover principles and techniques to appreciate and participate in the art of bonsai. You will get a tree to work on in class and gain sufficient knowledge of bonsai care to maintain and develop your tree during its initial phases. Each session includes a detailed lecture and assistance with design, styling, and wiring. $263/$329 5 Tuesdays, October 1 – 29, 6 – 9 p.m. Bring Your Own Bonsai Tree Workshop Bonsai trees require constant maintenance and attention to thrive. Bring your own tree that needs work and evaluation to this workshop. You will learn skills to critique and care for your tree that will set a foundation for a long-lived, healthy tree. $42/$52.50 Wednesday, October 16, 6 – 9 p.m. Juniper Bonsai Workshop Juniper bonsai require unique care including soil type, feeding, pruning,and wiring. Bring your own juniper to work on after an in-depth presentation on these special trees. $42/$53 Wednesday, November 13, 6 – 9 p.m. Deciduous Bonsai Tree Workshop Fall is a great time to work on deciduous bonsai trees. You will learn specific deciduous bonsai care and how it changes seasonally, including feeding, pruning, wiring, and repot- ting. Be sure to bring your own tree to discuss its design and shaping. $42/$53 Tuesday, December 3, 6 – 9 p.m. Pine Bonsai Workshop Explore pine bonsai care, soil type, feeding, needle pruning, de-candling, and wiring of trees. Bring your own pines to work on after an in-depth presentation on care. $42/$53 Tuesday, January 7, 6 – 9 p.m. Bonsai Workshops All bonsai workshops are led by Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden, and are held in the Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center. Symposia Turf Education Day (TED) Do you provide lawn care services? It is critical to your profitability and customer satisfac- tion to stay informed about the latest turf care practices and products. Join the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden for the 11th Annual Turf Education Day. We welcome all green-industry professionals, gov- ernment organizations, and anyone who cares for and looks after turf. All registrations are through ILCA: ilca.net/turf-education-day $100 ILCA and Garden members / $150 | Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center Thursday, August 29, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Impact Conference: Building Sustainable Landscapes Are you dedicated to creating, restoring, and preserving sustainable landscapes? Join the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden for the 2019 Impact Conference. We welcome green-industry professionals, govern- ment organizations, corporate sustainability officers, master gardeners, and anyone who is concerned about landscape sustainability. All registrations are through ILCA: ilca.net/ impact-conference $125 ILCA and Garden members / $185 | Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center Tuesday, October 22, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.