… Mealy apples, sprouted potatoes, and wilted celery, oh my! These may sound like candidates for the compost bin, but don’t toss them out just yet. Even if they aren’t fit for consumption, some fruits and veggies might be good for making prints. For younger children, this activity provides ample … may be interested to know that different foods come from different parts of the plant. Here is a fun and educational activity that will foster creativity in children of all ages. …
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… Get growing all year round! This is a technical training course intended for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to keep growing as the months get colder. It will involve farm work activities in all weather conditions. Students are expected to work indoors and outdoors. Paul Krysik, Windy City Harvest coordinator Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. …
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… for a virtual tea party. We’ll learn where tea comes from, make a classic tea sandwich, and listen to a short story. This experience is recommended for children ages 3-6 with an adult, but siblings are welcome to join. A list of … class will be taught online using Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions and information about prepping your ingredients before the class via email. …
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… Take your iPhone photography to the next level with a deeper focus on strong visual composition and professional-style editing. Refine how you see and frame a scene while photographing throughout the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn practical … then share and discuss images with helpful, encouraging critiques. A fully charged iPhone is required for this course. Dress for the weather. Expect moderate walking. Prerequisite: Basic …
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… The Enabling Garden has hosted four bird species that usually live in northern boreal and mixed coniferous forests. They come to feast on birch catkins, alder seeds, and spruce cone seeds as well as on thistles in feeders right here at the Garden. Birders and … in garden plantings, and in the wild. Seed production on trees varies from year to year. It is the tree's way of saving energy. But in some years, trees across the northern region take a …
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… New! Curious about how to lower your environmental impact? Want to know what is being done in Illinois on environmental issues? Join the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)— … policy organizations in the state—as they outline IEC’s work, structure, theory of change, and impact on the Illinois legislator. Discover environmental legislation changes that you may have missed and learn about 2026 priorities. Wrap up by talking about how individuals and organizations can …
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… New! Explore and develop social media strategies in order to create a digital presence. We will focus on … available to showcase your digital portfolio. We will study the works of successful historic and contemporary artists and their websites as a means of inspiration. Emphasis will be put on … We will also perform writing exercises in support of our projects and our website. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced photographers. The School’s CEUs=20 hours FPC elective, …
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… Q. I would like to plant varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the ground freezes. Pick a sunny, … area and plant your bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, mix in finely shredded wood chips or composted leaf mold. When planting a large …
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… be more useful than a cutting garden that includes flowers, colorful or variegated leaves, and interesting plant parts to bring indoors and display throughout the year — even during those nasty Chicago winters! The best cutting … and fruits to fragrant, velvety roses, bold perennials and ever-blooming summer annuals, it is easy to plant a cutting garden for all seasons. The goal of your design is to be able to walk …
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… Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program Join the fun with a summer reading program! TBD – August 30, 2020 Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! To start playing, pick up a reading log at the Lenhardt Library or the … Join the fun with a summer reading program! TBD – August 30, 2020 Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! To start playing, pick up a reading …
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