… Citizen Science Budburst Budburst is a nationwide initiative that uses citizen scientist observers to track climate change by … citizen scientists to monitor the Chicago Wilderness region’s rarest plants, assess trends in their populations, and provide important data used to conserve our rapidly declining floral … citizen scientists to monitor the Chicago Wilderness region’s rarest plants, assess trends in their populations, and provide important data used to conserve our rapidly declining floral …
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… Fall Quiz Fall Quiz From crisp leaves underfoot to ghoulies dangling from trees, fall is in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the … Fall Quiz From crisp leaves underfoot to ghoulies dangling from trees, fall is in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the …
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… be still, be patient,") and top recommendations. Birds love the quiet as much as visitors do in this off-the-beaten-path natural area. Beneath the trees is a sunny, open understory that appeals to wood-pewees, great crested flycatchers, and indigo buntings. Watch the flycatcher's insect-catching strategy: Spot an insect in the air. Dart out from perch. Grab insect mid-flight. Return to perch. A pond attracts …
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… you are unable to bring or mail us your sample immediately after collecting, place specimens in the refrigerator until you are able to submit. Gather plant material samples that are healthy, … as well as infected. Collect a substantial amount of plant material, preferably 6 to 12 inches in length. If mailing your plant sample, please ship it in a plastic bag enclosed in a crushproof … out a Plant Diagnosis form, please provide as much information as possible, including where it is planted, light received, watering practices, chemical treatments given, age, and other …
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… The Center for Teaching and Learning offers a variety of resource kits for educators to use in the classroom. There is a $50 deposit required to lease a kit, which is refunded upon the return of the complete kit. … this trunk. Suggested grades: 5-9. Illinois Prairies Prairies were once the dominant landscape in Illinois. Now they are very rare. Make your students aware of the wonders of prairies with the …
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… curves, seasonal highlights, and a juxtaposition of sun and shade plantings. Naturalistic in style, the Lakeside Gardens include creative combinations of perennials, aquatic plants, ground covers, grasses, trees, and shrubs. A much-anticipated moment in late April to early May is the blooming of the 300 crabapple trees encircling the Great Basin and reflected in its … curves, seasonal highlights, and a juxtaposition of sun and shade plantings. Naturalistic in style, the Lakeside Gardens include creative combinations of perennials, aquatic plants, …
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… North Branch Trail Addition One of the great pleasures of living in the Chicago area is cycling the paths and byways that traverse the city and surroundings. Renowned among cyclists, … been to ride up or down the very steep incline of Lake Cook Road on the roadway. The Garden, in partnership with the FPCC and with major funding from the Illinois Department of … One of the great pleasures of living in the Chicago area is cycling the paths and byways that traverse the city and surroundings. …
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… Barbara Brown, former president of the Evanston North Shore Bird Club and scientific associate in the mammal division at the Field Museum Over the years, nonnative buckthorn and garlic mustard … 12 acres of land and water were developed to create the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. "This is the type of gift that not only I, but also others, can use and enjoy," said Brown, former president of the Evanston North Shore Bird Club and scientific associate in the mammal division at the Field Museum. "I'm particularly looking forward to the planned …
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… erosion and enhances aquatic habitat. Our shorelines were not always such an ideal model. In 1998, 80 percent of our shorelines were eroded, a result of steep slopes and turf grass … roots necessary to hold the soil together on the water’s edge. Traditionally, this problem is addressed with hardscape barriers like riprap and sheet piling, but these approaches create … native plants as part of the solution. Native plants and their extensive roots keep the soil in place, preventing erosion, increasing resilience to flooding, improving water quality, and …
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… Hayes Tulsa, Oklahoma Ebb and Flow 2025 ARTIST STATEMENT Artist Rachel B. Hayes, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, created three site-specific installations of vibrant and textured textiles to custom-fit the Chicago Botanic … from Virginia Commonwealth University. Often using fabric to create large-scale work, she is interested in inserting color and form into both built and natural environments. She is a … Hayes Tulsa, Oklahoma Ebb and Flow 2025 ARTIST STATEMENT Artist Rachel B. Hayes, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, created three site-specific installations of vibrant and textured textiles to …
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