… Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in urban areas, and current pollinator conservation efforts. Attendees choose from three hands-on … species in the city. 11:15 a.m. Pollinator conservation Louise Clemency , Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service How do we tackle the complexity of pollinator conservation? …
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… Grades 10-12 Activity Guide Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System In Unit 1, students learn about the carbon cycle and the role that plants play in maintaining atmospheric concentrations of CO 2 , including photosynthesis and respiration of … Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System In Unit 1, students learn about the carbon cycle and the role that plants play in maintaining …
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… Grades 5-6, Unit 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that individuals have a role in climate change (“are you bigfoot”) that climate change affects people in different ways … Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that individuals have a role in climate change (“are you bigfoot”) that …
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… Green Roof Plant Evaluation Notes Press Kit Green roofs. In plant science (and gardening), the new frontier is overhead rather than underfoot. On the … evaluation manager Richard Hawke has conducted a grand experiment, the largest of its kind in the United States. In a five-year study of more than 40,000 plants installed in three different soil depths (4-inch, … Green roofs. In plant science (and gardening), the new frontier is overhead rather than underfoot. On the …
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… study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science effectively in a variety of educational settings, and how to create compelling activities and opportunities … FrogWatch USA, and Picture Post. Citizen Science Academy courses allow you to participate in a community of practice dedicated to engaging youth and adults in science. While they are geared toward formal and informal educators, courses are open to all. …
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… collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden focus on plants from around the world that grow well in the Chicago area and are adapted to the local climate and soils. The Garden’s permanent … than 2.8 million living plants. These plants are of native and nonnative origin and are found in the Garden’s public terrestrial and aquatic displays. The current permanent Living Collection … perennials do not form woody tissue and normally die down at some period of the year in response to temperature, moisture, or light, and renew activity in the following growing …
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… Chef de Cuisine Chef Ramiro Velasquez has been working at Carlos, a fine dining restaurant in Highland Park for 17 years. A skilled chef in contemporary French cuisine, Ramiro participates in many charitable causes such as the James Beard Foundation, Share our Strength and Meals on … Chef de Cuisine Chef Ramiro Velasquez has been working at Carlos, a fine dining restaurant in Highland Park for 17 years. A skilled chef in contemporary French cuisine, Ramiro participates …
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… visible, consisting of only 1 acre along our service road, right next to our Science Center. In 2010, Garden ecologists removed invasive species, seeded native herbaceous species, and … Because of its small size and high visibility, it is similar to other small woodlots found in neighborhoods throughout the region, and showcases what can be done to support plants and wildlife in even a small space. Enjoy while you stroll or bike along the East Road (also known as the …
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… welcomes unusual visitors. The Enabling Garden has hosted four bird species that usually live in northern boreal and mixed coniferous forests. They come to feast on birch catkins, alder seeds, and spruce cone seeds as well as on thistles in feeders right here at the Garden. Birders and photographers point binoculars and cameras to … most common of the four winter birds visiting the Garden. Typically you'll see some siskins in northern Illinois and at the Garden every winter, but sometimes, we have a banner year for …
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… is also responsible for routinely updating the GardenGuide app, the Bloom Cart, and the What's In Bloom on the Garden’s website. Records The Garden’s records, which date back to 1972, have been computerized since 1985. A database of more than 2.6 million accessioned plants in the permanent collection contains information on each plant’s scientific name, common name, … updated and accurate. The term "accessioned" refers to plants that have been included in the permanent collections of the Garden. In contrast, "seasonal" plants refer to annuals, …
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