… to relish this serene place. Located on the south side of the Garden just inside the Dundee service road entrance (most easily accessed if you are on the Skokie Lagoon bike trail and cross Dundee at the crosswalk); about a 20-minute walk south on the service road from the Visitor Center. In every season of the year, wintering, migrating, and … of the Chicago Botanic Garden offers seasonal bird walk classes in the Reserve. Outfitted with binoculars and a field guide, bird enthusiasts study summer nesting birds, learn to identify …
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… We all remember first learning about haiku in grade school with the familiar pattern of three phrases written in five, seven, and five syllables. As I … Words in Bloom: A Year of Haiku program, I learned that the world of haiku is an expansive one with many forms. Designed to be “one breath” poems with a focus on nature, haiku has the power to strike an emotional chord. Collaborating with the …
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… at Butterflies & Blooms in the summer. I had a wonderful time, and was just thrilled with the variety of butterflies and the quality of the plantings. When photographing butterflies, … newly hatched butterflies will stay still on flowers or foliage while they dry, giving you an excellent opportunity to photograph them. Rice Paper Butterfly ©Carol Freeman Since this is an … my camera. This means that I search for butterflies on flowers in the sun, so that I have a fast enough shutter speed for sharp photos. My most successful images come from observing the …
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Natural Areas Natural areas comprise more than half of the Garden’s 385 acres and are recognized as models for excellence in restoration and habitat re-creation. They support hundreds of native plant and wildlife species, improve our water, air, and soil quality, and provide a natural laboratory for our conservation science programs. We invite you to wander designated paths to see firsthand the …
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… 1 hour - 1 hour 20 min. Stop 1: Photo Tip: Fall-Heritage Garden Create a repeated pattern with frame filled with one or more tightly-packed mum flower heads. Look for a leaf or another object resting on … so that it remains in focus while everything else is a blur of motion. Alternatively, try a fast shutter speed and low depth of field. Stop 6: Photo Tip: Fall-Tip for Trees Fall color …
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… program is "Helping others learn to grow." As defined by the University of Illinois Extension Service, master gardeners are volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to … activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities. The volunteer service they provide is vital to the Chicago Botanic Garden and to the community. Master gardener … program is "Helping others learn to grow." As defined by the University of Illinois Extension Service, master gardeners are volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to …
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… New! With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens …
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… is rooted in collaboration. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s institutional commitment, combined with partnerships across public and private agencies, community organizations, educational … is rooted in collaboration. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s institutional commitment, combined with partnerships across public and private agencies, community organizations, educational …
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… on the Chicago Botanic Garden’s broad institutional commitment and working collaborations with other public and private agencies, community organizations, educational institutions, and … Lake Country Forest Preserves and its Preservation Foundation; McCormick Place and its food service operation, Savor…Chicago; and business partners like Midwest Foods and FarmedHere, which … Lake Country Forest Preserves and its Preservation Foundation; McCormick Place and its food service operation, Savor…Chicago; and business partners like Midwest Foods and FarmedHere, which …
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