… educators to discuss best practices and emerging research that promotes optimal development for our youngest learners. Learn about research that fosters a common understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and provides resources for advocacy and continuing education. Alliance member registration begins on October 15, 2025; … general registration begins on October 29, 2025. Illinois certified teachers are eligible for Gateways and ISBE professional development credits. Regenstein Center …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … of academic institutions and stewardship organizations to help improve conservation efforts for plants. Find out more about Dr. Havens' work . … Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the … of academic institutions and stewardship organizations to help improve conservation efforts for plants. Find out more about Dr. Havens' work . …
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… deck railing. In this video, Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, shares her expert tips for planting window boxes that are visually stunning with familiar plants and flowers as the show stoppers. For the sun window box , she planted ivy geranium, dusty miller, and mini petunia. For the shade window box , she planted oxalis, tradescantia, begonias, alyssum, and fern. Here …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … States Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Research Advisory Council, where she advocates for research in urban forestry. Prior to 2012, she was chief programmatic officer at The Wilds, a … States Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Research Advisory Council, where she advocates for research in urban forestry. Prior to 2012, she was chief programmatic officer at The Wilds, a …
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… Ages 3 – 6 Join your Chicago Botanic Garden friends for a virtual tea party. We’ll learn where tea comes from, make a classic tea sandwich, and listen to a short story. This experience is recommended for children ages 3-6 with an adult, but siblings are welcome to join. A list of ingredients …
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… 'Tis the month for the holiday lights to come down from the attic and to go up on the trees outside, which makes it a fine time for smart gardeners to think about conifers. Norway spruce ( Picea abies 'Acrocona') provides … to fit every space in the yard—plus lots of interesting cone shapes. Winter's a great time to visit the Dwarf Conifer Garden and other gardens to compare how conifers are used and to consider …
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… Description: The earliest and latest migrant of the brown thrush species can be seen with its characteristic tail bobbing …
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… Worm Composting Now that you have a worm compost bin, here are five tips for maintaining it so that the worms are happy, it does not smell bad, you don’t get fruit flies or other pests, and you get some nice compost for your yard or houseplants. View all parts Vermicomposting for Beginners view part 1 Worm Composting View part 3 Keep the top piece of newspaper moist by …
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… as gifts during the holidays but aren’t sure how to transport them. Do you have some tips for purchasing and transporting holiday plants? A: Flowering plants such as poinsettia, … freezing. Plants should never be transported in a cold trunk or allowed to sit in a cold car for any length of time. To unwrap a holiday plant, it is best to set the plant on a stable … plant as you risk breaking stems, flowers, and leaves. Plants can stay within their wrappings for no more than 24 hours. Open the top to allow the plants to get air. Foil pot wrappers are …
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… of it—maybe a hard rain will wash away any aphids or the ladybugs will get rid of the pests, for instance. People ask me how I track the health of more than 2.6 million plants here. I have … a map and checklist marked with target plants and pests. So a typical volunteer assignment, for example, would be to check the spirea bushes in the Sensory Garden for aphids. From bagworms… …to rust… …to black spot on roses, Tom Tiddens treats them all. The …
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