… Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden and the Farm on Ogden Artist statement: Rhizomatic is a collaborative art installation between Essentials Creative collective and the scientists and … pawpaw, horsetail, white sage, eastern prairie fringed orchid, kernza, and amaranth. We aim to contribute to multicultural perspectives on plants, share the Garden’s scientific research, and explore … pawpaw, horsetail, white sage, eastern prairie fringed orchid, kernza, and amaranth. We aim to contribute to multicultural perspectives on plants, share the Garden’s scientific research, …
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… Sponsorship Opportunities Delivering the "wow" factor for marketing and branding initiatives is the bedrock of the Garden's sponsorship program. Download demographic and sponsorship … innovative marketing opportunities for sponsors at all levels, with flexible packages tailored to individual sponsor requirements. In addition to benefits such as increased visibility and brand recognition, a partnership with the Chicago …
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… In other seasons, people tend to breeze right by conifers in favor of, say, roses that scent summer evenings or crabapple trees … shift your energy and attention outward instead of inward for emotional well-being. One easy way to do that at the Chicago Botanic Garden or anywhere you walk is to seek out the company of evergreens. That includes most conifers, which are plants that …
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… It’s been another fantastic season at Butterflies & Blooms at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is my second year working at Butterflies & Blooms, and I think it’s looking better than ever. The … big, hairy atlas moth cocoons, and I was a little concerned about whether they would have time to emerge before we have to shut our doors for the season. When I came into the pupae chamber a … happily snapped away. Volunteer Robyn Lynblad came up with the idea of naming each moth the way meteorologists name tropical storms, so we named this one “Aaliyah.” To make that week even …
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… North Branch Trail Addition One of the great pleasures of living in the Chicago area is cycling the paths and byways that traverse the city and surroundings. Renowned among cyclists, … at the 385-acre oasis of spectacular scenery. For many cyclists, the alternative has been to ride up or down the very steep incline of Lake Cook Road on the roadway. The Garden, in … in Highland Park. From that point, the path meanders down the south side of Lake Cook Road to the Garden entrance. The path is beautiful, safe, and ADA*-accessible. It passes through …
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… for Loan The Center for Teaching and Learning offers a variety of resource kits for educators to use in the classroom. There is a $50 deposit required to lease a kit, which is refunded upon the return of the complete kit. For kit availability … for Loan The Center for Teaching and Learning offers a variety of resource kits for educators to use in the classroom. There is a $50 deposit required to lease a kit, which is refunded upon …
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… Pollinators are crucial to the health of the planet, helping with everything from the food we eat to the cycle of life. … stigma of the flowers they visit (anthers are where the pollen grains are picked up; stigma is where they are deposited for successful pollination). Mason bees (Osmia lignaria) carry pollen … little wood, some glue, and a drill with various bit sizes is all it takes to invite nature’s best pollinators to call your garden home. Rot-resistant cedar or redwood are excellent materials …
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… Articles of Interest Barbara Brown, Field Museum research assistant on expeditions to far-flung locales, dies Chicago Botanic Garden Brings Rare Botanical Volumes to Life Please enjoy this fascinating article on the Chicago Botanic Garden's rare book … of 4,000 rare books, journals and manuscripts in 2002. Through NEH grants, the Garden is working on conservation, preservation and digitalization. The last paragraph in the article …
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… they are a nuisance, they are harmless. So while they are bugging us, let’s find some things to admire about them. First let’s answer the question: W hy are they all here right now? It’s … bite you! These insects also have two pairs of wings that cross in the back. The forewing is thicker than the bottom of the wing and this gives true bugs a distinctive “X” or inverted “V” … to confirm whether boxelder bugs taste bad or just mimic other bitter tasting bugs. Either way, I don’t recommend trying them yourself. And I must warn you that if you smash this bug on …
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… The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet the very dedicated group of working scientists, … Nature Preschool Active Play Children explore, play, and learn in several settings. Home base is the Regenstein Learning Campus with indoor and outdoor classrooms. We hike or take trams to … The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet the very dedicated group of …
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