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Distinguished Northbrook Park District Commissioner Leaves Lasting Impact A Northbrook resident since 1979, Randel was elected to the Northbrook Park District Board in 1993.Northbrook Park District
Updated 6/1/2021 8:48 AM
With a 28-year legacy of leadership, conservation and a commitment to improving her community through recreation, Northbrook Park District Commissioner Penelope Randel has retired.
A Northbrook resident since 1979, Randel was elected to the board in 1993 and served twice as vice president from 1994-1997 and 2015-2017. She also served twice as president from 1997-1998 and again from 2017-2020. Randel ties with Edward J. Rudolph as the longest serving member of the board, who served from 1947-1975.
Saskatchewan has a long history of gardeners, food gathering practices and non-native plants. For a special spring treat, CBC's virtual road trip series 'Land of Living Stories' take us to some little known horticulture gems across the province.
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Botanic Gardens allow visitors to travel through the flowers and greenery, taking in the spring flowers currently in bloom. For a list of which plants can be seen during the season, click here.
Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission for members, $25 per car for non-members. To reserve a time slot, click here.
Wicker Park Community Garden
Maintained by Wicker Park Garden Club, the community gardens feature native plants to the Chicago area, as well as various wildlife over 10,000 square feet.
Address: 1425 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago
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The United States is home to a number of beautiful public green spaces (think: Longwood Gardens or the Chicago Botanic Gardens), but none of them compare to the Netherlands s Keukenhof. Located in Lisse, Keukenhof is home to seven million flowers each year. It s the second-largest flower garden in the world behind the Dubai Miracle Garden.
According to its website, Keukenhof is specifically a spring park. For eight weeks each year, it invites flower enthusiasts from all over the world to admire its seasonal blooms, which are all planted by local companies. This annual event gives each company a chance to display its living catalog to the public, but it also takes millions of dollars and year-round labor to prepare for.