Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 41 Symposium New! Pollinators Need You! A Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium Celebrate pollinator week by learning more about pollinators, why they are important, the threats they face, and what you can do to help them. Presenters will focus on native polli- nators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in urban areas, and current pollinator conservation efforts. Attendees choose from three hands-on workshops relat- ed to creating pollinator habitat in your yard or neighborhood park. $47.20/$59 | Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center $29 with student ID, call (847) 835-6801 to register at this rate Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Campout Adults-Only Campout Experience the Chicago Botanic Garden the way few can—by sleeping over on the Regen- stein Learning Campus. Connect with nature and enjoy a low-stress camping experience in one of Chicago’s most inspirational settings. Campers can set their own schedule, choosing from activities like yoga, a tram tour, board games, s’mores, a bird walk, and more. You can choose between sleeping outside in the Nature Play Garden or sleeping inside the Learning Campus. Please plan to spend the night as the Garden is unable to accommodate evening-only participants. Activities are suitable for participants ages 21 and up. Please visit our website for details. $150/$187.50 | Regenstein Foundation Learning Center Saturday, June 29, 5 p.m. – Sunday, June 30, 9 a.m. $ Members receive a 20 percent discount, listed in each class description before the full nonmember price. Bonsai Workshops Forest Planting Workshop Whether they are planted on a slab or in a container, forests are a great way to have instant impact with your bonsai. In this hands- on workshop, we cover all aspects of design, planting, and after-care of your new forest. You can either bring your own trees and pots, or we will provide them for you for an addi- tional fee of $69. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $39.20/$49 | Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center Wednesday, March 20, 6 – 9 p.m. New! Bonsai Air Layering Workshop The principle of air layering is to force a tree or branch to form new roots at a certain point by interrupting the stream of nutrients from the existing root system. Watch a demonstration and then practice the technique on your own trees. Please bring a tree to class, all other supplies will be provided. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $39.20/$49 | Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center Wednesday, April 3, 6 – 9 p.m. Root Over Rock Bonsai Workshop Root over rock is a unique and naturally occur- ring event in nature. Tree roots grow along and in rock crevices searching for nutrients. You will take a tree and learn methods to attach it to a rock so the roots take hold. Bring your own materials, or we can provide them for an additional fee of $69. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $39.20/$49 | Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center Wednesday, April 17, 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. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $240/$299 | Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center 6 Tuesdays, May 7 – June 11, 6 – 9 p.m. New! Bonsai Pest Management Bonsai trees are susceptible to various pests and diseases. You will become familiar with common maladies affecting bonsai, learn pre- vention methods, and explore how treat your trees if necessary. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $42/$52.50 | Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center Wednesday, June 26, 6 – 9 p.m.