… environmental education programs with community partnerships The Science Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted in promoting accessible pathways for marginalized youth … in STEM by providing resources to support them along their college and career pathways. In its 26-year existence, the award-winning program has evolved the way it delivers science education. … Southeast Side of Chicago, and took a field trip to Steel Workers Park, a former industrial site. Overall, staff observed significant gains in content knowledge and positive shifts in …
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… ‘Bessie’ is a herbaceous peony displaying double pink blooms with a sweet scent, excellent for cutting and displaying in a vase. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late; ‘Bessie’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in …
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… ‘Loves Touch’ is an herbaceous peony with small, shell-pink, semi-double blossoms resembling those of a camellia. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Loves Touch’ is a mid- to late-season bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in …
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… herbaceous peonies. Winner of the American Peony Society Award of Landscape Merit, ‘Nice Gal’ is an herbaceous peony with lavender pink petals surrounding yellow stamens and deep pink stigmas. The semi-double flowers bloom on short stems near the foliage. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Nice Gal’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Moon Over Barrington’ is an herbaceous peony produced in 1986 at Roy Klehm’s nursery in Barrington, IL. The double blooms are large and creamy white with a spicy fragrance. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Moon Over Barrington’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… Cool-season vegetables and herbs planted in the White House Kitchen Garden The White House is “The People’s House” and its garden is the iconic “America’s garden.” I’d come on a visit facilitated by Andrew Bunting, then … beehive supplies the first family with honey. Established in 1791, the President’s Park is the official name for the 82 acres surrounding the White House. Originally laid out by Pierre Charles …
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… slots are selling fast for the new holiday event at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Lightscape is a festive, immersive trail of color, imagination, and sound, a night out for families, … staff have been working every day past dark since November 8 to set up more than a million points of light. Just a few things on the to-do list: unravel about 12 miles of cable, build a … musical finale, the Field of Lights. This 6-minute show features thousands of dancing points of light and color. Keep an eye on how the trees around you come to life—think fireworks. …
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… the recommendations of federal, state, and county officials, the Chicago Botanic Garden is canceling the Inspiring Nature Play conference originally planned for May 6, 2020. Please … included. Regenstein Center CPDUs: 6 Gateways: 6 Grade level: preK – 12 Inspiring Nature Play is possible because of the collaborative effort among The Alliance for Early Childhood, BackYard …
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… Summer is in the air. As the nights heat up, it’s a perfect time to get outdoors and entertain in your … guests down the garden path with purposefully placed outdoor lighting. You can shine focal points on specimen plants, and create wonderful shadows and backlighting effects that will … fire pits, which create a campfire-like atmosphere, said Pollak. Fire pits also serve as focal points in your garden, providing warmth, light, and a cooking source. Stay warm on cooler nights, …
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… This bulb is similar to the nodding star-of-Bethlehem ( Ornithogalum nutans ) except that if sited where it … point of being invasive. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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