… Storms make trees take deeper roots. — Dolly Parton Relaxing with nature can be restorative and stress reducing. Accessing nature locally might include walking around your neighborhood or … a view of green space or visualize nature images. Here are a few exercises you can do inside and out, with resources available to you. Mini meditation session visualizing a favorite nature spot: Sit comfortable in a quiet place, close your eyes, and breathe normally. Do your best to relax, one breath at a time. Count 10 breath cycles. Notice …
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… Chef Recipes Massage Kale Salad Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 bunch of kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 … about 2 rounded tablespoons Directions In large serving bowl, add kale, half of lemon juice, and a drizzle of oil. Massage until kale starts to soften and wilt, 2–3 minutes. Set aside while you make dressing. In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon …
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… degraded oak woodland remnant into a natural treasure. It is home to five community types and a startling amount of plant and animal diversity. When restoration efforts began in 1988, most of the site was severely … little reproduction of dominant canopy trees, depauperate herbaceous layer, significant gully and surface erosion, and abundant exotic invasive species. Several factors contributed to this …
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… seven-week summer internship program at the Chicago Botanic Garden designed for rising junior and senior high school students with a passion for science and the environment. It's more than just summer fun—it's a springboard to your future success! … Uncover the secrets of local ecosystems on our exciting Friday field trips. College and career prep: Get invaluable support and resources to navigate college applications and launch …
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… you bigfoot”) that climate change affects people in different ways (“faces of climate change”) and that climate change has many types of impacts (“impacts of climate change”) and that these impacts are different for countries and people around the world. Students begin the activity by calculating their ecological … you bigfoot”) that climate change affects people in different ways (“faces of climate change”) and that climate change has many types of impacts (“impacts of climate change”) and that these …
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… Sarah Pekovitch Grower Second season Sarah worked for several years in urban agriculture and youth development in New York. She enjoys teaching the students sustainable agriculture techniques, growing flowers, and providing Lawndale with access to fresh vegetables. Violeta Hernandez Intern Violeta recently … a degree in environmental science. She spent a semester abroad in Bali working in agriculture and wanted to expand on that experience in Chicago. She likes working side-by-side with the …
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… a 3½-star rating from the Chicago Tribune. Charlie opened Café Matou in Chicago in 1997, and there he serves such delicacies as the recipe below, for mussels in a vegetable broth that can be made from locally grown peppers, scallions, herbs, and tomatoes. Mussels in a Summer Vegetable-Fine Herb Broth Ingredients 2 lbs. mussels 2 lbs. tomatoes, skinned, seeded, and chopped 2 sweet peppers, seeded, and chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 scallions, …
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… program is "Helping others learn to grow." As defined by the University of Illinois Extension Service, master gardeners are volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities. The volunteer service they provide is vital to the Chicago … by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities. The …
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… NATURE NIGHTS: SCULPTURE SCAVENGER HUNT Saturday, August 4 or 18, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Plants and nature often inspire artists. Explore the collection of sculptures hidden throughout the … visit the Places for the Spirit exhibition, create your own sculpture using natural materials, and pot up a sculptural plant to take home. Note: Don't forget to bring a picnic dinner! Dessert … Vaughn Sills. Gardens from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina are represented along with their creators. In the spirit of "outsider" art …
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… lofty goals set more than a century ago. The Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and scientific research. The second show hosted by the Horticultural Society of Chicago (now the … lofty goals set more than a century ago. The Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for …
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