education

Club CBG

Club CBG at the Chicago Botanic Garden welcomes school-age children to come once a week for fun, hands-on, educational opportunities outside of school. Six-week program sessions allow children in grades 2 to 5 to discover the Garden in winter, spring, and fall. They will use scientific tools, plan and plant a garden, explore native habitats, and more!

registration

Registration will be available August 13 for late fall and winter sessions.

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For more information, call
(847) 835-8239.

Ages
Children in grades 2–5

Days and Times
Thursdays, 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.,
on a six-week basis

Fees
$105 for Garden Plus members
$115 for nonmembers
per six-week session

Registration Policies

program information

Attire
Dress for the weather. Wear clothes that are comfortable for outdoor and indoor activities, and hands-on, sometimes messy, fun. We recommend bringing a water bottle and a backpack.

Location/parking
Park in lot 7 and meet in the Children's Learning Center. Bring your confirmation letter with you to receive free parking.

PHOTO: plant fossils

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early FALL session
thursdays, September 16 – October 21, 2010

In the early fall session, we will discover the bountiful harvest using all our senses. We'll help harvest plants, explore the falling leaves, wander through tall prairie grasses, and examine fleeting insects.

Late Fall Session (seven-week session)
Thursdays, October 28 – December 16, 2010
(no class on Nov. 25)

In the late fall session, we will examine the kinds of fruits, vegetables, and trees that prosper in the cold, help harvest plants, and create art using fallen leaves. Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared to see how we prepare the Garden for a long and cold winter.

Early Winter Session
Thursdays, January 6 – February 10, 2011

In the early winter session, we will investigate the lives of plants and bugs during the coldest season, explore winter in the McDonald Woods, and discuss the hibernation habits of local birds and wildlife. Participants should be ready to venture outside and explore the snowy Garden.

Late Winter Session
Thursdays, February 17 – March 24, 2011

In the late winter session, we will observe the plants and animals transition from hibernation to activity and welcome the arrival of spring! Participants will start seeds for their spring gardens and prepare to nurture and grow their gardens in warmer and sunnier months.

These fun outdoor and indoor attractions offer kids in Chicago's North Shore suburbs a wide variety of activities that take advantage of the facilities and expertise at the Chicago Botanic Garden.