… that are now one of the country’s most-visited public gardens. “Few of the 950,000 people who visit the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe each year likely realize that they’re enjoying part … on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 million each year for the Garden in support of its world-class operations and programs.” Do North Four of the … family activities that make the northern suburbs of Chicago a unique place to live, work, and visit. Visit www.donorth.org for information and special offers. Lake County, Illinois, …
Type: Page
… Thank you for creating an Account Check your email now and follow the steps in the email to verify your …
Type: Page
… 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 …
Type: Blog
… has national implications—and, though you may not realize it, it’s part of your daily prep for work, school, and play. In a small, sunny, grassy, flat, fenced-in plot (there’s a reason for … interesting fact: no matter what the air temperature is in winter, the soil seldom drops below 26 degrees (it’s measured at a 4-inch depth). This gauge takes a reading of bare soil … (the 1967 snowfall was higher). February 2014 holds the record for the coldest February: 26.6 degrees was the average high (usually 35.6 degrees). 1993 holds the record for the shortest …
Type: Blog
… 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 . …
Type: Page
… 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 …
Type: Item Detail
… the program about? You will discover the many ways gardens provide verifiable health benefits for patients, staff, and visitors. The multidisciplinary program introduces the latest research in healthcare garden design, demonstrating the benefits of healthcare gardens … in topic discussions. What is the program design? Gardens that Heal: A Prescription for Wellness The Healthcare Garden Design Certificate program begins with a one-day seminar …
Type: Page
… Description: The earliest and latest migrant of the brown thrush species can be seen with its characteristic tail bobbing …
Type: Birding
… 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 …
Type: Page
… 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 …
Type: Blog
