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  • … conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and inclusion, it is our responsibility to recognize the original Indigenous caretakers of the land on which the … conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and inclusion, it is our responsibility to recognize the original Indigenous caretakers of the land on which the …
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  • … the form of phenology observations—for citizen science projects such as Budburst. The course is designed for both formal and informal educators with implementation strategies provided for … the form of phenology observations—for citizen science projects such as Budburst. The course is designed for both formal and informal educators with implementation strategies provided for … the form of phenology observations—for citizen science projects such as Budburst. The course is designed for both formal and informal educators with implementation strategies provided for …
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  • … one of those methods and use real temperature and tree-ring data to understand how tree growth is affected by both temperature and precipitation, and draw conclusions about what that means for … one of those methods and use real temperature and tree-ring data to understand how tree growth is affected by both temperature and precipitation, and draw conclusions about what that means for …
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  • … Rica, Guatemala, and China. He has authored six books and nearly 100 journal articles. He is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival … Rica, Guatemala, and China. He has authored six books and nearly 100 journal articles. He is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival …
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  • … and dedicated to conservation, education, and horticulture. The mission of the Woman’s Board is to support the Chicago Botanic Garden as it works to earn global recognition for the positive … and dedicated to conservation, education, and horticulture. The mission of the Woman’s Board is to support the Chicago Botanic Garden as it works to earn global recognition for the positive …
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  • … July Marjoram August Crimson King basil September Merlot heirloom lettuce Partial funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits.       Visit the … July Marjoram August Crimson King basil September Merlot heirloom lettuce Partial funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits.       Visit the …
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  • … in learning science with my love of nature and share it with others, I thought, ‘This is the place for me’.” Jennifer at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, age 4 Eileen Prendergast … for the magic in a seed, a tree, a pond—to take the time to just be in nature, whether that is listening to all the sounds in the Kleinman Family Cove, digging in the soil sandbox, chasing … Bank “There are very few pictures of me as a child, most of them posed…except this one. It is outside in an open field, which I and my siblings tramped around at will, falling in love with …
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  • … Senior Staff: Gretchen E. Baker President and Chief Executive Officer Gretchen E. Baker is the President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She has decades of experience leading … President and Chief Executive Officer Gretchen E. Baker is the President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She has decades of experience leading …
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  • … Native to tropical Africa, Dracaena is among the most commonly grown potted plants with an enormous variety of foliage. ‘Limelight’ … it grows well in low light and temperatures of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The name Dracaena is derived from the Greek word “drakaina,” which is a female dragon. When the stem is cut, a resinous red gum is produced that is said to resemble …
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  • … How do I water my orchid? A. In order to determine how often you need to water your orchid, it is important to know what type of medium it is planted in. If it is potted in moss, the pot will need to be watered less often since moss retains moisture—perhaps …
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