… Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It's time to get rockin’ with Leonardo. He is a Parents' Choice Award-winning family musician from Chicago, … and groovin' original songs! Please note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs, as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… Are you considering putting a tree in the Mid-American Bonsai Exhibition hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden in August? In this class, … We will cover display principles and accent plants. The timing of this class is perfect to give your trees plenty of time to recover and be at their best for the show. Students will need to bring their tree and display items like a stand, accent …
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… in heavy rains and high winds. Double orange flowers with a greenish-bronze eye begin early in the season (late August) and continue to the end of October (or later - depending on first date of hard freeze). Plant them while still in green bud, showing no color, to allow their root system to get established for best results. Like other mums, it is highly attractive to all manner of pollinating insects. …
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… Superbloom Program A production of The Seldoms with Finom The performance runs approximately one hour without intermission … Technical Direction: Kevin Rechner Sound & Recording Engineer: Dorian Gehring Special thanks to the original cast of Superbloom for movement generation and inspiration: Gabriela Chavez, … for makers. Their exhibit at the Hyde Park Art Center, Toolbox At Twenty, was named a Best Chicago Art Exhibit for 2022 by the Chicago Tribune. Their 2015 work, Power Goes —about the …
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… Updates on Garden Programs Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list will be updated as we get new information. Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We … Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list …
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… Looking to up your photo game? Unlock your inner photographer and discover how to use your iPhone to take the high-quality photos of your dreams. Learn through guided, hands-on instruction, and receive expert feedback on your work. In each session, you will discuss specific techniques, practice taking photos, and participate in …
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… plants. Tom Tiddens, supervisor of plant health care, said an insulating blanket of snow on the ground helps. Snow is a good insulator for plants that are exposed to extreme cold temperatures, so any plants that are covered should not have damage to their root … can sometime fool plants into acting as if spring has arrived. If, after a polar vortex, we get a mid- or late winter warm up that lasts more than a few days, some plants could be tricked …
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… New! The “moon illusion” makes the moon look larger at the horizon than when it is higher in the sky. Why does this happen and …
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… Donate via Wire Transfer Thank you for supporting the Chicago Botanic Garden. Your gift helps us protect plant biodiversity, provide educational … programs, and keep our 385-acre living museum flourishing for all. If you would like to donate by wire transfer, please follow the instructions below: Domestic wire transfer (U.S. … SWIFT Code (if applicable): CNORUS44 Reference: Please include your full name and “Donation” in the reference or memo field. Important: Please notify us of your incoming gift so we may …
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… Lie down, get comfortable, and experience the powerful frequencies of the crystal singing bowls. As the sound evolves, practice the art of … and become aware of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and memories that arise and give way to a deep state of relaxation. No skills, abilities, or beliefs are required to participate …
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