… Architectural masterpieces, local history, and beauty provided by wooded ravines and vantage points that overlook Lake Michigan: these are the magnets that attract people interested in history to visit cemeteries. We will explore both Lake Forest and Graceland cemeteries. Students should be …
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Snapchat at the Garden Add us! Add the Garden by username ( chicagobotanic ) or by snapcode. Fun stories We like to give you a peek at what’s going on at the Garden, even if you can’t be here in person. Our Snapchat stories have covered everything from live pumpkin carvings at Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns to bloom hunts on the first day of spring. Festive filters Taking photos on Snapchat …
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… Eco-Friendly Decorations It’s time for holiday celebrations, and that means it’s time for holiday decorations. Tables, mantels, ledges—virtually any smooth surface becomes a stage for … among hundreds of candle makers selling their eco-friendly products on the web; click here to visit just one of them. So…as you ponder unpacking those dusty boxes of old, energy-inefficient, … among hundreds of candle makers selling their eco-friendly products on the web; click here to visit just one of them. So…as you ponder unpacking those dusty boxes of old, energy-inefficient, …
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… from the brink of extinction? The answer might be found in zoo animals. That’s the inspiration for Chicago Botanic Garden scientist Jeremie Fant’s latest research. Fant, a molecular ecologist and plant genetics guru, is working with other … Fant, and the rest of the Garden’s conservation scientists are doing, check out the latest news here . …
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… it to blast out its scent in one big, hours-long burst. And the smell! The Indonesian name for the plant translates as “corpse flower,” an apt summary of the decaying, rancid, rotten stench. However, what smells horrid to humans is a magnet for the carrion beetles and flesh flies that are the titan arum’s natural pollinators. The Big … As the spathe opens, the true female flowers at the base of the spadix signal their readiness for fertilization by releasing scent molecules. Internal heat volatilizes the molecules (turning …
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… Wild , went on to be a no. 1 bestseller and an acclaimed movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Her latest bestseller, Brave Enough , continues her inspirational journey with a collection of quotes …
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… journalists with stories, on-site visits, interviews, experts, and photos. Press Photos For Media Inquiries Contact Us: Erin Benassi, Director of Public Relations (847) 835-6819 @email Julie McCaffrey, Public Relations Manager @email For event ticket inquiries: Customer Support (847) 835-6801 @email Adult Education Classes … journalists with stories, on-site visits, interviews, experts, and photos. Press Photos For Media Inquiries Contact Us: Erin Benassi, Director of Public Relations (847) 835-6819 …
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… Choose a color and let it guide the process.” Backyard Foraging Don’t overlook your garden for sources of seed heads, pods, dried leaves, and colorful stems. Red-twig dogwood or curly … snipped from evergreens can enhance your autumn and winter arrangements. “You can forage for things like thistle heads,” Joynt said. “Some of these things are hard to find in flower … ) branches, holly with red berries, and viburnum berries join some of her creations. The idea for an arrangement may come to her as she builds a base of leaves for texture. “I love working …
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… 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 …
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… GardenGuide Enhance Your Visit with the GardenGuide App 2.0 Technology can enhance your next visit to the Garden! The GardenGuide app features an interactive map, tour guide, event calendar, … path on the map indicates where you should walk, with key information pins that can be touched for more information. Best of all there are audio narratives by Kris Jarantoski, former executive … Enhance Your Visit with the GardenGuide App 2.0 Technology can enhance your next visit to the Garden! The …
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