… New! Be inspired by nature as you transform floral china dishes, vintage tin, and beads into beautiful, wearable jewelry. In this hands-on class, learn to cut china into delicate micro-mosaic pendants and skillfully shape floral tin into colorful, whimsical pins and earrings. Learn professional techniques and design secrets to create stunning, one-of-a-kind …
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… New! Dissect owl pellets to find tiny bones and fashion them into a unique resin jewelry piece or bookmark, capturing the magic of nature forever. Get ready for a wild fusion of science and art, where you will unravel mysteries and craft exquisite accessories. Unleash your inner scientist and artist in this one-of-a-kind …
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… Wednesday, June 11, 2014 1 p.m., Alsdorf Auditorium Free In his presentation, “Eastern Sierra and Great Basin Ethnobotany,” Dean Tonenna will share some of the traditional botanical knowledge … the Kootzatukadu, Native Americans who live in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mono Lake and Yosemite, California. The people of the Kootzatukadu reside at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and have managed and relied upon Sierran and Great Basin plant resources for millennia. While …
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… In this gentle class, learn a selection of the 24 Yang forms to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while seated in a chair or using a cane for support. Emphasizing mindful movement and mental focus, this class offers a supportive environment for all participants. Chairs are provided, and canes are optional—please bring your own cane if you would like to use one. 8 Tuesdays, July …
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… New! Discover the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians living right in your backyard. Through live animals and preserved specimens, interactive touch stations, and close-up encounters, you will gain a deeper appreciation for these often-overlooked …
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… fun party. Make an IPA onion dip, find out how to create a build your own flatbread pizza bar, and make chocolate stout truffles. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 …
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… Iris ‘Carol Ellen Ramsey’ is an amazing blend of colors that demands to be noticed. The standards are a blend of pale lavender and champagne yellow with lavender purple streaks. The falls are pale lavender fading to white … and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… Living Plant Documentation The Plant Collections Department acquires, documents, and studies all of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s permanent plants and their associated environments. By definition, a botanic garden is a documented collection of living plants. The records created by the Living Plant … The Plant Collections Department acquires, documents, and studies all of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s permanent plants and their associated …
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… Fall will soon settle in at the Chicago Botanic Garden and that's an invitation to engage your senses. It's a time of abundance and dazzling colors, of fragrance and sumptuous berries, and of trees and shrubs resplendent in … – Richard Hawke, the Garden's plant evaluation manager Japanese forest grass ( Hakonechloa ) is a favorite of Richard Hawke, the Garden's plant evaluation manager. Growing about 1 to 2 feet …
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… the best kind of codependency. Killdeer, a shorebird that commonly nests at the Garden. Plants and wildlife are dependent on each other, and the bond between them creates a healthy ecosystem. Plants provide food for various wildlife … at the Garden, you can find examples of this everywhere. The milkweed in the Dixon Prairie is a favorite meal of the monarch butterfly. In the Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden, …
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