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America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Nature Journals

July 25, 2026 2pm - 4pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5440
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July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We’re celebrating by showcasing the history we know best: gardens. Create your own nature journals and contribute to a shared journal with multidisciplinary artist Regin Igloria, known for his ‘community-binding’ work.


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