… Discover exceptional ornamental grasses for all types of garden situations, sun and shade, wet and dry, formal and informal, and everything in between. You will learn about new cultivars along with those …
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… New! Learn about canning, fermenting, dehydrating, freezing, and more in this hands-on class. Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will demystify the most common methods of home food preservation and help you learn to eat more seasonally and locally this year. The class will dig into …
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… Discover your personal style—fun and whimsical, elegant and classic, or vintage and antique—in this hands-on jewelry class. Each week, explore a new technique such as stringing, …
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… of the Middle East at this demonstration cooking class featuring recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s Jerusalem. Enjoy a light lunch showcasing exotic yet accessible ingredients: spinach salad with dates and almonds; chermoula eggplant with bulgur, yogurt, and preserved lemon; roasted butternut squash and red onions with tahini and za’atar; and chicken …
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… justice activist, improvisation expert, award-winning composer, concert artist, conductor, and pedagogue. As founding Artistic Director and composer for Healing Bells, she works with international journalists and filmmakers to tell underreported stories of social injustices and agency via music and film. …
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… New! Looking to grow your best garden yet? Join William Moss for an exciting and informative workshop covering various techniques for successful vegetable gardening in the Chicago area. Topics will cover tasks, techniques, and tips from winter to fall as well as basic botany, soil preparation, crop selection, rotation and planning, pest solutions, harvesting, and more. Demonstrations and activities include sowing …
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… Explore and identify the ducks and shorebirds of the Garden. The walk begins at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve and will make stops along the shore, mudflats, and Dixion Prairie. Dress for the weather, and …
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… Get ready to wiggle, jiggle, and giggle as you sing and dance along with Jodi and the Jigglejam Band. Her engaging style and catchy tunes spark imagination and …
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… Small flowering trees are a critical component of nearly every garden and landscape. This course covers approximately 40 genera and many more species and cultivars that thrive in our region. Identification, cultural information, aesthetic …
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… New! Explore the rich, nutty flavor of tahini—a versatile sesame butter packed with protein and healthy fats. In this class, learn to use tahini to elevate sweet and savory dishes. Discover tips and techniques for making tahini banana bread, tahini blondies, maple-tahini glazed carrots and …
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