… part of the Homeward Bound leadership training program. Photo by Will Rogan, Polar Latitudes. Fast forward to November 2019, when I was one of 100 women in STEMM to embark on a voyage to … 33 countries. But we all shared a common goal: to create a world where decisions are made with equity, evidence-based science, and legacy in mind. The Antarctic expedition was the … . Over 10 years, this groundbreaking initiative aims to provide a global team of 1,000 women with increased leadership capabilities, experience promoting visibility in academia and industry, …
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… Farm coordinator, where she helped to build out and run a community farm in collaboration with PCC Community Wellness. Britt was the manager for the VeggieRx program, Windy City Harvest's … in social work and is excited about combining her background in social work and public health with sustainable urban agriculture. She loves to see so many of our program graduates working in … all aspects of the sustainable urban agriculture apprenticeship program offered in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago. Sam provides hands-on instruction and mentorship to apprentices to …
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… this is such a safe space and I live a life of gratitude,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion. “It’s so therapeutic and for me, it’s respite,” she added. “I relax, and then I’m … the Garden’s Horticultural Therapy Services , said Laurie Dettmers, a horticultural therapist with Windy City Harvest, the Garden’s urban agriculture program. That was evident on a recent … at Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital in Maywood through a session. They chatted with broad smiles as Dettmers helped them pot the tropical sensitive plant ( Mimosa pudica ), so …
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… has frozen hard. If you don’t have a huge amount, you can shred whole leaves in a garbage can with a weed whacker; don’t forget to use safety goggles. For larger amounts, use a lawn mower to … around larger plants such as hydrangeas, rhododendrons, and roses, and loosely stuffed with shredded leaves around the base of plants. This should be done after temperatures have … burrowing next to the trunk. For more plant advice, contact the Garden’s Plant Information Service, Plant Information …
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… a total solar eclipse in 92 years. 1. Make a pinhole projector—using leaves. Rule number one with eclipses—and with the sun every day, actually—is don’t look directly at it with the naked eye . A fun way to … Garden’s parking lots have big, leafy trees that would work. If you prefer seclusion, the west service road, stretching from the Regenstein Learning Campus to the Graham Bulb Garden, has …
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… for anyone, but for a lover of trees, it can also turn into an exhilarating moment of truth. With the air crystalline cold and the winter sun rocketing off the white of the snow, all plants … even if the following day is shrouded in gray and freezing drizzle has slickered your garden with ice — a day when even your faithful chickadees abandon the feeder — this, too, is a moment … should include a soil test to be sure the soil is acid enough. 'Little King' Touted as an excellent alternative to other intermediate-sized ornamental trees. It is useful as a specimen in …
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… to a healthy one by the beetle, by the roots of an infected tree grafting together underground with the roots of a healthy tree, or by contaminated pruning tools. There is no cure for the … appear in late summer or early fall, homeowners might confuse the yellow or brown leaves with premature fall coloring. Dutch elm disease can kill smaller trees in one season; large … Fungicides injected into infected trees are less effective. Fungicides injected into trees with infected interlocking roots will also not be effective. Losing mature trees that are over a …
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… Check sewer drains, septic tanks, and downspouts for any pooling water. Cover rain barrels with tight-fitting lids or 16-mesh screening. Wear Protective Clothing Wear socks and shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved, light-colored shirts when outside. Protect children and babies with proper clothing and mosquito netting. Use Repellant Consult your family doctor for … against mosquitoes. Consult a pediatrician for appropriate and safe children’s products. As with all insecticides, read and follow label directions. Plan Your Gardening Mosquitoes are most …
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… region a hundred or two hundred years ago as they are today. Virtual Herbarium In partnership with The Morton Arboretum and The Field Museum, and with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Chicago Botanic Garden also … for 80,000 plant specimens, and can provide real-time reference for scientists in the field. With this resource, scientists can quickly identify a plant species and assess if they have …
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… or a hard freeze that can ruin them. So when you plant early, have a plan for covering crops with floating row covers (or old sheets) when temperatures below 32 degrees are predicted at … a bit more moderate than farther away from Lake Michigan. Your own garden may not warm up as fast. The best way to know when to start sowing is to get a soil thermometer (less than $5) and … That's often in mid-March, depending on where you are. A couple of weeks later, follow up with crops that like soil slightly warmer: kale, bok choi, radicchio, cabbage and collards; …
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