Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

13 chicagobotanic.org chicagobotanic.org 13 January highlights Sunday, January 12 Winter Walk in the McDonald Woods 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26 Super Seed Weekend This is a full weekend of gardening inspiration. Share and swap seeds with other gardeners, take a class, and learn more about starting seeds, saving seeds, and the international effort to save seeds. Get a whole new historical perspective on seeds from Blackberry Farm’s John Coykendall, author, master gardener, storyteller, and artist. Activities are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; some fees apply; preregistration required for some events. The Seed Swap is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday, January 29 Seed Library Opens at Lenhardt Library Noon to 4 p.m., Wednesdays to Sundays. February highlights Saturday, February 1 Winter Nature Nights 4 to 5 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Sunday, February 2 & Saturday, February 15 Weekend Family Class: Sweet Treats: Cold Eats 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Sunday, February 9 Winter Walk in the McDonald Woods 2 p.m. Brilliance: The Orchid Show Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, March 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and on Friday, February 14 (light bites and drinks will be available for purchase) With more than 10,000 vibrant orchids in bloom, this year’s Show celebrates the brilliant hues and smarts of orchids. Fee applies. See page 8 for more information. Generously supported by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Opens January 17 Rare Book Exhibition: Illustrated Orchids in Radiant Color Noon to 4 p.m., Wednesdays to Sundays. Members-only Preview Evening Friday, February 7 5 to 7:30 p.m.; ticket required; fee applies. Orchid Marketplace Saturdays & Sundays, February 8 – March 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning Music with Orchids Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 11 – March 19 10 to 11 a.m. Orchids After Hours Thursdays, February 13 – March 19, and Friday, February 14 4 to 8 p.m.; last entry is 7:30 p.m. Evening with Orchids: Cocktail Tasting Wednesday, March 11 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Illinois Orchid Society Show and Sale Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Post-Orchid Show Sale Thursday, March 26 10 a.m. to noon: Garden Plus, Director’s Circle, and President’s Circle only Noon to 2 p.m.: All Garden membership levels 2 to 4 p.m.: Public welcome While supplies last Evening with Orchids McDonald Woods Forest Preserves events Visit fpdcc.com/events Sundays, December 15, January 12 & February 9 Winter Walks River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook Take a guided winter hike through the woods and hear about the plants, animals, and natural land- scapes formed by the Des Plaines River. With at least 4 inches of snow, the event runs from 1 to 2:45 p.m. (reserve snowshoes at least three days in advance); 1:30–2:30 p.m. if no snow. Saturday, January 25 Winter Exploration Day Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter, 6350 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago Embrace the cold weather and learn how to follow local animal tracks, find your way using a compass, and (weather permitting) snowshoe. Or warm up by the indoor fire and make s’mores. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free and for all ages. Friday, January 31 Conservation@Home: Native Landscape Design River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook Native plants are beautiful, drought-resistant, and beneficial to insects. Join University of Illinois Exten- sion staff and volunteers from 10 a.m. to noon as they teach simple design principles for using native plants in your home garden. Register by January 24 at (847) 824-8360. Saturday, February 29 Winter Watercolors Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center, 6100 N. Central Avenue, Chicago Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free winter art workshop and explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Materials will be provided, and budding artists of all ages are welcome.