Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

44 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Winter Tree and Shrub Identification Identify some of the common trees and shrubs in the Chicago area after the leaves have fallen. You will learn the different features of twigs, buds, leaf scars, bark, and growth habit. After the indoor presentation, we will take a walk in the McDonald Woods to solve the mystery of identifying trees and shrubs in the winter. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, assistant ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $47/$59 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Owl Prowl at Reed-Turner Nature Preserve Explore the mystery of owls at night. Learn owl behavior and identification, as well as the plac- es these fascinating birds are likely to be seen. After an indoor discussion, you will enjoy a guided walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight and binoculars. Steve Bailey, ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey $39/$49 | Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove Friday, February 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (Snow date February 14) Winter Bird Walk Explore the Garden in its winter glory and discover our winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Each walk is approximately one to two hours long. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one. Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $16/$20 | Meet at Visitor Center Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 – 9 a.m. or Alan Anderson, Chicago Audubon Society $16/$20 | Meet at Visitor Center Saturday, February 22, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Spring Bird Walk Explore the best spots at the Chicago Botanic Garden for locating late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Each walk is approximately one to two hours long. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have one. Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden $16/$20 | Meet at Visitor Center Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 – 9 a.m. or Alan Anderson, Chicago Audubon Society $16/$20 | Meet at Visitor Center Saturday, March 28, 7:30 – 9 a.m. or Saturday, April 18, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Nature Studies