Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden

Symposia and Highlighted Events 2010

Broaden your horizons and join us for a symposium or highlighted event.

A symposium is a conference established for the exchange of information, and a highlighted event is one that is new and/or unique from our traditional course offerings. Every year we offer diverse programs with internationally acclaimed speakers for every kind of adult student. Our students are many and diverse, yet connected by a similar desire to learn and to grow. They range from inspired individuals seeking to stimulate their minds through interesting opportunities to professionals in the green industry working toward improving their careers.

These programs can open a new door, provide inspiration, present unique opportunities, expand your social or professional network, and challenge viewpoints of current events in the world around us.

Come discover what the Regenstein School has to offer.

SYMPOSIA
Saturday, January 23	Spirit: Garden Inspiration A Half-day Symposium Featuring Dan Pearson	1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 25	Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association Symposium: Our Future is in YOUR Hand—Sustainability in Action	7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, June 11	Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium: Assisted Migration of Plants	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, September 23 & 24	Turfgrass Symposium	TBD
Friday, October 29	Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability	TBD

HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS AND EVENTS
Sunday, January 24	Painting on Vellum: A Slipper Orchid Portrait	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, March 12	The Magical World of Floral Close-Ups with Allen Rokach	7 – 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, March 13	Floral Close-Up Photography with Allen Rokach	8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, March 19	Botanica Magnifica: Portraits of the World's Most Extraordinary Flowers and Plants	7 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 25	A Tale of a Secret Garden	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 1	Willow Workshops	8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday, May 4 – 7	Garden Sculpture Workshop: Rhythms of Stone	9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 23	Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday, June 16 – 21	Northwoods Conservation Service Trip