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Opening of the Regenstein Learning Center

September 10, 2016 - September 11, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

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Description

The Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates the opening of the Regenstein Learning Campus, a new seven-acre hub for plant-based community and civic engagement, intergenerational learning, hands-on coursework, and health and wellness activities. Visitors can engage in a weekend full of mini-classes showcasing what the Garden's education programs have to offer. Plus, explore the new campus and its gardens, hear live music, and participate in a scavenger hunt. Windy City Harvest, the Garden's urban agriculture program, will have a farm stand with fresh produce.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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