… Scientists at the Chicago Botanic Garden are investigating a new approach to improve degraded landscapes for pollinators and other wildlife. In 2018, the Donnelley Foundation awarded $66,000 to investigate how well seed collected from native plants along roadsides and other tough … sites on the road to recovery.” Havens, with Jacob Zeldin and other Garden colleagues, is using the grant to test this novel restoration method in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, …
Type: Research
… across the country. These popular style homes are appealing because they were often designed to be in harmony with nature and outdoor living. Discover how plants, hardscape, and other …
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… can be beautiful and informative—but not everyone can read plans. This class prepares students to illustrate landscape design concepts in section and elevation view. Students will learn …
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… re-creations take the viewer on a journey of prairie landscapes from the Wisconsin border to the southern end of Illinois. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… and emotional resilience and maximize the use of natural materials and gardens to promote well-being. Use learning accommodations for diverse learners and incorporate mentally …
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… When caught in an outdoor survival situation, there are many actions you can take to improve your circumstances. Learn some basic options that may be available in a crisis. …
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… rust, ash yellows, and borers. Early infestations of Emerald Ash Borer are very difficult to detect. …
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… This workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space-saving techniques, cool- and warm-season … three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of your farm site with dimensions. Melanie Bromberek, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden …
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… how you can incorporate these into your landscape for a fall planting that will bring life to your spring garden. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Jill Selinger, manager, adult …
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… of winter’s lemons, oranges, and limes by preserving them. In this cooking class, learn how to make orange jam and supreme citrus. Explore different orange varieties beyond the navel. The …
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