Adult Education
Engage your senses, discover hidden talents, and explore a more personal relationship with plants and the environment. Enjoy a new interest or start a new career at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois.
Take advantage of online classes. Our expert instructors offer virtual learning in topics from gardening fundamentals to yoga to photography.
Adult education programs at the Regenstein School include art classes and garden design workshops for pure enjoyment, certificate programs, and professional development classes. Discover classes and workshops in botanical arts, horticulture, gardening, cooking, nature and birding, photography, garden design, and professional programs. The Garden also offers year-round wellness and fitness, including programs in yoga, tai chi, and more.
Wednesday, September 27
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$109/$137
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$109/$137
- 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$87/$109
Thursday, September 28
- 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
$68/$86
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$129/$162
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$129/$162
- 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
$149/$187
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$69/$87
Friday, September 29
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$129/$162
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$129/$162
Saturday, September 30
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$199/$249
Photography Certificate
- 9:30 am to 11:00 am
$24/$30
- 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
$87/$109
- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
$75
- 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
$24/$30
Sunday, October 1
- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
$359/$449
Botanical Arts Certificate
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$52/$65
- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$69/$87
Monday, October 2
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
$349/$439
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$148/$185
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
$69/$87
- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
$20/$25
Tuesday, October 3
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
$19/$24
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
$180/$225
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am
$180/$225
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$69/$87
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$180/$225
Wednesday, October 4
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am
$180/$225
Thursday, October 5
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
$180/$225
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am
$180/$225
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
$299/$374
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate, Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate, and Garden Design Certificate
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$42/$53
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$42/$53
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$148/$185
- 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
$29/$37
Friday, October 6
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$299/$374
Photography Certificate
Saturday, October 7
- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
$69/$87
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
$32/$40
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
$148/$185
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$32/$40
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$32/$40
Sunday, October 8
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$79/$99
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$24/$30
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$24/$30
Monday, October 9
- 8:00 am to 9:30 am
$21/$27
Tuesday, October 10
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$69/$87
- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$25/$32
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$72/$90
Wednesday, October 11
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$229/$287
Photography Certificate
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$99/$124
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$99/$124
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$79/$99
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$144/$180
Thursday, October 12
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$69/$87
Friday, October 13
- 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$49/$62
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$149/$187
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$149/$187
Saturday, October 14
- 8:00 am to 9:30 am
$21/$27
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$32/$40
- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$32/$40
- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$32/$40
- 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$24/$30
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$52/$65
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
- 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
$87/$109
Sunday, October 15
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$24/$30
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$49/$60
Monday, October 16
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
$69/$87
Tuesday, October 17
- 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
$289/$362
Botanical Arts Certificate
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$399/$499
Photography Certificate
Wednesday, October 18
- 9:00 am to 10:30 am
$24/$30
- 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
$21/$27
- 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
$599/$749
Garden Design Certificate
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
Thursday, October 19
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$32/$40
Saturday, October 21
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$79/$99
- 8:00 am to 11:00 am
$89/112
- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
$32/$40
- 9:00 am to 10:30 am
$24/$30
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$79/$99
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
$60/$75
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Sunday, October 22
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$249/$312
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
- 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$349/$437
Photography Certificate
Monday, October 23
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$69/$87
Tuesday, October 24
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
$19/$24
- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$25/$32
Wednesday, October 25
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$32/$40
Thursday, October 26
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$24/$30
Saturday, October 28
- 8:00 am to 9:30 am
$21/$27
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$299/$374
Photography Certificate
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$249/$312
Botanical Arts Certificate
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$79/$99
- 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$87/$109
- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$39/$49
Sunday, October 29
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$59/$74
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$69/$87
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$25/$32
Monday, October 30
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$369/$462
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate and Garden Design Certificate
Wednesday, November 1
- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
$279/$349
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$279/$349
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$99/$124
Thursday, November 2
- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$129/$162
Photography Certificate
- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
$279/$349
- 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
$71/$89
Ornamental Plant Certificate
- 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$139/$174
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$69/$87
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$32/$40
Saturday, November 4
- 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
$359/$449
- 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
$87/$109
- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$52/$65
Garden Design Certificate
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$32/$40
Sunday, November 5
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
Monday, November 6
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$299/$374
Photography Certificate
Tuesday, November 7
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$69/$87
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$52/$65
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$25/$32
Wednesday, November 8
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$79/$99
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$79/$99
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
Friday, November 10
- 8:00 am to 9:30 am
$21/$27
Saturday, November 11
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$79/$99
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$32/$40
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$79/$99
Sunday, November 12
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$149/$187
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$149/$187
Monday, November 13
- 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$349/$437 Photography Certificate
Tuesday, November 14
- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
$129/$162
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
$129/$162
- 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
$24/$30
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$32/$40
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$60/$75
Garden Design Certificate
Wednesday, November 15
- 9:00 am to 10:30 am
$24/$30
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$32/$40
Thursday, November 16
- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$129/$162
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$129/$162
Saturday, November 18
- 8:00 am to 9:30 am
$21/$27
- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
$24/$30
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$59/$74
- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
$75
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$87/$109
Sunday, November 19
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$49/$62
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$25/$32
Monday, November 27
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$56/$70
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$56/$70
Tuesday, November 28
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$99/$124
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$79/$99
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$79/$99
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$79/$99
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$59/$74
- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$25/$32
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$79/$99
Wednesday, November 29
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$49/$62
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$49/$62
Thursday, November 30
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$56/$70
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$56/$70
- 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$139/$174
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$52/$65
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$199/$249
Botanical Arts Certificate
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$72/$90
Friday, December 1
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am
$56/$70
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
$56/$70
Saturday, December 2
- 8:00 am to 9:30 am
$21/$27
- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$199/$249
Photography Certificate
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
- 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$87/$109
Monday, December 4
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$69/$87
Tuesday, December 5
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
$69/$87
Wednesday, December 6
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
$129/$162
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$32/$40
Saturday, December 9
- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
$52/$65
Garden Design Certificate
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$69/$87
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
$49/$62
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$72/$90
Sunday, December 10
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$149/$187
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$149/$187
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$69/$87
- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$25/$32
Tuesday, December 12
- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$25/$32
Saturday, December 16
- 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
$87/$109
Sunday, December 17
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$24/$30
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$24/$30
Wednesday, December 20
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$79/$99
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$79/$99