May 27, 2006
Mayor Daley's Landscape Awards Program
Our city's motto, "Urbs in Horto," translates to City in a Garden. Throughout Chicago's 167-year history, the people of this city have treasured the many green spaces that enrich life and help soften urban edges, reduce noise and stress, create quiet places for reflection, provide opportunities for positive social interaction and increase property values.
The 50th Annual Mayor's Landscape Awards Program is the City's way of acknowledging the individuals, businesses, community groups, schools and other public institutions who contribute their time and energy to making our city the greenest in the nation. I invite you to share the joys of gardening with your fellow citizens by completing an application for this program. I hope that the Awards Program will continue to stimulate a passion for gardening among Chicagoans.
To enter, complete the attached entry form by answering all questions. Submit only ONE application per category. Include at least TWO photographs of your landscape; the photos must be 4" x 6", printed on regular photo paper and will not be returned. Polaroid or digital photos on disc or via e-mail will not be accepted. Please, no bound presentations, staples or tape. Applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2006.
Applications that advance to the on-site judging round will be viewed from late July through Labor Day. Award results will be mailed no later than October 1st. The awards ceremony for the winners will be held on Saturday, November 4th. This program is open to all residents, businesses and organizations located in the City of Chicago.
For more information and an application, go to http://tinyurl.com/kd53d
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May 27, 2006
National Gardening Association Grants
The National Gardening Association works with sponsoring companies and organizations to provide funding and in-kind grants to projects that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for their communities.
To be eligible for these awards your school or organization must plan to garden with at least 15 kids between the ages of 3 and 18. (The Mantis Award is also open to non-youth organizations.)
Please note that starting with the 2006/2007 grant cycle, all grant winners are required to complete a year-end impact report (see individual grants for details).
For applications and more information, go to http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
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May 17, 2006
Master Gardener Michael Howard on Channel 11
Chicago Master Gardener and Master Composter, Michael Howard who started the Eden Place Nature Center at 43rd Place and Stewart will be featured on a Channel 11 Special this Thursday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. Michael Howard is also the Executive Director of the Fuller Park Community Development Organization.
View this short video clip featuring Michael Howard. You will need Quicktime
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