… the Chicago Botanic Garden at your own pace. Education staff can recommend garden areas suited for specific curricular topics prior to your field trip. Self-guided groups are also eligible for discounted tram tours and special … at (847) 835-6801 if you are interested in adding one of these options to your self-guided visit. Grades PreK-12 Learning Center …
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… The soft pink, semi-double flowers of this alba hybrid have a bit of a wild rose look to them. And THE LADY'S BLUSH® does display the hardy vigorous nature of her ancestry. But with … resistance of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that even the most disease resistant roses need help fighting fungal … good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… in establishing and sustaining horticultural therapy programs. These programs are designed to advance individual and group treatment plans or to engage people with disabilities and older … requires completion of an application and a brief telephone interview two months prior to your visit. The study tour is offered from May to October. Session Length The study tour can be scheduled for a minimum of one eight-hour day or a maximum of two eight-hour days. Typically, daily hours …
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… Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
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… scientist here at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I have an incredible job that allows me to work with many wonderful graduate students and a team of researchers to study ways to restore … partners, including the Bureau of Land Management, we are studying which native plants may be best able to handle these growing threats (we refer to them as “native winners”). The ultimate … no small task. The invasive species that the native plants are up against are very impressive. For example, Russian knapweed is allelopathic (prevents other plants from growing nearby), and it …
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… The Chicago Horticultural Society The Chicago Botanic Garden continues to strive to meet the lofty goals set more than a century ago. The Garden, with its world-renowned plant … and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and scientific research. The second show hosted by the Horticultural Society of …
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… inside. At the end of a tree’s life, it is the job of artists, crafters, and furniture makers to reveal that story. On display in Joutras Gallery are furniture and accessories by eight of the … count rings, and trace grain as you learn why the artist chose a particular wood or design for their work. It is a deeply satisfying way to experience wood and to reconnect to the living trees around you. The tree trunk specimens …
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… Including People with Disabilities Document Downloads Standards Violations Feedback Forms Best Practices Guide and Session 1 Sample Urban Agriculture Webinar Phase 2 and 3 Budget … Including People with Disabilities Document Downloads Standards Violations Feedback Forms Best Practices Guide and Session 1 Sample Urban Agriculture Webinar Phase 2 and 3 Budget …
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… plant performance in this most challenging of growing environments. The study has led to the publication of Plant Evaluation Notes , highlighting the most extensive list of best plants for green roofs in Zone 5. Press Release The Chicago Botanic Garden has released the results of …
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… 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals … and political factors that influence each individual's beliefs about and decisions related to climate change. They then consider how their own choices can impact climate. Specifically they … impacts of their food choices. The final lessons focuses on positive steps students can take to reduce their ecological footprint. Activity 4.1: The Faces of Climate Change In this activity, …
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