… value, and protect the natural habitats that sustain our world. Please join us . Other Ways to Give Stock Gift Wire transfer Donor Advised Fund IRA Gift Corporate support Planned Giving … at the Garden Join us as a sponsor at one or more of our unique programs and events to reach a highly desirable audience and support our mission at the same time. Sponsorship at the … Program Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability The Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability is a key benefit of partnership and provides an informal, collaborative forum for companies …
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… Equitable Admissions The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part … an Equitable Admissions program. Through this initiative, the Garden enthusiastically commits to the following: Work to ensure resources and experiences are fully available and offered to all … The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part of this …
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… for students and youth groups of all ages On Your Own Field Trips allow you and your students to explore the Chicago Botanic Garden at your own pace. Discover nature, science, literature, … Make sure that all teachers, chaperones, and bus drivers have a copy of the entry ticket to ensure free admission. Upon entry, the gatehouse attendant will direct you to your drop-off … & Blooms (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) free of charge. Please note: Entry is first-come, first-served and based on availability. Only small, chaperoned groups will be …
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… or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of students: 30 Surprising Seeds Fall, Early Spring Ever wonder how … started growing right there? Discover and examine different seed structures that enable plants to get around. This program illustrates how the shape of an object helps it function to solve a … or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of students: 30 Surprising Seeds Fall, Early Spring Ever …
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… Citizen Science Academy Learn how to better engage your students, visitors, or program participants with the natural world through … courses use Budburst as a case study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science effectively in a variety of educational settings, and how to create … the form of phenology observations—for citizen science projects such as Budburst. The course is designed for both formal and informal educators with implementation strategies provided for …
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… a PDF order form Garden for Life Fact Sheets Available as a PDF Download Includes: What is horticultural therapy? Designing your own barrier-free garden Barrier-free gardening with … these worksheets detail a program of therapeutic horticultural activities. From transplanting to flower arrangement, these videos encourage active participation in the benefits of working … these worksheets detail a program of therapeutic horticultural activities. From transplanting to flower arrangement, these videos encourage active participation in the benefits of working …
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… made of sugars. Even plant cell walls are composed of a substance called cellulose , which is a compound sugar. Sugars from plants are the basis of our food chain. Our favorite dietary … and love as table sugar. Now that you know where your candy comes from, let’s use some sucrose to make a treat. The common sugar beet, Beta vulgaris (this one is cultivar ‘Bull’s Blood’), is … for the solution are assembled and ready to go. Note: the flavoring pictured here is not the best to use, because it contains alcohol. Use an essential oil for better results. You will …
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… Staff: Paul Rafac Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Paul Rafac is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the Chicago Botanic … He has served as lead finance executive for a variety of governments and nonprofits. Rafac is a cum laude graduate in economics from the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from the … Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Paul Rafac is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the Chicago Botanic …
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… The pigments that give all leaves their color are essential for the plant’s ability to harness energy from the sun and make sugars in the process we know as photosynthesis. But … any chlorophyll—the green pigment necessary for photosynthesis—this seedling was doomed. That is the case with all albino plants. The gene mutation that gives rise to albino plants is fatal … You need: A container that will hold soil at a depth of at least 2 inches; drainage holes are best, but not necessary Variegated cat grass seeds (sold as “cat grass, variegated” and available …
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… Tomato Talk #CBGtomatotalk May 16 – September 30 Welcome to Tomato Talk, where we’ll talk tomatoes all season long. Beginning May 16, we’ll have weekly … same at home and sharing their gardening trials, tribulations, and successes. Fred’s Tie-Dye is not your everyday tomato, and you likely won’t find it at your local nursery or garden center. … They crossbred a number of heirloom tomato varieties with known dwarf tomato varieties to provide the starting point for an array of new, stable, open-pollinated (non-hybrid) dwarf …
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