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Title:: Jens Jensen: Maker of Natural Parks & Gardens
When:: 02.01.2010 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where:: Wicker Park Field House - Chicago
Category:: Partner Events

Description

Robert E. Grese, University of Michigan faculty and author of Jens Jensen: Maker of Natural Parks and Gardens, draws on Jensen’s writings and plans, interviews people who knew him, and analyzes Jensen's projects to present a clear picture of Jensen’s efforts to enhance and preserve native landscapes.

Grese’s teaching and research involve ecologically-based landscape design and management that respects and heightens awareness of the cultural and natural history of a region. He is particularly interested in the restoration and on-going management of urban wilds and the role such lands can play in promoting environmental literacy and in reconnecting children and families with nature.

Cost for this event is $8 (pay at the door). For more information, please visit the Wicker Park Garden Club's Web site. To register, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 773-278-9075.

Venue

Venue:: Wicker Park Field House - Website
Street:: 1425 North Damen Avenue
ZIP:: 60622
City:: Chicago
State:: IL
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Description

The Wicker Park Garden Club, organized in 1984 as a not-for-profit organization, brings together long-term residents, businesses, and veteran gardeners and new members of the community to develop a forum where individuals can exchange ideas on gardening, socialize, and assist in the beautification of the neighborhood.

In 1987, ground was broken along the Damen Avenue fence to create the public garden. Club member Bill Westfall was instrumental in working with the Chicago Park District to develop the garden, which was subsequently named in his honor. The 8,000-square-foot Westfall Garden includes gardens dedicated to others who have worked to develop the park and the community. These gardens serve as an instrument of the Garden Club’s beautification program and as a place where gardeners from around the community can gain hands-on gardening experience to develop better gardens at their homes.

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