… influence as a science and education institution. Since the Chicago Botanic Garden opened to the public in 1972, children and adults alike have benefitted from nature experiences … Campus welcomed students and visitors of all ages. The seven-acre Regenstein Learning Campus is a center of inspiration, education, and training for nature-lovers and the next generation of … classroom, linking the growing of food, cooking, and nutrition to wellness and lifestyle best practices. Participants will cook with seasonal produce grown sustainably and learn about …
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… Make a Gift from Your IRA to Support the Chicago Botanic Garden If you are 70½ or older, you can make a meaningful impact to the Chicago Botanic Garden today through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your … gift counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) if you are 73 or older, but it is not included in your taxable income. Your IRA gift will help sustain the Garden’s vibrant …
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… The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can help Is this the year to try bigleaf hydrangea, tea olive, or another plant that you think only grows … Gardeners use it as a general guide, for instance, to decide which perennials to buy that might survive the winter. The map also may help you decide when to bring in tropical …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden sits on what used to be the Skokie Marsh, part of the ancestral homelands of the Council of Three Fires—the Ojibwa, … wetland, then owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Chicago Botanic Garden is built upon this history. For more than a year, the Chicago Botanic Garden has been working on … the history, center current Indigenous voices, and move the Garden toward a more equitable way of working for the future. We are just beginning that process by building relationships, …
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… Garden will open the Regenstein Learning Campus on September 10 and 11. The seven-acre campus is designed to serve learners of all ages, and facilitate connections between people and the environment … to sustain and enrich life,” said Jean M. Franczyk, president and CEO of the Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center, with 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, anchors the new …
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… Iris ‘Carol Ellen Ramsey’ is an amazing blend of colors that demands to be noticed. The standards are a blend of pale … and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… for this introductory webinar where you’ll hear about Budburst’s research projects, learn how to participate, and have any questions answered by the Budburst team. Budburst is a community science project hosted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Anyone can participate in … projects that focus on plants, climate change, and plant-animal interactions. All you have to do is observe plants near you. Register now …
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… Share your #Lightscape Glow Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY. A …
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… New! Reconnect to the earth the way nature intended at this mini wellness retreat with certified holistic health coach and yoga instructor, Pam Gross. Using natural healing practices to support our well-being, we’ll unplug and relax into the Garden through soulful yoga, nature …
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… seated and reclining postures. Come and enjoy a sense of peace and balance. You should be able to transition between standing and seated positions during class. Bring a yoga mat. 9 … September 3) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no class November 26) Patricia and Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229 …
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