… later! She passed her carillonneur exam at the 2023 Congress at Cohasset and is very excited to perform at her first concerts this summer. Outside of her love of tower bells, she does … School of Medicine doing his Ph.D. in molecular engineering. Kevin is from New York and went to college at Yale University, where he majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry and … weights, and playing indie and strategy video games. One day, Kevin hopes to buy a carillon for his backyard. John Mori, Student Carillonneur: John Mori is an economics Ph.D. student at the …
Type: Event for Calendar
… into our archives, and back 50 years—and see the Chicago Botanic Garden flourish from an idea to a world-class living museum. Told through objects, images, personal narratives, and film, this … staff and volunteers while you walk through a timeline of important milestones and artifacts. To the Future In this original artwork, commissioned for the Garden’s 50th birthday, local artist Sam Kirk illustrates our possible future. More than …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… does not feed on plants and causes no damage. Its larvae, however, cause extensive damage to lawns. Timing & Life Cycle Annual white grubs have a one-year life cycle. Adult chafer beetles are attracted to vigorously growing turf with damp soil, where they lay their eggs in July. The grubs hatch and … back from the ground. Lawn damage sometimes is compounded by raccoons and skunks, who dig for grubs. Occasionally, raccoons and skunks will return to a lawn after grubs have been …
Type: Plant Info
… Native to Central and South American, Brassavola orchids are named after the Venetian nobleman and physician, Antonio Musa Brassavola. They have long, thin, tubular leaves that can reach up to a foot in length and sometimes appear unrolled or flattened. The tubular leaves are designed … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the country. She brought her special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance to New York, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta with her sold-out show, “A Musical Tribute To Nina Simone.” She has recorded with Tom Waits; the punk group Urge Overkill; and Alligator … Make a Wave Artist and is currently enjoying being artist-in-residence at the Raue Center for the Performing Arts in Illinois. Lynne is presently working on two new recordings: one of …
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… in the border or under trees and shrubs, or interplanted in ground covers. The bulbs are good for naturalizing. The grass-like foliage will die back by late spring. An added bonus is the ease … crocus always brings me such joy after a long winter. Plus, seeing how happy the bees are to discover these lovely flowers on a cold day is all the more reason to love them!” —Jill Selinger, manager, adult education The Tommy crocus was named in honor of …
Type: Plant Info
… the tree. Spores overwinter on fallen leaves on the ground and are released in the spring to start the cycle all over again. Damage Although unsightly, apple scab rarely kills a tree. … usually drops prematurely. Repeated severe infections weaken trees, leaving them vulnerable to other disease and insect problems. Treatment & Solutions Crabapple trees must be planted in … helps to control infections. Preventive fungicide treatment may be warranted in some cases. For recommended chemical treatments of apple scab and a list of disease-resistant crabapple …
Type: Plant Info
… College First High Schools Each summer, Chicago Public School students travel to the Garden by school bus from designated stops to participate in the Science First and College First programs. Over 500 students participated in … + 41.734564,-87.557508:Chicago Discovery Academy+ 41.688084,-87.717987:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences DeAries Perrin 2006 Lauren Pletsch 2005 Theresa Aleman 2006 Yesenia …
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… Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA), is a judge and was chair of the Exam Committee for many years, sat on the Board from 1996-99 and 2017-2020, was head of the Nominations …
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… Description: The cheerful song of this common migrant and occasional winter resident is easy to recognize. Large flocks are often encountered in the McDonald Woods. In fall, when many birds … duller plumage than the males. The white-throated sparrow scratches leaf litter with its feet to kick up seeds and hiding insects. Berries also nourish this sparrow in fall and winter. This … might be rewarded with a song or a glimpse of this handsome bird. Genetic variations account for two color forms or morphs of the white-throated sparrow. One morph has a tan and white …
Type: Birding
