… Chicago Botanic Garden Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 The Chicago Botanic Garden is a world-renowned living museum and so much more. Our roots grow throughout greater Chicago and beyond, inspiring all people to connect with plants. The Garden helps build healthier communities through urban agriculture, … beauty of horticulture. Our mission statement says it all: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. The work we do helps shape how people experience, value, and care for …
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… day this past May that 15 veterans from the Thresholds Veterans Project began a journey to be well in the Buehler Enabling Garden. Inspirations: “Keep Going” planter, with a side of … had success with traditional medicine often begin to seek out alternative ways to heal. That is where the Garden comes into play. We believe beautiful gardens and natural environments are … so did the veterans, each of them growing stronger and more healthy in their special way, each of them changing and striving to be well. Our group started to call the Enabling Garden …
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… of Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Through free videos and programs for kids from 3 to 6 years old, the project addresses the education barriers and learning loss magnified by the global pandemic. The Garden is proud to join leading cultural institutions and other partners on Project Rainbow. “When I was a kid, I …
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… the ginger in a medium pot over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes ( no oil is necessary) . Add 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup pineapple, 3/4 cup mango and the lemon, lime, and orange peels. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add water, sugar, and fruit juices and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Allow mixture to cool slightly and then transfer in batches to a blender or food processor. Puree and strain …
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… support. Find out how your organization can get involved in a collaboration, or give a gift to support the mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden to help keep Windy City Harvest growing. Success Stories Read about the people and businesses … It takes a network of enlightened partners to make the kind of impact that Windy City Harvest is having on Chicago’s food hub and the farmers and entrepreneurs who are being trained to help …
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… sponge the gelatin by slowly sprinkling it over cold water and let sit until all the moisture is absorbed. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot liquid and mix well. Pour into containers and chill. To serve, spread strawberry mash or rhubarb compote over the top surface of the panna cotta. To make the strawberry mash, take a potato masher and smash the strawberries with the 2 …
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… Fast and graceful, hummingbirds flit from flower to flower—but which ones and why? A Chicago Botanic Garden scientist and his collaborators have … many gardeners and scientists alike have long assumed their flower type to be one that is strikingly red, tubular, and scentless. Flowers that are often thought of as typical choices … Finally, hummingbirds do have a sense of smell. So why would hummingbirds go out of their way to visit a limited selection of reddish, long-tubed, scentless flowers that produce cheaper …
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… in the Sensory Garden, a place that comes alive through feel, smell, sight, and sound. This is a garden that demands a slower pace, where you’ll find plants in raised beds, making them easy to smell and touch for people with limited mobility and others. Don’t be shy about rubbing the … cosmos ( Cosmos atrosanguineus ) smells like—yep, you guessed it—chocolate. Take a moment to note the color combinations—the yellow, red, and orange plants are intended to be warm and …
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… and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops correlate to NGSS learning objectives across all offered ages, making our field trips valuable educational experiences year-round for any curriculum. Below is a list of our Guided Programs and the standards codes that are met in each lesson. Age Group … and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops correlate to NGSS learning objectives across all offered ages, making our field trips valuable educational …
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… on Photography - Nature and Landscape Track The Nature and Landscape track allows the student to observe and capture images of the natural world. Through classroom study and field work, students will learn to use the camera as a tool for documenting flora, fauna, and other environmental subjects, while … To earn a certificate, a passing grade and at least one portfolio-quality finished piece is required to pass each course. (If you are not interested in pursuing the certificate, you do …
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