… On Your Own Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Available year-round for students and youth groups of all ages On Your Own Field Trips allow you and your students to … drop-off and pick-up location. Meet at the Welcome Center. Access the public picnic area for lunch. Special Exhibitions Small, chaperoned groups may visit the Model Railroad Garden (early May through October) and Butterflies & Blooms (Memorial …
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… Foraging for edible mushrooms is a treasure hunt that always yields a reward. You never know what you’re … the more than 1,200 types of mushrooms identified so far in the Chicago metropolitan area. For more than 30 years, I’ve researched the vital role that fungi play in ecosystems around the … ( Craterellus cornucopioides ). Photo by Jean-Pol Grandmont Summertime is the fruiting season for two of my favorite edible mushrooms: chanterelles ( Cantharellus cibarius ) and black …
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… flight to tree groves on California’s coast. However, monarch numbers have been declining for more than a decade, and scientists documented record low numbers in the 2010s. Why did this occur? We don’t know for sure, although there are several factors that likely contributed. Habitat loss due to urban … can plant milkweed to support monarch caterpillars, and native flowers to provide nectar for adult butterflies, and work to limit the impact of insecticides. Land managers can ensure …
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… Tim Pollak shares how you can bring the party to your garden with a few simple tricks for evening entertaining. Plant light-colored flowers Enhance the darkness of evenings by … often give off strong fragrance that attracts night-flying pollinators (additional guests for your party). Some examples of especially fragrant plants include heliotropium, nicotiana, and … cooler nights, and enjoy the light and ambience that make fire pits a natural gathering spot for entertaining. Many fire pit options are available, including natural or electric, modern or …
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… air circulation, and don't keep them in the fridge—it destroys their flavor and texture. The best tomato flavor develops when fruits ripen on the plant. Harvest by gently twisting the tomato … stem separates from the vine, or use scissors. Store tomatoes in a single layer in a cool, dry place, or on a kitchen counter—but never in a plastic bag or in the fridge. Plastic bags do not … ripening process considerably. Don't ruin a crop unintentionally. The refrigerator is too cold for tomatoes: Temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit will ruin the flavor and texture of your …
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… and the question remains: Do changes in pollination translate into population consequences for plants? If the plant is short-lived, then we would expect changes in pollination to have …
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… farmers with disabilities, Zafra Farm is invested in creating an accessible, inclusive space for underrepresented communities to access high quality and nutritious produce. We celebrate … access, and a priceless sustainable farming experience. Connect with us: www.otteroaksfarm.com // otteroaksfarmillinois@gmail.com Smooth and Social Roots Smooth and Social Roots farm is … Urban agriculture specifically in the South and West sides of our city. Encouraging the best lives for everyone, well-being and health through sustainably and organically grown fresh …
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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 features a … Career Continuum programs. More than 1,000 teachers from early childhood through high school visit the Cove annually through teacher development programs aimed at improving environmental … Kleinman Family. … 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 features a …
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… Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more information read on about spooky plants. … Spooky Plants Some plants provide treats. … plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more information read on about spooky plants. …
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… describe the benefits of exposure to green environments). Their words and childhood pictures best capture the joyful impact of nature on their lives. Deeply Rooted Educators Kris Jarantoski … to head out of the city to northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula or northern Michigan for camping, canoeing or hiking. Later, we moved to (almost) rural New York where, my sister, … in learning science with my love of nature and share it with others, I thought, ‘This is the place for me’.” Jennifer at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, age 4 Eileen Prendergast Director of …
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