… Learning Campus Get ready to explore the natural world The Regenstein Learning Campus is advancing the Chicago Botanic Garden’s influence as an education institution as it serves people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds each year. The centerpiece is the Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility that includes indoor and outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, … Get ready to explore the natural world The Regenstein Learning Campus is advancing the Chicago Botanic Garden’s influence as an education institution as it serves …
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… large compost piles way in the back of our 1-acre garden. The contents seldom get turned (as is usually recommended), but I continuously add grass clippings, small twigs, weeds, and kitchen … and onto the beds and borders as a soil amendment. The best part—besides free compost—is the small amount of garbage our household produces as a result. Everyday items—paper, plastic, … our kitchen and garden waste out of a landfill. We talk about throwing things away but there is no “away.” Garbage dumps, landfills, and facilities that burn everyone’s trash are …
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… plants, or sculptures featuring the human face. Garrity, who resides in the West of Ireland, is an award-winning sculptor who previously served as sculptor-in-residence of the Mount Rushmore … is required. Additional information concerning the artist is available at www.djgarrity.com . Students of all ages have enjoyed the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of … If you are interested in bringing your own stone, please mention this when registering and the price of the limestone will be deducted from your class fee. Students need to supply their own …
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… September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature … September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature …
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… Campus welcomed students and visitors of all ages. The seven-acre Regenstein Learning Campus is a center of inspiration, education, and training for nature-lovers and the next generation of … learning, hands-on coursework, and a range of health and wellness activities. Most of all, it is a gathering place, designed to connect people with plants and to generate excitement and … showing the internal mechanics of the building’s sustainability features, the Learning Center is a destination for Garden visitors. It also serves as headquarters of the Joseph Regenstein, …
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… Phosphorus is a component of most fertilizers that helps plants to grow. When too much is applied or is applied at the wrong time—such as right before it rains—most of it is washed away and ends up …
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… Lightscape FAQs This event is held rain or shine. Flexible Exchange Policy Worried about weather? Still finalizing plans? … Park), and teachers does not apply to Lightscape. Standard Nights: November 14 – 16, 19, 21 – 26, 28 – 30 December 4 – 7, 12 – 14, 18 – 23, 26 – 31 January 2 Off-Peak Nights: November 20 … 18 FAQ Do nonmembers have to pay a separate admission fee on top of the Lightscape ticket price? No, Lightscape is an after-hours event with access to the Lightscape trail only and not …
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… 9 a.m. – noon Class Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and … and high tunnels Students will create a season extension crop plan for an existing farm site. Guest speakers and activities designed to support the creation of a crop plan will be incorporated into lessons. The final project is presenting a season extension crop plan as well as submitting a completed written crop plan. …
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… 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Class Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and … and high tunnels Students will create a season extension crop plan for an existing farm site. Guest speakers and activities designed to support the creation of a crop plan will be incorporated into lessons. The final project is presenting a season extension crop plan as well as submitting a completed written crop plan. …
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