… School Classroom Map Use this map to find your classroom locations The Chicago Botanic Garden is located at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. The parking fee for nonmembers is waived for course takers. Bring your confirmation letter or postcard to avoid a delay in … Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center can be found in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. It is located to the right, tucked behind lush foliage, after you cross the bridge to the Fruit & …
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… garden. Aloysia virgata Sweet almond verbena, incense bush Sweet Almond ( Aloysia virgata ) is a bloom-covered, upright shrub which can be trained as a tree warmer climates, reaching 15 … members of the Euphorbiaceae family, this plant's sap contains a white latex substance that is a skin irritant and can be poisonous if swallowed. Hamelia patens Firebush, hummingbird bush Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub in the Rubiaceae family, native to the American subtropics and …
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… gardens, surrounded by lakes, reflect ever-changing highlights throughout the year. The garden is accessible by two bridges, the Arch or the Serpentine, which provide two entirely different … enjoy sweeping vistas, as well as views of the most spectacular summer sunsets. Each season is celebrated with a unique combination of horticultural treasures that peak at designated times. Evening Island is an example of the New American Garden style of landscape design, which features vast …
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… Museums For All Frequently Asked Questions What is Museums for All? Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the … How does Museums for All work? Any family that qualifies for state food assistance and is in possession of an EBT card (known as the Link card) or WIC ID can simply present the card …
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… case, the gap between leaves—and projects an inverted image on the other side. This effect is especially notable at dawn or just before dusk, when one can observe a cascade of shimmering amber light. While the sight is familiar and nostalgic, there is no English word for this phenomenon. There is, however, a Japanese word: komorebi . Komorebi …
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… Lake Cook Natural Area The Lake Cook Natural Area is a narrow natural area that occurs along Lake Cook Road between the Skokie River and the Garden entrance. It is a testament to the value that even the smallest of areas bring when it comes to supporting … ecologists and volunteers removed the invasive species and reintroduced native species to the site, transforming it into a beautiful and diverse landscape on display for the vehicles, …
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… Senior Staff: Jean M. Franczyk President and Chief Executive Officer Jean M. Franczyk is President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Garden is one of the world’s largest and most popular botanic gardens, hosting 1.2 million visits a year … its science, learning, and urban agriculture programs. She has led the Garden since 2016 and is driven by a firm belief that people live happier, healthier lives when they connect with …
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… Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like the Chicago Botanic Garden. It is an excellent option if you wish to make a meaningful impact while receiving potential …
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… Tomato Talk Tomato Talk A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Canning & Sauces There is nothing like opening a jar of home-canned tomatoes on a cold, snowy January day. The bright … a safe pH level. Ball has more than 500 tested recipes available online at freshpreserving.com/recipes . Prepare your ingredients ahead of time . Canning, like cooking anything else, is a … Ball recipes, supplies, and canning tips: freshpreserving.com/home … Tomato Talk A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Canning & Sauces There is …
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… captures the miracle of nature and time through every line, crack, and tree ring. The result is Woodcut, an exhibition in which Gill reveals the fascinating history of individual trees through prints made of cross sections of salvaged wood. Gill is a contemporary artist living and working in New Hartford, Connecticut. His work has been … highlighted in Gill’s prints, including an old telephone pole and a tree hit by lightning, is from land near his home. He sands and burns the wood to prepare it, before creating the print …
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