… our Farm on Ogden market. The success of the North Lawndale Youth Farm served as inspiration for the partnership with Lawndale Christian Health Center to expand urban agriculture training … high schools during the growing season. The site is unique in that it has a large hoophouse for extending the short growing season and a substantial orchard. It is also adjacent to Dyett High School, which allows access to office and cooler space for the produce. Production and Training Farms Arturo Velasquez Institute 2800 S. Western …
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… from Saturday, February 14, through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The nineteenth-century passion for orchids is evident in the vibrant hand-colored engravings and lithographs that served as the … children's books and rare books. Read more about the exhibition here . Partial funding for this exhibition is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. … Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, April 19, 2015 Regenstein Center, …
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… like spokes on a wheel—and coordinating with the color of flower in that bed. When looking for flowers, we wanted plants that would accentuate but not detract from Spool and Thread ; that … bed. About Spool and Thread: The Spool and Thread was conceived as a visual connective thread for the Patterned by Nature annual theme, in consideration for the textile-based artist installations throughout the Garden along with the patterned garden …
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… Planned Giving Include the Chicago Botanic Garden in Your Estate Plan Planning for the future is a meaningful way to support the Chicago Botanic Garden and ensure its beauty and mission continue to thrive for generations to come. By naming the Garden as a beneficiary in your estate plan, you can … Other Financial Accounts: Many brokerage or bank accounts allow beneficiary designations. For your estate documents Legal Name: Chicago Horticultural Society Doing Business As: A …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden has earned a Gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. The Plant Science Center … effect. Alternative Transportation. At least seven bicycle racks and two showers are provided for staff to commute via bicycle. Two parking spaces have been dedicated for hybrid vehicle parking only and two parking spaces are for carpool/Vanpool parking only. The …
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… Corps Program at Work Burrell Robinson WCH Corps, 2015 Burrell Robinson remembers applying for Corps and telling his interviewer, “All you have to do is give me a chance. I’ll make it … he gained at Windy City Harvest. He feels that Corps is an extremely valuable opportunity for people with justice-involved backgrounds. Corps gives people opportunities to reconnect with … job in quality control at Schulze and Burch Biscuit Company. He sees promising opportunities for learning and growth there, and he credits Windy City Harvest for helping him to develop the …
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… the paisley motif, bandanas have a deep history. Bio: Bridget Kiernan is the horticulturist for the Circle and Sensory Gardens. In the gardens she cares for she draws inspiration from our local ecosystems, holding a particular fondness for the marshlands of the Midwest. She is a birder, and outside of work, she is interested in the …
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… Q & A with Richard Hawke Plant Evaluation Manager for the Green Roof Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden’s 16,000-square-foot Green Roof Garden is … in the Green Roof Garden? Hawke: Keeping the goal of compiling a broad list of good plants for green roofs in mind, we’ll continue to add new plants into the evaluation plots beginning in … And we continue to compile a list of potential plants, both native and nonnative species, for testing on green roofs. Q: What happens to the plants that succeeded? Hawke: Plants that …
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… Garden Plus (Household) membership. View a Gallery of Entries What to Enter We are looking for striking digital images in two categories: Winter landscapes at the Garden Winter landscapes … with watermarks, including watermarks of the photographer’s name, will not be considered for judging. The Garden may collect a photograph’s metadata upon entry. The maximum amount of entries is ten images per person. For a photo in which a person is recognizable, you must secure a model release from the subject …
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… to be bound by these rules. If you are a parent or legal guardian agreeing to these rules for the benefit of a minor between the ages of 13 and 18, you are fully responsible for his or her entry in the contest, including without limitation any legal liability that he or … (children, siblings and spouses), and others living in their households are not eligible for any prize. The Garden will determine winners’ eligibility in its sole discretion. All …
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