Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

chicagobotanic.org 79 Science Career Continuum The Garden offers qualified Chicago Public School 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 program for students entering grades 7 – 8 in fall 2019. Through hands-on, nature-based science activities, students explore the appli- cation of science at the Garden, in their lives, and in potential careers. Science First 2 (Grades 9 – 10) Science First 2 is a four-week summer pro- gram for students entering grades 9 – 10 in the fall. Students complete individual and group investigations to improve their under- standing of the environment and the scientific method. Applications for Science First 1 and 2 are due April 19. 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 se- nior year. Students earn income and college credit while studying field ecology alongside scientists at the Garden. Applications for Col- lege First are due April 5. chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst The Science Career Continuum is made pos- sible by the generous support of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, ITW, United States Environmental Protection Agency, an anonymous donor, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Baxter International Inc., Discover Financial Services, HSBC, Mazza Foundation, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, Peoples Gas, the Trillium Founda- tion, Pauline M. Weinact Philanthropic Fund, a Donor-Advised Fund of Renaissance Charita- ble Foundation, William J. Clancy Foundation, and Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust. Research Experiences for Undergraduates The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a ten-week research intern- ship for college undergraduates. Students work with Garden scientists and graduate students from the Garden’s joint program in plant biology and conservation with North- western 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 gardening, healthy food systems, and healthy communities. They also learn leadership and teamwork skills that prepare them for a suc- cessful future. chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/youth- farm Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship This certificate program in sustainable urban agriculture, offered in partnership with Daley College and held at 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 train- ing 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 Ap- prenticeship program. chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/corps Windy City Harvest programs are made possi- ble through partnerships and generous fund- ing from the following agencies, foundations, businesses, and individuals. Major support for the Chicago Botanic Gar- den’s Windy City Harvest programs is provided by anonymous donors, Astellas USA Founda- tion, the National Institute of Food and Ag- riculture’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Program, Chicago Department of Fami- ly and Support Services, Coleman Foundation, the Crown Family, Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation, the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust, Harrison I. and Lois M. Steans, and the Harry and Jea- nette Weinberg Foundation. Other major support is provided by anony- mous donors, After School Matters, Albers/ Kuhn Family Foundation, the J.R. Albert Foun- dation, Allstate Insurance Company, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Baxter International Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Brinshore Development, Compeer Financial, Conagra Brands Foundation, Phyllis R. Cretors, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Hilton Chicago, HSBC, Walter S. Mander Foundation, the James and Madeleine McMullan Fami- ly Foundation, Midwest Foods, Leo & Peggy Pierce Family Foundation, Polk Bros. Foun- dation, Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Prince Charitable Trusts, SAVOR…Chicago at McCormick Place, the Siragusa Family Foundation, Brian B. and Kathleen Kelly Spear, State Farm, Steans Fam- ily Foundation, Subaru of America Foundation Inc., Target Corporation, and US Bank. Also contributing are an anonymous donor, the Laurance Armour Memorial Trust at the Chicago Community Trust, Brown Family Fund at Schwab Charitable, Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund, Eileen Fisher Inc., Farm Aid, Sal- ly Mead Hands Foundation, Sharon Holihan, Kaplan Foundation Fund/Carol and Ed Kaplan, LoPrete Family Foundation, Madehere LLC, Madeleine P. Plonsker, SB Friedman Devel- opment Advisors, Linda F. Tomchuck, Woods Fund of Chicago, 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 serv- ing schools, VA hospitals, people with disabil- ities, and older adults in the Chicago region. The program serves as a primary regional, national, and international resource for infor- mation, professional training, and consulting services in barrier-free garden design, sensory landscaping, and horticultural therapy pro- gram planning. chicagobotanic.org/therapy Horticultural Therapy is supported by an en- dowment from the Buehler Family Founda- tion. Additional support is provided by the Abra Prentice Foundation, Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, an anonymous donor, the Insti- tute of Museum and Library Services, and the Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation, as well as endowments established by the estate of Florence Rantz, the Kenilworth Garden Club, and the Julien H. Collins and Bertha M. Collins Fund. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s education and community programs are supported by an endowment from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust. Additional support is generously provided by Astellas USA Foun- dation and the Brinson Foundation.