… are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Accessible parking is located in parking lots 1 and 2. Nearly all areas of the Garden are accessible by wheelchair, … fee applies: members: $15, nonmembers $20. Please note: quantities are limited. The ECV is a single-person chair only. Young children are not allowed to operate or ride on the chair. … driver's license and signature of a parent or guardian over the age of 21. Scooter training is provided and required, and restrictions do apply. A release form must be signed by the guest …
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… of the Garden and its activities. The privilege of being a member of the Woman’s Board is offered to those who have demonstrated a desire to participate actively in support of the … attend events planned by the Woman’s Board and to take an active role in our Plant Sales. It is also important to serve on a committee. Woman’s Board events require the personal involvement … There are no meetings in July, August, or March. The September meeting begins the year and is an important meeting, as is the June Annual Meeting. We anticipate that members will attend …
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… Floe, was commissioned by ART on THE MART, and their second commission from AoTM, Superbloom, is currently running through September 7. Our home studio is Visceral Dance Center, where we host … performed works by Shannon Alvis, Katlin Bourgeois, and Monique Haley. laren-chang.squarespace.com Damon D. Green (see above) Haley Marcin is a Chicago-based artist, performer, and educator. … University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com Finom (music) Finom (fka Ohmme) is a Chicago-based art-rock band formed by principal …
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… Kleinman Family Cove Skimming 1.25 miles of shoreline, the Kleinman Family Cove is an optimal place to study aquatic plants and animals. Located on the Garden's North Lake, it … Cove, students analyze aquatic animal life, assess water quality, and discover why water is important to human health. Others explore the importance of shoreline management in the … about the importance of freshwater systems. The Cove serves family members who take part in on-site programs, students on field trips, Camp CBG groups, scouts, and participants in the Garden's …
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… and Staff Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden Alicia Green is responsible for maintaining the Buehler Enabling Garden as a world-class display and for … She obtained a master's degree in counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in 2009 and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D. Horticulture Educator and Professor … Glossary and published several magazine articles. His book on perennial flowers is soon to be published. … Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden …
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… meals. In accordance with the Kraft Foods mission to fight hunger, food grown in the garden is donated to local agencies. They include soup kitchens and food pantries in the networks of … in this vocational training program continue to maintain the garden. Windy City Harvest is a nine-month skills training and job placement program. Following the opening of the garden, … small garden how-to's, seed starting for cool season crops, and building healthy soil. This is the first initiative undertaken by Kraft Foods at its corporate campus and the first corporate …
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… information: Your full name and contact information The amount of your wire transfer If this is a payment on an existing pledge We will send confirmation and a tax receipt once your gift is received. Tax Information The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-2225482 Other Ways to Give Stock …
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… large fruit need light. Remember, the amount of flowers (and, therefore, fruit) produced is directly correlated to the amount of sunlight received. If your plants last year looked … that tomatoes need heat? That means warm soil, too. The midwestern gardener's rule of thumb is to wait until after Memorial Day to plant tomatoes into the ground—they simply won’t thrive … of the best varieties you can grow for tomato sauce. Slicing: One of summer’s great pleasures is a platter of sliced tomatoes, interleaved with slices of fresh mozzarella and just-picked …
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… in containers Small space, poor soil? Container gardening may be the answer. If your garden is small or has heavy clay soil that would make nice pottery, don’t fret. You can grow tomato … at least 24 inches tall and wide—or it should hold 15 gallons or more of potting mix. Bigger is always better. Small pots heat up quickly in hot weather, which makes the soil dry out fast … plant. Water your tomato transplant and gently remove it from the pot it came in. If the plant is tall and spindly, carefully pinch off a few of the bottom leaves. Bury it right up to the …
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… Directions The Chicago Botanic Garden is easy to find and easy to reach, approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. The Garden is … Pacific North Line. For a schedule of trains, contact Metra at (312) 836-7000 or metrarail.com . Once you arrive at the Braeside station, you may walk to the Garden. This is a beautiful … most up-to-date information, contact Pace Suburban Bus Service at (847) 836-7000 or pacebus.com . Bus connections are available from Davis Street in Evanston, and the Glencoe and Highland …
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