By Cameron Crane
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
Since opening for business, Little Pickle Press has been
very fortunate for the opportunity to reach a variety of different markets.
The educational, global, and environmental themes of our titles make them wonderful
candidates for schools, libraries, planetariums, and even museums. Today we
recognize Chicago Botanic Garden, a beautiful living plant museum, as our
featured customer of the month.
Chicago Botanic Garden of Glencoe, Illinois, is owned by
the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and is maintained by the Chicago
Horticultural Society. With over 2.5 million plants and 24 display gardens,
Chicago Botanic Gardens is one of the United States’ most-visited public
gardens. 760,000 people visit the garden each year to admire its beauty, learn,
and conduct scientific research. It is one of only ten public gardens
accredited by the American Association of Museums.
The Garden first opened to the public in 1972, and this year
marks its 40th anniversary. In that time, it has achieved many milestones,
including winning the Award for Garden Excellence in 2006. In 1990, the Garden
introduced an academic institution, which now offers over 500 classes and the
opportunity for degree accreditation. It
also offers educational programs for schools, and children ages 2-to-18.
But to truly recognize the Garden’s
splendor, you need to see it! A stroll through one of their glorious gardens, or a
visit to one of the fantastic exhibitions,
is not something you are likely to forget. Summer is an especially exciting time to visit
the Garden, with something new to do every summer evening, from live music to
dinner and dancing.
If you are in Glencoe, we highly recommend taking the time
to visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Of course, be sure to also stop by The Garden Shop, where you will find a
wonderful collection of souvenirs and several of our award-winning titles.
Thank you Chicago Botanic Gardens, for your support of
Little Pickle Press, and Happy 40th Birthday! A big thanks to Event
Network as well, for giving us the opportunity to connect with such an exciting
place.
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Growing up in Southwestern Wisconsin, we used to go the Chicago to visit relatives. I wish my parents had known about the Chicago Botanic Gardens! I'll make sure to take my children there when we are in the area again. I think it's great that they offer so many classes. They offer beauty and education to the people of their community!
ReplyDeleteI can get lost on these places - the one in Denver is marvelous, too. I spent hours there drawing during college days. Now they have ongoing fabulous events and restaurants. A great place for a writer, too! Lovely, just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely and amazing places to loose myself and then dream about them. Great post, thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy psychic powers are revving up. I see... a road trip in my future! :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my very best friends just moved to Chicago! I can not wait to go!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent grounds and a thriving community to support them. How fantastic! We are honored and grateful to have the Chicago Botanic Gardens as our customer. ~ Rana
ReplyDeleteGreat feature. Chicago Botanic Gardens here I come.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful property! I had no idea!!! It is wonderful to become more familiar! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have a close friend who lives in Chicago and she mentioned these gardens--truly looks amazing and I am sure their events there are a ton of fun! Stunning pictures!
ReplyDeleteI grew up 20 minutes from CBG, and at least once a year, my family would visit and bring a picnic lunch. Even as a city kid, I loved the contrast of a serene and perfectly landscaped oasis, sitting in a vast city of concrete, steel, and millions of people. My favorite area was the Japanese gardens. Thanks, Cameron for a trip down memory lane!
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