… Keynote speaker Rowen White is the director and founder of Sierra Seeds, a member of the Mohawk community of the Akwesasne, and a passionate activist for seed and food sovereignty. Hear powerful and inspiring stories of the rematriation of …
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… One of the latest of the late bloomers, balsam aster ( Aster ageratoides ) is a true aster native to eastern Asia. The plants grow vigorously into bushy 3-foot plants with small, dark-green, toothed leaves. In October and into November, they are topped with intense violet buds that slowly open to reveal …
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… Water Gardens The Water Gardens in the Great Basin, consisting of tens of thousands of native and ornamental plants, extend gardens into the water in a way never seen before at a botanic garden. An array of aquatic and semiaquatic plants that range from native grasses to sedges help prevent erosion on the miles of Chicago Botanic Garden shoreline. Lotuses and … The Water Gardens in the Great Basin, consisting of tens of thousands of native and ornamental …
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… Custom Professional Development Workshops We invite you to increase your understanding of plants and nature, build your repertoire of teaching techniques, and enliven your classrooms! The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a variety of standards-based professional development workshops … NGSS: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS4.C | CC-Math K-12: MD | CC-ELA K-12 W Plants provide a natural way to explore science questions and foster science process skills. Learn how to use plants to …
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… rail fence or cascading from a rustic arbor, vines add height, structure, and visual interest to the landscape while enhancing the ecological value of a garden. Learn how to use and grow native … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Duncan Himmelman, Ph.D., college …
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… Discover a palette of shade-loving perennials to brighten and enhance low-light garden areas. You will learn to create colorful and harmonious combinations using a wide range of plants that thrive in shady spaces. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted … your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The School’s CEUs=2 hours GDC elective Mark Dwyer, owner, Landscape Prescriptions by MD Online …
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… Presented by the Midwest Bonsai Society Discover the timeless art of bonsai at this popular spring exhibit. … experienced enthusiast refining your techniques or just starting out, this event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Who should attend? Current bonsai hobbyists: Get fresh ideas … Visit midwestbonsai.org for more information. This education-focused show is the perfect way to deepen your knowledge, find quality supplies, and spark (or rekindle) your love of bonsai. …
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… Ages 3 – 6 Join your Chicago Botanic Garden friends for a virtual tea party. We’ll learn where tea comes from, make a classic tea sandwich, and listen to a short story. This experience is recommended for children ages 3-6 with an adult, but … will receive login instructions and information about prepping your ingredients before the class via email. …
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… Explore how to select, arrange, and position perennials in full-sun combinations. Build your design recipes by maximizing and extending color and texture … your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The School’s CEUs=2 hours GDC elective Mark Dwyer, owner, Landscape Prescriptions by MD …
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… The plight of pollinators and nectar-feeding insects is well known. Bees, monarch butterflies, moths, and many lesser-known insects rely mainly on native plants for survival and reproduction. Explore pollinator-attracting plants for Midwest gardens including … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Nina Koziol, horticulturist and writer Online Course …
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