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  • … production facilities and the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center , with  Evening Island  and the Dixon Prairie . It will also balance the Learning Campus on the … maintain an unusual collection of orchids and tropical plants. In addition, new bonsai studios with four different environments will enhance the Garden's already renowned Bonsai Collection . New garden and interpretive walk The Wirtz landscape plan includes the Serpentine Garden, with both a specialty shade-plant evaluation area and a rose evaluation area, and an interpretive …
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  • … experienced by homeowners: it is small and highly visible, consisting of only 1 acre along our service road, right next to our Science Center. In 2010, Garden ecologists removed invasive … to graduate students in the Garden's joint graduate program in Plant Biology and Conservation with Northwestern University. … The PCSC Woods replicates conditions commonly experienced by homeowners: it is small and highly visible, consisting of only 1 acre along our service road, right next to our Science Center. In 2010, Garden ecologists removed invasive …
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  • Senior Staff: Paul Rafac Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Paul Rafac is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the Chicago Botanic Garden. He oversees institutional financial affairs - while also leading departmental administration in Finance, Information Systems, Administrative Services and Visitor Experience. Rafac brings four decades …
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  • … acknowledge your donation, please email us at Donor Services: Click here to show mail address with the following information: Your full name and contact information The amount of your wire … acknowledge your donation, please email us at Donor Services: donorservices@chicagobotanic.org with the following information: Your full name and contact information The amount of your wire …
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  • … Q.  Can you recommend a landscape designer? A.  While Plant Information Service does not recommend specific landscape designers, we maintain current lists of resources … Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for an updated list of service providers in your area. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … proof of non-violent/ non-sexual criminal background Provide a DD-214 to document military service—honorable/dishonorable discharge Provide a Social Security card, birth certificate , and … dates and times are announced at the information sessions. Provide Windy City Harvest staff with a copy of your city of Chicago Rap Sheet and/or DD-214 and complete an ADP background check … proof of non-violent/ non-sexual criminal background Provide a DD-214 to document military service—honorable/dishonorable discharge Provide a Social Security card, birth certificate , and …
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  • … It has deeply cut foliage, exceptional cold hardiness, and bright red fall color. It is a fast grower that can reach a height of 50 feet with a 35 foot spread. …
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  • … of the newest and most dynamic additions to the Garden's living plant collections. Originating with plants from the inaugural Orchid Show, the collection was created to enable year-round … initiative integrates living plants, seed banking, fungal cultures, and herbarium specimens, with an emphasis on education and public engagement. The Garden aims to include 25 percent of … best practices for propagation, reintroduction, and ongoing care through partnerships with other institutions such as the North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC). This …
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  • … books is accessible through our LibGuide The Library presents rare book exhibitions each year with an accompanying free gallery talk to share these treasures with a public audience. The … Library is focused on developing a collection of national prominence that strengthens its service to researchers and the visiting public. In 2002, the Library acquired a collection of … Library is focused on developing a collection of national prominence that strengthens its service to researchers and the visiting public. In 2002, the Library acquired a collection of …
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  • Veteran Internship Program May 19 – August 8, 2025 Positions available in various departments including: Education Horticulture Visitor Services Database Management Construction and Maintenance GIS Documentation Accounting  Pay rate:        $18.36 /hour       Additional $50/week travel allowance What you will do:        Work 32 hours a week in a department suited to specific career path or …
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