Meditation Walk: The Cycle of Life
Fee $37
What better way to enjoy autumn and fresh your spirit than an early morning meditation walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Come prepared to relax and renew as we slowly walk around the Great Basin, making stops for guided meditation focused on the four-life cycle images---creation/birth, growth, pain and loss, and new life---and their relation to your own life experiences. Take time to think, wander, and breathe. Event takes place rain or shine. Covered spaces available along the path.
No senior discount.
BOT B05---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 5/3, 8-10 a.m. CRN 40864
Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle
Fee $25
Are you trying to change your family from the heavily-processed standard American diet toward more natural, real foods? Blogger Tamara Mannelly explains how to read ingredient (原料) labels on packaged foods and identify added chemicals and fillers. Explore ways to add more healthy foods to your diet and source quality animal products. Take home session notes, tips, and recipes.
No senior discount.
BOT G33---01, CARD, 1 Thu., 2/6 and 1 Mon., 2/10, 10-11 a.m. CRN 40905
Designing the Sunny Border
Fee $37
The well-designed flower border “wears” a combination of perennials (多年生物), annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Explore ways to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on color and form. Appropriate for new gardeners as well as those with established borders that could use updating.
Senior 40% discount
BOT G34---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 8/29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN 40866
Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness
Fee $149
Industry leaders present the latest research on the benefits of healthcare gardens and introduce the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate them. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. Course is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit.
Senior 10% discount
BOT G36---01, CARD, 1 Wed., 5/14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CRN 41162
36. What does NOT belong to the four life cycle image?
A.Growth. | B.Death. |
C.Birth or creation. | D.Loss and pain. |
37. What is the second activity mainly about?
A.Gardening. | B.Relaxation. |
C.Health care. | D.Healthy diet. |
38. You can take part in different activities during the weekdays EXCEPT ________.
A.Monday and Wednesday | B.Monday and Thursday |
C.Tuesday and Friday | D.Wednesday and Thursday |
39. If you buy a ticket for your grandfather with the least money, you should choose ________.
A.Designing the Sunny Border |
B.Meditation Walk: The Cycle of Life |
C.Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness |
D.Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle |
40. One reason why the fee of No. 4 Activity is higher than others is probably that ________.
A.registering a course needs money |
B.the industry leaders charge too much |
C.morning coffee and lunch are provided |
D.the tools needed for gardens are expensive |