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Citizen scientists work at the frontline of climate change research
The Takeaway, August 6, 2008

Kay Havens talks with John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji of The Takeaway about "global weirding" and "citizen scientist" network Project BudBurst, which uses everyday observers to collect climate change data related to the leafing and flowering of flora across the United States.

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LEE Randhava's Gardening tips on WBBM Radio
Weekly Podcast

For more than a decade, Lee Randhava has brought the wonders of the plant world to millions of gardeners throughout the Chicago area. Listen to her weekly broadcast that discusses a variety of gardening topics.

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Benjamin Carroll, Senior Horticulturist
May 16, 2008

Benjamin Carol talks about eco-friendly gardening, rain gardens, attracting butterflies and more.

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"Project Budburst" For NPR's Living On Earth News program
(Original air date: Week of February 15, 2008)

Kayri Havens, Ph.D., Medard and Elizabeth Welch Director, Institute for Plant Conservation talks briefly about the importance of Project Budburst and tracking climate change.

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KAY HAVENS on Chicago Public Radio's acclaimed
Eight Forty-Eight news program
(Original air date: January 24, 2008)

Kayri Havens, Ph.D., Medard and Elizabeth Welch Director, Institute for Plant Conservation talks about the problem with buckthorn and why it needs to be removed.

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JIM STEFFEN on Chicago Public Radio's acclaimed
Eight Forty-Eight news program
(Original air date: January 24, 2008)

It's too cold to do most gardening these days. But to the Restoration Ecologist James Steffen, it's the perfect time to remove an invasive plant known as buckthorn.

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Interview with SOphia Siskel,
Chicago Botanic Garden President and CEO
(Original air date: August 15, 2007)

Chicago Botanic Garden president and CEO Sophia Siskel takes a walk through the Garden with Steve Edwards, host of WBEZ’s "848" program and discusses upcoming plans for the Garden.

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GYF on Chicago Public Radio's acclaimed
Eight Forty-Eight news program
(Original air date: August 7, 2006)

Green Youth Farm Program Manager Angela Mason and students from Chicago's North Lawndale community speak on growing green thumbs with the help of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Program on
Eight Forty-Eight news program
(Original air date: October 18, 2007)

The Chicago Botanic Garden's Healthcare Garden Design program is profiled by NPR's Monique Parsons. Topics include how gardens affect health, and about designing gardens for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical centers.

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WGN News Radio Pet Central
(Original air date: November 25, 2007)

Chicago Botanic Garden Coordinator of Visitor Events, Erin McNally, talks with Steve Dale of WGN Radio about the 5th Annual Reindog parade on December 1st and other events happening at the Garden this winter.

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