… Commitment to Indigenous Communities As a leader in plant conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and … and Meskwaki peoples. As a land management agency, we acknowledge that we have played a role in shaping the histories of local Native Americans by acquiring this land. We must also … represents an active effort to recognize the past, present, and future of Indigenous peoples in the Chicago region. We commit to: Building and sustaining genuine, transparent relationships …
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… for tomorrow. Similarly, making a planned gift to the Chicago Botanic Garden is an investment in our future—ensuring that for generations, people will connect with nature while delighting … program, learning about the Garden's conservation work, and supporting the graduate program in plant biology and conservation," said Ralph. "We want to support the Garden in these areas, and gradually moved up our membership level until reaching the President's …
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… (CPHP) to help patients with diet-related diseases who are also food insecure. Located in Chicago's Lawndale, Austin, and Belmont Cragin neighborhoods, VeggieRx is used as an equity … “VeggieRx is a program that allows us to write prescriptions for food for our patients. In North Lawndale, for instance, the rate of diabetes is 50 percent higher than the national … that helped make VeggieRx possible. VeggieRx has grown tremendously since its start in 2016. The program now has distribution sites across the west side of Chicago, Austin, and …
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… is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship student and intern at the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm in Washington Park. She is interested in learning and sharing information about urban agriculture with her community. Reneldia Gardner … Reneldia is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship graduate from the class of 2010, and she is in her fourth season as the grower at the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm in Washington Park. She …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden's influence as a science and education institution. Breaking New Ground In 2016, the Chicago Botanic Garden opened its Regenstein Learning Campus , including the … childhood education and to train a wide audience of early childhood caregivers and educators in the theory and practice of nature play. The Garden launched the Nature Preschool in 2016, with nature play integrated into all parts of the curriculum. Existing programs such as …
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… Alvaro Chavez Nopales and Corn Relish Salad with Orange Vinaigrette In the following recipe featured in a past Garden Chef Series demonstration, the chef uses locally grown veggies and adds mango … for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the corn kernels, onions, and cilantro. Season with … Nopales and Corn Relish Salad with Orange Vinaigrette In the following recipe featured in a past Garden Chef Series demonstration, the chef uses …
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… unusual plants on earth. Many can be viewed here, along with our warm temperate collection, in three greenhouse areas. Tropical Greenhouse Semitropical Greenhouse Arid Greenhouse Explore … Greenhouses Looking to escape the cold on a snowy winter day? Step into warmth and be immersed in sunlight on a walk through the Greenhouses . … unusual plants on earth. Many can be viewed here, along with our warm temperate collection, in three greenhouse areas. Tropical Greenhouse Semitropical Greenhouse Arid Greenhouse Explore …
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… fun with a summer reading program! TBD – August 30, 2020 Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! To start playing, pick up a reading log at the Lenhardt … or Regenstein Learning Campus Information Desk Read a book > get a stamp Play at Family Drop-In Activities > Get a stamp Earn 5 stamps > Get a prize at the Lenhardt Library Earn 10 stamps > … fun with a summer reading program! TBD – August 30, 2020 Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! To start playing, pick up a reading log at the Lenhardt …
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… Lawndale 2014 Participants Sarah Pekovitch Grower Second season Sarah worked for several years in urban agriculture and youth development in New York. She enjoys teaching the students sustainable agriculture techniques, growing … vegetables. Violeta Hernandez Intern Violeta recently graduated from Northeastern University in Massachusetts with a degree in environmental science. She spent a semester abroad in Bali …
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… words and childhood pictures best capture the joyful impact of nature on their lives. Learning in the Natural World Getting outside and playing in nature are more than just down-to-earth fun. A growing body of research shows that nature play … year-round at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With curricula ranging from free, informal drop-in activities to professional certificate programs, the Garden meets the needs of learners of all …
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