… Building the Future It was worth the wait! We've been busy making improvements for our one million-plus annual visitors, and it's time to welcome you through our new "front … Welcome Plaza in front of the Visitor Center this spring. It's a visitor-friendly place for you to meet up with family and friends and use the staffed ticketing kiosks. You can also … more energy efficient. Please note that tram tours now leave from the Welcome Plaza. Thank you for your support and for your patience through the construction. We're thrilled to be giving our …
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… can use mushrooms found growing outside or buy them from the market. When selecting mushrooms for spore prints, look for these things: The cap should be fully open with the gills exposed The … In the morning, carefully lift your bowl and the individual mushrooms and see what you get. If the paper absorbed a lot of moisture from the mushrooms, it may need to dry before you … gills. Shiitake gills are not as straight and rigid as portobello gills, so you’ll get less gill definition in the print and a more wavy, swirling print. If your mushrooms are too …
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… Natural areas comprise more than half of the Garden’s 385 acres and are recognized as models for excellence in restoration and habitat re-creation. They support hundreds of native plant and … wildlife species, improve our water, air, and soil quality, and provide a natural laboratory for our conservation science programs. We invite you to wander designated paths to see firsthand … and animals that call this region home. All of our natural areas provide accessible spots for nature lovers and anyone looking to take a walk in nature to de-stress and harness its …
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… training programs, and the Lenhardt Library. Before joining the Garden, Dr. Mueller worked for more than 23 years at the Field Museum, most recently as the curator of mycology in the … biology, ecology, and conservation of fungi, especially mushrooms, providing vital information for the management and conservation of temperate and tropical forests, particularly in the … authored six books and nearly 100 journal articles. He is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission's Steering Committee; Chair of the …
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… to the Southwest to as far Southeast as the island of Grenada. She received a BA and a BS for her studies in Sustainable Community Development and Agriculture at the Evergreen State … Interdisciplinary Ecology at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, researching cover crops for plant-parasitic nematode and weed suppression in Florida and Haiti. Although her first love is the soil, she gained a taste for the sea racing sailboats on the Gulf coast, living aboard a sailboat for four years, sailing …
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… of a titan arum is an exciting event in the botanical world. It is also an opportunity for teachers to illustrate life-science concepts using an extraordinary real-world example. The … peculiar life cycle, and interrelationships with pollinators make it a marvelous story for classroom discussion. There are several ways this story could be incorporated into … life cycle diagram Leaf structure comparison Pollinator match-up worksheet Crossword puzzle for grades 3 - 4 Crossword puzzle for grades 5+ Pollinator scent experiment Corpse flower …
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… by the #girldinner trend, we put together a fresh-from-the-garden #butterflydinner plate for some of our favorite summer visitors (a “girl dinner” is a solo spread of grab-and-go bites). … Essential Garden Elements Support the entire life cycle by providing the essential elements for each stage of a butterfly's life. Adult butterflies lay their eggs on host plants, where the … with three to four in bloom at a time, between April and October. If you do not have room for one or more of these elements in your garden, find out which are available in other natural …
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… Midwest Tree and Shrub Conference: Speakers Landscapes for a Changing Future Speaker Biographies Matt Lobdell, Head of Collections, Curator, The Morton … Head of Collections and Curator of The Morton Arboretum since 2014. There, he is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and development of the Arboretum’s plant collections and in … is the Tree and Shrub Breeder at The Morton Arboretum where she develops breeding strategies for improved trees and shrubs, conducts breeding research, focuses on native plant collecting, …
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… the best and most secure service to our campers and staff, Camp CBG is partnering with CampDoc.com . CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate and integrate camper health information into a … the best and most secure service to our campers and staff, Camp CBG is partnering with CampDoc.com . CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate …
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… Thanksgiving Centerpieces There’s so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving—family, home, hearth, and all those nifty tips the Garden is providing to … of course, is the central element, and with just a little more effort as you choose the items for your dinner, you can honor the earth that has provided your feast. You can also decorate and … over the Tofurkey kind, avoid factory-farmed birds and seek sustainably raised ones. Head for the organic section of your grocery store for produce, as well as staples like flour and oil. …
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