… Using the ideas of abstract expressionists, we will release our emotions on a digital canvas with nature as a subject. Explore such painters of this period as Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko as well as photographers they inspired in the art world. Intermediate to advanced level. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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… Forest bathing, originally developed in Japan as shinrin-yoku, refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and … covering a quarter to a half mile, and ending with a simple tea using native plants. Designed for adults with limited mobility. At no additional cost, a participant’s support person may attend without registering. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, …
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… This program will explore traditional and provocative uses of color in the garden and cover how the gardener can approach decisions to use different color combinations. Many examples of …
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… This class brings together the healing powers of both movement and nature informed by the fields … around us. Next, each person will have the opportunity to find a quiet place at the Garden for individual contemplation: soaking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the … to share our individual experiences through movement reflections. No previous dance experience is required. Please dress for the weather. Bring a watch and a yoga mat or towel. Erica Hornthal, …
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… New! This course will feature native trees of Illinois, their key identification features, native … landscape designs and the ecological services provided by these important species. The class is divided into approximately half lecture and half field work touring through the Garden’s native trees of Illinois area and Native Plant garden. Participants should dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Phillip Douglas, curator of woody plants, …
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… white—fresh, breezy, and effortlessly chic. That’s “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026. Calm without being boring, elegant without being fussy, it’s the perfect excuse to press the refresh button on your garden this spring. As curator of plant collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I’m always dreaming … the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, blending effortlessly with almost any palette. Whether you …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Learning Campus is home to an incredible variety of experiences. The Nature Play Garden gives kids and … the Nature Play Garden has another wonderful element: plants that were chosen specifically for this garden. There are plants that appeal to all five senses, and plants with funny names or … the new Learning Campus and its Nature Play Garden is through plants. In the Garden’s 26 other gardens, plants are chosen, tended, and laid out to enhance the visitor experience. In …
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… Q. What do I do with my spring-flowering bulbs after blooming? A. When feasible, it is best to remove the spent blooms with pruners or scissors right after flowering. This prevents the plant from expending energy on seed production and instead redirects energy to be stored and used for next year. You can remove just the spent blooms or the entire stalk for aesthetic reasons. In …
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… Bear Williams aka (Larry Kimpel) is a Chicago-based blues/Americana/folk artist who tours and records internationally. He is the founder and co-owner of GVR Records distributed via INgrooves/Razor’s Edge/Universal Music … Alanis Morrisette, Joe Cocker, and Al Jarreau, just to name a few.
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