… Komorebi 木漏れ日 As the weather cools, you may find yourself taking a walk, perhaps in the tranquil Malott Japanese Garden, enjoying refreshing breezes and colorful leaves. If it’s … a natural parasol that protects you from harsh rays. As you stroll beneath the trees swaying in the gentle winds, notice the angle of light emanating from the canopy, then cast your gaze … case, the gap between leaves—and projects an inverted image on the other side. This effect is especially notable at dawn or just before dusk, when one can observe a cascade of shimmering …
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… Lake Cook Natural Area The Lake Cook Natural Area is a narrow natural area that occurs along Lake Cook Road between the Skokie River and the Garden … bring when it comes to supporting natural species and processes. Before restoration work began in 2010, this area contained scattered oak trees and wetlands but was dominated by invasive … ecologists and volunteers removed the invasive species and reintroduced native species to the site, transforming it into a beautiful and diverse landscape on display for the vehicles, …
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… Stop Plant Poaching 🛑 Stop Plant Poaching Plant poaching is illegal—and on the rise. Removing plants from their native habitats endangers species and harms ecosystems. Join the Garden in a global campaign to stop plant poaching and protect plants for future generations. Learn … of international illegal plant trade crisis. CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora): List of nearly 50,000 species (animals and …
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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 … books, DVDs, or videos for 28 days. Renewing Books, DVDs, and videos may be renewed one time in person, by phone at (847) 835-8201, or by e-mail at Click here to show mail address . … public library's interlibrary loan department. Wireless Access A wireless network is available in the Lenhardt Library for public use. Please note you must provide your own laptop with …
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… Staff Robyn Adair Apprenticeship Instructor @email Robyn Adair grew up in the West/Southwest suburbs of Chicago, skeptical of the food system (eating a lot of processed … plant-parasitic nematode and weed suppression in Florida and Haiti. Although her first love is the soil, she gained a taste for the sea racing sailboats on the Gulf coast, living aboard a … the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She delivers on-site therapeutic horticulture programs, maintains the Enabling Garden, and oversees the Veteran …
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… Plant Collections Search the Collections A museum's major function is to collect and preserve objects. As a museum, the Chicago Botanic Garden is dedicated to … collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden focus on plants from around the world that grow well in the Chicago area and are adapted to the local climate and soils. The Garden’s permanent … are aesthetic; and they are relevant to the Garden's visitors and consumers. Quercus (Multi-site) It is estimated that the genus Quercus contains more than 500 naturally occurring taxa that …
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… In December, winter officially arrives. Most gardeners get a break from their responsibilities—a … winter—whether it’s snow, ice, temperature swings, or the products used to combat the weather—is the chief task. Indoors, houseplants may need some TLC, as do many of the holiday-centric … Apply 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark, composted manure, or garden compost. After the holidays in late December and early January, evergreen boughs from seasonal wreaths or small sections of …
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… that lies between the edge of a forest and the wide-open grasslands. While most prairie is treeless, the savanna is scattered with trees—often fire-resistant bur oaks—that cast partial … growing and decaying over time. The word "mesic" refers to the moderate amount of moisture in the soil. In such ideal conditions, grasses and prairie plants grow taller than a person above ground and … growing and decaying over time. The word "mesic" refers to the moderate amount of moisture in the soil. In such ideal conditions, grasses and prairie plants grow taller than a person above …
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… Staff Britt Calendo Program Director, Windy City Harvest @email Britt Calendo is the program director for Windy City Harvest. In this role she oversees our Apprenticeship, Corps, and Youth Farm programs. Calendo joined the … with Windy City Harvest in 2021, when he began as a grower for the Washington Park farm site. He went on to work with a program alumni farmer, Chicago Urban Farm Solutions, before …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of … pollinators. Louise Clemency, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Louise Clemency is the field supervisor for the Chicago Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. … Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the …
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