… July 14 – September 30, 2012 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens exhibition is a stunning collection of fine … photographs of African American folk gardens and their creators. The Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the DuSable Museum of African American History, will host a joint exhibition …
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… This class brings together the healing powers of both movement and nature informed by the fields of dance/movement therapy and eco-psychology. We begin in quiet meditation and movement warm-up to connect our bodies with the wonders around us. Next, each person will have the opportunity to …
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… Fall will soon settle in at the Chicago Botanic Garden and that's an invitation to engage your senses. It's a time of abundance and dazzling colors, of fragrance and sumptuous … plants are grouped together, the flowers look like a purple haze floating over the leaves. The best part: the leaves turn a beautiful red in fall. This is one tough plant for dry, sunny …
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… New! Join us for a plein air botanical drawing class set amid the vibrant colors of the autumn garden. Explore … capturing fall color, and effective composition. You will receive individualized instruction in the medium of your choice. Class sessions will be held primarily in the Garden unless there is …
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… Q: I'd like to divide and store my Iris plants for the winter. What is the best way to do this? A: Iris plants are best divided after flowering in late spring but no later …
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… Plants in Print Exhibition Early Botanical Books The earliest printed books illustrate Europe's passionate pursuit of plants. The introduction of … century sparked an unprecedented enthusiasm for plants. Inspired by some of the first books to be printed—classical Greek and Roman botanical texts—early Renaissance botanists set out to … invaluable tool for sharing botanical discoveries. Plant-based medical reference books became best-sellers, while beautifully illustrated volumes introduced new and desirable plants from all …
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… but that doesn’t mean gardening with students is impossible. Learn about different ways to envision a school garden, from growing vegetables in containers to hydroponic systems and … ways to use those gardens to reach SEL and academic goals for all. Bring plants with you after the program to get started at school or at home. ISBE PD Hours: 6, Gateways: 6 Grade level: preK – 12 Linnaeus …
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… New! Piet Oudolf, the world-famous Dutch plantsman, known for Chicago’s Lurie Garden and New York’s Battery Park and High Line, also photographs his own work in a signature, ethereal style. Learn how to create this gossamer, dreamy look in your photos using any wide- to moderate-focal length …
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… Want to green your classroom but don’t know how to keep plants alive? We have you covered. Spend a day … low-maintenance houseplant options, basic plant care, and even how to propagate them. Along the way, we will provide ideas for using live plants to investigate plant science concepts such as …
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… Plants Some plants provide treats. Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. … Plants Some plants provide treats. Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. …
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