Children ages 2-4 learn about nature with their caregivers at the Little Diggers programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden. See what the kids get to do in this video. Registration is open now for 2011 programs. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/littlediggers for more information.
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Chicago Botanic Garden camp instructor Aimee Frank discusses the fun and adventures kids experience during Spring Break Camp and Camp CBG. During Spring Break Camp (March 29-April 2) children ages 5-8 discover bulbs, look for birds and other wildlife, and learn about all aspects of nature at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Starting in mid-June, children start Camp CBG which provides exciting outdoor learning opportunities for kids ages 2-15.

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The horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden are leading some of the potting parties at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier this week. Cost is $20 and includes a pot and five plants that will make for a wonderful spring display. For more information, visit www.chicagoflower.com.

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The annual Three Friends of Winter exhibition highlights the bonsai in winter, when its structure is at its most elegant. This Bonsai exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 29-31, 2010. Want to try your own hand at learning the art of Bonsai? The Joseph Regenstein Jr. School holds classes throughout the year. Register online at www.chicagobotanic.org/school. For more information on the Three Friends of Winter event, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows/three_friends.

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Dave Cantwell tells us that winter is a great time to prune trees and shrubs and gives us tips to make the right cuts. Want to learn more? Tim Johnson, Director of Horticulture teaches “Pruning Principles” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14, 2010. For more information on this and other classes, visit the Joseph Regenstein Jr. School at www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

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