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NASA's Operation IceBridge has wrapped up another season of its six-year survey of polar ice. The team's destinations this spring included Greenland, Alaska, and the Arctic Ocean. During a series of flights between March 18 and May 2, scientists aboard NASA's P-3B flying laboratory got close-up views of everything from sea ice to tidewater glaciers to ice caps.
As always, the belly of the plane was packed with radars, altimeters, gravimeters, and an array of sensors designed to yield a three-dimensional view of Arctic ice. But scientists on the plane had less exotic sensors with them too: cameras.
After spending weeks cruising low over the ice, IceBridge scientists usually come back with stacks of jaw-dropping photographs of rarely seen parts of the world. This spring's expedition was no exception. Michael Studinger, the IceBridge project scientist, has posted a gallery of photographs here, and there are plenty more to enjoy on the Flickr site maintained by Goddard Space Flight Center's cryospheric sciences branch.
Above are two of Studinger's best shots from 2013. The top image shows ice-capped Saunder's Island ringed by a layer of thin sea ice in Baffin Bay. The lower image shows an ice-covered fjord on Baffin Island, with Davis Strait in the background.
Related Reading
- Earth Observatory (2011, November 2) IceBridge: Building a Record of Earth's Changing Ice, One Flight at a Time.
- NASA. (2012) IceBridge: Arctic: 2013. Accessed May 1, 2013.
- NASA. (2012) Operation IceBridge Blog. Accessed May 1, 2013.
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Photographs by Michael Studinger. Caption by Adam Voiland.


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In 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast it left about 80% of New Orleans flooded. Approximately 1,800 people lost their lives and almost five years later the community is still rebuilding. There are not too many subjects that I continue to source out documentaries on but Katrina and it's aftermath has produced some great docs including Spike Lee's epic, "When the Levees Broke", and the 2008 winner for best documentary at Sundance, "Trouble the water". With her debut feature film Geralyn Pezanoski adds to the growing collection of films about Katrina but instead of first person narratives Pezanoski focuses her lens on the pets left behind. Aptly titled "Mine", which won the SXSW Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, showcases not only the rescue efforts of these animals but the complications many pet owners faced when they returned home.
When the citizens of New Orleans were forced to evacuate, many people were not able to take their pets with them. According to the film, "in New Orleans alone, an estimated 150,000 animals died in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita." Many of the animals that did survive were rescued by volunteers and shipped to shelters throughout the country. We meet a handful of people that have returned to New Orleans and are looking for their pets. Pezanoski does a great job finding subjects and shows a great amount of compassion when portraying their grief. 80-year-old Gloria was forcibly removed from her home after it had flooded because she would not leave her black lab named Murphy Brown. Jessi James rescued 20 members of his family but had to leave his dog JJ, short for Jessi Junior, behind. As they search for their dogs, all of which have been adopted by new families, we see the same discrimination that has been associated with the Katrina events unfold again. Many of them cannot afford lawyers to help with the return their animals. But, we soon see complex networks of people from around the country form that handle the daunting task of searching for one pet at a time. Read more

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Block Island, RILocated just off the coast of Rhode Island is a haven where locals and tourists escape for ultimate serenity. Block Island, RI, is comprised of 17 miles of pristine beaches, wildlife preserves and hiking trails, in addition to historic inns and lighthouses. New Shoreham -- the smallest city in the smallest US state -- is also located on the island. 960 1280
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Santa Catalina Island, CAEscape the hustle and bustle of the city with a Catalina Island, CA, getaway. A true West Coast paradise, Catalina Island is situated just off the coast of Southern California. Hop aboard a ferry for an hour-long ride to the island, or take a 15-minute helicopter ride. Once on the island, go parasailing to see the island from a different perspective, zip 1,100 feet over the island and descend onto the beach on a zip-line eco tour, or sleep under the stars at one of the designated campgrounds. With a variety of activities and accommodations, the island is great for couples and families looking for an island escape, even if it's just for the day. 960 1280
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Chincoteague Island, VAEscape to Chincoteague Island -- Virginia's only resort island -- located 3.5 hours from Richmond, VA. The small, 7-mile-long island is a fishing village famous for its oysters and clams. Visit in July to watch a herd of 150 wild ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island in the annual Pony Swim. 960 1280
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Galveston Island, TXLocated an hour's drive from Houston, Galveston Island, TX, is a popular vacation destination chock-full of beautiful beaches, historic architecture and a variety of family-friendly attractions and accommodations. Get wet 'n' wild at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark or experience 242 acres of attractions at Moody Gardens. 960 1280
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Hilton Head Island, SCWhether you're looking to enjoy a few rounds of golf at one of the island's 30 golf courses or to relax on the 12-mile stretch of white-sand beach, Hilton Head Island in South Carolina has it all. One of the largest islands on the East Coast, Hilton Head is a popular, family-friendly resort area with an abundance of activities to choose from, including water sports, outdoor adventures and museums. 960 1280
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Mackinac Island, MIPicturesque Mackinac Island, MI, is situated in Lake Huron between the state's upper and lower peninsulas. A great destination for the outdoorsy and adventurous, Mackinac Island has more than 70 miles of hiking and biking trails to explore. Meander through Historic Downtown to view beautiful, 18th-century architecture and to tour Fort Mackinac -- the oldest building in Michigan -- along with other historic sites. 960 1280
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Martha's Vineyard, MAA true New England getaway, Martha's Vineyard, MA -- located 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod -- lures travelers to its shores with its history, charm and natural beauty. Meander through the historic districts of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Tour the Vineyard's 5 lighthouses, or find respite on one of the island's 19 scenic beaches. Avoid crowds of tourists and travel here from October to May when prices also tend to be less expensive. 960 1280
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Sea Island, GAFor a 5-star luxury island getaway, visit Sea Island, GA. Part of Georgia's Golden Isles -- which includes St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons and Brunswick -- Sea Island is only 75 miles south of Savannah, GA. Book a room at the island's internationally acclaimed Sea Island Cloister Resort, play a round (or more) at one of the 3 championship golf courses, or melt the stress away with a day at the lavish Spa at Sea Island. 960 1280
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St. Simons Island, GAMoss-draped oaks, centuries-old historic sites and charming shops and restaurants line the streets of St. Simons Island, the largest barrier island in Georgia's Golden Isles. Tour St. Simons Lighthouse -- a working lighthouse built in 1872 -- tee off at one of the three 18-hole championship golf courses, or stretch out on East Beach -- perfect for sunbathing, windsurfing and more. 960 1280
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Mustang Island, Port Aransas, TXJust across the bay from Corpus Christi, TX, Mustang Island is a small island community with 5 miles of coastline perfect for sunbathing, fishing, camping and more. With one of the highest bird counts on the Gulf Coast, it's also a popular destination for avid birdwatchers. Visit in February for the annual Whooping Crane Festival to get a close-up view of the endangered bird species. 960 1280
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April 08 2009 09:50AM
Thanks for stopping by. Care for a hot cocoa?
What if by hot cocoa we meant a website all about the Vancouver Canucks? But not your grandpappy's kind of website. A website with all sorts of interesting conversation, a mix of familiar names and new ones as well as a color palette so pretty that the designer of the site remarked aloud "wow, this is the best one we have done so far!"
Yes, if that is your idea of hot cocoa the CanucksArmy is the site for you. See months ago we made this one site called oilersnation.com. It has gone on to bend the space-time continuum with astute commentary like
"The Oilers are so totally going to make the playoffs. Guaranteed. I'd stake my life on it."
- Wanye Gretz, November 10, 2008 8:15 AM MST
"Like I have been saying all year, the Oilers have had no chance to make the playoffs since the puck dropped to start this season. If you have ever thought differently you are an idiot."
- Wanye Gretz, April 8, 2009 8:15 AM MST
Amazingly this kind of in-depth analysis led to progressively larger and larger crowds. Real writers from the newspapers and personalities from the radio joined our merry band. Pictures got funnier, comments got dirtier. On February 1st we started a second site called FlamesNation.ca. It has rounded out quite nicely with the perpetual contributions of Two Line Pass, comin' atcha live from the Boston Area and Kent W – who sighs intelligently after every goal against and blogs as though his eventual tenure at Yale depended on it.
You know what they say right? Good things happen in threes. Or is it wood things happen to trees? We can never remember sayings and jokes. They just don't mesh in our brain banana.
But we are rambling –
"What is this website?" you are probably wondering.
The best thing about the internet
Is that it now exists in over 150 cities worldwide. While we sit around up there on the OilersNation and the FlamesNation jabbering away about making the playoffs (Calgary only) and firing every person collecting a cheque from team owner Daryl Katz (Edmonton only) we want to interact with the fans of all the other teams. Why should we have all the fun? Say the Canucks are lucky enough to beat the Flames. Say that game was last night. Say the score was 4-1. (These are purely hypothetical scenarios mind you.) Don't you want a place where you can go online and rub salt in the proverbial wounds of Flames Fans?
That's what we want these sites to be. And if we can continue to do a good job for fans such as yourself – yes you! – unlike the Oilers we just might have a shot at success. So consider this a place to have a few laughs, have a few good reads and a place to rep those Canucks whilst battling other fans with some rules of engagement.
It's go time
Over the next few weeks we will be adding to our roster of writers on this site. Two guys are locked and loaded in the proverbial internet gun but we are keeping a sharp eye out for additional writers. Think you have what it takes? Are people always telling you to shut up? Are you sometimes talking about the Canucks?
Good enough for us. Welcome aboard. Let's get you deloused and put in a holding cell shall we?
Now if you will excuse us, we have some complaining to do with our fellow Oilers fans. Something about a 2-1 loss to the lowly Los Angeles Kings last night to miss the playoffs.
Enjoy your playoffs you lucky sons of guns.
Sexily yours, Wanye Gretz email@example.com
April 08 2009, 11:08AM
It's so... pretty here.
So, Columbus or Chicago?
April 08 2009, 11:34AM
WOW WANYE!!! More nations!
This is so pretty I agree with Willis. I actually plan on cheering for the Canucks this playoff run (I know I know but better them then Calgary) I will come here and put in my two cents.
Well done again guys!
Willis: I say Columbus. After all these years missing the playoffs they will be ripe for a quick exit.
Whoa, wait.... i think you made a mistake, what's with those 'wins' being over 40???? WHAT?!?!? You mean teams can do that????? GAWD!
My cousin retweeted Wanye's twitter about this being live. I am from Vancouver and I have always been jealous of the OilersNation site. I hope this one gets as good!!
you suck by the way Oilers. Way to win the NW like you promised
April 08 2009, 01:11PM
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WOW!! My cousin retweeted Wanye's twitter about this being live. I am from Vancouver and I have always been jealous of the OilersNation site. I hope this one gets as good!! you suck by the way Oilers. Way to win the NW like you promised
So it starts. *sigh*
hahahahahahahaha awesome we get our own!!
God damn Canucks. Christ.
April 09 2009, 03:00PM
you suck by the way Canucks, way to win that Stanl.........oh wait....
HAHAHAHAHHAHA!!! Your team is awful!
*Knocks on door and runs away laughing like a school girl.*


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July 27 2012 08:56AM
Closing out FlamesNation's lengthy prospect interview series is a guy with a familiar name to Calgary hockey fans – Dustin Sylvester.
A native of Kelowna, and older brother of Calgary Hitmen forward Cody Sylvester, Dustin racked up 252 points in 308 games with the WHL's Kootenay Ice. Undrafted and looking to play pro, he headed to Europe to suit up for EHC Freiburg of Germany's secondary league. He put up 60 points in 48 games and earned a look-see from the Flames organization in the form of a camp try-out in Abbotsford.
He stuck around, earning a contract and putting up 34 points in 64 games. He recently signed a second AHL deal with the Heat and will continue his quest for an NHL contract. He spoke with FlamesNation's Ryan Pike at development camp earlier this month.
Ryan Pike: Last year you went into camp on a try-out, but this year you've already inked an AHL contract. Does this change how you'll approach this season?
Dustin Sylvester: Not at all. It's nice coming in having that year under my belt. But you know, you've got to come in every year and I'm obviously still going to work as hard as I can to make Abbotsford and in this organization they've always told us for the last year that no one has a for-sure spot. I'm going to approach it just like I did last year and work as hard as I can and do everything I can do earn a spot in Abbotsford.
RP: You played a year in Germany and had good numbers, but there was some doubt about the quality of the league. Does having a year in the AHL under your belt with the performance you had boost your confidence a bit?
DS: Yeah, I think so, for sure. Every time you can get a year of pro under your belt, I think you get a lot more confident. I know I feel pretty confident out here. Going over to Europe, I don't think was a mistake on my part. I didn't really have anything over here and that was kind of just a step in my career. I did what I had to do, went over there and I got what I wanted to come back here. Hopefully this year works out the same and I can keep things going here.
RP: Have you spoken with Mark Giordano about his European experiences?
DS: No, I never had a chance [to talk] with him, but I've talked to a lot of guys from Kelowna and stuff like that that have been over to Europe and come back. A lot of guys, they like to give it a shot over here first, but I think Europe is always an option to go over there. There's so many leagues and teams over there, but I'm really happy to be back here.
RP: Have you set any goals for yourself and for your role on the Heat going forward?
DS: Ever since I've been a little kid, that's my goal to get that NHL contract. I'm one step closer this year. Last year I was put in a pretty good role in Abbotsford, played top two lines and hopefully I can do that again this year and produce a little bit more offensively and go to the hard areas a lot more this year.
RP: With so many new faces in Abbotsford next year, how are you approaching the season?
DS: We lost a few guys, with [Rheault] and Jessiman up front, but I know we've got Ben Street coming in. And we've got [Paul] Byron and Akim [Aliu] back, so I think last year near the end of the year, lines starting clicking quite a bit. We've got a good core group of guys coming back, so it'd be nice if we can start off the year with everyone clicking again.
July 27 2012, 10:36AM
So what's the deal with this kid. I think from what I've read he's small but skilled. Just how skilled is he? I'm guessing he's not Johnny Gaudreau skilled. Is his size the only real question mark that left him undrafted?
Where did Rheault and Jessiman go? Ryan?


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Ken Sardoni has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including 13 years as Regional Vice President of Oracle Corporation. He holds a master's degree in computer information systems from the University of Denver and a bachelor's degree in computer science from BYU.
Ken has been teaching for University of Phoenix since 1992. A former winner of the Utah Campus' Distinguished Faculty Award, he currently serves as Campus Chair for the College of Information Systems & Technology and the School of Business.
For five years, Ken wrote a monthly technology column for Enterprise Business Magazine. His areas of expertise include business strategy, project management, database administration & design, data warehouse and business systems intelligence.
He currently serves as a trustee on the board of the Utah Technology Council. In his spare time, he coaches baseball and football and is involved in the Boy Scouts of America.
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So, it's simply not true that scientists lack communication skills in any absolute sense. Successful scientists, by and large, have excellent communication skills. The problem is that those skills have been developed for communication to a very specific audience: other scientists in the same field. The communication strategies that are most effective for scientists talking to other scientists are often not effective when communicating to the general public.
(This problem is not restricted to scientists. The same basic problem afflicts every profession with specialized jargon: academics in the humanities and social sciences, doctors, lawyers, politicians, movie and television producers--even the manager-speak mocked by Dilbert and other comics is an example of communication that works well for a specific audience and fails with people outside that audience. Pretty much any profession whose characteristic style can be mocked in a Saturday Night Live sketch suffers from the same problem as science, to a greater or lesser degree.)
The question, then, is not how to get scientists to develop communications skills, it's how to get them to apply the skills they already have to the problem of talking to the general public. Any successful scientist has the skills needed to communicate science to an audience of other scientists. Those same skills can be used to communicate science to the general public; they just need to be employed in slightly different ways.
Getting scientists to make these changes, though, is a hard problem: the current situation has come about because all of the professional incentives in science reward technical communication to an audience of other scientists, with communication to the general public ignored at best and, in many cases, actively discouraged. This problem is not insurmountable, though: scientists are fundamentally pragmatic people, and if convinced of the necessity of communicating to the general public, they will find a way to get it done.
It's also not necessary to turn every single scientist into a public communications expert--just a few capable scientists engaged in public communication would be enough. All we really need to do is support and encourage those scientists who enjoy speaking to a wider audience but are discouraged from doing so.
So, what incentives do we need to provide? The ultimate prize in academic science is a tenured faculty position, so the best way to encourage public communication by scientists would be to make public communication count toward tenure. Again, this doesn't need to be an extra requirement imposed on all scientists--that only encourages a "checklist" mentality, with each requirement met with the minimum possible effort. What we need is a recognition of public communication as a worthy and important part of the scientific enterprise, one of many different professional activities that are appropriate for a scientist. Too often, public outreach efforts are regarded as a distraction from the "real" business of a scientist. To encourage public communication, we need to reward these efforts as valuable professional service.
These efforts can perhaps be linked with calls for increased emphasis on education. Parents and politicians are beginning to demand better educational results from academia, which indirectly requires an improvement in public communications skills on the part of academic scientists. Effectively teaching introductory classes is not too different from communicating science to the public. Improved teaching will almost certainly lead to better public communication, and vice versa.
Unfortunately, there is no easy, centralized way to change the incentives of academia. The academic system is an emergent property of the activities of vast numbers of academic scientists, and changing the system requires changing their minds. The system can be changed, though, through the local efforts of individual scientists. There is no "Science" in the abstract--we are Science, and if enough individual scientists push for change, we can shift the incentives of the academic system toward where they need to be.
There are a few top-down initiatives that are often suggested from outside academia, but these need to be approached with care. For example, the "broader impact" sections of NSF and NIH grants could be used to force government funded scientists to communicate their results to a wider audience. This will have only limited success without a general change in attitudes, though--the existing requirements are often met with boilerplate statements. Changing behavior through this method would require a willingness to deny funding to otherwise worthy projects for failing to put enough emphasis on communication, a move sure to provoke complaints.
A bolder approach might be something along the lines suggested by Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum in their recent book Unscientific America. They suggest creating new kinds of scientific jobs that focus on communicating science to broader audiences. Such positions would encourage public communication by creating new jobs outside the traditional academic track for scientists who have the interest and skills to communicate science to the general public.
The main obstacle to this proposal is respect; for this approach to succeed, these jobs cannot be seen as consolation prizes for those who "wash out" of the academic career track. A possible solution would be to use the prestige of national professional organizations, such as the American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, and others. In many ways, The Science & Entertainment Exchange can be seen as a model of this approach: using the prestige of the National Academy of Sciences to support communication activities that some scientists might regard as frivolous.
Ironically, the current economic crisis may be a boon to such efforts. With the country mired in recession, the already tight academic job market has only gotten worse. When economic conditions make even outstanding candidates struggle to get tenure-track positions, the stress may finally break the myth of academic science as a pure meritocracy and force scientists to recognize a broader range of career tracks as valid and fulfilling paths.
As I said above, convincing scientists that they need to communicate more effectively with the general public is a difficult problem that requires changing the minds and attitudes of many people. Solving it will take a great deal of time and effort, but it starts close to home. Those of us who are in academic science need to do more to encourage our students to consider a wider range of careers than the traditional focus on academia. We also need to support and encourage those students and colleagues who have an interest in bringing science to a wider audience. Doing these things on a local level is the essential first step toward changing the system of academic science for the better.
Written by Chad Ozel. Chad Ozel is a professor of Physics at Union College and has a blog called "Uncertain Principles." His new book, How to Teach Physics to Your Dog, will be in stores in December, 2009.


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Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.
Aurora's Zagster Bike-Share Program
The City of Aurora and Zagster, Inc. launched a new bike-share program that will provide Aurora visitors with a convenient, affordable and healthy way to get around town. 18 cruiser bikes are available at three downtown stations for riders to use for on-demand, local trips. Stations are located at RiverEdge Park - 360 Broadway Ave., Aurora City Hall - 44 E. Downer Place and Santori Public Library of Aurora - 101 S. River Street. This initiative creates new opportunities for visitors to experience the Aurora Area from a different vantage point and see it in a whole new light.
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The Shrine has 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens and devotional areas, including the Outdoor Amphitheatre, Shrine Church, Lourdes Grotto, Stations of the Cross, Millennium Spire, the Visitors Center with a restaurant and gift shop, and the Shrine Hotel.
The Belvidere Park District spans stretches of the Kishwaukee River and Mill Race. It's a great place for fishing, biking and playing tennis, and includes a playground, picnic shelters, pool, swinging bridge and the historic Baltic Mill.
The Genevieve Green Gardens offer a relaxing setting for contemplation and the appreciation of nature's beauty. Small gardens are tucked in at various locations; there is also a formal compass garden with a beautiful arbor, a Japanese garden, and a main plaza that is highlighted by a water feature. Walkways, accompanied by tasteful signage, conveniently guide visitors around the property and are in harmony with the landscape's topography. Carefully designed lighting makes it possible to enjoy the gardens during evening hours.
Epiphany Farms Restaurant is committed to supporting, growing, and showcasing a thriving local food culture. We serve as an anchor for a network of local food producers by increasing community awareness of locally sourced ingredients, increasing interest in the culinary traditions of the Midwest, and providing a positive model for responsible stewardship of the land that nourishes us. Their "Farm to Fork" concept represents a concern for every step of the process linking the meal to the land that produced it. "Farm to Fork" means keeping money in the local economy and using only what the community can provide. It signifies attention to excellence: from the farmer raising the crops to the family sitting down in our dining room to share a meal together.
The arboretum houses more than 6,000 species of trees, plus shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife. A hiking trail takes you through the woods and past stones from a Shawnee Indian Council fire.
With 45-acres of recreation, Fairview Park features a swimming pool, baseball and softball fields, Skateboard Park, several picnic shelters, and a variety of playground equipment.
Home to the Balloon Fest, Foundation Park has many walking trails, nature areas, and gathering places.
Olympic Tribute & Laborer's Memorial
Honoring the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, this granite platform inscribed with the names of the athletes and the Olympic symbol is surrounded by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus. Tribute to Olympic Athletes rises from an ordinary prairie landscape transformed by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus.
An eclectic district filled with dining and multi-cultural attractions, Midtown Champaign, with the beautiful Boneyard Creek flowing, connects Downtown and Campustown Champaign.
Step inside and be transported to another place and time! We invite you to take a journey to the Lincoln Park Conservatory where you will find tropical palms and ancient ferns right in the heart of Lincoln Park. Designed both to showcase exotic plants and grow the thousands of plants needed for use in the parks, the Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. This historic facility continues to provide an escape to nature to the millions that live in and visit Chicago. No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away. Admission is free.
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
Come out and play with the Chicago Park District. Founded in 1934, the Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks.
Garfield Park Conservatory has been one of the largest and most stunning indoor conservatories in the world since its inception in 1908. With approximately two acres inside, thousands of plant species are spread across eight different rooms with lush flora and tropical temperatures guaranteed to transport you far from Chicago's pace and bustle. Don't miss the chance to explore over 12 acres of outdoor gardens during summer months!
MetroWalkz Self-Guided Walking Tours
Discover Chicago at your pace, on your schedule! Explore the city's most popular destinations with MetroWalkz Self-Guided Walking Tours. Designed specifically for your mobile device, each of our free, fun and informative tours contain easy-to-use maps and insider narratives, making sightseeing a breeze. Current tours include The Magnificent Mile, Loop Architecture, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chinatown, Old Town, Gold Coast and the West Loop. Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods, and it is best seen on foot. To take our FREE self-guided walking tours, just open your mobile browser and go to www.evisitorguide.com/chicago, then "Tours" > "MetroWalkz". To get the most out of your Chicago visit, use eVisitorGuide's other features including information on museums, attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping, theater and much more. With eVisitorGuide and MetroWalkz, everything you need to discover Chicago is in the palm of your hand!
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park's most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.
The 3000 acre park includes a seven mile backpack trail among its 15 miles of trail system. Boats and canoes are available for rental in season, and seven lakes are available for fishing. Hunting of pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, dove, waterfowl, goose, mushrooms, turkey, and deer is permitted (Illinois and Vermilion County Conservation District regulations apply).
Anna Bethel Fisher Rock Garden
Created in 1927 from an old sand pit across the road from Lake Decatur, the city's oldest garden was extensively renovated in 1992. Its resurrected look features secluded paths leading through rocky terraces planted with unusual trees, and landscapes brimming with colorful perennials. Towering bald Cypress trees, planted in the 1920s, still reign over these delightful grounds.
Spanning six rolling acres on bluffs overlooking the Sangamon River Walk, Mari-Mann Herb Farm is a potpourri of herb beds, wildflower fields and formal gardens.
Scovill House & Oriental Gardens
Serenity envelopes this intimate area, where visitors are welcomed by a Chinese Fu dog and flowering dogwoods, star magnolia, Japanese lilac, and rhododendron -- foliage native to the Orient. Originally commissioned by Guy and Rose Scovill in the 1920's and reconstructed in the 1980's, the gardens' soothing nature encompasses a small reflective point, sod bridge, and oriental sculptures, and surrounds a small cottage, which is available for gatherings and retreats.
Bursting with seasonal exhibits, our brightest newcomer nurtures flowering trees and scrubs such as weeping Japanese cherry, mock orange, forsythia, fragrant bulbs, and delightfully colored pansies. A perennial garden joins the array this summer, and the spring exhibit opens mid-March.
In addition to 39 neighborhood and community parks, our green spaces boast bike trails, picnic and camping facilities, gardens, golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and swimming pools.
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Our green spaces boast bike and walking trails, picnic and camping facilities, and gardens.
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
This 20-year-old herb and perennial plant nursery offers more than 200 varieties of common and uncommon plants. Sip a glass of lemonade as you view the gardens, feed the catfish in the pond and shop for garden items.
Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of nature and discover Green View Nursery. Green View is a family-owned business that offers a full service garden center and a gift show. Expert horticulturists and extensive irrigation and fertilization practices allow Green View to produce what we feel is some of Illinois' finest nursery stock: the Green View Grown® Brand. "Today's Garden Center" recognized Green View Companies as one of the Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers in the United States for 2009. We join the ranks of the horticulture industry's top independent garden centers for the second consecutive year. Green View was also featured on ABC-TV's "Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition" for their work on the Grys' home in Pekin, IL.
Experience what 1600+ acres of parks, natural areas, riverfront and trails have to offer. Enjoy 2 golf courses, a picturesque marina and campground, Splashdown Water Park, and a variety of recreational programs and activities for all ages.
CITY:East Peoria
Located just minutes outside of Effingham. The Gardens of Heartland can fully satisfy your requirements for affordable & elegant receptions & outdoor weddings, or small gatherings.
Dawn until dusk, a 36 m. trail is the forefront of outdoor recreation passing through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora. It winds along the banks of the Fox River through miles of prairie grass, overshadowing trees and blooming flowers.
A historic tradition lives on at the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory and greenhouses, located in Wilder Park. The conservatory holds four main plant displays a year: a Easter and Calla Lilies in the spring, Chrysanthemums in the fall, Poinsettias in December and an Environmental show with various themes in the Winter. In addition youth education programs are offered with our in house Horticulturist.
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
A gift of the Garden Club of Evanston in 1920, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, boasts 29 varieties of flowers.
Built on the shores of Lake Michigan by the United States Government in 1873 after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need, this was the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago. In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service; the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status. The Garden Club on Evanston maintains wildflower and butterfly gardens on its property.
Tucked back away from the street, a relaxing place to get away from it all is Pleasant Ridge Park. The centerpiece is the Kensella Log Home.
CITY:Fairview Heights
Sangamon River Forest Preserve
Sangamon River Forest Preserve, a 160-acre gem, offers a variety of natural features and is ideal for low-impact activities such as picnicking, bird-watching, hiking and river fishing. The preserve hosts the Lincoln Ash Tree, one of the largest ash trees in the state.
The Flossmoor Sculpture Gardens is an outdoor arts program that places sculptures in the village square, along charming residental streets and in the Flossmoor Sculpture and Garden Park.
This beautiful Freeport park offers an antique carousel, waterfall, seasonal duck pond, miniature golf course, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, 3 miles of recreational paths, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, fishing, hiking, biking, a performance amphitheater, gardens, picnic areas, shelters, boat rentals, playgrounds including "Kid's Kastle", a carousel and sledding in the winter. The Yellow Creek Adventure Golf Course (miniature golf) is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day from Noon to 8 pm. The Disc Golf Course is open during regular park hours and is free to play. Park attractions are open seasonally; call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions.
Tour the walk-through gardens and browse the nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.
Magnificent full-service inn celebrating more than 30 years of hospitality. Featuring elite amenities, dining and spa services in a romantic setting overlooking the Mississippi River.
Enchanting Linmar Gardens is nestled in a hillside overlooking the historic town of Galena. The secluded 3.5-acre garden is situated on natural outcroppings which have been enhanced with hand-built terraces. Meander on a guided tour along paths through a collection vibrant annual and perennial flowers including hostas, viburnums, conifers, grasses and daylilies.
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Each year, nearly one million people visit the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres of land on and around nine islands. Six miles of shoreline extend along 81 acres of water, including the Great Basin, North Lake, and Skokie River Corridor. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection.
The Chicago Botanic Garden Loop offers a moderate level of difficulty to those wanting to experience quiet beauty in far north Cook County. The 385-acre garden is home to 2.4 million plants and is one of the most visited gardens in the country. Hiking will take you 4.5 hours and with almost 7 miles of trails, mostly paved you will get to experience both the lagoons and the Botanic Garden.
Wilson Park offers baseball fields, walking trails, picnic shelters, and much more. Each year the 74-acre park is replanted with seasonal flowers and plants.
CITY:Granite City
Plays host to community festivals in Hanover Park.
CITY:Hanover Park
Herrin Park District is a beautiful, well kept park with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as a multipurpose recreation complex. The park offers two walking paths with a quarter-mile all weather track, and a one-mile lighted walking trail. Herrin Park is an excellent place for a leisurely jog. You can even enjoy feeding the beautiful ducks.
Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory
Lord and Burnham designed this historic greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti room, show house and outdoor gardens.
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
On historic Bluff Street along the waterway in downtown Joliet, this park features free summer concerts, lush grounds, outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Site of one of the historic Lincoln-Douglas Debates, this park features picnic shelters, walking paths and hiking trails.
Feast your eyes on the gardens of iris, hostas and day lillies. These bulbs and rhizomes are shipped all over the country. Please call before your visit.
Magnificent, 1,700-acre museum of trees and plants from around the world. Hiking trails, paved roads, restaurant, gift shop, open-air tram and handicapped accessible facilities.
This 260-acre site offers nature trails for visitors to explore wetlands, prairie openings, and sandstone bluffs and ledges. The preserve is home to more than 700 plants and 70 bird species, including bald eagles during the winter months.
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
The gardens boast some of the most beautiful and diverse flora in east-central IL. It also features the award-winning Miriam Davies Memorial Enabling Garden.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Lake of the Woods County Park is a 900-acre preserve that features an 18-hole regulation golf course, a 9-hole par 3 course and practice range, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, sledding the Hi-Tower bell carillon and observation area, a 3.3 mile bicycle/pedestrian path, the Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens, building rentals and various programs.
Coral Woods - McHenry County Conservation District
This sugar maple forest provides the sweet sap necessary for annual maple sugar programs, and is also known for its magnificent display of spring wildflowers. Activities include hiking, x-country skiing, picnic shelters and scenic views.
Mandala Gardens offers pathways of beauty and hidden benches. Find quiet sitting spots, have a chat with our goats, chickens, and ducks, and simply enjoy the day. We have a rainbow variety of heirloom vegetables and potted herbs available for purchase when in season. If you are interested in holding a wedding or reunion or other event here, contact us for fees and dates. We also host senior photos, maternity photos, homecoming and prom photos, etc. for a small fee. The money earned from entrance fees and herbs/vegetable sales is directly invested into growing Mandala Gardens.
This expansive park features picnic areas, baseball and softball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and sand volleyball courts. The centerpiece of the park is an old train depot, a full-size caboose, and a train car that can be reserved for groups.
Explore 70 acres of prairie, wetlands and forest habitat.The Visitor Center features interpretive exhibits, sensory displays and live critters, including a bird observation area.
Eight acres of beautiful landscaping and flower gardens include the Life of Christ Memorial Garden, featuring life-sized sculptures tracing the life of Christ from birth to ascension.
CITY:Monroe Center
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Allerton Park was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton, who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It features 1,500 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and more than 100 sculptures. The park is open to the public for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and leisurely garden strolls.
Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
Come and discover this botanical gem, the Oak Park Conservatory! Visit fern, tropical and desert greenhouses. Special floral displays offered in January, February, March, April, November and December. The Tropical Room also boasts birds and a bridged lagoon with fish and turtles. Private rentals are available at the Conservatory Center and Rubinstein Room. The Rubinstein Room is great for small events, while the operations room is perfect for hands on arts and crafts.
CITY:Oak Park
One of Oak Park's finest showplaces, the 12,000 sq. foot mansion was designed in 1913 by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most accomplished students. Reminiscent of a sprawling and historic English country home, it is fittingly situated in Oak Park's historic district. Surrounded by 2 acres of beautiful gardens, a greenhouse and charming coach house, it is available for special events including weddings, corporate meetings, fundraisers, and memorial services.
CITY:Oak Park
Robert Ridgeway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary
This living tribute to naturalist and author Robert Ridgeway features more than 50 types of trees, flowers and wildlife.
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
The Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center is a joint project of the Homewood-Flossmoor (HF Parks.com) and Olympia Fields (OF Parks.com) park districts. The near 40-acre nature preserve is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitat types. See beautiful woods, wildflowers, birds and furry friends along the way. There are trails along both sides of the park which is located at Vollmer and Western Avenues in Olympia Fields. Please be careful when crossing Vollmer Road. The Park is open to the public daily, sunrise to sunset
CITY:Olympia Fields
Lake Katherine Trail is a 3.2-mile trail of moderate difficulty, located near Palos Heights, Illinois. This 1.5-hour hike over wood chip, dirt and gravel roads is one of the best urban nature walk trails in the area. The Preserve features an attractive lake, an arboretum, a waterfall garden, an herb and conifer garden and expansive views from atop a ridge in the eastern section.
CITY:Palos Heights
This beautiful spot features five acres of landscaped gardens including the Woodland Garden, Children's Garden, Herb Garden and several others. Tropical conservatory is open year-round. Outdoor Garden is open 8:30am to dusk year-round. Closed Mondays.
The Farm includes 23 theme gardens, a rustic shop in the barn featuring herbal gifts and supplies, picnics, hayrides and a greenhouse.
The Homestead Sculpture Garden and Labyrinth
Art lovers will admire the beautiful brick labyrinth and distinctive contemporary sculpture garden here.
They named Longshadow Gardens after the long shadows cast by tall Oaks, Hackberries and Sassafras across our hilltop meadows. Twenty years ago, determined to create fine garden ornaments and a great Garden, they purchased a neglected farm with breathtaking views, grottoes, waterfalls and limestone bluffs adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest. After clearing weeds away, they planted Boxwood allees, Yew, Dawn Redwood, Bald Cypress, Roses, Prairie and ornamental grasses, rows of Lavender and billows of Nepeta. Garden ornaments are nestled as focal points in evocative settings. Mown grass paths and shaded walks lead through a carpet of woodland treasures including spring ephemerals, wild Orchids, Spicebush, Witch hazel, and many more. They support our passion for gardening by designing and hand crafting Longshadow dry cast limestone planters and garden ornaments in buildings that blend into our rural surroundings. Their motto is Fabricia in Horto Nostro, Latin for "Factory in a Garden." In their factory they hand craft the finest garden ornaments and planters in the world. In Longshadow Gardens, they strive to attain fleeting moments of memorable beauty.
Fults Hill Prairie State Nature Preserve
The preserve consists of nearly 1,000 acres of both upland prairie and lowland wetland marshes. A variety of plants and animals can be found in the preserve, some common, and some cannot be found anywhere else in the state.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Hornbaker Gardens is a family owned and operated nursery specializing in perennial flowers. Large collections of hostas, daylilies, iris and other perennials draw plant enthusiasts from all over the Midwest to this nursery in the country. Whatever we get interested in as gardeners, we seem to start providing for our customers as well. Thus, the offerings of granite and pottery, bronze sculptures and rusty metal artwork. In 2008, we put up a new building which we call The Shop at Hornbaker Gardens. It is stocked with garden art and other garden accessories where you are sure to find something unique for your garden.
Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park
Located in Red Bud, these parks feature picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment. Both are great places to take the kids.
CITY:Red Bud
Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.
CITY:Rock Island
Anderson Japanese Gardens has been named one of the highest quality Japanese gardens in North America by Sukiya Living Magazine since 2004. Inspired by calm and tranquility, this 12 acre award winning landscape is comprised of koi-filled ponds, winding paths, gentle streams, cascading waterfalls, raked gravel gardens, beautifully trained pines, and more. Master craftsmanship and 16th century traditional architecture is found throughout the garden.
Trolley Car #36 is a turn-of-the-century, open-air trolley, the kind your grandparents might have taken to work, except you don't have to go to work. Board the Trolley at the Trolley Station in Riverview Park (on Thursdays, board at Nicholas Conservatory), ride along Madison Street beside the scenic Rock River Recreation Path, stop for a brief visit to the Eclipse Lagoon and Gardens, travel to the Symbol, then turn around and return to the Trolley Station. Trolley Car #36 is wheelchair accessible; however, the trolley is limited to 2 wheelchairs per ride.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees. There's beauty in every season from fragrant magnolia trees in spring and a butterfly garden in summer to the brilliant colors of fall and snow-capped evergreens in winter, when trails are cleared for walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoeing. A 1.8 mile, handicapped-accessible paved path winds through the arboretum plus many secondary, chipped trails. Kids will have fun navigating the maze in the Children's Garden. Klehm is dog-friendly and any leashed dog is welcome. Filled with four season beauty, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is waiting for you to explore.
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture. Special events throughout the year include a World War II re-enatment, Sock Monkey and Scarecrow Harvest Festivals, and more. Free recreational path located on property.
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River in Sinnissippi Gardens, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The entire facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois with a total of 22,000 square feet, and at the highest point stands 52 feet. A tropical setting includes an 11,000 square foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting. Changing seasonal floral displays, a gift shop and special events; educational programs where children can learn the importance of plants; special workshops and lecture series for adults; the perfect place to host your event--small weddings, receptions, business meetings.
Nygren Wetland Preserve is a 721-acre tract near the confluence of the Rock River and Pecatonica River, making it an important stopover and nesting spot for many species of birds including Sandhill Cranes. The Natural Land Institute, a private, not-for-profit land conservation organization, owns the preserve and began restoration of prairies, wetlands and woodlands to the area in 2000.
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
Started in 1932, the sunken gardens were developed inside Forest Park. The lush garden and its scenic surroundings are open to the public and is available for weddings, reunions, and more.
Forest Park is a municipal park with the Chautauqua Auditorium, Vietnam Memorial, Family Aquatic Center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball & softball diamonds, fishing lagoon (Crystal Lake), skateboard park, soccer fields, a youth athletic center, and more. There is an entrance to the General Dacey trail at the back of the park and the Memorial Sunken Gardens have been revitalized. The park is also home to the Festival of Lights.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center
Fall: festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals, and more. Spring/Summer: large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Admission is free - cost for some activities.
CITY:South Barrington
Washington Park Botanical Garden
20 Acre site with Rose Garden, Rockery, and Fountain Beds, perennial border along with domed conservatory.
Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center
Located on the shores of Lake Springfield and designed by landscape architect, Jens Jensen, five miles of wooded trails lead you on a journey through the Illinois landscape Lincoln walked.
With special attention to individuals with cognitive and physical needs, this state-of-the-art park is both peaceful and accessible. Check the treeless treehouse for a towering view of the park.
Long associated with the rich and famous, Weber House sits in an English garden of meandering paths, hollyhocks and old oaks. Inside cozy candlelit rooms reflect the 18th century.
Open year-round and offering annual and perennial flowers, mums, fall decor, pumpkins, squash, and fall treats. Known also for the 7 acre corn maze, haunted maze and mind twisted maze. School tours and groups welcome. Christmas trees and wreaths offered in winter months.
The 24-acre park has a pavilion, walking trails, and many other amenities. It is also the site of the Veterans of All Wars Memorial and the September 11 Memorial.
The Wandell Sculpture Garden was established in honor of Willett and Celia Wandell in 1998. This unique, free outdoor sculpture garden sits among 22 acres of recreated Illinois tallgrass prairie in 130-acre Meadowbrook Park. While walking the looped paths, one can encounter bikers, joggers and other sculpture lovers as the park serves both recreational and educational purposes. Works from local artists with ties to the University of Illinois grace the garden, as well as pieces from artists who reside in New York, California and New Mexico. The garden has both permanent sculptures and some that are rotated every second or third year, keeping it fresh for visitors. Open daily from dawn to dusk.
University of Illinois Arboretum
The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory, including plant collections and facilities that support the teaching, research and public service programs of several units throughout campus. Central to the Arboretum was the development of the "All American Selection Trial Gardens" established by a bequest from Miles C. Hartley in the early 90s. Other highlights of the Arboretum include the Welcome Garden, Hosta Garden, Kari Walkway and native ponds plantings, the Idea Garden, sponsored by Champaign County Master Gardeners, and the Japanese Tea and Dry Gardens at the Japan House.


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The Best Professional Slide Show Software?
Posted 15 April 2008 - 09:46 AM
Sorry on my bad English.
Posted 17 April 2008 - 03:54 PM
Sorry on my bad English.
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Posted 25 April 2008 - 03:32 AM
It is hard to say which one is the most best profesional, that depends on your requirement.
You need a SWF format file, burning a VCD/DVD or sharing online?
Bellows are kinds of Slide Show Software:
1. Free apps that can create photo slideshows.
Googles Picasa, is a free software download from Google. Picasa can make photo slideshows with simple clicks and copy files to DVD media using both the "Backup" and "Gift CD" features, but DVDs create by Picasa can not be played on all types of DVD players.
Windows Movie Maker 2, included free in XP and Vista, helps to create AVI or WMA slideshows. Although it doesnt natively burn DVDs playable by many DVD players, Windows Movie Maker has many powerful features (say exquisite effects) to magnetize users and adding DVD writing capabilities to Windows Movie Maker with inexpensive applications will figure it out.
2. Commercial apps wholly make for creating DVD slide shows.
Nero PhotoShow Deluxe 5 ($39.99) is famous and powerful software which includes a massive amount of slide-show-authoring options for photo DVDs. Nero has a 15-day trial for PhotoShow Deluxe, while the free PhotoDVD trial lets you create slide shows with up to 100 images. As a sub-product from Nero, it has highly stability on its writing capability.
DVD Slideshow Builder 4 ($39.95), another professional and popular app that can create DVD photo slideshows with photos, video clips and music in high-resolution HD DVD video format and burn directly. It provides a free trial version with Watermark on output, 30-day trial limitation. What it attract me is its plenty 2D/3D transitions and Ken-Burns effects.
3. Online Serve
some other slideshow software such as Flash Slideshow Builder, Flash Slideshow Maker, Proshow and etc.
Sorry on my bad English.
Posted 22 May 2008 - 05:58 AM
It is the best combimation of Powerpoint and flash-making software. If you want you could add flash element in you slide show, which makes a slide show or your speech more active and animated.
i am not so good at computer, but i can manage it very well. the operating process is very easy,even an 8 years old boy can make it. So if you want you can try it for free!
Posted 08 October 2008 - 01:45 AM
I found that there is no DVD Slideshow Builder 4 but a new software called Movie Story, is that a update version?
Posted 07 November 2008 - 02:08 AM
I have check the official website of DVD Slideshow Builder 4 but no Movie Story on it.
Movie Story is another name of DVD Slideshow Builder on Ourpix.com (another website of photo software from Wondershare).
Hope it helps.
Posted 11 November 2008 - 09:40 AM
Posted 28 January 2009 - 07:52 PM
This software was recommended by "Professional Photographer magazine" (USA) and "Photography Monthly" (UK) in their reviews.
The main benefits:
- Highest quality of picture and smooth playback of Ken Burns effects (Pan/Zoom);
- Powerful parent-child system of objects for creating complex animation;
- Masks;
- Timeline.
- Various transition effects including 3D (the program uses DirectX mode).
PicturesToExe Deluxe has many output options for producing of a slideshow:
- Executable file (EXE);
- DVD-Video disc;
- Publish on YouTube and Vimeo (SD and HD quality);
- HD Video MP4 file (H.264);
- Video for iPhone/iPod.
Posted 25 March 2009 - 07:13 AM
I am a new person on this forum i hope i shall also to be a good part of this community.... well....PicturesToExe Deluxe is the slideshow software, which can help you to create splendid slideshows. The interface of PicturesToExe Deluxe is very easy in use, both amateur PC users and professional photographers can work in this program without any difficulties.
Posted 16 April 2009 - 03:16 AM
you can only find the most suitable for you.
I think the most famous is adobe flash,but it's a little complicated to operate and more expensive,others like photo story platinum,which is not so powerful as adobe flash but very easy to use and cheaper(39$),i used to make slideshows with photo story platinum free demo versions,you can get free version here. it's a interesting to make all kinds of slideshows.
most important i choose it is for their customer service,i can ask them to help when i have problem with the software.
Hope this will help. photo story platinum
Posted 27 May 2009 - 03:41 AM
Sorry on my bad English.
I've used 3
Adobe Flash - CS4 - the learning curve is VERY steep - and it crashes MANY times a day, often taking your work with it. It has the most flexibility and can do the most, but until you are experienced, it can take DAYS to do a few fancy transitions. I cannot make it do high resolution slide shows (1080x1900) that run smoothly. There is often "jerkiness" in complex transitions. These go away if you reduce your resolution to "web" sizes : e.g.:400x600. There is a large user community, but NO direct support from Adobe - at least none that is useful.
SlideShow Gold: a GREAT program for putting out a quick slideshow with integrated mp3 sound. Somewhat limited in transitions. The developer of this has been GREAT about answering email questions, and adding suggested features.
Halfway between the two is SlideShow Studio, from Aquasoft. This company is in Germany, but they sell an English version. Their software allows you to build VERY sophisticated transitions, including "Ken Burns" type effects of transitions, zooming in, and panning across the image, stopping and zooming in at various places. It also does MANY nice animations with text, including entry, and exit animations. It is VERY stable, and seldom crashes. The email support for this program has been GREAT. However, their Forums are all in GERMAN, so there is no user community for English speaking users. This works great for high res (1080x1900), scrolls smooth, and does even transitions. (some are a little blocky looking at high-res.) It also supports multiple aspect ratios (4:3 and 16:9). I've run it's output through a HDMI into a HD TV, and it is very good. It has a built in photo editor that allows you to add very complex modifications to an image. My only complaint is the audio editing is a little rough.
Right now I am using SlideShow studio almost exclusively, but might switch back to Slideshow Gold for speed if I had a fairly simple slideshow to produce, just for speed.
Posted 31 August 2009 - 02:47 PM
I've also created video tutes for building your portfolio websites using flash:
Plenty more tutes on that site.
Hope that helps
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