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  • … E. Grese, Darrel Morrison, and Christopher Vernon $25 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Buy Tickets Hear the story of Chicago’s rich landscape legacy— including the work of the … documentary film, which explores the impact of the prairie spirit on his own work. This event is partially underwritten by the Library of American Landscape History and forms a part of the …
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  • … Information Officer Kevin Malover, chief information officer of the Chicago Botanic Garden, is also the founder and principal consultant at CIO Services, a firm that provides IT strategy … get the benefits of having a technology executive with deep outside experience available to them on an as-needed basis for advisory services, strategic planning, interim leadership, and … day.  Kevin began his career in telecommunications at Ameritech, where he learned and applied best practices in engineering and operations to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability. …
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  • … Conservation Science Center features a green roof that underscores the Garden’s commitment to plant conservation. Combining practical benefits with aesthetic appeal, the Green Roof Garden … outdoor classroom for thousands of Garden visitors annually; the 16,000-square-foot green roof is accessible to the public via a grand staircase, and an overlook with interpretive panels … becoming increasingly popular, but little research has been done to determine which plants are best suited for this extreme environment. The Garden’s evaluation of plants atop the Daniel F. …
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  • … Want to grow your own orchids? We’ll help you choose which ones are right for you. Assistant … song' Phalaenopsis Also known as the moth orchid, orchids in this genus are among the easiest to grow. These orchids do well in low light and don’t need much fertilization; give them a bit of food once a week from April to October. Phalaenopsis orchids don’t need much water so go easy on the hydration. And stay away …
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  • … BYO Binoculars The Best Bird-Watching Spots Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: 2 miles Time: 1 hour 30 min to 2 hours Stop 1: Barbara … the quiet as much as visitors do in this off-the-beaten-path natural area. Beneath the trees is a sunny, open understory that appeals to wood-pewees, great crested flycatchers, and indigo … The Best Bird-Watching Spots Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your …
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  • … on Sustainability The Chicago Botanic Garden serves as a nexus for companies seeking to broaden their environmental leadership and corporate social responsibility. The Corporate … established in 2010, provides an informal, collaborative forum for companies committed to bringing sustainability to their operations, their employees, and their senior leadership. … set in place against specific long-term goals. Participants discuss their aspirations, share best practices, exchange ideas, and support each other's goals and challenges. Corporations …
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  • … Fall Photo Tour Photo tips  Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .85 miles  Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 20 min. Stop 1: Photo … of native foliage and arborvitae.   Stop 4: Photo Tip: Fall-Sensory Garden The wooded path is dappled with romantic filtered light. Consider how fallen leaves mirror the color scheme, top … button.   Stop 5: Photo Tip: Fall-Evening Island Moving grass can be the photographer's best friend or worst enemy. Embrace its free-flowing nature. Use wind to practice your …
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  • … Father's Day Gifts That Dad Will ❤️ How lovely is it that Father’s Day coincides with the start of summer—it’s the perfect time to help dad relax and take a break outside. Here’s a list of Father’s Day gift ideas and tips for … to handle. Bonus points if you use homegrown herbs from your windowsill or garden. Kids knows best Want to help dad grow a butterfly— and do his part for a healthy ecoysystem? Yep, there’s a …
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  • … needed living tissue from  Thujopsis dolabrata  or any of its cultivars within 24 hours to determine if the plant was the cause of the girl’s life-threatening allergic reaction. The … the hospital, National Jewish Health. After I got the call, I looked into the hospital, which is known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and related disorders. In the … were testing, including Thujopsis , a rare evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. A hospital official began the search for the plant with a colleague of mine at the Denver Botanic Gardens. …
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  • … eyes. Grab some crayons, let's explore what's behind the fall palette as we color the leaves to understand their changing shades.     Leaf Color Pigments Chlorophyll: (pronounced … use the sugars they produce through photosynthesis to make all of the pigments we see. The best fall color display comes in years when there has been a warm, wet spring; a summer without … fall color comes earlier in northern latitudes than southern latitudes, so if you miss the best of the sugar maples in Chicago, take a trip south to get your color fix. You can preserve a …
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