New! Vibrant and muted colors, along with large variations of green, combine to allow photography students to capture the colors of nature. Contrast and texture enhance the drama of color intensity. Students learn camera settings and adjustments for each color as the class visits different parts of the Garden. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class …
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… overlook Lake Michigan: these are the magnets that attract people interested in history to visit cemeteries. We will explore both Lake Forest and Graceland cemeteries. Students should be …
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… males. You can tell them apart because male flowers have long stems, while female flowers have a short stem. Bees must go to both male and female flowers on the plant so that the pollen from … or running your hand over them if you do not see fruit forming.) Bees and other insects will visit tomato and pepper flowers in search of nectar and while doing so, they’ll also aid …
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… Q. I would like to attract birds to my garden this winter – any suggestions? A. When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in … as mourning doves are ground feeders while others such as the cardinal (Illinois state bird) visit feeders. Be sure to check local ordinances before feeding birds on the ground; ground …
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… launched to help communities create these spaces. In July 2019, Glencoe became recognized as a Dementia Friendly Community. Today, Family Service of Glencoe and the Chicago Botanic Garden … find out more information on using the Garden’s free wheelchairs and ECV’s: chicagobotanic.org/visit/accessibility . …
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… books in Spanish, German, and Polish—are available in the Kids Corner. Activity Books A variety of books for adults to use with their children or students include nature crafts, … Digest are just two examples. Rare Books and Journals The Lenhardt Library is developing a collection of national prominence that strengthens its service to staff researchers and the … books in Spanish, German, and Polish—are available in the Kids Corner. Activity Books A variety of books for adults to use with their children or students include nature crafts, …
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… Guided Programs Grades 9 – 12 $120 per class Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of … vary; please call (847) 835-8313 if you would like to discuss specifics prior to your visit. … $120 per class Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of …
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… farmer—Barbie had the best day ever at the real-world Chicago Botanic Garden recently. On a break from promoting her hit movie, she fell head-over-heels (don’t tell Ken) for our summer … 💗 Barbie Visits the Chicago Botanic Garden from Chicago Botanic Garden on Vimeo . A special thanks to Pamela Burnet for casting and wardrobe, Arielle Van Deraa for casting, and …
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