Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

Calendar chicagobotanic.org/calendar For Families Mondays through March 25 Story Time in the Lenhardt Library 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 3 & Saturday, March 9 Weekend Family Class: Make Your Own Butter and Pancakes 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 24 Weekend Family Class: Pizza Party 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Monday – Friday, March 25 – 29 Spring Break Camp 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, April 6 Weekend Family Class: Homemade Granola 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 Unearth Science festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, April 16 & 23 Books and Cooks 10 to 11 a.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Sunday, April 21 Easter Egg Brunch 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, April 27 Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day Celebration 12:45 to 3 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28 Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Generously supported by the Malott Family Endowment for the Japanese Garden Tuesdays, April 30 & May 7 Books and Cooks 1 to 2 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. February highlights Seed Library at Lenhardt Library Through March 31 Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. March highlights Members-Only Plant Production Behind-the-Scenes Tour Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23 Garden members are invited to the new Kris Jaran- toski Campus to discover what goes on behind the scenes at our plant production facilities. You’ll tour our new state-of-the-art greenhouses and see spring flowers before they are planted in the Garden. Tours take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $10 fee. Partici- pants should be able to walk and stand for about an hour. Register at chicagobotanic.org/membership. Tuesday, March 19 One Book, One Garden: Honeybee Hotel by Leslie Day 6:30 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required. April highlights Unearth Science festival Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14 Unearth the world of science like you’ve never seen it before. With a weekend full of activities, the Unearth Science festival celebrates science and nature in ways that will encourage you to see, touch, hear, and explore. New: On Friday, April 12, there is an evening for adults, with drinks and light fare for purchase. The festival includes free programs and hands-on activities; some special events and work- shops have fees. See page 6 for more information. Generously supported by Baxter, ITW, and NorthShore University HealthSystem May highlights Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America Seasonal opening: May 11 It’s the 20th anniversary for this family favorite. Eighteen model G-scale trains run on 18 tracks, winding over bridges and trestles, and around nearly 50 models of American landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the White House. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting); until 8 p.m. Wednesdays from June 5 to August 28; fee applies . Free to Garden Plus members on Wednesdays. Generously supported by Bank of America Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12 Treat mom to spring in the Garden and an elegant brunch buffet that includes a carving station and made-to-order omelets. Reservations are required; fees include parking. Seatings are at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Parties of eight or fewer may share a table with other guests. Wednesday, May 1 Inspiring Nature Play: Innovations Conference 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies. Saturday, May 4 Garden Shop Double Discount Day for Members 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Saturday, May 11 Meet the Rare Books 1 to 2 p.m. 10 chicagobotanic.org