… Rainwater Glen The Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society's Rainwater Glen is adjacent to the Plant Conservation Science Center Woods, and surrounds the Daniel F. and Ada … as the North Branch Bike Trail); surrounding the Plant Conservation Science Center, which is one of the stops on the Grand Tram route. The Glen is beautiful year-round; after heavy rainfall, you may unexpectedly find ducks swimming among the …
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… Buehler Enabling Garden The Buehler Enabling Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden is a hands-on teaching garden that promotes universal garden design, tools, equipment, and … and the breadth of experience of the horticultural therapy staff, the Buehler Enabling Garden is a model site for programs that foster a direct experience with nature. Additional educational offerings …
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… Museum, Chicago, IL Presenter: Climate Impacts & Action in the Chicago Region Dr. Derby Lewis is a conservation ecologist at The Field Museum of Natural History. Her work in the Science … as municipal and community leaders, to develop place-based adaptation strategies. Derby Lewis is co-chair of the Chicago Wilderness Climate Change Task Force and editor of the Chicago Wilderness Climate Change Newsletter. Her Ph.D. is in biological anthropology and ecology, from Stony Brook University. Find out more about Dr. …
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… like to conduct research in? What question(s) do you hope to address with your research? What is the timing, level, and location of disturbance of the proposed research, including repeated visits to the same site over many days? This is especially important during the growing season and/or when the soils may be saturated—some of …
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… for the Green Roof Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden’s 16,000-square-foot Green Roof Garden is atop the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, which opened in 2009. … and excited by how the green roof has prospered and evolved over the past five years. It is a truly beautiful garden, a dynamic landscape, and a valuable research project. Q: What did … haven’t had greater success with more plants in the 4-inch depth. We know that a shallow depth is the most challenging area on the green roof, so we’ll strive to add more types of plants to …
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… and Conservation, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Kay Havens holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois … at the Missouri Botanical Garden before joining the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1997. Dr. Havens is currently the Garden's director of the division of Plant Science and Conservation and senior … on plant species, restoration genetics, the biology of plant rarity, and invasiveness. She is on the adjunct faculties of Loyola University, Northwestern University, and the University of …
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… Director of Horticulture, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Joy Kaminsky is responsible for preserving and maintaining Cantigny Park's natural assets, including the … and inspiration for thousands of visitors annually. The estate spans more than 500 acres and is home to one of the Midwest’s largest display gardens. The 30-acre formal gardens, created by …
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… Pondering the Prairie Series Graminoid is a term created to encompass all of those grass-like plants with narrow leaves and barely … small and much reduced flower, often without showy petals. The function of most flower petals is to attract insects. Flowers with petals generally have sticky pollen that attach to the legs … of the earth; the destruction of the prairies for agriculture is also a contributing factor. Get to know these often overlooked yet incredibly important members of the prairie. Graminoids …
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… Alicia Green What’s behind the design: One of the Enabling Garden’s unique features is the six vertical walls that are planted each summer. The wood used to create these walls is set in a diamond pattern. I thought it would be a natural fit to plant the vertical walls in a … especially in flooring or backsplash tiles, can add boldness and style! Bio: Alicia Green is a registered horticultural therapist and the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden. She …
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… Forest Preserve District of Cook County,” said District President Toni Preckwinkle. “Not only is the Garden built on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 … special offers. Lake County, Illinois, Convention & Visitors Bureau Lake County, Illinois, is the perfect place to kick off your vacation, with fantastic events for everyone. Plants of … declining floral heritage. Chicago Wilderness The Garden’s partner, Chicago Wilderness, is an alliance of organizations that champions biodiversity and its contribution to the quality …
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