… upon the land surrounding the pond until the area eventually became both inhospitable to wildlife and inaccessible to the Garden's visitors. Now, thanks to a generous birthday gift from her husband, Roger Brown, … the Skokie Lagoons and the Garden's Dixon Prairie, and will create a larger contiguous space for wildlife, not only for birds but also for dragonflies, butterflies, frogs, and insects—all of …
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… lugged sun umbrellas, lawn chairs, and beach towels. They filled every corner of the Garden to participate in an event that highlighted our ability to bring people together to celebrate science and horticulture. What drew those crowds was an … our work is more vital than ever. An increasing number of people are turning to the Garden for mental and physical well-being. In 2017, the Garden set an attendance record, with 1.1 …
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… Thanksgiving Centerpieces There’s so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving—family, home, hearth, and all those nifty tips the Garden is providing to green up your holiday! Food, of course, is the central element, and with just a little more …
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… Garden plant finder, and general plant guide, among other fun and useful things. GardenGuide for Android GardenGuide for iPhone Check the Garden's calendar . There are events geared to children of all ages. Some events, such as flower shows or evening musical performances, appeal to visitors young and old. … Seasonal Bingo Pick up a free seasonal Bingo Activity Card at the …
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… Nature Preschool Registration and Cancellation Policies CANCELLATION POLICY FOR 2026 – 27 Please notify Ann Halley of your withdrawal by June 29, 2026, via email at Click here to show mail address . After June 29, tuition payments will not be refunded. Registration fees are not refundable. Programs canceled by the Garden due to low enrollment will be fully refunded. Registration Preregistration is required. Register …
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… 10-12, Unit 3 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 3: Earth system responses to natural and human-induced changes In Unit 3, students learn how living things and ecosystems respond to and are impacted by changing climates. Students learn about how plant life-cycle events can be … the impacts of changing climates on plant migration by calculating seed dispersal rates for a variety of plant species and predicting whether they will be able to migrate quickly enough …
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… To understand spring, you must walk in the woods. A Native Ecosystem Here, in the Chicago Botanic … means the return of ephemeral wildflowers, so delicate, and yet so capable of pushing their way through layers of leaf compost left by the oaks, hickories, and other tall native trees whose … walk must include researching the origin of the charming names of these wildflowers. …For Such Brief Moments Single stalks of multiple white bells plus scalloped foliage reminiscent …
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… As we are all adapting to new ways of connecting for work and play, students in Windy City Harvest’s Youth Farm program have learned to adapt too. With a new way of doing things, the Youth Farm found themselves up against a few obstacles, but discovered …
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… Building the Future It was worth the wait! 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 …
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… the Garden's horticulture staff. There are many layers of design, and no detail is too small for the staff. The Garden has followed strong master site plans developed since the 1960s by the former firm of Environmental Planning and Design (EPD) in Pittsburgh. This has served to organize and integrate the various landscape experiences throughout the Chicago Botanic … it for its beauty. Because of that, the Garden has sought out the top landscape architects to design its display gardens. The firms of Dan Kiley (Administration Building and Esplanade); …
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