Chicago Botanic Garden
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The Chicago Botanic Garden harnesses the power of plants to improve people’s lives and grow a better world.
Glencoe, Illinois
Joined July 2008
Science. Learning. Urban agriculture—all in the stunning Garden you love. What grows here reaches far beyond the beauty you see. Join us as a member, donor, or simply come for a stroll. Learn more: https://t.co/LQRTCkWoka.
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Join us Dec. 2 for Winter Containers at the Garden and learn ways to extend your own containers into the winter season. In this class, you’ll prepare a container with fresh-cut evergreen boughs and berried or brightly colored branches. Register today: https://t.co/MbVGv07FD6
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We flipped the switch. #LightscapeChicago opens tonight! As daylight fades away, let the Garden’s most sparkling event brighten your night. Be among the first to explore the new trail and book your tickets now: https://t.co/i37wadnG3b
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November is a quiet time of year when we put our gardens to bed. But our gardens aren’t really sleeping, look closely and you’ll discover they are often alive with many types of birds. Learn more about feeding feathered friends during the cooler months: https://t.co/Wfi3ohxxl3
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Don’t miss your chance to check out our #LightscapeChicago 21+ Nights! Enjoy a festive, adults-only vibe where you can be your merry ole self, complete with specialty cocktails and mocktails—Nov. 19, Dec. 4, and Jan. 2. Make plans today: https://t.co/i37wadnG3b.
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Maximizing garden space is a worthy goal that can be further supported by focusing on vertical opportunities. Join us for Vertical Gardening: Online on Nov. 18, and discover how to select narrow forms of plants that work well in these situations. Sign-up: https://t.co/rhRtEzvLCX
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Garden Closure Alert: Due to the snowfall received overnight, the Garden will be closed today, Monday, Nov. 10, until 12:00 p.m. to allow time for paths to be cleared. Visitor safety is our first and foremost priority. We appreciate your understanding.
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Looking to get engaged this holiday season?💍 Create a moment as radiant as your love and propose under the lights at #LightscapeChicago. Amid the dazzling installations, let us help you plan a breathtaking proposal that sparkles. Learn more: https://t.co/PtXoXbcCQK
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Apples are not just for dessert—they shine in savory dishes too! During Demonstration Cooking: Savory Apples on Nov. 9, learn to make three delicious and versatile apple recipes perfect for holiday entertaining. Register today: https://t.co/8ofH5r2QeT
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Some plants are masters of disguise, blending right into their natural surroundings. This #Halloween, Kathy Johnson, director, youth education, hosts a Plant Costume Contest to see which of our leafy friends wear it best. Plus, meet the plants: https://t.co/klE2LaAOen
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Ready to create your next holiday tradition? Grab your nearest and dearest, and book your tickets today to see an awe-inspiring 1.3-mile trail of art and light at #LightscapeChicago. Buy now: https://t.co/i37wadnG3b
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Discover the beauty of chrysanthemums through rare 19th-century botanical illustrations. 📖 🍂 On display in Lenhardt Library now until Nov. 16, Chrysanthemums: Mums the Word features exquisite hand-colored engravings and chromolithographs. Learn more: https://t.co/Ns2ge0fPFX
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Indulge your imagination during Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop on Nov. 5. Have fun making your own garden in a glass jar using small plants, small-scale garden features, and fairy decorations. Register today: https://t.co/76M1ibYgUu
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Go goth, in a pot. No, we’re not talking about a witches’ brew; we’re talking about creating a #gothgardening container of your own this #Halloween. Ready to get your hands dirty? Here's some frightfully fun inspiration: https://t.co/MQduglxgo0
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Did you know there are actually a wide variety of oak tree species beyond the common red and white varieties? Managing ecologist Heather Decker shares how-to identify the different types of oaks throughout McDonald Woods for #Oaktober.
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With deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, and shady corners, gardens make ideal scenes for a murder mystery. Sign-up for an online book talk with author Marta McDowell as she presents her latest publication, Gardening Can Be Murder. Register today: https://t.co/lheaoj0xWo
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Glowing memories are just around the corner! Book your tickets now to #LightscapeChicago and lock in your chance to experience the region's brightest, boldest, and most awe-inspiring event of the holiday season: https://t.co/n23LiJpMgJ
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Looking for entertaining ways to enjoy a crisp fall evening during the week? Experience Halloween fun and fall treats along a trail of 1,000 glowing pumpkins at #NightOf1000JackOLanterns🎃. Only two weeks left. Book your tickets now before they vanish: https://t.co/AbhnejJCvL
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Sign-up for Ghoulish Plants in Folklore: Online on Oct. 24 and discover the curious plants that have haunted throughout the ages. From belladonna to zombie plants, uncover mysterious tales and fascinating species. Register today: https://t.co/laYLbMVpgr
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Heading to the Fall Bulb Sale this weekend? Don’t miss the Meet the Artist Trunk Show at the Garden Shop! On October 11 & 12, jewelry designer Anjali of @indie_pendant will be showcasing her beautiful, locally-made designs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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