… to survive the zombie apocalypse! Which everyday foods could help you and your family survive this (highly unlikely) happening? Sort through our “pantry” to come up with a plan to outlast the … all part of the hands-on family session. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 (with accompanying adult) and up. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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… Windy City Harvest in the News Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR provides an overview of sustainable effort that the Chicago Botanic Garden is part of at McCormick Place. …
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… A walk through the Dwarf Conifer Garden is truly a plant lover’s feast for the eyes. It’s difficult to decide where to look next; what new magnificent specimens await … the silvery spring needles of the green Korean fir are most unique. The Atlantic white cedar sports red branchlets, fine green needles with creamy white new growth in spring. The hoary white …
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… How often do these plants bloom? A titan arum ( Amorphophallus titanum ) in bloom is rare, both in the wild and in cultivation. At botanic gardens and arboreta around the world, … BLOOMS 69" 5/30/2017 79.75" 69" 5/29/2017 78.25" 68" 5/28/2017 74.5" 65.5" 5/27/2017 73" 64" 5/26/2017 71" 60" 5/25/2017 66" 58" 5/24/2017 61.25" 53.25" 5/23/2017 56.5" 49.5" 5/22/2017 51.75" …
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… 'The President', also know as PRESIDENTIAL GOLD ®, was select by plantsman Dr. Michael Dirr. This is a male clone and will not produce the distinctive strong smelling fruit in the fall. … will reach a mature size of 50 feet tall and about 40 feet wide. This is large tree suitable for a shade tree or a garden centerpiece. It has the typical Ginkgo outstanding golden yellow …
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… Learn how to process your honey, wax, and other products from the hive into usable products for you or others. In this class, we will cover honey, pollen, beeswax, and propolis, and what to use them for in …
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… Capture images of the natural beauty and unique structures that are found in the Malott Japanese Garden. Learn how to combine water, light, and shadows during photo time on the islands. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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… Garden will open the Regenstein Learning Campus on September 10 and 11. The seven-acre campus is designed to serve learners of all ages, and facilitate connections between people and the … each day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Learning Campus, open daily, will be the new headquarters for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden , which offers 1,500 classes, … to sustain and enrich life,” said Jean M. Franczyk, president and CEO of the Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center, with 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, anchors the new …
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… On snow sifted over the December landscape, you see a square of four tiny paw prints, then a stroke, then another … And you might hear the hoot of an owl or see the tracks of coyotes, which are also looking for mice. We tend to think of winter as a time when animals curl up and hibernate like bears. … day, Steffen said. They hunt spiders, earthworms, and beetle larvae under the snow. Winter is a great time to observe a number of bird species at the Garden. Cedar waxwing eating …
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… Celebrate the beauty of winter with a peaceful, self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. Stop by the McDonald … the woods. Before or after your walk, warm up by the fire at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the air temperature or wind chill is 20 degrees or less, or if winds exceed 20 MPH, the program will be cancelled. Free. …
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