EDUCATION — CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

2009-2010 Scout Seasonal Workshops

Scout Seasonal Workshops focus on the changes that come each spring, summer, fall, and winter. At each workshop, students are divided up into small groups and rotate through various hands-on learning stations. Every program includes an outdoor component, so remember to dress for the weather. All tickets are $12 per child and include parking, a snack, and a take home project. Individual and group registrations are accepted. One adult must be present for every five students registered (there is no additional cost for adults).

Register online or complete a registration form and mail or fax to: Coordinator, Youth Programs, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Fax (847) 242-6350.

Autumn Adventure
Saturday, October 17, 2009
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Find out about trees and the fall leaves changing color. Explore life in the woods and learn to identify trees. Make your own tree identification guide and put it to work in McDonald Woods. Be nature detectives and see what other clues are used to identify native trees. (Download PDF registration form)

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Winter Wonders
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10 a.m. – noon, or 1 – 3 p.m.

Discover the magic of nature in winter through hands-on activities that combine art and science. Take a winter wildlife hike through the Garden. Make a fragrant evergreen swag, a snowflake journal, and a beeswax candle. (Download PDF registration form)

Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 24, 2010
1 – 3 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Discover signs of spring around the Garden by completing a scavenger hunt. Give back to the earth by doing work to help improve the Garden, and the Earth. Save resources by reusing items to make art inspired by the beautiful gardens. (Download PDF registration form)

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