… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … and Conservation, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL Moderator: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Cavender works to strengthen the Arboretum's leadership and activities in tree science and conservation, build capacity to grow the Arboretum's service to the public, improve the vigor of the urban forest in the Chicago region, save trees …
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… large compost piles way in the back of our 1-acre garden. The contents seldom get turned (as is usually recommended), but I continuously add grass clippings, small twigs, weeds, and kitchen … landfills, and facilities that burn everyone’s trash are out-of-sight, out-of-mind topics for many. But, it all stays right here. On planet Earth. The amount of waste—including food … are methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas. When I think about this, it feels like my hair is on fire, mostly because I know that many people—even …
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… Museums For All Frequently Asked Questions What is Museums for All? Museums for All is a cooperative … have your passengers with you as you approach the admission ticket booths to take advantage of this offer. What does the Museums for All rate include? Access to our Garden seasonal … Frequently Asked Questions What is Museums for All? Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum …
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… Make Yourself Green This Halloween You know all those shiny vinyl, plastic, and rubber costumes that are made so … Cube, perhaps, or a walking box of, say, a favorite cereal. Cardboard boxes are also ideal for making robots. It may take some paint or markers and get a tad messy, what with cutting holes … decorative material to buy locally, and if possible, organically. Organic Halloween candy is harder to come by, but there are varieties available, such as YummyEarth and College Farm, …
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… Learning Campus Get ready to explore the natural world The Regenstein Learning Campus is advancing the Chicago Botanic Garden’s influence as an education institution as it serves … of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds each year. The centerpiece is the Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility that includes indoor and outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies …
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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 … your safety in mind, we opened the traffic-free 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 … to be giving our visitors a refreshed experience. Funding for water main improvements is supported in part by the: PUBLIC MUSEUM CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL …
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… “There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the … may fly anywhere from a few hundred miles to as much as 10,000 miles or more. And they do this twice a year! Bird-friendly Gardens Make your garden an inviting sanctuary for those weary …
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… Q. What variety of lavender is the best for planting in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. A. …
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… Caring for Orchids at Home Introduction Orchids are amazing plants. Their colorful petals are like a … These unique plants have inspired artists, gardeners, and scientists around the world. It is no surprise that orchids have a special place in our homes and hearts. At the Chicago Botanic … LEDs. It is recommended to choose one that provides your orchid with a full spectrum of light. This kind of lamp will emit light with short wavelengths as well as long wavelengths. Orchids …
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… sporadically at the Garden’s Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden, but their big show is at an end. This applies more broadly to the other plants in the evaluation garden too. The final set of … less concerned about plants that just fade into obscurity because then they just provide room for something new and exciting to take their place. Now that the garden is being less dramatic, …
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