… What better way to celebrate spring and keep kids busy than with mud? All you need is a muddy buddy, a few basic supplies, and a sprinkling of imagination to try these fun, … kids to explore and experiment. There's no right or wrong way to do this. The only rule is no eating the cupcakes! Here’s what you’ll need: Dirt Small bucket Large spoon Water Herbs, … paint. Parent Tip: If your child is hesitant to use fingers, offer a paintbrush. Once they get comfortable, suggest they dip just one finger in. You can model that behavior by doing it …
Type: Blog
… delighted to see a special guest star at the Tropical Greenhouse: Alice the Amorphophallus is on display, in full and glorious fruit! Visitors are asking: why are some of the berries on … plucked a few of each in mid-February, X-rayed them, and performed a bit of berry surgery to get the answer. An x-ray view of titan arum fruit pollinated by Spike (Chicago Botanic Garden, … You can see the difference on Alice’s infructescence (fruit stalk) , too: the stalk is curving. As the chubby, seed-filled fruits from Stinky’s pollen continue to ripen and enlarge, …
Type: Blog
… the intricate beauty and small details in the often overlooked.” ARTIST BIO Kristin Field is a textile artist, natural dyer, and gardener based in Chicago. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Fiber and Material Studies at the School of the Art Institute of … that surround us in our everyday lives. Her work values and expresses curiosity, and she is inspired by the intersection of nature, science, and art. Kristin enjoys sharing her love of …
Type: Page
… the same activities. We do not recommend enrolling for both weeks. Special Needs The Garden is committed to providing accessible experiences for all children. If your child will require … Staffing In order to provide the best possible experiences for your children, camp is limited to 20 campers. Camps are led by Chicago Botanic Garden staff and qualified teachers, … at the drop-off location on the first day of camp. Please Do Not Bring to Camp The Garden is NOT responsible for any item lost or broken during camp. Please leave the following items at …
Type: Page
… Evaluation Notes Press Kit Green roofs. In plant science (and gardening), the new frontier is overhead rather than underfoot. On the 16,000-square-foot G reen Roof Garden at the Daniel F. … roof plant study ever conducted in the United States. Q & A with Richard Hawke Richard Hawke is the plant evaluation manager and an associate scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. … Green roofs. In plant science (and gardening), the new frontier is overhead rather than underfoot. On the 16,000-square-foot G reen Roof Garden at the Daniel F. …
Type: Page
… to see how weather changes affect the activity at Butterfly & Blooms. The seasonal exhibition is a photographer’s dream, with hundreds of live butterfly species native to countries around the … pictures. Butterflies tend to stay at rest to conserve energy to stay warm. So you could get some excellent photos of their ventral (bottom) side, as they hang upside down from tree … chance of viewing a butterfly emerging in our pupa chamber or drying its wings before it is ready to take flight, stop by earlier in the day. Afternoons: Afternoons are typically the …
Type: Blog
… Spring is seed season—and a good time to think about gifting seeds to gardeners, friends, and … cotta as the balls dry. This recipe yields about 24 seed balls. About Your Seed Choice Less is more. You only want a few seeds to sprout from each seed ball. Too many seeds mean too many … helps to break down the clay and compost, giving seeds a good dose of food and water to get started growing. Throw one in your garden. Fill an empty space. Gift a brown- or …
Type: Blog
… It’s that time of year when the sun finally comes out and temperatures go up, allowing you to get some outdoor planting done. But beware the fickle Chicago spring. Perfect gardening days are … the temperatures drop too low, the covering can freeze to the plant and damage it. Circulation is always good, so give your plants “breathing room” if you cover them. Leave some plants alone. …
Type: Blog
… Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden and the Farm on Ogden Artist statement: Rhizomatic is a collaborative art installation between Essentials Creative collective and the scientists and staff at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The project is inspired by the rhizome as a philosophical concept developed by theorists Deleuze and … Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden and the Farm on Ogden Artist statement: Rhizomatic is a collaborative art installation between Essentials Creative collective and the scientists and …
Type: Page
… to change your password by following these simple steps (please note that your user name is the email address associated with your account) *Login tip. The membership is linked to only one email address in our new system Click Member Login in top menu and select … to change your password by following these simple steps (please note that your user name is the email address associated with your account) *Login tip. The membership is linked to only …
Type: Page
