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NATURE & GARDENING
PROGRAM AGES DAY(S)/TIME
# of
CLASSES ACTIVITY # RES/NR
Home Landscape
Sustainability
16+ Sa, 9-11:30am
DATE(S) LOCATION
Apr 5
Oak Park Conservatory
May 10
Oak Park Conservatory
1
1
#245243-01
#245243-02
$20/$30
$20/$30
Chicken Health 18+ Sa, 9-11am May 31 Oak Park Conservatory 1 #285235-01 $20/$30
Dividing Perennials 18+ Th, 7-9pm Apr 24 Oak Park Conservatory 1 #235202-01 $20/$30
Compost 101 18+ Sa, 9-11am Apr 26 Oak Park Conservatory 1 #235203-01 $25/$38
Start Here: First Steps
for the New Gardeners
16+ Sa, 9-11am Apr 12 Oak Park Conservatory 1 #235220-01 $25/$38
Plant Stories 16+ Sa, 9am-12pm Apr 19 Oak Park Conservatory 1 #235244-01 $20/$30
Container Workshop 18+ Sa, 9-11am May 17 Oak Park Conservatory 1 #235265-01 $49/$74
Home Landscape Sustainability
(Ages 16 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, Ph.D.
Landscape sustainability or "greening" your
landscape is more than just choosing the
appropriate plants. How you design, water, fertilize,
control pests, and manage the appearance of your
landscape are all factors to consider for your home
landscape. Come learn about these aspects and
more. Feel free to bring pictures or sketches of your
landscape
Min 6/Max 15
Chicken Health (Ages 18 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, PhD
Are you interested in knowing how to care for your
birds in an emergency situation? Better yet, what IS
an emergency for a chicken?Come learn the signs of
a sick bird, what to do to help her, and where to seek
care if the situation is beyond your ability.
Min 8/Max 30
Dividing Perennials (Ages 18 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, PhD
We will learn which plants are suitable for
division as well as when and how to divide them.
Participants will then move outdoors for a hands-
on demonstration in the perennial garden and
each participant will take home a division from the
Conservatory garden. Please dress for the weather
and for gardening activity.
Min 5/Max 15
Compost 101 (Ages 18 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, Ph.D.
Learn what compost is, how it is created, and how
to use it in our gardens, both indoor and outside.
The discussion will cover the necessary ingredients,
proper compost pile preparation and managing the
ongoing process that creates gardeners' gold - rich,
living humus. Bring some gloves and get involved
in the work portion of the class.
Min 5/Max 15
New Gardeners (Ages 16 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, Ph.D.
For all those who'd love to garden but aren't sure
where to start, here's a look at the basics: How plants
work, what they need, what you will need, and what to
expect. Whether you have a plot to grow in or just
a pot, you'll have a chance to think about the kind
of garden you can have in your first season and ask
questions about what you need to do.
Min 6/Max 30
Plant Stories (Ages 18 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, Ph.D.
Every plant tells a story. Join us at the
Oak Park Conservatory for a journey through some
of history's most exciting, interesting, and unique
plant stories. After sharing in these adventures, we
will explore the conservatory's display houses for
plants that speak to us, that tell us a story and begin
telling that story through essay, story, or poem.
Paper and writing instruments provided.
Min 4/Max 10
Container Workshop (Ages 18 & Up)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, Ph.D.
Join our popular container workshop to gain
knowledge of designs and plant combinations to
spark your outdoor containers. Participants will
receive planting, care and maintenance tips that
will keep your containers beautiful all summer.
Everyone will take home a fully planted, outdoor
container for your balcony or patio. Plants will be
available for full sun or partial shade. Materials
cost is included in the fee.
Min 6/Max 15
Noon on Th, Mar 6 - see page 89 for details
