… cardinals) and woodpeckers—helps make winter an enjoyable season. Once the birds begin to visit your feeders, learn to identify them. With a bird identification book or chart from any … seed, you'll see many different birds gathering at the feeder. This is the seed of choice for many because it's reasonably priced and does the job, but unfortunately it leaves a mess on … lakes, and plant species, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a prime site for bird-watching. Visit the library, take a class at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic …
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… and the environment. The centerpiece of the Learning Campus is the new Learning Center, a 26,700 square-foot building that features 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, early childhood classrooms, the ITW kitchen and spaces for wellness classes. The Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory … and the environment. The centerpiece of the Learning Campus is the new Learning Center, a 26,700 square-foot building that features 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, a nature …
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… in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. … or 6 Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 4) or 6 Thursdays, May 15 – June 26, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 5) or 9 Wednesdays, July 9 – September 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class … class August 14) or 8 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class November 5 & 26) or 8 Thursdays, October 9 – December 11, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class November 6 & 27) Gordon Lock, …
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… Photography at the Garden There is no more beautiful place for photography than the Chicago Botanic Garden. Whatever the season, whatever the time or type … images. Please check in at the Visitor Center Information Membership desks at the time of your visit; sessions must conclude by 4 p.m. Commercial photography/videography guidelines Media … to review our photography guidelines before you come to ensure you get the most out of your visit. You can also review our suggested Garden walks for photography ideas. Experienced …
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… connection is highly recommended . Dial-up internet is problematic and may be too slow for this course . 256 MB RAM and 20 MB free disk space are needed also. The Illinois Compass … To get the most recent version of the Java plug in for your windows computer, go to www.java.com , click on the Free Java Download button and follow the directions. It is important to have a … by Illinois Compass. Windows Macintosh Internet Explorer 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 Firefox (latest stable release) Chrome (stable channel) Safari 5.0, 5.1, 7.0 Firefox (latest stable …
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… This is a small tree (32 feet high, 26 feet wide) that blooms in spring with panicles of light yellow flowers. This is one of the few …
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… their waists.) Nick Dorian is a postdoctoral researcher with the Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action, and he finds bees simply fascinating. One day in … often think of vast places like prairies or woodlands. Dorian, however, sees great opportunity for conservation at home. “It turns out that urban gardens and green space attract dozens of … have evolved together over thousands of years. But, many native bees are “generalists”—they visit a wide variety of plants, including non-native flowers like zinnias and lavender. Other …
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… Phlox ‘Cloudburst’ stands 26 – 28 inches high and blooms all summer with lavender flowers with bright pink eyes. It is …
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… A Foundation for Learning A continuum of nature-based educational programs serving infants through retirees is … and flavorful gum to take home. The Homemade Ice Cream class explores the only orchid grown for food: vanilla. Registration and fees are required. Little Diggers Preschoolers ages 2, 3 and … of our signature Camp CBG summer offerings: Bloomin’ Garden Strollers is a social play program for caregivers and campers ages 6 months to 24 months. Sessions include a brisk walk, an …
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… Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Seminar Speakers Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Clare … Berkeley and principal of Healing Landscapes, Berkley, CA. She is internationally recognized for pioneering research on the psychological and sociological aspects of architecture and … governmental, recreational and residential projects. Mr. Bainnson headed up the design team for the Portland Memory Garden, the garden for people with Alzheimer’s, their families and …
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