… Board members are ambassadors for the Garden, and are hardworking, engaged, and dedicated to conservation, education, and horticulture. The mission of the Woman’s Board is to support the Chicago Botanic Garden as it works to earn global recognition for the positive …
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… Guide Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System Unit 1 is divided into two sections that consider different Earth systems and how they interact. In 1A, … emissions and explore how the sun's energy, greenhouse gases, and the Earth's surface interact to moderate global average temperature. They use a NASA data analysis tool to model different surface reflectivity and greenhouse gas scenarios. In 1B, students learn about …
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… lugged sun umbrellas, lawn chairs, and beach towels. They filled every corner of the Garden to participate in an event that highlighted our ability to bring people together to celebrate science and horticulture. What drew those crowds was an … to sustain and enrich life. As climate change takes hold and green space shrinks, our work is more vital than ever. An increasing number of people are turning to the Garden for mental and …
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… 1 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System Unit 1 is divided into two sections that consider different Earth systems and how they interact. In 1A, … emissions and explore how the sun's energy, greenhouse gases, and the Earth's surface interact to moderate global average temperature. They use a NASA data analysis tool to model different surface reflectivity and greenhouse gas scenarios. In 1B, students learn about …
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… Garden To-Do List Spring cleaning Respond to temperature swings Prune trees and shrubs Tree and shrub … Some outdoor tasks can be undertaken, but resist the temptation to work outside if the soil is too wet or extreme weather is on the horizon. Garden To-Do List Spring cleaning On dry days, … six weeks before they begin new growth. Follow label directions when using a fertilizer. It is best to use a slow-release granular fertilizer or an organic product. Water the fertilizer in …
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… horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg on newsradio WBBM. Get past tips online at chicago.cbslocal.com/audio/gardening-tips/ . Lisa Hilgenberg manages the 3.8 acre Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable … the Urban Environmental Alliance talk about prairie restoration in the Chicago area. Listen to interview Afternoon Shift, May 11, 2015 Preparing Your garden For Spring Eliza Fournier, the … Plants are shifting their bloom times to much earlier in the year for northern climates. Is it a sign of climate change? What drives bloom times of plants? Listen to story Afternoon …
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… from Nature Student Botanical Arts Exhibition July 2 – September 11, 2022 Drawn from Nature is an annual botanical arts exhibition that features selected artwork by students and instructors … School. … Student Botanical Arts Exhibition July 2 – September 11, 2022 Drawn from Nature is an annual botanical arts exhibition that features selected artwork by students and instructors …
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… for climbing, and natural “rooms” defined by arborvitae and hornbeams. The Nature Play Garden is part of the Regenstein Learning Campus, the home base for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s … sound (the sweetgum trees have seedpods that rattle); more than half of the perennials are new to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Nature Play Garden hills and lawn are open from mid-April … sound (the sweetgum trees have seedpods that rattle); more than half of the perennials are new to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Nature Play Garden hills and lawn are open from mid-April …
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… 28, 2014 SAVOR provides an overview of sustainable effort that the Chicago Botanic Garden is part of at McCormick Place. … Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha … 28, 2014 SAVOR provides an overview of sustainable effort that the Chicago Botanic Garden is part of at McCormick Place. …
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… and animals; and investigating connections between people and plants. Our science program is fostering an improved relationship between humans and nature. Investigating Plant and Fungal … and animals; and investigating connections between people and plants. Our science program is fostering an improved relationship between humans and nature. Investigating Plant and Fungal …
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