… Program Eligibility Graduates of Windy City Harvest Corps and Youth Farm are eligible to apply for Work Study positions with Windy City Harvest. When they complete their 14 weeks of Corps or their senior year with Youth Farm, they can apply for the next year’s Apprenticeship program and a Work Study job. Graduates accepted on to the … their employment with Windy City Harvest throughout the Apprenticeship and are eligible for a scholarship to the Apprenticeship. If you have additional questions about the Windy City …
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… members. Think about dividing them creatively (“Picnics at Grandma Hattie’s”; “Thanksgiving for Omnivores and Herbivores”; “A Celebration of Children”; “Caesar and Other Greats (Salads)”). … or family in the vicinity. They live far away? No worries: just layer the dry ingredients for a baked item in a mason jar, attach the recipe, finish with a festive bow, pack, and send it … exposed pipes is great; so is an empty closet in a spare bedroom. Clothes racks work very well for hanging plants, too. This is one gift that must be planned in advance, as you must harvest …
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… to sustain and enrich life. The work we do helps shape how people experience, value, and care for the planet. Our five strategic imperatives will guide us in this work throughout 2024 – … global reach through the full breadth of the Garden’s work Develop and adapt the main campus for greater relevance, resilience, and guest experience Grow the Garden’s Chicagoland presence through platforms for partnerships Establish the Garden as a global leader for plant conservation science and …
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… Sponsorship Opportunities Delivering the "wow" factor for marketing and branding initiatives is the bedrock of the Garden's sponsorship program. … An outstanding variety of events and programs provide innovative marketing opportunities for sponsors at all levels, with flexible packages tailored to individual sponsor requirements. … a commitment to the environment and to the conservation of plants and the natural world. For a list of current sponsorship opportunities, view our event calendar . To learn more about …
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… crops—we’re here to help get you started or talk you through whatever you’re growing. A place for inspiration Look for something new from March through November—maybe a window box filled with the main ingredients for English pea soup, including edible flowers; or a fish pepper, an African American heirloom …
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… practitioners, and community members in taking action to address and work toward solutions for the many threats that we see. Community Science efforts include Budburst and Plants of … time, populations of plant species that are under threat, etc. Seed banking is essential for building a collection of seeds of native plant species that can be used in restoration … makers are aware of the threats to plants and native habitats. sCORE: the Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration The Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration brings …
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… City Harvest Youth Farm Eligibility Windy City Harvest Youth Farm hires high school students for summer and after-school jobs. In order to be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in … go to school near the farm site to which they are applying. Where to Begin Students can apply for summer programs starting in January each year. Students should select the farm closest to … work on the farms early Spring through late Fall and must be able to commit to the shift for their farm. Shift information is listed on the application for each site. Let us know that …
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… Building the Future It was worth the wait! We've been busy making improvements for our one million-plus annual visitors, and it's time to welcome you through our new "front … Welcome Plaza in front of the Visitor Center this spring. It's a visitor-friendly place for you to meet up with family and friends and use the staffed ticketing kiosks. You can also … more energy efficient. Please note that tram tours now leave from the Welcome Plaza. Thank you for your support and for your patience through the construction. We're thrilled to be giving our …
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… Fun with Mud Making Rainbows Planting Seeds Get those little hands dirty with activities for young gardeners: DIY Living Plant Wall Do-It-Yourself Seed Balls Easy Peas-y: Planting with … Cool-Season Edibles Get into Science Attention budding scientists: we've got some challenges for you... Be a Citizen Scientist for Budburst Eleven Experiments with Radish Seeds Growing Plants in Martian Soil How to Train …
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… Admission: Free admission to Super Seed Saturday events; preregistration is not required for the Seed Swap Registration is requested for the free lecture, free tours of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank, and the Rare Book Room Admission is free for Garden members . Regular parking and admission fees apply for nonmembers. Highlights: 13th …
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