… Sponsorship Opportunities Delivering the "wow" factor for marketing and branding initiatives is the bedrock of the Garden's sponsorship program. Download demographic and sponsorship … innovative marketing opportunities for sponsors at all levels, with flexible packages tailored to individual sponsor requirements. In addition to benefits such as increased visibility and brand recognition, a partnership with the Chicago …
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… 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 … pawpaw, horsetail, white sage, eastern prairie fringed orchid, kernza, and amaranth. We aim to contribute to multicultural perspectives on plants, share the Garden’s scientific research, and explore …
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… soil have a relationship just as much as the tree and the pot have a relationship. The tree-to-pot relationship is aesthetic and functional too,” said Chris Baker, curator of bonsai at the Chicago Botanic … It’s more of an art. “The purpose of the pot is to enhance the look and make the tree look its best or to tell the story right, so the artist is telling a story about a tree,” Baker said. A …
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… as a gift, tell you where you can get quality trees, and give a little information on what to do if you receive one of these wonderful trees as a gift yourself. Juniper bonsai for sale at … your list. But before buying that little tree, there are a few things to consider. Tree health is essential. Glued-down rocks on a juniper bonsai Often, a tree’s leaves will give you a good … experienced. Bougainvillea bonsai Bouganvillea are another popular bonsai species. They are best known for their paper-like flowers in a variety of colors. Though a tropical plant, they …
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… Titan Arum Educator Resources The blooming of a titan arum is an exciting event in the botanical world. It is also an opportunity for teachers to illustrate life-science concepts using an extraordinary real-world example. The titan arum's … look a little different. Older students can compare the life cycles of different organisms to the titan arum's life cycle. Students can also put the titan arum bloom story into a larger …
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… One of the most recognized lines from Shakespeare is the following: “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” You would have to read Hamlet to get the backstory, but one thing I know as an ecologist, is that we would be in … and unpalatable, the chicken of the woods ( Laetiporus sulfureus ), is considered one of the best fungi for eating. There are also several species of shelf fungi thought to have medicinal …
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… Pollinators are crucial to the health of the planet, helping with everything from the food we eat to the cycle of life. … stigma of the flowers they visit (anthers are where the pollen grains are picked up; stigma is where they are deposited for successful pollination). Mason bees (Osmia lignaria) carry pollen … little wood, some glue, and a drill with various bit sizes is all it takes to invite nature’s best pollinators to call your garden home. Rot-resistant cedar or redwood are excellent materials …
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… same time, large portions of its wet prairie, sedge meadow, and wetland habitat were converted to agriculture. By 1989, just 20 percent of the original population of Platanthera leucophaea … plant materials they saved are from populations that no longer exist. Now, all of that data is coming together for the first time in a research study by graduate student Claire Ellwanger. … picture of the present-day status of genetic diversity of the species, and insight into the best ways to manage it for the future. Claire Ellwanger measures orchid seedpods in the field. …
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… Gardening is all about embracing change. You plant seeds and wait to see which ones will sprout. You … and is essential for maintaining the design intent. Roses need proper pruning to provide the best display of flowers. For instance, the Linden Allée and the bald cypress hedge in the …
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… The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet the very dedicated group of working scientists, … Nature Preschool Active Play Children explore, play, and learn in several settings. Home base is the Regenstein Learning Campus with indoor and outdoor classrooms. We hike or take trams to …
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