… curricula out there," said Jennifer Schwarz, Ph.D., associate vice president of education for the Garden. Schwarz Ballard acknowledges that the facts of climate change can be … schools from Waukegan to Cairo. Throughout the process, the Garden trained teachers on best ways to deliver the curriculum. This unique, technology-rich curriculum series integrates … with the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, the curriculum incorporates best practices in inquiry teaching and scaffolds students' use of science practices to support …
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… Seeds of Success This Garden program collects, conserves, and develops native plant materials for stabilizing, rehabilitating, and restoring lands in the United States. Chicago Wilderness The … more powerful than their sum. Achieving this synergy requires creating tools and sharing best practices to help botanic gardens around the world foster an appreciation for the beauty and … more powerful than their sum. Achieving this synergy requires creating tools and sharing best practices to help botanic gardens around the world foster an appreciation for the beauty and …
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… Accessibility at the Garden We strive to make the Garden a place where all—including staff, students, program participants, visitors, and volunteers— have a … . Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) Electronic Convenience Vehicles are available for rent. The following fee applies: members: $15, nonmembers $20. Please note: quantities are … Café, both outdoor decks are also wheelchair accessible. … We strive to make the Garden a place where all—including staff, students, program participants, visitors, and volunteers— have a …
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… a prescribed burn in Dixon Prairie. Fire burns through dead leaves and stems, opening space for native plants to grow from seed, nourished by the charred plant material and increased … our fragmented landscapes in Illinois, burning the Garden’s natural areas gives them the best chance to thrive with so much working against them,” said Jim Jabcon, prairie ecologist at … “Land managers want to burn, but if they have limited resources, they burn the biggest and best areas,” said Wagenius. “So small and medium-sized remnants are not getting fire and are …
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… Petals of many flowers reflect ultraviolet light that we cannot see. Flower colors evolved for the benefit of insects. They are created by light reflecting from pigments rather than …
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… with nature affords human beings. It is hoped that this symposium provides a catalyst for further research on the health benefits of nature that will, in turn, support evidence-based … the health benefits of spending time in the preserves. Building those policies and programs is best done on a foundation of solid scientific evidence. View a pdf of Teresa Horton's … the health benefits of spending time in the preserves. Building those policies and programs is best done on a foundation of solid scientific evidence. View a pdf of Teresa Horton's …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden at your own pace. Education staff can recommend garden areas suited for specific curricular topics prior to your field trip. Self-guided groups are also eligible for discounted tram tours and special exhibition tickets. Please call the Registrar’s Office at (847) 835-6801 if you are interested in adding one of these options to your self-guided visit. Grades PreK-12 Learning Center …
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… 'Indian Summer'), a cultivar derived from native North American species. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried flower heads for ripe seeds in fall. Plant this one in full sun, and water only enough to establish the plant …
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… colors also fade, and the leaves turn brown, wither, and drop. Then the trees become dormant for winter. Color(ing) Activity Color the leaves according to the pigments they produce. … 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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… garden. What can I plant in March? A. It’s not too early to select and purchase onion sets for late March planting. Onion sets are available at some garden centers and by mail order. If … necks are thoroughly dry or about 95 percent of the tops have bent over. Pull the onions and place them under cover to dry. Drying takes from two to four weeks. Then cut off the tops about an inch above the bulb, place them in a well-ventilated container, and store in a cool, dry place. Please contact Plant …
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