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  • … Science First Application 2 With Sidebar Menu Science First Application & Resources What is Science First? Calling all … way. Free lunch: No need to pack a brown bag, lunch is on us! Make new friends: Connect with like-minded peers and build lasting memories. Friday field trips: Get ready for thrilling … into research projects and gaining valuable experience alongside scientists. Get hands-on with research: Conduct your own scientific investigation under the guidance of experienced …
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  • … to try a salad. Many kids turn up their noses when they hear the word, but after painting with food, our campers are eager to “dig into” their creations. For little ones, this project is easy and fun to do with a grown-up and provides opportunities to identify colors and start learning about plant parts. Older kids can use new kitchen tools (with adult supervision) and discuss what is really a fruit or a vegetable.  Watch Painting with
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  • … What better way to celebrate spring and keep kids busy than with mud? All you need is a muddy buddy, a few basic supplies, and a sprinkling of imagination to … liners and let your child scoop mud into the liners. 5. Decorate the top of the "cupcake" with herbs, leaves, beans, etc. 6. Place it in a sunny spot to dry. Parent Tip:  Remember to have … know that this may be tough, but the benefits greatly outweigh the alternative… At the Garden, with young kids, much of our time is spent digging in the mud, doing heavy work, getting our …
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  • … executive vice president and director. “And so it continues to this day by connecting people with beauty and plant collections from around the world in its botanic garden, educating the … shows, including the World’s Columbian Exposition Chrysanthemum Show, held in conjunction with the world’s fair in 1893. Spectacular arrangements of cut and potted flowers were also … of the year: the annual Chrysanthemum Show “It was the marriage of flowers and horticulture with artistry,” Maloney said. “Wealthy individuals would send floral specimens by railroad from …
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  • … Guided Programs for Children with Special Needs K – 12 Fee: $120 Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and noon Maximum … Garden outdoor classroom. These one-hour programs provide a guided structured experience with nature and are designed for youth with special needs while meeting educational goals. If you have any questions about the …
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  • … Join us for cocktails and conversation about gardening, cooking, and more with Jeff Ross, farmstead school manager at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. For more information or …
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  • … Farm on Ogden produce: Strawberries for fruit, onions for veggies   How did you get started with Windy City Harvest? I went to school here [in North Lawndale], I’ve always lived here, my family lives here, my friends, everyone. I grew up with this community. I remember in high school my friend was like, ‘Hey, you should apply for the … your role now as the program’s manager? VeggieRx is a produce prescription program. We partner with different health centers who refer their patients to us to provide them with fresh boxes of …
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  • … protect their plants and the environment. Pass (by) the Salt Products commonly used to deal with snow and ice include rock salt and products made with sodium chloride, the type of salt used to season food. While generally effective, these … temperatures are as low as minus 20 degrees, is less damaging to plants than products made with sodium chloride (rock salt), but is similarly harmful to carpet, tile, and shoes, and it is …
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  • … Plant Diagnosis Plant information Service routinely asks visitors to submit plant samples for accurate diagnoses and … Blight, a devastating fungal disease that affects these plants. Please feel free to contact us with questions on Boxwood Blight without bringing plant samples to the Garden. You can also click here for more information on Boxwood Blight . Email the Plant Information service regarding a plant disease or pest diagnosis, or contact the Plant Information service
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  • … 5 percent off the best available rate on weekends. Treat yourself to refined luxury and superb service at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. A winner of the AAA 4-Diamond award, the … packages available. Call directly and ask for the Chicago Botanic Garden's rate or book online with corporate ID code: 0002673454.    Rate information varies. Visit this hotel's website   … in the heart of the North Shore, the Hyatt Deerfield has ideal accommodations combined with excellent service to make your stay a pleasant experience! We have 301 suite-size guest rooms …
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