Im looking for a botany course in the chicagoland area to further my hobby, not interested in certification.?

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This is an excellent on line Botany course. Depending on what your hobby is there are many other Botany courses on line. Check out this Waynes Word and see what you think.
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/bot115.htm
Botany 115 Plants and People:
The role of plants in the world ecosystem, including past and present cultural and economic uses for food, medicines, and industrial products. Also included are the principles of plant structure and function, with selected topics on plant diversity, plant adaptations, and the interrelationships between plants and people.