Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

Youth & Family To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 69 Early Childhood & Family Programs Nature Preschool The Garden’s Nature Preschool will delight and engage your children in an adventure of discovery about the natural world and prepare them for a future of lifelong learning. Registra- tion for the 2019–20 school year is open. Visit chicagobotanic.org/naturepreschool or call (847) 835-8238 for more information. Seeds (3-year-olds) Age 3 by September 1, 2019 $2,520/$3,150 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Center (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 3, 2019 – May 21, 2020 9 – 11:30 a.m. Seedlings (4-year-olds) Age 4 by September 1, 2019 $4,275/$5,344 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Center (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, September 4, 2019 – May 22, 2020 9 a.m. – noon Stems (3 – 5-year-olds) Age 3 by September 1, 2019 $2,850/$3,563 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Center (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 3, 2019 – May 21, 2020 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Stems (3 – 5-year-olds) Age 3 by September 1, 2019 $5,600/$7,125 per child | Early Childhood Classroom, Learning Campus (Tuition is due in quarterly installments.) Monday through Thursday, September 3, 2019 – May 21, 2020 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Little Diggers It’s going to be a sensational sensory-filled summer as your “little diggers” touch, taste, and smell their way through the Garden. This four-class series for children ages 2 to 4 with caregivers meets Saturday mornings once a month May through August. Each program includes hands-on seasonal activities, planting, outdoor time, and free-play. $68.80/$86 per child | Learning Center Saturdays: 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/10 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 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, songs, and games followed by a cooking activ- ity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 4 – 5. It is the perfect way to encourage children to eat their fruits and veggies and have fun, too. Simple, delicious recipes are easy to replicate at home. Families with dietary restrictions are encour- aged to contact the program coordinator at (847) 835-6826. $19.20/$24 per child | ITW Kitchen, Learning Center Tuesday, April 16: Veggies & Dip 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23: Banana “Nice Cream” 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30: Fruit Salad 1 – 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7: Rainbow Soup 1 – 2 p.m. Weekend Family Classes Together, adults and children ages 4 to 10 can learn cool things about how plants connect to science, food, history, and culture. Each Sat- urday or Sunday 90-minute program includes a variety of hands-on activities and kitchen exploration (tasting, too!), as well as opportu- nities to bring the Garden home. $19.20/$24 per child | ITW Kitchen, Learning Center 9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m. Make Your Own Butter and Pancakes Your next homemade breakfast won’t be the same after you learn how fun and easy it is to make your own butter. What could be better than enjoying your butter spread on delicious buttermilk pancakes? Participants will learn about the plants used to make breakfast and take home recipes to replicate this delectable feast at home. Sunday, March 3, or Saturday, March 9 Pizza Party Pizza has lots of ingredients from the garden: tomatoes, wheat, herbs, and all vegetables. Learn about how these plants grow and how they are used to make pizza. Participants will plant their own herb garden to take home. Saturday, March 16, or Sunday, March 24 New! Homemade Granola Participants will make personalized oven-baked granola and a no-bake granola treat. Create a yogurt parfait to sample the tasty creation in class. This class is nut-free. Saturday, April 6 Family Campouts Experience the Regenstein Learning Campus the way few families can—by sleeping over. Enjoy a low-stress camping experience with flushing toilets and running water. Families can choose between sleeping outside (bringing your own camping gear, the Garden has no gear to lend) or sleeping inside the building. Please plan to spend the night as the Garden is unable to accommodate evening-only par- ticipants. Activities are suitable for participants ages 5 and up. $55/person | Learning Center July 27 or August 10 5 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. Sunday Call the program coordinator directly at (847) 835-8239 with questions or to register online for the campout. Nature Nights Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy some quality family time at the Garden. Children ages 4 – 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of outdoor, discovery-based activities. Each Nature Nights includes a tram ride, a planting project, and s’mores around the campfire. Participants provide their own picnic dinner. $24/$30 per child | Learning Center 5 – 7:30 p.m. New! Chocolate Chasers Saturday, June 1 or 8 Journey to Japan July 13 or 20 New! Powerful Pollinators August 3 or 17 Prairie Prowl September 7 or 14 Visit chicagobotanic.org/naturenights or call (847) 835-6801 for more information. Birthday Parties Celebrate your child’s birthday with a garden-themed party held at our inspiring Re- genstein Learning Campus. All parties include free parking for you and your guests and allow use of a reserved indoor space in the Learning Center for 90 minutes. Project Parties and Pizza Parties, for children turning 4 and up, also include educational, hands-on activities led by Garden staff. Parties can be scheduled year-round on Saturday or Sunday mornings or afternoons. Garden Plus membership required. Visit chicagobotanic.org/birthdays or call (847) 835-8275 for more information