… Water “There is something about being in water and swimming which alters my mood, gets my thoughts going, as nothing else can. Theories and stories would construct themselves in my mind as I swam to and fro, or round and round...sentences and paragraphs would write themselves in my mind, and at such times I would have to come to shore every so often to discharge them.” – Oliver Sacks in Blue Mind Water in your …
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… common in northeastern Illinois. It’s a place that gives you a feel for what the prairies used to be like—painted lady butterflies still search for thistle nectar, and eastern kingbird still … big bluestem grass), or shimmering movement (from plants more than 8 feet tall). The 15-acre site features more than 250 species of native plants on an open, rolling landscape surrounded by water. The Dixon Prairie is part of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s larger plan to preserve and protect native plants, as …
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… May 9, 2015 10 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center Paul Stamets, D.Sc. (Hon.), is the founder of Fungi Perfecti and Host Defense Organic Mushrooms Get cross-sporulated! … “immersion lecture,” Stamets goes deep into mushroom lore ( Fomes fomentarius was once used to carry fire embers), discusses mushrooms as miniature pharmaceutical factories, and shows the … “immersion lecture,” Stamets goes deep into mushroom lore ( Fomes fomentarius was once used to carry fire embers), discusses mushrooms as miniature pharmaceutical factories, and shows the …
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… Clinical Officer of Operations Lawndale Christian Health Center Dr. Wayne Detmer works to improve access to care and health outcomes in North Lawndale. English Spanish Why would a botanic garden … many community assets. Perhaps this sounds a bit romantic, but to me the Farm on Ogden is an embodiment of community, a declaration of hope. At its core, the Farm is an expression of … Clinical Officer of Operations Lawndale Christian Health Center Dr. Wayne Detmer works to improve access to care and health outcomes in North Lawndale. English Spanish Why …
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… We've been busy making improvements for our one million-plus annual visitors, and it's time to welcome you through our new "front door" at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Picnic Glade Welcome … Plaza in front of the Visitor Center this spring. It's a visitor-friendly place for you to meet up with family and friends and use the staffed ticketing kiosks. You can also stop by … to be giving our visitors a refreshed experience. Funding for water main improvements is supported in part by the: PUBLIC MUSEUM CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL …
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… in your garden? How about marigolds, coleus, a gingko, or a panicle hydrangea? If so, this is a testimony to the many plant explorers who, in the past four centuries, traveled far and wide, for years at … understanding of how the plants grow; the environmental conditions they prefer; and the way in which they interact with that environment,” Douglas says. The collection is an important …
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… Botanic Garden? Find out with our mystery photo challenge! Guess these objects and where to find them with our close-up snapshots. Click on the picture to reveal the answer to each clue … too. × It’s the English Walled Garden gate! The Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden is a favorite among visitors and was originally created by the noted British landscape architect, … Cross it and discover a thought-provoking journey. × Did you guess the Japanese Garden Bridge? Way to go! In the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, this bridge is part of what’s called …
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… and Entry Drive The Robert R. McCormick Foundation Plaza and entry drive serve as the gateway to the Regenstein Learning Campus—an emerging, national center of excellence in gardening and … programs, teacher professional development workshops, family programs, and other classes. The site accommodates hundreds of school buses and other vehicles each year. The paved drive curves … turn, inspiring the senses with plants of many colors, shapes, and textures. Direct drop-off is available in this location, as well as parking spots including an accessible space for …
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… Kris Jarantoski Campus Garden New display garden to feature innovative landscape plan Part of the charm of the new Kris Jarantoski Campus Garden, … the next curve. The interpreted views into the nursery and greenhouses will allow the public to see the fascinating techniques used in the art and science of horticulture. Wirtz International Landscape Architects, the noted Belgian firm, is designing the Jarantoski Campus Garden. Their innovative landscape plan will unite the entire …
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… Nothing is better than a daffodil-filled spring view. Bird Island in peak daffodil bloom. Antique Lace … outliving the person who planted them. In fact, there's only one real drawback to daffodils—you may not have planted enough of them last fall. You can remedy that with two … find them? Our GardenGuide app (it's free) guides you to them, and it could prove to be your best memory tool. All you need is an Android or iOS smartphone and a little background about how …
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