… programs, teacher professional development workshops, family programs, and other classes. The site accommodates hundreds of school buses and other vehicles each year. The paved drive curves … turn, inspiring the senses with plants of many colors, shapes, and textures. Direct drop-off is available in this location, as well as parking spots including an accessible space for … turn, inspiring the senses with plants of many colors, shapes, and textures. Direct drop-off is available in this location, as well as parking spots including an accessible space for …
Type: Page
… and science of horticulture. Wirtz International Landscape Architects, the noted Belgian firm, is designing the Jarantoski Campus Garden. Their innovative landscape plan will unite the entire … and science of horticulture. Wirtz International Landscape Architects, the noted Belgian firm, is designing the Jarantoski Campus Garden. Their innovative landscape plan will unite the entire …
Type: Page
… It takes a network of enlightened partners to make the kind of impact that Windy City Harvest is having on Chicago’s food hub and the farmers and entrepreneurs who are being trained to help … It takes a network of enlightened partners to make the kind of impact that Windy City Harvest is having on Chicago’s food hub and the farmers and entrepreneurs who are being trained to help …
Type: Page
… light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a … candles, are made from nonrenewable petroleum products, primarily paraffin. When paraffin wax is burned, it produces carcinogens and soot. Some of the worst offenders are scented candles, … light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a …
Type: Page
… will reflect back on these ways and determine which adaptations could benefit a plant that is exposed to a changing climate. Activity 3.2: Seasons of a Plant Students are introduced to the … students with practice identifying plants in preparation for the other activities. This is an outdoor activity, but can also be done inside on collected or purchased flowers/plants. … will reflect back on these ways and determine which adaptations could benefit a plant that is exposed to a changing climate. Activity 3.2: Seasons of a Plant Students are introduced to the …
Type: Page
… a.m. 90-minute program Maximum number of students: 30 A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required . Pondering The Prairie (90 Minutes) Fall through 10/27, Spring Students visit the … a.m. 90-minute program Maximum number of students: 30 A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required . Pondering The Prairie (90 Minutes) Fall through 10/27, Spring Students visit the …
Type: Page
… same at home and sharing their gardening trials, tribulations, and successes. Fred’s Tie-Dye is not your everyday tomato, and you likely won’t find it at your local nursery or garden center. … same at home and sharing their gardening trials, tribulations, and successes. Fred’s Tie-Dye is not your everyday tomato, and you likely won’t find it at your local nursery or garden center. …
Type: Page
… seedheads in fall. The dense plantings provide shelter and nesting habitat as well. This area is cut back annually in late winter, well after the nesting season has concluded, and seeds have … seedheads in fall. The dense plantings provide shelter and nesting habitat as well. This area is cut back annually in late winter, well after the nesting season has concluded, and seeds have …
Type: Page
… 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 … as chief information officer. He led the launch and explosive growth of the online travel site that quickly became one of the most popular, attracting more than a million visitors per … 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 …
Type: Page
… a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of students: 30 Pondering the Prairie (90 MinUTES) Fall through 10/27 … a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of students: 30 Pondering the Prairie (90 MinUTES) Fall through 10/27 …
Type: Page
