… Equitable Admissions The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part of this commitment and as a first step, we have created an Equitable … and the Science Career Continuum For eligible organizations and groups: how to schedule your visit** We welcome you and your organization to schedule a visit. To schedule a visit, or if you …
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… Ph.D. will join 100 women in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) to embark on a voyage to Antarctica this November, the largest such expedition in history. The … 22nd, 2019. To learn more about Dr. Skogen’s participation in the Homeward Bound Project visit: https://www.skogeninstem.com/ Photo: Women from the second cohort of Homeward Bound pose with the Homeward Bound flag and …
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… has national implications—and, though you may not realize it, it’s part of your daily prep for work, school, and play. In a small, sunny, grassy, flat, fenced-in plot (there’s a reason for … at 8 a.m., rain (or snow) or shine, a dedicated Garden staff member steps into the plot to read the instruments and record the results, then heads back indoors to transfer the … interesting fact: no matter what the air temperature is in winter, the soil seldom drops below 26 degrees (it’s measured at a 4-inch depth). This gauge takes a reading of bare soil …
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… Ages 3 – 6 Join your Chicago Botanic Garden friends 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 ingredients needed will be included with your registration confirmation email. …
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… (Forest Bathing) 森林浴 Forest bathing, sometimes called forest therapy, gives us the opportunity to slow down our mind and body and connect with the forest. The guide presents “ invitations ,” … find anything in my area until recently, and even than I had to drive almost an hour to get there. The commitment of commute time plus a three-hour walk seemed to be completely … frame. They are designed to be accessible for just about everybody. I think they are a great way to introduce people to nearby nature experiences and to encourage older adults to continue …
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… Description: The earliest and latest migrant of the brown thrush species can be seen with its characteristic tail bobbing …
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… Seed Sourcing through the Lenhardt Library It's January, and it's time to order seeds for your garden. You type seeds into your search engine—only to get 257,000,000 … on the screen. rareseeds.com Nourse. A Massachusetts fruit resource that specializes in "the best berry plants since 1932." noursefarms.com Ball Horticultural Company. Although home … really are comfortable)…a stack of seed and nursery catalogs to leaf through…it's a smart way for a gardener to spend a January day. Karen Zaworski was a garden writer and photographer . …
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… #nightof1000jackolanterns OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Please read … beginning at 6:30:01 p.m. (CT) on October 8, 2025, and ending at 11:59:59 p.m. (CT) on October 26, 2025 (the "Giveaway Period".) To enter, you must follow Chicago Botanic Garden … on or before October 29, 2025. We must receive eligible entries during the Giveaway Period for them to be eligible for the drawing. We will notify the potential winner by posting a comment …
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… For the new orchid grower, selecting an orchid may seem overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Know yourself, your growing environment, and what you’re buying. A healthy … plant. Soft brown scale ( Coccus hesperidum ) and offspring on Phalaenopsis . The easiest way to tell if a plant is healthy is to look at it. It should have smooth green leaves, fleshy, …
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… Garden Time This is your time: to connect with nature and its beauty, to find new hobbies, to really dig in to all those interests on your bucket list, to plan activities for your grandchildren, and more. Press some flowers . Take up birding or photography . Play … with your grandkids. And keep your gardening going. If you are over the age of 62, you also get discounts at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Start exploring now. Breathe…relax… Based on a …
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