Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2020

. chicagobotanic.org 41 Science Career Continuum The Garden offers qualified Chicago Public Schools students opportunities to pursue their interests in science and nature while building skills for careers in STEM. Science First 1 (Grades 7 – 8) Science First 1 is a free, two-week summer pro- gram for students entering grades 7 – 8 in the fall. Through hands-on, nature-based science activities, students explore the application of science at the Garden, in their lives, and in po- tential careers. Science First 2 (Grades 9 – 10) Science First 2 is a four-week summer program for students entering grades 9 – 10 in the fall. Students complete individual and group inves- tigations to improve their understanding of the environment and the scientific method. chicagobotanic.org/sciencefirst College First (Grades 11 – 12) College First is a seven-week internship, field ecology course, and college and career guid- ance for students entering their junior or senior year. Students earn income and college credit while studying field ecology alongside scientists at the Garden. chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst The Science Career Continuum is made possible by the generous support of anonymous donors, the Allyn Foundation, Charles and Margery Ba- rancik Foundation, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Baxter International Foundation, the Brinson Foundation, William J. Clancy Foundation, the Couch Family Foundation, Discover Financial Services, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, HSBC, ITW, Kemper Educational & Charitable Fund, Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust, the Trillium Foundation, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Research Experiences for Undergraduates The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a ten-week research internship for college undergraduates. Students work with Garden scientists and graduate students from the Garden’s joint program in plant biology and conservation with Northwestern University. cbgreu.org The Garden’s REU program is funded by the National Science Foundation. Windy City Harvest Windy City Harvest introduces Chicago youth and young adults to sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture. Through education, mentoring, and job training, this program has enabled thousands of young people to realize their potential. Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Youth Farm provides summer jobs and skills training for urban teens from some of the most challenged communities in Chicago and Lake County. Teens learn about sustainable garden- ing, healthy food systems, and healthy commu- nities. They also learn leadership and teamwork skills that prepare them for a successful future. chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/youthfarm Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship This certificate program in sustainable urban ag- riculture, offered in partnership with Daley Col- lege and held at the Arturo Velasquez Institute satellite campus, prepares students for jobs in local horticulture and urban agriculture indus- tries. Students gain practical skills that enable them to change their careers and their lives for the better. chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/appren- ticeship Windy City Harvest Corps The Windy City Harvest Corps provides training and transitional employment to juveniles (ages 17 to 21) and adults who have been involved with the justice system. Participants complete the Roots of Success job-readiness curriculum, which prepares them for other life-changing opportunities, including the Apprenticeship program. chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/corps Windy City Harvest programs are made possi- ble through partnerships and generous funding from the following agencies, foundations, busi- nesses, and individuals. Major support for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest programs is provided by anonymous donors, the Searle Funds at the Chi- cago Community Trust, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, the Coleman Foun- dation, the Crown Family, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Food Insecurity Nutri- tion Incentives program, Polk Bros. Foundation, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Founda- tion. Other major support is provided by anonymous donors, After School Matters, the J.R. Albert Foundation, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, All- state Insurance Company, Barilla, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi- nois, the Brinson Foundation, the Chicago Com- munity Trust, the Christopher Family Foundation, Conagra Brands Foundation, Experimental Sta- tion, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, the Harris Family Foundation, HSBC, Walter S. Mander Foundation, Mariano's, the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, Mid- west Foods, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morri- son Family Foundation, Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, Leo & Peggy Pierce Family Foundation, Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Prince Charitable Trusts, SAVOR…Chicago at McCormick Place, the Sir- agusa Family Foundation, Brian B. & Kathleen Kelly Spear, Steans Family Foundation, Subaru of America Foundation Inc., Telligen Community Initiative, Thierer Family Foundation, U.S. Bank, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, and West Side United. Also contributing are an anonymous donor, the Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at the Chica- go Community Trust, Bishop Family Foundation, Gayle Brown, Burling Bank, Compeer Financial, EILEEN FISHER, Hanley Foundation, Sharon Ho- lihan, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, LoPrete Family Foundation, Brett Peskin, Madeleine P. Plonsker, Olivia Bea Ross Founda- tion, Richard and Barbara Silverman, State Farm, Richard and Elaine Tinberg, Woods Fund Chica- go, and Karen J. Zera. Horticultural Therapy Since 1977, the Garden’s Horticultural Thera- py Services Program has supported the estab- lishment of horticultural therapy programs at healthcare and human service agencies serving schools, VA hospitals, people with disabilities, and older adults in the Chicago region. The program serves as a primary regional, na- tional, and international resource for infor- mation, professional training, and consulting services in barrier-free garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy program planning. chicagobotanic.org/therapy Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endow- ment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by anonymous do- nors, the Abra Prentice Foundation, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation , the Brinson Foundation, the Christopher Family Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Robert R. Mc- Cormick Foundation, and the Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s learning and en- gagement programs are supported by an en- dowment from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.