Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

Youth & Family To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 51 Early Childhood & Family Programs Nature Preschool The Garden’s Nature Preschool will delight and engage your child in an adventure of discovery about the natural world and prepare them for a future of lifelong learning. Registration for the 2020–21 school year will be available on January 21. A nonrefundable registration fee of $200 is required at the time of registration. Visit chicagobotanic.org/naturepreschool or call (847) 835-8238 for more information. Seeds (3-year-olds) Age 3 by September 1, 2020 $3,150/$2,520 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Campus (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8, 2020 – May 27, 2021 9 – 11:30 a.m. Seedlings (4-year-olds) Age 4 by September 1, 2020 $5,558/$4,446 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Campus (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, September 9, 2020 – May 28, 2021 9 a.m. – noon Stems (3 – 5-year-olds) Age 3 by September 1, 2020 $3,705/$2,964 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Campus (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8, 2020 – May 27, 2021 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Stems (3 – 5-year-olds) Age 3 by September 1, 2020 $7,410/$5,928 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Campus (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Monday through Thursday, September 8, 2020 – May 27, 2021 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. $ Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount, listed in each class description before the full nonmember price. Little Diggers Join us each month as we discover new plants and learn about their parts. Together we’ll explore fruits, flowers, herbs, and more. This four-class series for children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers meets mornings, once a month. Program includes hands on seasonal activities, planting, outdoor time, and free-play. Select Thursday, Friday, or Saturday mornings, January through April. Ages 2 – 4 with an adult $69/$86 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Campus Thursdays: 1/16, 2/6, 3/12, 4/2 Fridays: 1/17, 2/7, 3/13, 4/3 Saturdays: 1/18, 2/8, 3/14, 4/4 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. – noon Visit chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information. New! Books & Cooks Does your child love to help out in the kitchen? Bring your little chef to the Garden for stories and songs followed by a cooking activity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 3 – 5. It is the perfect way to encourage children to eat their fruits and veggies and have fun, too. Simple recipes are easy to replicate at home. Families with dietary restrictions are encouraged to contact the program coordinator before registering. $19/$24 per child | ITW Kitchen, Learning Center 1 – 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 17: Cocoa Thursday, February 13: Love Bugs Thursday, March 19: Rainbow Veggies Weekend Family Classes Together, adults and children ages 4 to 10 can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, food, history, and culture. Each Saturday or Sunday 90-minute program includes a variety of hands-on activities and kitchen exploration (tasting, too!), as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home. Ages 4 – 10 with an adult $19/$24 per child | ITW Kitchen, Learning Campus 9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m. Sensational Squash Squash comes in so many different sizes, colors, and flavors—why not give them all a try? We will explore the story of squash and dissect and explore different types. Try something new in the classroom (butternut squash soup that is vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free) and make a mini-pumpkin pie to taste the sweeter side of squash. Sunday, November 17 Joyful Gingerbread Join us for this holiday favorite class in the ITW Kitchen. Participants will make, bake, and decorate their own cookie to enjoy, as well as explore all the different plants and plant parts needed to make this traditional winter sweet treat. Sunday, December 1, Sunday, December 8, or Saturday, December 14 Loco for Cocoa Discover the sweet story of chocolate from bitter bean to delicious dessert. Participants will investigate the raw ingredients, taste test different types of chocolate and practice dipping fruits and snacks into chocolate to make treats extra enjoyable. Sunday, January 12, or Saturday, January 25 Sweet Treats: Cold Eats Many of our favorite cold sweet treats get their flavors from plants – vanilla comes from an orchid and fruits grow on bushes, trees, or vines. In this class, participants will put together (and taste!) some easy-to-make fruity treats like smoothies and flavored shaved ice and take home recipes to make at home. Sunday, February 2, or Saturday, February 15