… and animals; and investigating connections between people and plants. Our science program is fostering an improved relationship between humans and nature. Investigating Plant and Fungal … and animals; and investigating connections between people and plants. Our science program is fostering an improved relationship between humans and nature. Investigating Plant and Fungal …
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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, … the path meanders down the south side of Lake Cook Road to the Garden entrance. The path is beautiful, safe, and ADA*-accessible. It passes through Turnbull Woods, east of Green Bay … visitors to experience some of the mystery of the Garden's woodland areas. The asphalt path is 10 feet wide and a mile long on Garden and FPCC property. Both sides have a shoulder of 2 feet …
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… College First Application Application & Resources What is College First? College First is a paid, seven-week summer internship program at the Chicago Botanic Garden designed for rising … friendships: Connect with like-minded peers and build a supportive network. College First is your chance to: Ignite your passion for science Make a difference in the environment Gain …
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… Ogden Exhibit Four Blanche Killingsworth North Lawndale Community Member Blanche Killingsworth is a longtime North Lawndale community member. It’s so important youth know what healthy eating is. You can’t point a finger at me and say I’m not doing good at eating right when I don’t know what right is. Memories When I think back, I remember watching the transition of this property, the …
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… happens! Alice the Amorphophallus, who bloomed in all her stinky glory in September 2015, is pictured below producing fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, … happens! Alice the Amorphophallus, who bloomed in all her stinky glory in September 2015, is pictured below producing fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, …
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… to create a harmonious look with the surrounding areas. Cleome, used in the checkerboard, is often featured in English gardens. The center of the formal (daisy) garden features a tartan … part of my eating area in this pattern. Ideally, an outside eating area. Bio: Heather Sherwood is a senior horticulturist at the Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden and serves as … to create a harmonious look with the surrounding areas. Cleome, used in the checkerboard, is often featured in English gardens. The center of the formal (daisy) garden features a tartan …
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… of 1972 1972 Progressive Rock 1972 Rock 1972 Rhythm and Blues 1972 Soft Rock Live music is back at the Garden! Featuring ’70s bands on the first and last Monday of each month. Check out … of 1972 1972 Progressive Rock 1972 Rock 1972 Rhythm and Blues 1972 Soft Rock Live music is back at the Garden! Featuring ’70s bands on the first and last Monday of each month. Check out …
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… The perfect place for children to engage with plants, the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden is a colorful living classroom with garden beds at just the right level for curious young minds. … build their own connections with the natural world. The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is made possible through the generosity of Esther Grunsfeld Klatz and Ernest A. Grunsfeld III; … The perfect place for children to engage with plants, the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden is a colorful living classroom with garden beds at just the right level for curious young minds. …
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… can be purchased through the School's registration office by calling (847) 835-6801, or on-site at the Visitor Center Membership and Information desks for $125. Permits are one-time use only. Multi-session classes require a permit for each day the class is held at the Garden. If a permit is purchased, please be aware of the rules and guidelines below. Restrictions: Please do not …
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… 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. For kit availability and/or to arrange for kit … State Symbols Are you teaching about Illinois? Then the Illinois' State Symbols trunk is perfect for you! Photos, replicas, actual samples, activity books, information and other items …
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