… value, and protect the natural habitats that sustain our world. Please join us . Other Ways to Give Stock Gift Wire transfer Donor Advised Fund IRA Gift Corporate support Planned Giving … at the Garden Join us as a sponsor at one or more of our unique programs and events to reach a highly desirable audience and support our mission at the same time. Sponsorship at the … Program Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability The Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability is a key benefit of partnership and provides an informal, collaborative forum for companies …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden is on #TitanWatch. That’s right: if you visit the Garden’s Semitropical Greenhouse, you will see Sprout , the latest corpse flower from the Garden’s collection of 13 titan arums to begin a bloom cycle. Our corpse flowers ( Amorphophallus titanum ) are now on display in a … in fruit, leaf, and imminent bloom. You might remember Spike and Alice in 2015: Spike failed to bloom but provided so much excitement; and Alice the Amorphophallus brought visitors to the …
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… Focus on Photography - Fine Art Track The Fine Art track allows students to explore their own artistic voice through photography. Creativity skills are developed with an emphasis on design and ways of seeing a subject to evoke a feeling or message with images. This track develops each student’s portfolio and use … To earn a certificate, a passing grade and at least one portfolio-quality finished piece is required to pass each course. (If you are not interested in pursuing the certificate, you do …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden. Naturally, we wondered who among us might have the worst case (or best, depending on how you look at it). So we sent out a simple query: do you grow orchids at … house. Yes, I do indeed grow orchids at home. I haven’t counted them recently, but I’d admit to 50-plus plants. I simply find orchids to be fascinating for their seemingly infinite … to modern DNA technology being used to revise their nomenclature. Just figuring out where to buy plants was an adventure, as most of the orchid nurseries I knew were long gone. Slc. …
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… color inside Brian’s head. Now Brian, along with the rest of the team, is bringing his vision to life at the Orchid Show , from February 9 to March 24 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Also, … selfie stations and photo ops (think street art) that put you right in the tropics in a big way. Maria Ciaccio, senior graphics and web designer, designed and painted the orange-barred … and other treats. Keep track of your favorite orchids in the Show. Then come back and buy them at the post-Orchid Show sale . Plan a weekend outing: brunch and the Show. Plan a …
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… well-intentioned distribution by General Mills of “one size fits all” wildflower seed packets to combat the declining populations of bees and other pollinators. The decline of pollinator populations is well documented around the globe. Much attention has focused on honeybees, which are extremely … our native bees are vastly more imperiled. For example, the rusty patched bumblebee , native to the Upper Midwest, was just listed this month by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as …
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… Lenhardt Library Services Reference Lenhardt Library staff is available to answer questions and direct research. Borrowing Members of the Chicago Botanic … or harass others. The connection shall not be used for illegal purposes nor used in such a way to violate Chicago Botanic Garden policies. USE OF THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. …
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… One of the joys of indoor gardening is growing pots of fragrant paperwhite daffodils. During the cold, dreary, winter months, their … all are members of the genus Narcissus —the Latin/botanical name for all daffodils. According to the American Daffodil Society, there are between 40 and 200 different daffodil species, … sold in garden centers and by mail-order sources from September through November. If you buy several bags of bulbs, you can stagger the bloom time by potting a few each week. Didn’t buy …
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… old by September 1 of the current school year. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Parent Information On the first day of camp, a weekly plan for each camp will be … the same activities. We do not recommend enrolling for both weeks. Special Needs The Garden is committed to providing accessible experiences for all children. If your child will require … 835-8361 to discuss your situation prior to registering. Staffing In order to provide the best possible experiences for your children, camp is limited to 20 campers. Camps are led by …
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… seed catalogs as they think about spring. Growing plants from seeds gives you an opportunity to grow more unusual flowers, vegetables, and herbs than you might find at a local garden center. … things a gardener can do is plant a seed, nurture it, and watch it grow. It’s an enjoyable way to connect with nature. And it’s a wonder-filled adventure for children and adults. Here’s … Painted Lady runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus ‘Painted Lady’), at Monticello. Today, you can buy the seeds of this edible and ornamental annual vine to grow in your own garden. Gardeners …
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