… Spirits: Craft Spirits Tasting at the Garden Thursday, March 8 6 – 8 p.m. Regenstein Center Buy Tickets Now Advance Member/Nonmember tickets: $20/$25 (purchased on or before March 7) Day-of … for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the Garden! Check in at Regenstein Center and receive a wristband, tasting glass, and tasting sheet. Distilleries … to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. …
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… the rich soil that covers our planet and supports plant life. Try this soil seed-bank test to discover the magic of topsoil. The soil seed-bank test is used by farmers, scientists, and others to find out what weed seeds are hidden in a garden or cropland’s soil that could affect the growth of the crop. You can use the same …
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… work on a project studying the impact of climate change on the distribution of rare plants in the western United States. The grant, funded through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), … ten locations in Washington County, Utah, and is listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dwarf bear-poppy is threatened by development, mining, and … and still shows signs of heavy damage. In fact, full recovery of a soil crust can take up to 250 years, so a little damage can have long-lasting impacts. Therefore, conservation efforts have …
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… challenges from human-driven habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. Established in 2023, the Pollen Bank focuses on conserving oaks and orchids of the Great Lakes region and … the world. A half-black bumblebee on a chaste tree (Vitex spp.) with pollen on its face and in the pollen sac on its hind leg. Photo by Nick Dorian. What is pollen, and why store it? Pollen … to use for future plant breeding. Preparing pollen Once the pollen is collected, we test its viability (if it can be used for breeding) in a lab at the Garden’s Plant Conservation …
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… to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via email once your order is received. Tickets are on a …
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… Several decades ago, an osprey would be a rare—if not impossible—sight in Cook County in the summer. But now, thanks to the ban on certain pesticides (including DDT), and the creation of osprey nesting platforms, the fish-eating bird is breeding again in local forest preserves. The osprey looks somewhat like an adult bald eagle, but doesn’t have …
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… If you happened to walk around the Heritage Garden in late June, the unusual blue color of the Moroccan mountain eryngo (pronounced eh-RING-go), … as many of them as I could. This was a lot harder than I expected, because the insects were in constant motion and most of them were small. I didn't always capture the key features needed to identify them at the species level. In spite of this, you'll see that that the variety was astounding. Let me introduce you to what I …
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… return: start seeds. It’s easy to do, whether you want to start seeds on a sunny windowsill or in a more formal arrangement. The great thing about starting seeds indoors is that it is … It's a great time to start broccoli, peppers, and brussel sprouts. Check the timing before you buy, and use the seed packet information to lay out your timeline. Start with a sterile starting … to find their way between its particles. Potting mix is generally too dense; it's better to buy a sterile seed-starting mix. The mix must be sterile because cleanliness is crucial . New …
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… and digitize language of flower genre editions. Collaboration: The symposium is presented in collaboration with the Caxton Club , an organization bringing together a diversified group of … to heighten their appreciation of outstanding content, design and production; and to share in the joys of fine books. Partner: The Lenhardt Library is a partner in the Biodiversity … Deconstructed Brent Elliott, retired Librarian and Historian, Royal Horticultural Society, London 12:15 p.m. Volumes on View Stacy Stoldt, Manager, Public Services and Rare Book …
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… Chicago artists have been busy in their studios creating installations with uplifting messages to welcome visitors to the … six-point stars, like those on the Chicago flag, that “represent the pride and promise we feel in our community and home.” And Michael Young’s Night Birds, with their neon-lit feathers and … a running LED light on the outside edges. While it looks like a single strip, it’s made of 6,250 LED modules within the strips. “We try to make things look really simple and elegant even …
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