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Fire is always thought as destructive, but that’s not the case for many plants that need fire to survive and flower. Fires are an important tool for managing prairies and conserving native plants.
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Last month, the Garden announced it has received a $21 million donation from the Northbrook-based Negaunee Foundation. Garden officials believe the donation is one of the largest for any botanic garden.
About our natural areas: The Garden’s natural areas encompass 60% of our 385-acre campus in Glencoe (located 25 miles north of Chicago). They represent prairie, woodland, and aquatic habitats, and are stewarded by a team of ecologists to support, showcase, and better understand the unique and dive.