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… 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, … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies …
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… Celebrating 20 Years of College First Quotes from College First Alumni “Best experience of my life. It was my first job, I learned so much from it. Taught me to be … First is truly a spectacular program that helps Chicago city youth explore their passion for the STEM field and prepares them for the college path. I highly recommend this program to all … youth who have limited opportunities within their own communities, which is sometimes the only place they have familiarity with. Thanks for the opportunity!” Shatara (College First 2001, 2002) …
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… Summer Photo Tour Shapes and Texture Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Photo Tip: … Bridge Enjoy the views of Evening Island. No matter where you are, turn around and look for what might be behind you. Stop 8: Photo Tip: Summer-Evening Island Pay attention to how the … of the leaf veins of hostas support the enormous leaves. These plants, often overlooked for their low profile, become architectural masterpieces and can be photographed as such. Stop …
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… fondness in a single whiff. Also among the list are a number of annuals that are perfect for containers, which allow the gardener to move plants into prominence as they reach their peak … resistance in a hardy shrub rose. The Chicago Peace rose ( Rosa ‘Chicago Peace’) earned a place at the top of our list long before we moved to Chicago with its creamy yellow flowers … Lonicera flava honeysuckle is a fragrant and hardy variety. Photo via southeasternflora.com. Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa , is a nonhardy (for us) bulb from northern Mexico with an …
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… Landmarks of America Train and garden enthusiasts, young and old, return year after year for the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track … usually runs the Santa Fe Freight. The shortest track runs the ladybug and caterpillar cars For safety reasons, strollers, tripods, and monopods are not allowed. Generously supported by …
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… October 5, Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., weather permitting The Garden Vine: Closed for the season Garden Shop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Greenhouses Open during Garden hours Plant … October 12 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Last entry ½ hour prior to close Butterflies & Blooms Closed for the season Tram Tours Open through October 26 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Plant …
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… world and exotic plants. We are humbled and grateful to all who cheered Spike on, watching for bloom on the webcam, and visiting us daily. Spike thoroughly captivated and amazed our staff … As any gardener knows, plants do not always behave as we would expect. We patiently waited for Spike to open, but the plant did not have the energy to do so by itself. Read about the … Greenhouse. Growth Chart Date: Height: 8/29/15 68" 8/28/15 68" 8/27/15 68" 8/26/15 68" 8/25/15 68" 8/24/15 68" 8/23/15 67.75" 8/22/15 67.5" 8/21/15 66" 8/20/15 65.25" 8/19/15 …
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… Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. Activities change monthly. September: …
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