… Carmen Vergara Carmen Vergara is Vice President of Community Partnerships In this role, she administers the financial, … in Nursing and Masters of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is an alumna of the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy. Carmen was born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago and is fluent in Spanish. In her spare time, she loves to create floral arrangements, listen to fun …
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… Stop Plant Poaching 🛑 Stop Plant Poaching Plant poaching is illegal—and on the rise. Removing plants from their native habitats endangers species and … (animals and plants) protected against over-exploitation and international trade. CITES is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten …
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… endowed a gift for tomorrow. Similarly, making a planned gift to the Chicago Botanic Garden is an investment in our future—ensuring that for generations, people will connect with nature … Bodi Beverly and Ralph Behrens deeply appreciate how the Garden blends art and science. She is an accomplished botanical artist; he is a nature photographer and retired engineer. "We enjoy the art education program, learning …
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… Center Woods The PCSC Woods replicates conditions commonly experienced by homeowners: it is small and highly visible, consisting of only 1 acre along our service road, right next to our Science Center. In 2010, Garden ecologists … planted seedling oak trees to re-establish an oak canopy. When possible, prescribed burning is conducted, and invasive species are managed to support native species diversity. Because of …
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… Green Carts A Green Cart is similar to the idea of a Green Corner, where you fill one area of a room with all things … to create an engaging and stress-relieving environment. However, in this case, the environment is mobile. Similar to the Touch Me cart found in the Buehler Enabling Garden, a Green Cart is a collection of sensory plants and natural items, displayed together to invite people to …
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… Bike to the Garden Bike to the Garden The trail is open during Garden hours . Buy Garden Admission Cyclists can slow down to smell the … are conveniently located near the parking lots. Speed limit on all bike paths at the Garden is 8 miles per hour. Ride the North Branch Trail to other forest preserves along the 20-mile path … multiuse path passes through the Garden’s McDonald Woods and through Turnbull Woods, which is part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. In partnership with the Illinois Department of …
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… window so they can recover in a few weeks. A common concern when bringing plants indoors is how to deal with insects. “You want to be proactive,” Tiddens said. “If you don’t do anything, … the yellow portion with petroleum jelly. Common Houseplant Pests Springtails These tiny (1/5-inch long) wingless insects are mighty jumpers that inhabit the soil. They’re usually white … also chew on tender plant parts. In large numbers, they can be a nuisance. Sticky traps will get some of these jumpers. Water the plant from the saucer and let the top inch or two of soil …
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… Diversity Policy The Garden’s mission is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Garden and all … and vendors. Through the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experience, the Garden is more effectively able to create extraordinary and welcoming experiences for our increasingly …
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… plants and personal touches. Need a little more direction? Follow along on the video below and get a few extra tips for success. First, select a container such as a glass bottle, glass vase or … work, but will require more frequent watering. Let’s build the layers (from the bottom up): 1. Start with a layer of coarse sand or pebbles, usually no more than 2 inches deep. 2. Cut a … especially if it’s a closed terrarium. 4. Use a clean, well-drained growing medium that is high in organic matter. A blend of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite is a good choice. Soil …
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… learned how to properly care for everything, and I like seeing what I’ve grown. Everybody is here for everybody. I’ve lived in North Lawndale my whole life. It’s such a positive community—so many people to check up on you, say good morning to you. Everybody is here for everybody; we have each other’s back. This place is family. I’ve been working with Windy City Harvest for six years. I started here when I …
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