Regenstein School
Education
Education Programs
Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden
Engage your senses, body, and mind with 1,500 classes, workshops, programs, and events on everything from the life cycle of plants to painting and photography, butterflies to bonsai, and wilderness survival to yoga workouts, in one of the largest blended indoor/outdoor learning environments in the area. Grow your life story at the School.
Become a Garden member today, and enjoy a special discount.
Adult Education
Adult Education programs include art classes, gardening classes, certificate programs, and much more. Engage your senses, discover hidden talents, start a new career, or simply explore an interest.
Youth Programs
Youth programs appeal to children ages 2 to 18 with investigative science, gardening, and career exploration. Children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture.
Teachers and Students
Teacher and student classes present fresh ideas, meaningful science content, and innovative teaching techniques. Choose from a variety of grade level specific programs to enrich your curriculum and share the beauty of nature with your students. The Science Career Continuum is preparing a new generation of scientists with education and training programs for middle- and high-school students from Chicago Public Schools.
Wellness and Fitness
We invite you to sign up for a class and explore the 385-acre gym and classroom also known as the Chicago Botanic Garden! Take a yoga class, tai chi class, or fitness class all year long. With a holistic approach, we offer programming developed to help you attain or maintain a balanced lifestyle.