adult education classes
Nature and Birding Classes
At the Garden, enjoy bird walks, wildflower walks, prairie walks, seed collecting, beekeeping, butterfly gardening, hummingbird gardening, rain gardens, and exploring native plants. Off-site adventures include the owl prowl.
Introduction to Bird-Watching
May 16
Thursday
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Annex 2
and
May 18
Saturday
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Meet at McDonald Woods Entrance Shelter
Where Nature Comes Home
June 9
Sunday
1 – 3 p.m.
Linnaeus Room
Recognizing Sedges in the Field
June 15
Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Linnaeus Room
Bird Walk: Summer Nesting Birds
June 8
Saturday
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Meet at Visitor Center
Father’s Day Canoe Adventure
Sunday, June 16 is sold out. Very limited availability on June 15. Please call (847) 835-6801.
June 15
Saturday
9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m.
or
June 16
Sunday
9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m.
Children must be at least 5 years old to participate
Maximum three participants per boat
Additional details upon registration
Discover the Indiana Dunes
July 11
Thursday
1 – 3 p.m.
Linnaeus Room
Evening Prairie Walk
August 22
Thursday
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Meet at the Rice Plant Resource Center
Fall Bird Walk
August 24
Saturday
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Meet at Visitor Center
Introduction to Spiders and Their Ecology
September 7
Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center
Prairie Plant Identification in the Field
September 12
Thursday
8 a.m. – noon
Seminar Room, Plant Science Center