… Grades 7-9, Unit 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that climate change affects people in different ways, that climate … use their research to create a presentation, poster, newsletter, or letter to a government official. Students present their research to the class. Activity 4.3: Calculating Your Ecological …
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… Winter Digital Photo Contest Begins January 8, and ends February 1, 2021 One winner in each of two categories will receive a 1-year Garden Plus (Household) membership. View a … of the submission The approximate date the image was taken The minimum size requirement is 2 MB file size and should not exceed 10 MB. Digital photographs should be taken at the highest … sweepstakes, contests/promotions. By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules or …
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… Contest Winter Photo Contest Rules The Photo Contest winner in each category receives a 1-year Garden Plus (Household) membership. TERM Chicago Botanic … entry in to the contest will be deemed to be a representation that the participant is 18 years of age or older or between the ages of 13 and 18 and entering this contest with the … sweepstakes, contests/promotions. By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules or …
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… You’ve undoubtedly noticed a tall, vertical grass, planted en masse , swaying in the wind at the entrance to the mall, in your neighbor’s yard, or most likely, at the Chicago … Foerster (1874–1970), for discovering the species in the 1930s along a railway in Germany. It is reported that he pulled the emergency brake on the train he was riding in order to collect the … Foerster’s Lasting Imprint on the World of Horticulture,” Cubits.org (blog), April 26, 2010, http://cubits.org/articlesongardening/articles/view/325/ . Van Sweden, James. …
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… Something amazing is about to happen in the Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden: dozens and dozens of witch hazels will all burst into bloom at once in February. It's year two of our six-year witch hazel trial, which compares 36 different …
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… When winter takes its toll—dry skin, coughs, holiday overload—you may find remedies in the natural world. An increasing number of people are turning to plants to heal mind, … and pine needles (see recipe, right). “Rich in antioxidants and uplifting essential oils, pine is the perfect winter ally to awaken the senses and enhance winter wellness,” says Petter, owner … buy small amounts of dried, cut-and-sifted marshmallow root at an herbal shop or online at a site such as Jean’s Greens. Tea While gathering with family and friends, you might pick up a …
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… Plants, Fungi, and Animals in our Natural Areas We work hard to understand the complex network of plant and animal species … groups below. Plants and Fungi We have documented hundreds of plant and fungi species in our natural areas: lists are available upon request. Birds Of the more than 250 bird species on this Garden-wide list, most are best observed in our natural areas, where the diversity of native plant species we manage provide the habitat …
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… Partners in Mental Health: Veterans, Therapists, and Nature Presented by Nature, Culture and Human Health … Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden The Forest Preserves of Cook County in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Department of Anthropology of Northwestern … (NCH2). The discussion will focus on how the approximately one-half million wartime veterans in Illinois can benefit from the natural and outdoor resources available in the Chicago region. …
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