… and why? I wouldn’t use it for a room, but it’s great for stationery! Bio: Lindsey Muscavitch is the assistant horticulturist for the Welcome Plaza, Ramble, and Stone Family Picnic Glade. She … and why? I wouldn’t use it for a room, but it’s great for stationery! Bio: Lindsey Muscavitch is the assistant horticulturist for the Welcome Plaza, Ramble, and Stone Family Picnic Glade. She …
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… programs, teacher professional development workshops, family programs, and other classes. The site accommodates hundreds of school buses and other vehicles each year. The paved drive curves … turn, inspiring the senses with plants of many colors, shapes, and textures. Direct drop-off is available in this location, as well as parking spots including an accessible space for … turn, inspiring the senses with plants of many colors, shapes, and textures. Direct drop-off is available in this location, as well as parking spots including an accessible space for …
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… and science of horticulture. Wirtz International Landscape Architects, the noted Belgian firm, is designing the Jarantoski Campus Garden. Their innovative landscape plan will unite the entire … and science of horticulture. Wirtz International Landscape Architects, the noted Belgian firm, is designing the Jarantoski Campus Garden. Their innovative landscape plan will unite the entire …
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… It takes a network of enlightened partners to make the kind of impact that Windy City Harvest is having on Chicago’s food hub and the farmers and entrepreneurs who are being trained to help … It takes a network of enlightened partners to make the kind of impact that Windy City Harvest is having on Chicago’s food hub and the farmers and entrepreneurs who are being trained to help …
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… design, manage, and evaluate such gardens. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. This program is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit. … and Employees 12 p.m. Lunch (provided by Chicago Botanic Garden) Burnstein Flower Show Hall 1 p.m. Jack Carman and Mark Epstein The Benefits of Restorative Gardens and Healing 2 p.m. … design, manage, and evaluate such gardens. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. This program is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit. …
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… light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a … candles, are made from nonrenewable petroleum products, primarily paraffin. When paraffin wax is burned, it produces carcinogens and soot. Some of the worst offenders are scented candles, … light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a …
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… up" data to draw conclusions about changing climates, and their effect on plants. Activity 3.1: Migration, Adaptation, and Changing Climates Students will discuss the various ways that … will reflect back on these ways and determine which adaptations could benefit a plant that is exposed to a changing climate. Activity 3.2: Seasons of a Plant Students are introduced to the … students with practice identifying plants in preparation for the other activities. This is an outdoor activity, but can also be done inside on collected or purchased flowers/plants. …
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… seedheads in fall. The dense plantings provide shelter and nesting habitat as well. This area is cut back annually in late winter, well after the nesting season has concluded, and seeds have … seedheads in fall. The dense plantings provide shelter and nesting habitat as well. This area is cut back annually in late winter, well after the nesting season has concluded, and seeds have …
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… through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11:30 a.m. 90-minute program Maximum number of students: 30 A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required . Pondering The Prairie (90 Minutes) Fall through 10/27, Spring Students visit the … a.m. 90-minute program Maximum number of students: 30 A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required . Pondering The Prairie (90 Minutes) Fall through 10/27, Spring Students visit the …
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… seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of students: 30 Pondering the Prairie (90 MinUTES) Fall through 10/27 … a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of students: 30 Pondering the Prairie (90 MinUTES) Fall through 10/27 …
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