… our research ecologist Jacob Zeldin and the managing ecologist (listed below) responsible for the natural area(s) where you would like to work. In your email, please address the following … removed and work with the research ecologist to ensure relevant data and metadata is shared for our records. You will also be asked to submit annual reports to FPCC; please copy the … and research ecologist on these reports when you submit them. Contact Jacob Zeldin for all research in our natural areas, and include the managing ecologist of the area(s) you’d …
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… May, as they fly north, and then again in fall, as they fly south. To encourage these birds to visit your garden in both seasons, and possibly even nest there, you should plant the flowers … hummingbirds find their favorite plants in your garden, they will spend days there foraging for food. In early May, before many annuals are in full bloom, gardeners can establish specific … as will honeysuckle and trumpet creeper vines. Hummingbirds' long beaks are perfectly suited for tubular flowers, especially those in tones of red, orange, blue, or purple. Try beebalm, …
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… Guided Programs Grades 9 – 12 $120 per class Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of … Prairie. They learn methods to analyze ecosystem health. The experience provides evidence for students to make claims about the stability of an ecosystem and to illustrate the … vary; please call (847) 835-8313 if you would like to discuss specifics prior to your visit. … $120 per class Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs …
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… is simple: we don't sell, barter, give away or rent your e-mail to any outside organization. For each visitor to our web page, our web server automatically recognizes only the consumer's … address (where possible). We collect aggregate information on what pages consumers access or visit. The information we collect is used to improve the content of our Web page and is not … Security The Chicago Botanic Garden makes every effort to ensure that its Web site is secure. For the protection of transactions on the Web site, the Garden uses the industry standard 128-bit …
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… is simple: we don't sell, barter, give away or rent your email to any outside organization. For each visitor to our web page, our web server automatically recognizes only the consumer's … address (where possible). We collect aggregate information on what pages consumers access or visit. The information we collect is used to improve the content of our Web page and is not … Security The Chicago Botanic Garden makes every effort to ensure that its Web site is secure. For the protection of transactions on the Web site, the Garden uses the industry standard 128-bit …
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… A great container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. Long placed in the Agavaceae, the …
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… landscaping practices are promoted through Garden initiatives to identify and develop plants best suited to Midwest gardens. Serving as an optimal outdoor laboratory, the Ellis Goodman … conditions. Plant Breeding The Garden’s plant breeding program develops new perennial plants for introduction to the horticulture industry and gardeners alike. Focusing mostly on North … landscaping practices are promoted through Garden initiatives to identify and develop plants best suited to Midwest gardens. Serving as an optimal outdoor laboratory, the Ellis Goodman …
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… “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ―Chinese proverb Warm, … a small, spring-flowering ornamental tree. Now’s the time to shop and plant. “October is great for planting,” says Tim Johnson, the Garden’s senior director of horticulture. “Any tree that is … up for several years. Keep your newly planted tree watered for a few weeks after planting and place an inch or 2 of mulch around it, taking care not to pile it on the trunk. Evergreens Don’t …
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… upcoming one is a gift from nature—and the perfect time to take a night walk. On Monday, April 26, head outside to see the "pink" supermoon. Whether you prefer to walk in solitude or with … but not because the moon will look pretty in pink—it won't look pink; the photo below is just for fun. April’s first full moon got its nickname because it usually rises when the native … away from trees and buildings, if possible. If you can’t make it outside, look outside from a place as high as possible, such as an upstairs window or rooftop. You don’t have to wait for peak …
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… of the printing press in the fifteenth century sparked an unprecedented enthusiasm for plants. Inspired by some of the first books to be printed—classical Greek and Roman botanical … invaluable tool for sharing botanical discoveries. Plant-based medical reference books became best-sellers, while beautifully illustrated volumes introduced new and desirable plants from all … invaluable tool for sharing botanical discoveries. Plant-based medical reference books became best-sellers, while beautifully illustrated volumes introduced new and desirable plants from all …
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