… Botanic Garden's Rainwater Glen is a good way to see how the process works and to gather ideas for your own rain garden. DIY Rain Garden Storm watch Observe your landscape during a heavy rainfall. For best results, rain gardens should be planted between the source of stormwater runoff (roof, … roof, combined with a lawn or garden area that slopes away from your house, you've got a great place to create your own rain garden. Before planting, be sure the rain garden location is at …
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… Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted in promoting accessible pathways for marginalized youth in STEM by providing resources to support them along their college and career pathways. In its 26-year existence, the award-winning program has evolved the way it delivers science education. … curriculum that focused on exploring environmental justice in Chicago. The inspiration for this curriculum came from the need to create affirmative connections between what students …
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… right in our own backyards. You can encourage wildlife such as birds and other pollinators to visit your green space by incorporating the necessary components of their habitat: food, water, …
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… not accepting master gardener volunteer applications at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Please visit https://extension.illinois.edu/mg for more information about the Master Gardener program and other opportunities through the … applications at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Please visit https://extension.illinois.edu/mg for more information about the Master Gardener program and other opportunities through the …
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… Sound & Recording Engineer: Dorian Gehring Special thanks to the original cast of Superbloom for movement generation and inspiration: Gabriela Chavez, Damon D. Green, Haley Marcin, Timothy … for makers. Their exhibit at the Hyde Park Art Center, Toolbox At Twenty, was named a Best Chicago Art Exhibit for 2022 by the Chicago Tribune. Their 2015 work, Power Goes —about the … design (M.F.A., 2004) from Kent State University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com Finom (music) Finom (fka Ohmme) is a Chicago-based …
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… Sit-spots are pretty much what they sound like—a place outside where you can sit and reflect. We use them often with little ones in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Nature Preschool. The dedicated places are a mindful way for people of any age to check in with and be present in the natural world. Choosing a Spot The best kind of sit-spot is one that you feel comfortable in and familiar with. So choose a natural …
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… only. Classes in the semester beginning in May will be held outdoors whenever possible. Dress for the weather. 6 Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class June 4), Gordon Lock, instructor or 6 Thursdays, May 15 – June 26, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class June 5), Gordon Lock and Mitzi Labant, instructors or 9 … instructors or 8 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class November 5 & 26), Gordon Lock, instructor or 8 Thursdays, October 9 – December 11, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class …
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… 9 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the Day 9:30 – 10:40 a.m. Keynote Address Nature Play for All: Equity, Diversity, Anti-bias, and Inclusive Nature-Based Learning Sheila Williams … of risk. Participants will also explore which nature activities and conservation actions are best suited to children of different ages. Growing a Sense of Identity Through Nature Lisa … learning both indoors and outside. Participants will discuss how student sense-making and place-based learning can promote engagement and equity through productive social interactions and …
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… I have evergreens planted near a street. How can I protect them from salt damage? A. While the best course is to plant only salt-resistant varieties near sources of winter salt spray, some … pooling. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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… late spring to mid summer. The tall, upright stems stand 30 to 36 inches high. 'Amethyst' does best in consistently moist areas with shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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