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… developed the Climate Change in My Backyard curriculum series. The project targets grades 5 to 12. Lesson plans and activity support materials on this page are free to all. "The reason we developed this curriculum is because there were few or no regionally relevant climate-change curricula out there," said … schools from Waukegan to Cairo. Throughout the process, the Garden trained teachers on best ways to deliver the curriculum. This unique, technology-rich curriculum series integrates …
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… salted and frequently shoveled areas, are susceptible. Evergreens are particularly vulnerable to salt and snow injury. Description & Symptoms Salt injures plants in two ways. It soaks into the soil with melting snow and is taken up by plant roots. It also becomes airborne, especially during dry winters, and is blown … particularly during heavy storms. Damage Salt draws moisture from plant cells, causing tissue to dry out. Drying can occur whether the salt is taken into a plant through its roots or is …
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… Certification How to Apply for Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship Certification Eligibility Applicants must be in … or contact The Arutro Velasquez Institute at (773) 838-1520. The 2025 interest form is now open! Interest Form Windy City Harvest staff will follow up with all prospective students … session (dates in interest form) Attend a work shadow day (dates in interest form) Complete an official application and provide two previous employers or professional references Participate in …
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… April 26 – 28, 2013 Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL Download a registration form (due April 1, 2013) The MPC is a weekend symposium held in the spring, and is hosted by a different institution each year. … in a relaxed and relatively informal setting. Although the format varies somewhat from year to year, there generally are social receptions, oral and poster presentations, banquets, …
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… the trees have dropped their leaves, the scenery appears brown and boring UNLESS you know what to look for. I’m talking about tree bark. Learning to identify trees by their bark can be a fun winter challenge. For starters, I’d like to share … McDonald Woods, along the trail near Parking Lot 4. The large tree to the left of the bridge is a hackberry. One reason for the popularity of this tree is that the fruits—hackberries—feed …
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… India Blooms, Chicago Botanic Garden design manager Wendy Griffiths was inspired by her visit to a textile factory in Jaipur. She knew she needed a font that reflected the beauty and tradition of Indian artistry to bring the show’s theme to life. “I found this font a year ago and was just waiting for the perfect moment to use it,” Wendy shared. “Its story is so fascinating as it helps preserve the languages and cultural heritage of South Asia. It’s …
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… Q. I would like to attract birds to my garden this winter – any suggestions? A. When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding …
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… Eco-Friendly Cards and Gift Wrap It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as the Garden offers tips on making holiday greetings and … the edges of your cards. Let dry, inscribe, address, and voila! Your lovely holiday card is ready to send. Gift Wrap Who knew the chore of gift wrapping could be so fun, and easy on … It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as …
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… of spores that spread and grow into new organisms. You can take advantage of this phenomenon to make a beautiful print on paper. How to Make Spore Prints All you need are some fresh, open mushrooms, paper, and a bowl. You can use mushrooms found growing outside or buy them from the market. When selecting mushrooms for spore prints, look for these things: The … stem and cap. This structure is actually the reproductive part of the organism, in the same way fruit is a reproductive structure in plants. (But we are not comparing plants and fungus!) …
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