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  • … program emphasizing environmental plant biology and conservation. Addressing a growing need for expertise in plant science and conservation, the master's of science and doctoral degree … work completed in year one and research emphasized in year two. Scholarships are available for full-time students; students wishing to be considered for them should indicate this on their application. Students wishing to attend part-time are also …
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  • … a slower pace, where you’ll find plants in raised beds, making them easy to smell and touch for people with limited mobility and others. Don’t be shy about rubbing the bristly, rust-colored … combinations—the yellow, red, and orange plants are intended to be warm and inviting—and then, for contrast, head down the lower woodland path, under the shade of the birch trees. … On a windy … a slower pace, where you’ll find plants in raised beds, making them easy to smell and touch for people with limited mobility and others. Don’t be shy about rubbing the bristly, rust-colored …
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  • … technicians who are committed to addressing the environmental challenges facing our region. For nine months, this group learns from Garden ecologists and scientists, local partners, and … universities, and businesses.        Apply to join SENA Check back here in December 2025 for 2026 program application information. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers 13 paid ecological … Approximately one day per week is dedicated to training—learning how to understand and care for natural areas, gaining management certifications, and preparing for a career. Application …
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  • … Garden is located near the Braeside Metra train station on Metra's Union Pacific North Line. For a schedule of trains, contact Metra at (312) 836-7000 or metrarail.com . Once you arrive at the Braeside station, you may walk to the Garden. This is a beautiful … most up-to-date information, contact Pace Suburban Bus Service at (847) 836-7000 or pacebus.com . Bus connections are available from Davis Street in Evanston, and the Glencoe and Highland …
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  • … (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the frilly spathe, or modified leaf, around the tall central spike. … September 28, 2015, Garden scientists collected pollen from the plant. They saved the pollen for future pollination of other titan arums in the Garden’s collection and to donate to other …
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  • … 2020 Please save the date. More information to come. Contact Click here to show mail address for details: (847) 835-6833.   Fall Bulb Festival Bulb Sale October 9 – 11, 2020 250+ varieties … the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden's indoor holiday exhibition. Click here for more information Buy Tickets View 2017 Photos Get Growing Weekend Plant Sale May 18 – 20, … Board Members will be grown in the Chicago Botanic Garden Production Greenhouses and offered for sale --> … Lightscape Preview Thursday, November 12, 2020 Please save the date. More …
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  • … Windy City Harvest in the News Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR …
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  • … there more to the colors we perceive in nature? The scientific process of chromatography—Greek for “color writing”—inspired this artwork. Here, prairie grass, seemingly a single color, reveals … color appear like abstract watercolor paintings, transforming the Visitor Center into a canvas for visible and hidden prairie hues. Experience nature’s palette—every shade, tone, and tint—in … there more to the colors we perceive in nature? The scientific process of chromatography—Greek for “color writing”—inspired this artwork. Here, prairie grass, seemingly a single color, reveals …
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  • … to users by collecting, organizing, preserving, and sharing subject-specific materials for current and future use, while supporting all objectives of the Chicago Botanic Garden. About … all of the materials appear in the Library’s online catalog and can be requested, in advance, for use in the main Lenhardt Library. Specializing in plant science research resources, the Plant … to users by collecting, organizing, preserving, and sharing subject-specific materials for current and future use, while supporting all objectives of the Chicago Botanic Garden. About …
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  • … teaspoons olive oil  Pinch cumin  Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a … and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Set aside. Grill or sauté the nopales for 3 to 4 minutes per side, and then julienne each leaf. Toss the greens with the vinaigrette … teaspoons olive oil  Pinch cumin  Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a …
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