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Winter Container Design Tips

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Learn how to design stunning winter containers with a focus on hardy perennials, evergreens, and seasonal accents. Explore key principles of container design, including balance, contrast, and effective use of height, filler, and trailing elements. Gain practical advice on troubleshooting and caring for your winter arrangements to keep them visually appealing throughout the colder months.

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Bird Walk: Fall Migration

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Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.

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The Business of Gardening & Landscaping

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Transform your passion for gardening and landscaping into a thriving business. This course offers essential insights into operating a successful landscape design and installation business, from accurate project pricing and estimating costs to sourcing materials and avoiding common pitfalls. Gain practical knowledge on managing overhead expenses and developing profitable operations.

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Beginner Bird Walk Main Island

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Embark on an evening adventure through the garden as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Whether you're a seasoned bird-watcher or just starting out, this guided walk promises a delightful and educational experience. Binoculars are recommended but not required—come and enjoy the natural beauty and diverse birdlife.

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Learn to identify plants without leaves or flowers. Explore the Schulenberg Prairie and adjacent woodlands to practice identifying native perennials and grasses in winter with a local expert.


  • Notes: Includes winter hiking on dirt trails. Please dress for the weather. Limit 20
  • Recommended Text:  A Guide to Wildflowers in Winter – Herbaceous Plants of Northeastern North America by Carol Levine, is available in The Arboretum Store.

School Notes: The registrars office is the one who confirms registrations ([email protected]). They respond to emails Monday through Friday between 8:30 and 4pm. If a student registers through Coursehorse on Friday evening for a Saturday class, we will not have a way to confirm them.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to the registrar by email ([email protected]) or by phone (630-719-2468) one full business day prior to the program start date. 

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable within 24 hours the program’s start date. The Morton Arboretum cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations. 

Students will be issued a full refund in the event that The Morton Arboretum cancels a class for any reason.

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The Morton Arboretum

When Joy Morton established The Morton Arboretum in 1922, he envisioned a “great outdoor museum” of trees. Today, our living collections inspire visitors to appreciate, learn about, plant, and protect trees. The Arboretum champions the world's trees through plant collections, science and conservation,...
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