… of our new greenhouses, the first since the Garden opened in 1972. When the greenhouse project is complete later in 2018, the state-of-the-art plant production facilities will be triple the … zebra mussels (about $900,000). The Garden’s operating revenue remains strong, and net income is entirely reinvested in Garden operations. We enjoyed record levels in membership revenue ($4.7 million), the Annual Fund ($4 million), and corporate sponsorship ($1.7 million). The Summer Dinner Dance, our most successful fundraising event ever, yielded more …
Type: Page
… to nature’s other big show—spring color. This year, the annual Woman’s Board Fall Bulb Sale is online only. You’ll be able to shop at your leisure for hundreds of varieties of bulbs … from growers in Holland. The members’ presale, with discounted prices, starts September 1; the public sale is September 9 to 25. Order pick-ups are October 9 to 10 at the Chicago … this fall (see the Colchicum selections). Here are some tips and suggestions to help you get started: Beautiful mixed bulb border in late April at a Woman’s Board member’s home garden. …
Type: Blog
… Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden The Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden is one of three sites for the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program, where scientists … are published in Plant Evaluation Notes . … The Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden is one of three sites for the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program, where scientists …
Type: Page
… enrolled in high school, at least 14 years old, and live or go to school near the farm site to which they are applying. Where to Begin Students can apply for summer programs starting … through late Fall and must be able to commit to the shift for their farm. Shift information is listed on the application for each site. Let us know that you’re interested and our team will … through late Fall and must be able to commit to the shift for their farm. Shift information is listed on the application for each site. Let us know that you’re interested and our team will …
Type: Page
… to be giving our visitors a refreshed experience. Funding for water main improvements is supported in part by the: PUBLIC MUSEUM CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL … to be giving our visitors a refreshed experience. Funding for water main improvements is supported in part by the: PUBLIC MUSEUM CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL …
Type: Page
… at cultural and horticultural venues and published in the latest IGPOTY book. The exhibition is formed from the winners of the annual competition, which runs July 1 – October 31, 2022. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s exhibition of winning photos will open in … at cultural and horticultural venues and published in the latest IGPOTY book. The exhibition is formed from the winners of the annual competition, which runs July 1 – October 31, 2022. The …
Type: Page
… Panna Cotta with Strawberry Mash or Rhubarb Compote Makes 6–8 servings Panna Cotta 1 ½ cups heavy cream 2 cups buttermilk 10 tablespoons sugar ½ vanilla bean, split … sponge the gelatin by slowly sprinkling it over cold water and let sit until all the moisture is absorbed. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot liquid and mix well. Pour into containers and … sponge the gelatin by slowly sprinkling it over cold water and let sit until all the moisture is absorbed. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot liquid and mix well. Pour into containers and …
Type: Page
… appreciating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving securities that have increased in value is a smart and effective way to support our mission while potentially reducing your tax … appreciating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving securities that have increased in value is a smart and effective way to support our mission while potentially reducing your tax …
Type: Page
… one of those methods and use real temperature and tree-ring data to understand how tree growth is affected by both temperature and precipitation, and draw conclusions about what that means for … essay using what they know about climate and ecosystem responses to climate change. Activity 2.1: Historical Climate Cycles Students look at historical records of CO 2 data from various … conditions. They will use this knowledge to describe and explain how tree-ring appearance is affected by environmental conditions, how we can recognize seasonal and annual growth in …
Type: Page
… Urban Agriculture Toolkit This toolkit is designed to support public gardens and other organizations interested in initiating, … readers will find example lesson plans, standard operating procedures, program outlines, farm site layouts, funding resources, and other reference materials. These tools can be flexibly used … of demographic data Programmatic data collection Production and sales data … This toolkit is designed to support public gardens and other organizations interested in initiating, …
Type: Page
