… The Rainwater Glen The shallow, troughlike depression that surrounds the Plant Science Center is called the Rainwater Glen, and it functions like a river’s floodplain. Though beautiful, it is above all practical: designed to hold back stormwater runoff, it allows deep-rooted native … in the Rainwater Glen have reduced the need for irrigation by half, and no potable water is used for irrigation. The Rainwater Glen contributes to improved water quality at the Chicago …
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… gift counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) if you are 73 or older, but it is not included in your taxable income. Your IRA gift will help sustain the Garden’s vibrant … living collections, groundbreaking plant science research, and education programs. Whether it is helping to protect endangered native plants, inspiring the next generation of environmental … ensures the Garden continues to grow and serve the community year-round. Giving from your IRA is simple. Just contact your IRA custodian and request a direct transfer to the Chicago Botanic …
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… plant-parasitic nematode and weed suppression in Florida and Haiti. Although her first love is the soil, she gained a taste for the sea racing sailboats on the Gulf coast, living aboard a … with a BS in Community & Environmental Sociology and a certificate in Food Systems. She is currently pursuing a Master of Community Development (MCD) to continue building tools for food … the course of ten seasons at Growing Home, he was responsible for market operations, growing site development, training and mentoring of production assistants, crop planning, season …
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… providers at PCC Austin Family Health Center discuss nutrition with their patients, there is a new option for them: They may prescribe access to fresh produce that can be filled just … the Chicago Botanic Garden's Windy City Harvest. Both organizations share the belief that food is medicine. Access to fresh fruits and vegetables can transform individual and community health. … Harvest is excited to be a part of building the foundation for a successful urban agriculture site and a future leader in the field. … Chicago When medical providers at PCC Austin Family …
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… Staff: Paul Rafac Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Paul Rafac is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the Chicago Botanic … He has served as lead finance executive for a variety of governments and nonprofits. Rafac is a cum laude graduate in economics from the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from the … chess programs. … Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Paul Rafac is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the Chicago Botanic …
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… Budburst Budburst is a project of the Chicago Botanic Garden Budburst brings researchers, educators, gardeners, and … organisms to enter new phases of their lives. Studying the timing of these biological events is called phenology. Phenology in plants is directly affected by temperature, rainfall, and day length. While these factors change through …
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… feeding and courtship behaviors. The next time you see a duck at the Garden, notice how it is feeding: Is it sticking its rear end up into air? Does it dive into the deep part of the water? When it … side, more dabblers than divers stop here to rest and feed. But the bufflehead, a diver, is one of the more common spring migrant ducks on the lagoon. One of the smallest divers, it may …
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… efforts to provide the best and most secure service to our campers and staff, Camp CBG is partnering with CampDoc.com . CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate … staff and instructors will have access to camper health information, and the CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted, and password protected. You will receive a welcome email from …
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… Woods has transformed a formerly degraded oak woodland remnant into a natural treasure. It is home to five community types and a startling amount of plant and animal diversity. When restoration efforts began in 1988, most of the site was severely degraded, with little reproduction of dominant canopy trees, depauperate … from the Chicago Wilderness Excellence in Environmental Restoration Program. McDonald Woods is located along Lake Cook Road from the Garden entrance east to Green Bay Road. Hiking trails …
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… Watching out for migrating birds One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing all the songbirds return. In the next couple months, you’ll get to see birds that you … sparrow Mourning dove American robin Black-capped chickadee Canada goose Bird migration is one of the most impressive feats in the natural world, with some birds traveling thousands of … At the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Learning Center, the windows are made of a special glass that is easier for birds to see. But you don’t need new windows to make a difference. … One of my …
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