… design studio to the dinosaur gallery. I’m excited to now devote my energies to advocating for plants and deepening our relationship to them. I’m thrilled to return to Chicago and honored … its founder. Assuming the role of President and CEO at the Garden marks a return to Chicago for Gretchen, who began her career at the Field Museum. Over her 18-year tenure there, she had a … and development, public programs, business development, and strategic planning. Gretchen went on to serve as Vice President of Exhibitions at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles …
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… textiles, which she created using time-intensive practices like growing dye plants and weaving on a floor loom. ARTIST STATEMENT “Through engaging with natural dyes and fibers, my work invites viewers to slow down and connect with nature, encouraging a deeper curiosity for the subtle wonders all around us. I am continually inspired by nature and science, and … textiles, which she created using time-intensive practices like growing dye plants and weaving on a floor loom. ARTIST STATEMENT “Through engaging with natural dyes and fibers, my work …
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… when the Society agreed to help create and manage a new public garden. With the groundbreaking for the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission. The Garden today is a successful public-private partnership. … Chicago Botanic Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission. The Garden today is a successful public-private partnership. …
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… to know the various aromatic herbs found in nature create family-friendly opportunities for fun and learning? As parents and students adjust to new working and learning situations at … or sage and invite a family member to crush it between their fingers before sprinkling it on fresh-cooked proteins or roasted vegetables. The strong scent and flavor of the essential oils … or sage and invite a family member to crush it between their fingers before sprinkling it on fresh-cooked proteins or roasted vegetables. The strong scent and flavor of the essential oils …
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… Shelter from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to learn about winter woodland flora and fauna, then set off on a self-guided trail through the woods. Before or after your walk, warm up by the fire at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the air temperature or wind chill is 20 degrees or less, or if winds exceed …
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… concert features “American Bach Revisited,” Miles’s 8th CD, presenting his breathtaking, note-for-note banjo arrangements of J.S. Bach’s cello suites I and III, his original works, and some guitar/cello duets of popular songs. “Miles has taken on some of the most profound and dramatic music ever written and succeeded.” --Howard Reich, …
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… of home food preservation, including safety, dos and don’ts, and equipment needs. Then, just for fun, we will cook up some fried green tomatoes and enjoy them on the spot. Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger ITW Kitchen, Learning Center …
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… is an older Orienpet, lacking the fragrance of the newer selections but making up for it with a profusion of 6-inch-wide flowers in raspberry-red with a green-and-yellow throat … said. A reliable and hardy perennial, ‘Scheherazade’ begins flowering in July through August on vigorous, disease-free stems that can tower above 7 feet; visitors will find this lily in the …
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… Planting seeds through song, Miss Jamie takes young kids and their families on an imaginative musical adventure to her farm, where they learn values like hard work, healthy … new, Miss Jamie’s Farm Kids music show will leave everyone stomping their boots and hollering for more fruits and veggies. Please note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs, as the …
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… Enhance your love for watercolor through natural paintings. Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to …
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