Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden

Symposia and Highlighted Events

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. 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.

symposia

Lawn and Turf Care Education Day
September 17
Thursday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium

The Nature of Wild Gardens:
What is Wild, and Why it Matters
September 24
Friday
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium

An Afternoon with
Michael Dirr
October 17
Sunday
3 – 5 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium

Chicago Regional Forum on Ethics and Sustainability: Making Connections between Culture and Conservation
October 29
Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium

highlighted events

Preserving the Harvest at Mettawa Manor
FULL – WAITLIST
August 24
Tuesday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mettawa Manor

Certificate Open House
September 1
Wednesday
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Please register to save
your space
Linnaeus Room

Gourd Art Workshops
September 17 – 19
Friday – Sunday

Nature and People: The Landscape Legacy
of Jens Jensen
October 1
Friday
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Fairchild Room

The Garden at Night:
A Photographic Evening in the Garden
October 18
Monday
6 – 9 p.m.
Design Studio

Preparing Herbarium Specimens
Nov. 13 & 20
Saturday
10 a.m. – noon
Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Introduction to Oil Painting
Jan. 24 – Feb. 28
Monday
6 – 9 p.m.
Design Studio

Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
Feb. 12
Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Burnstein Hall

Let’s Grow Together!
Family Friendly
Feb. 26, May 21, July 23 & Sept. 24
Saturday
9 – 11 a.m.
Linnaeus Room