… the hottest year since global temperature tracking began in 1880. If that sounds familiar, it is: It was the third record-breaking warm year in a row. And the warmth continued into 2017. “Is … phenological mismatches. These occur when species that depend on each other do not respond to climate cues in the same way. For instance, hummingbirds and butterflies that overwinter in the tropics and migrate north …
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… When a coyote pirouettes in the snow, you start to wonder. Where was it going? And what made it turn? After a big snow, I love looking for … paths that people walk, but instead ran closer to trees. This makes sense for an animal that is trying to stay hidden from other animals. I also found a spot where the coyote seemed to run … rabbit hopped to the corner of the building, stopped, and then turned around and went back the way it came. Did it possibly see or smell the coyotes that were running around and decide to go …
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… same time, large portions of its wet prairie, sedge meadow, and wetland habitat were converted to agriculture. By 1989, just 20 percent of the original population of Platanthera leucophaea … plant materials they saved are from populations that no longer exist. Now, all of that data is coming together for the first time in a research study by graduate student Claire Ellwanger. … picture of the present-day status of genetic diversity of the species, and insight into the best ways to manage it for the future. Claire Ellwanger measures orchid seedpods in the field. …
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… Gardening is all about embracing change. You plant seeds and wait to see which ones will sprout. You … and is essential for maintaining the design intent. Roses need proper pruning to provide the best display of flowers. For instance, the Linden Allée and the bald cypress hedge in the …
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… walk of the Garden. Or did you say cow slobbers? Whatever you call it, Tradescantia ohiensis is just one of the prairie plants that has a unique story to tell. Tradescantia ohiensis , better known to most as spiderwort, blooms in late spring in … strings of mucilaginous sap that form as it stretches between your fingertips. By the way, the “wort” part of spiderwort, which is commonly used to describe many plants (figwort, …
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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 …
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… There is something wonderful about a plant that gives you color, pizzazz, longevity, reliability, and … with a colorful hurrah! Lilies pick up the bulb show later on, with Asiatic lilies the first to show their saturated open faces and Orientals (if they are fortunate enough to survive the … round purple softball on a 4- to 5-foot stem, try a small army of ‘Gladiator’. They perform best at the back of a border or against an open fence, where they can receive a bit of protection …
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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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… Partners & Funders Partners The impact of Windy City Harvest is rooted in collaboration. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s institutional commitment, combined with … Institute Cook County Commissioners Family Focus Forest Preserves of Cook County Good Food is Good Medicine Lawndale Christian Health Center McCormick Place & Oakview Group Midwest Foods … UIC School of Allied Health Winston & Strawn And many others... Funders Windy City Harvest is made possible through the generous support of government grants and contributions from …
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… Lenhardt Library Rare Book Collection A selection of our digitized rare books is accessible through our LibGuide The Library presents rare book exhibitions each year with an accompanying free gallery talk to share these treasures with a public audience. The Lenhardt Library is focused on developing a collection of national prominence that strengthens its service to researchers and the visiting public. In 2002, the Library acquired a collection of rare books …
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