Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden

2008 Regenstein School Faculty

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Andersen-Stewart, Majbritt, owner, Majbritt Andersen-Stewart Design Inc. Received B.S. in landscape architecture from the University of Illinois in 1995.

Anderson, Alan, vice president, Chicago Audubon Society and member of the board of directors since 1977. Member of the Evanston North Shore Bird Club, Chicago Ornithological Society, Illinois and National Audubon societies, and the Illinois Ornithological Society.

Arkin, Bonnie, mosaic/jewelry teacher. Member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists and award-winning mosaic and jewelry designer.

Ault, Jim, Ph.D., director of ornamental plant research at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Research includes plant breeding of native taxa to develop new perennial plants for garden use, plant propagation, and plant exploration.

Awazu, Yahna, cultural and culinary instructor who is known for her fun and hands-on "learning by tasting" teaching style. Yahna also teaches for the Wilmette Park District and the Chicago Cultural Center.

Baik, Stephanie, floral designer. B.A. in fine arts from University of Southern California and studies in art therapy in master's program at the Art Institute of Chicago. Ikebana teacher's certificate from Soketsu School, Japan.

Baker, Cynthia, manager of horticultural services at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. in ornamental horticulture and agronomy from the University of Arizona.

Baldi, Bruce, Ph.D., research scientist at Valent BioSciences Corporation of Libertyville. Doctorate from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, in plant physiology and biochemistry. Research focus is on chemistry of natural products used for plant growth regulation.

Bastion, Rex., Ph.D., vice president, field education and development, the Care of Trees. ISA board-certified master arborist. Past president of the Illinois Arborist Association.

Becker, Wayne A., Ph.D., AIFD, director, Georgia Southern Botanical Garden. Doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M, master's in plant breeding and genetics/horticulture from Michigan State University, B.A. in horticulture and associate's degree in floral design and marketing from Ohio State University.

Bement, Lynn, principal, the Organic Garden. Coach and advisor for Soil Foodweb, Inc. Master Gardener, treasurer and board member of the Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association. Horticultural certificate from Morton Arboretum, Master Composter certification from Michigan State University and additional certification from Iowa State University.

Beresford-Kroeger, Diana, scientist and author specializing in classical botany and medical biochemistry. Published widely in both technical and popular journals and author of several books, including Arboretum America: A Philosophy of the Forest, winner of the American National Arbor Day Foundation Media Award for exemplary work on trees and forests.

Bergmann, Craig, ASLA, registered landscape architect, garden designer, plantsman, and lecturer. Editor of Sunset's Midwestern Landscaping.

Binford, Henry C., associate professor of history at Northwestern University and author of The First Suburbs: Residential Communities on the Boston Periphery, 1815–1860. In addition to teaching courses on urban history and the history of technology, has served as director of the American Studies Program and the Program in Urban Studies.

Bird, Stephanie Rose, featured aromatherapist and herbalist for www.naturallycurly.com, columnist for Sage Woman, author of Sticks, Stones, Roots and Bones, and Four Seasons of Mojo: an Herbal Guide to Natural Living. Bird is also a practicing fine artist exhibiting widely.

Blanas, George C., artist, teacher-designer, and volunteer at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.F.A. and B.A.E. from the Art Institute of Chicago and M.A.E. from the University of Illinois at Champaign.

Breuer, Linda, owner of Barnswallow, a Wild Bird Concern, dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wild birds with the goal of returning them to the wild and educating the public. Barnswallow admits approximately 150 injured and orphaned raptors a year and conducted nearly 100 programs for more than 7,000 adults and children in 2007.

Bryan, Linda Oyama, photographer with specialty in landscapes and architecture. Photographed extensively for the Chicago Botanic Garden and for the most notable landscape and architectural professionals in Chicagoland.

Cantwell, David S., grounds department crew leader at Chicago Botanic Garden. M.S. from Roosevelt University, Chicago.

Carman, Jack, ASLA, landscape architect and president, Design for Generations, LLC. Specializes in creating therapeutic exterior environments for senior communities and healthcare facilities.

Catlett, Rachel, artist, designer and gardener. She has worked in the horticultural field in the Chicagoland area for the last 15 years. She moved from the east coast in 1992 to work at the Chicago Botanic Garden, ran her own garden design and consulting firm, The Garden Fairy, and most recently has been the associate head gardener at Craig Bergmann Landscape Design Inc. She currently works with her husband as the caretaker of a private estate in Wisconsin, closer to her home and family in Delavan.

Clifton, Nancy, horticulture program specialist in visitor programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden with specialization in containers, troughs, wreaths, herbs, and other botanical crafts.

Cohen, Steven, Ph.D. in genetics and M.S. in horticulture from Penn State. Professor of the practice, University of Maryland. Former executive director of the Memphis Botanical Garden and Descanso Gardens.

Corn, Michael J., Ph.D., University of Florida and B.S. and M.S. degrees from Eastern Illinois University. Taught biology, environmental biology, and zoology at the College of Lake County for 35 years. Additionally, has served as dean of biological and heath sciences for 16 years. Has taught field courses in Costa Rica, West Texas, Suriname, and the Everglades. His primary interest is in reptile ecology.

Cowles, Chris, senior consulting urban forester, Tree Preservation & Land Restoration Division, the Care of Trees. ISA Certified Arborist with more than 30 years' experience in tree preservation, urban forestry and arboriculture, including positions held in state, county and municipal forestry and planning departments. B.S. in forestry from the University of Florida.

Crawford, Wylie, resident carillonneur for the Chicago Botanic Garden since the dedication of the Theodore C. Butz carillon in 1986. Member of the Guild of Carillonneurs. President of the World Carillon Federation.

Danielson, Donna, plant clinic assistant at the Morton Arboretum. A.A.S. in ornamental horticulture, College of DuPage, and M.A. in crop science, University of Illinois, specialization in pest management of woody ornamentals.

Darke, Rick, celebrated photographer and one of the world's foremost authorities on grasses and their landscape use. Heads a Pennsylvania-based design firm that blends art, ecology, and cultural geography in the creation and conservation of livable landscapes. International work with grasses began more than 20 years ago with series of plant-hunting expeditions he made as curator of plants for Longwood Gardens.

DeAndrea, Paulo R., professional nature, corporate, and wedding photographer. Featured in consumer and trade publications in the U.S. and abroad. Earned awards in exhibits such as the 2006 Chicago Flower and Garden Show; Southeast Asian Birdlife Photography Competition, Singapore; and the 2005 Tango Festival of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Teaches both amateur and professional students. Photography consultant to numerous professional organizations.

DeBuhr, Larry, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs, Chicago Botanic Garden. Before joining the Garden in 2001, served for a decade as director of education at the Missouri Botanic Garden. Prior to that, was employed at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where his duties included teaching, program design and implementation, research and evaluation, and grant writing.

Diblik, Roy, co-owner of Northwind Perennial Farm, est. 1991, specializing in growing perennials, native plants and ornamental grasses, and landscape design and installation. Has propagated more than 140 prairie species and was recently involved in the installation of the Lurie Garden in Chicago's Millennium Park.

Dion, Daniel, supervisor, specialty areas and the garden wall at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.A. from Southern Illinois University in forestry/outdoor recreation resources management, and plant and soil science.

Donnelley, Marlene Hill, scientific illustrator in the geology department at the Field Museum. Degrees in zoology and art. Co-author of Painting Wildlife in Watercolor.

Donovan, Mary Chapman, ASID, CAPS, principal, Donovan Design, residential designer. B.S. from Florida State University, A.A.T. in environmental horticulture from Gwinnett Technical College.

Duax, Kerry, assistant horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, with a B.S. in horticulture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Interned at Disney World.

Duthie, Pam, principal, the Gifted Gardener landscape design and consulting firm, specializing in "continuous color" gardens. Founding member, past president, and current newsletter editor for the Landscape Design Association. Author, Continuous Bloom and Continuous Color! A New Look at Shrubs and Small Trees.

Dypold, Pat, award-winning artist with specialty in energetic cut-paper assemblages. Illustrator of two children's books and poster artist for the Lyric Opera.

Eskandari, John, buyer and manager of Gethsemane Garden Center’s Trees & Shrubs department. Degree in horticulture from Michigan State University, and degree in English literature from the University of Michigan. Certified arborist with active memberships in many Illinois landscape/horticulture organizations. Also a sought-after guest speaker at neighborhood garden clubs and schools, sharing his experience with plants, trees, and shrubs, and opening people's minds to the joy of growing woody plants.

Feldman, Pamela, artist/instructor, weaver and natural dyer. M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Certificate of Excellence in Dyeing from the and weavers Guild of America. Co-publisher of The Turkey Red Journal, a newsletter about natural dyes.

Feldner, Liz, horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. in horticulture from University of Wisconsin, Madison. Fine cheese connoisseur.

Fisher, Laurey, ceramic artist and designer. B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University. Instructor of classes for all levels and ages, including multigenerational and craft workshops.

Fournier, Eliza, coordinator of community gardening, Chicago Botanic Garden. Has helped more than 200 communities and schools plan and implement gardens in their neighborhoods. B.S. in environmental studies from Lake Forest College; M.S. in public affairs from the University of Indiana, with a concentration in urban management. Appears on "Fox News in the Morning" and "Chicago Tonight" to discuss gardening topics.

Fraley, Tobin, photographer and author of three books. Tobin is currently working on a multi-year project of photographically documenting the Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve. Tobin and his wife, Rachel, also own and operate several stores and art galleries in Long Grove, IL.

Fritz, Tom, plant health care specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Holds an associate's degree from Joliet Junior College in horticulture (turf management) and an associate's degree from Kankakee Community College in agricultural business. Worked at a number of different golf courses as assistant superintendent. Most recently spent 11 years with the Des Plaines Park District.

Fucik, Dirk and Terry, owners of Dirk's Fish and Gourmet Shop, a market dedicated to bringing fresh fish to Chicago. Their love for eating and cooking fish is poured into fun and educational tag-team cooking classes.

Gabaldo, Maria M., M.Ed, HTR, OTR/L, former coordinator, wellness and professional education programs, Horticultural Therapy Services, Chicago Botanic Garden.

Garden, Jerry, past president of the Chicago Audubon Society and serving currently as the society's land steward. An active birder for more than 30 years; owl expert.

Garner, Jerry L., Ph.D., freelance garden writer, garden design historian, consultant, and orchidologist at the Chicago Botanic Garden and City Colleges of Chicago. Doctorate and B.S. in horticulture from Virginia Tech, and B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary.

Garrity, DJ, sculptor-in-residence for three consecutive tours of duty at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Award-winning sculptor. Known as a sculptor, painter, and journeyman along the margins of abstract expression.

Gates, Galen, director of plant collections and curator of perennials at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Oversees 2.4 million plants. Founding member of four horticultural organizations and chair of the Midwest Plant Collecting Collaborative.

Geiger, Barbara, adjunct associate professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, and teacher in the Design Certificate Program at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Landscape historian and member of the Council of Educators in landscape architecture. Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar, 2005–2006. M.A. in landscape architecture from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Gerdes Lemme, Valerie, ASLA, registered landscape architect. Chicago Botanic Garden instructor for more than 12 years and a private practice residential designer. B.L.A. from Iowa State University and M.L.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Gianneschi, David, horticulturist and landscape designer. Involved in the award-winning Michigan Avenue streetscape and the Ruan Center in Des Moines. A regular lecturer at local garden clubs, technical advisor for HGTV's "The Seasoned Gardener," and part of Mayor Daley's advisory taskforce as a Green Roof/Flowerbox Committee member.

Gleaves, Chuck, director, Kingwood Center. B.A. in botany and horticulture from Ohio State University; M.S. in botany, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Green, Andrea T., landscape designer, Gardens by Design. A.A.S. in ornamental horticulture.

Greenberg, Joel, avid birder and naturalist. B.A. and M.A. in environmental policy. Co-author of A Birder's Guide to the Chicago Region and author of A Natural History of the Chicago Region. Previously employed by the Cook County State's Attorney, Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, City of Chicago's Department of Environment, and the DuPage County Forest Preserve District.

Grefsrød, Ellen-Elizabeth, landscape architect, National Research Centre for Dementia Care, in Norway. M.A. in landscape architecture from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.

Griesbach, Robert A., associate professor emeritus, DePaul University Department of Biological Sciences. Publisher of articles in the Gladiolus, Hemerocallis, and Lilium society publications. Has registered, named, and introduced numerous of these cultivars. Recipient of Hybridizer Medal awards from the North American Gladiolus Council, American Hemerocallis Society, and the North American Lily Society.

Grosch, Glenn, B.S. in agronomy from University of Illinois. Associate degrees in horticultural science and parks and grounds management from Harper College. Certified ISA arborist.

Grubba, Sue, Practical Gardening Trainer™, forum moderator and a senior instructor at the Michigan School of Gardening. Owner of Creative Scapes, specializing in the design and installation of landscape night lighting and perennial garden design. Sue as been an an active member of the Association of Professional Gardeners, including serving on the board from 2005–2007.

Guen, Terry, landscape architect, urban designer, principal and president of Terry Guen Design Associates, Inc. Terry was Master Landscape Architect for Chicago's Millennium Park from 2000–2005. Her current work includes a sustainable plan for both Chicago's historic Martin Luther King Boulevard and the Park and Riverwalk areas along the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, as well as the ecological restoration of Wisconsin's Duck Pond Recreation Area, Fontana. Terry has graduate degrees in landscape architecture and urban design from University of Pennsylvania.

Hangarter, Roger P., plant physiologist. Conducts research on the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which plants sense and respond to environmental stimuli. Published more than 60 research articles, served on the editorial boards of several research journals and was elected president of the American Society of Plant Biologists.

Hart, Adam, assistant horticulturist for the Model Railroad Garden and previously Evening Island at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He has a B.S. in horticulture from Virginia Tech. He has been with the Garden for two years.

Havens, Kay, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Plant Conservation at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois University and a Ph.D. in biology from Indiana University. She is on the adjunct faculty of Loyola University, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois-Chicago, and collaborates with a variety of academic institutions and stewardship organizations to help improve conservation efforts for rare plants.

Hawke, Richard, plant evaluation manager at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Horticultural degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Author of Plant Evaluation Notes, columnist for Chicagoland Gardening magazine, and recipient of the Perennial Plant Association's 2005 Academic Award for teaching excellence.

Hayward, Gordon, residential garden design consultant, author of several books and a number of articles for Horticulture magazine. Member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.

Hinkley, Dan, B.S., ornamental horticulture and horticulture education from Michigan State University and M.S., urban horticulture from the University of Washington. Cofounder of Heronswood Nursery. Author of Winter Ornamentals and The Explorers Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials, the 1999 American Horticultural Society Book of the Year. Recipient of numerous awards.

Hursthouse, Robert, registered landscape architect and a degreed horticulturist. Named "Man of the Year" in 2004 by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA). He lectures regularly on landscape design and related subjects.

Husemoller, David, owner of EarthWild Gardens, dedicated to providing native plants. Serves as a consultant for the installation of prairie, woodland, and rain gardens.

Hyerczyk, Richard D., B.S. in botany from St. Xavier University, Chicago. He has taught natural history and botany classes at the Field Museum of Natural History, the Morton Arboretum and several Chicago area park districts. He has an interest in lichens, has published several papers on them, and is founder of the Chicago Lichenological Society. Other interests include his home garden, where he tends grapes and potatoes.

Janikowski, Luanne, scientific illustrator at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Degree in scientific illustration from Northern Illinois University. First-year certificate from the Sogetsu School in Osaka, Japan.

Johnson, Tim, director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.A. in horticulture from the University of Nebraska. Writes weekly gardening tips column for the Chicago Sun-Times during the growing season.

Joseph, Judith, painting instructor. Two-time recipient of the Illinois Arts Council Artist's Fellowship Award. Specializes in the Ketubah, a richly painted, hand-lettered document used at Jewish weddings. B.S. in art from the University of Wisconsin.

Kaulas, Kim, landscape designer, Kim Kaulas Inc. A board member of Landscape Design Association, Kim specializes in small urban spaces and shade.

Kelson-Podolsky, Melina, certified executive pastry chef and sous chef through the ACF. Certified master baker and active member of the Bread Baker's Guild.

Kingzette, Shawn, district manager, The Care of Trees. ISA-certified arborist with an M.S. in natural resources from the University of Illinois and B.S. in biology from Loyola University Chicago. Instructor for Openlands' TreeKeepers program, the Chicago Center for Green Technology's Green Tech University, and Greencorps Chicago. Past president of the Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association.

Kirschner, Bob, director of aquatic plant and urban lake studies at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. from the University of Illinois, plus more than 30 years' experience in lake and stream management, as well as development of public policy relating to water resource protection.

Kogan, Michelle, painter, illustrator, and designer. M.F.A. from Northern Illinois University, B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Concurrent instructor at The Art Center in Highland Park; has also taught at the Evanston Art Center and the College of Lake County.

Koziol, Nina, horticulturist and garden writer whose articles and essays have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoland Gardening, Old-House Journal and other magazines. She holds a degree in education and environmental science and gardens on a deer-infested acre in south Cook County, where butterflies and hummingbirds are summer residents.

Kramer, Andrea Tietmeyer, executive director of the U.S. office of Botanic Gardens Conservation International. Ph.D. in ecology and evolution fromt the University of Illinois-Chicago. Recipient of the EPA's 2005 STAR (Science to Achieve Results) Fellowship.

LaChapelle, Carol, conducts workshops and offers individual instruction in journal, memoir, and nature writing.

Lawson, Laura, assistant professor of landscape architecture at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her knowledge of community gardens has developed from academic interest as well as personal experience as coordinator of Berkeley Youth Alternatives' Community Garden Patch.

Lehman, Gary, ASLA, RLA, landscape architect, HNTB Corporation. B.A. in landscape architecture from Purdue University.

Levy, Beth, custom container specialist at Chalet Nursery and Garden Shop and owner of a small residential design business. Beth is also an active Master Gardener, volunteering at the Chicago Botanic Garden in plant health care as well as lecturing at garden clubs and civic organizations.

Limberger, Emily, assistant horticulturist for the Lakeside Gardens and horticulture intern coordinator at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Emily holds a B.S. in plant and soil science from Southern Illinois University.

Lindemann, Stephanie, horticulture graduate from Kansas State University. Worked at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, in the horticulture and education departments. At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, she served as a horticulturist and a horticultural educator before joining the Chicago Botanic Garden as the manager of flower shows.

Little, Laura, environmentalist and outdoorswoman with a keen sense of fun. She believes that fostering deeper connections to places through play is one of the most important gifts we can give our children and ourselves.

Lucas, Susanne, executive director of the World Bamboo Organization, manager of Bamboo Select, and past-president of the American Bamboo Society. She is a bamboo specialist, traveling extensively to further her knowledge of the care and culture of bamboo.

Ludwig, Kristin, product manager, Ball Horticultural Company. Board member for the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultrual Education. Degrees in ornamental horticulture, plant biology, and plant physiology.

Lyon, Ed, executive director of Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI; proprietor of Spellbound Garden Writing & Consultation in Oregon, WI; and instructor for public gardens and Master Gardener programs. Ed's home garden landscape is intensive and puts dirt under his fingernails, keeping his teaching real and practical.

Macdonald, Douglas, former curator of the Evaluation Gardens at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He is a graduate of Yale University and the DuPage School of Horticulture. Currently, he is the owner and president of Circle of Design, Inc., specializing in the renovation of landscapes in older homes.

Macunovich, Janet, the Gardener's Personal Trainer™. Senior instructor of the Michigan School of Gardening and co-founder in 2004 of the Practical Gardening Institute, providing practical training and advice to gardeners across the nation.

Maldonado, Maelo, ASLA, B.S. in landscape architecture from Purdue. Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and chair of the Illinois Chapter Communications Committee. Maelo has a background in park and recreation, commercial, land planning, and streetscape design.

Maloney, Cathy, garden historian, editor, and writer for Landscape Architecture, Gardens Illustrated, Better Homes and Gardens, and Chicagoland Gardening magazines. Author of The Prairie Club of Chicago.

Marcus, Clare Cooper, professor emeritus, University of California, and principal of Healing Landscapes in Berkeley, CA. Co-editor of Healing Gardens: Therapeutic Benefits and Design Recommendations. Writes frequently for Landscape Architecture magazine.

Marzahl, Stephen W.,ASLA, APLD, ASAI, LDA, landscape architect, business and design consultant to private landscape design and construction firms.

Mason, Angela, graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, with an M.S. in plant, soil, and general agricultural systems. She is the coordinator of the Green Youth Farm Program at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Mehaffey, Scott, RLA, ASLA. Design department manager for Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Inc., Wilmette, IL. Landscape architect for the Morton Arboretum 1993–2005, Scott has designed public and private gardens throughout Chicagoland since graduating from University of Illinois in 1987. He has written for Landscape Architecture, Garden Design and The Public Garden magazines.

Melecio, Leo, grounds supervisor at the Chicago Botanic Garden. A 27-year veteran at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Leo is a plant care and garden maintenance expert.

Mercado, Gabriel, certified landscape technician, licensed commercial persticide operator, and landscape construction foreman with six years of horticulture and landscape experience. He volunteers annually as a judge for the Certified Landscape Technician testing.

Mercado, Jose, residential maintenance and project coordinator and sales, Rosborough Partners, Inc.; more than 16 years of horticulture and landscape experience. Certified landscape technician and licensed commercial pesticide operator.

Meyers, April, former horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is now happily retired, but continues to spread her passion for plants.

Miklik, Jason, B.F.A. and M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Recipient of a William M.R. French Fellowship. Instructor of drawing and painting (figure, portrait, and landscape). Faculty member, North Shore Art League and Figurative Art League, and a private tutor. Commissioned and collected.

Miller, Frederic, Ph.D., professor of horticulture at Joliet Junior College and research associate, entomology, at the Morton Arboretum. B.S. in forest management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, M.S. in forest entomology from the University of Arkansas-Fayatteville, and doctorate in horticultural entomology from Iowa State University of Science and Technology at Ames, Iowa.

Miraldi, Gerald, president, Midwest Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and president of Miraldi Landscape Design. Principal designer for Chicagoland Brick Paving & Landscaping Inc.

Miranda, Linda, B.S. in forestry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has worked in landscape maintenance for 10 years, the last eight at the Chicago Botanic Garden as senior horticulturist in charge of the Landscape Garden, Aquatic Garden, Bulb Garden, Spider Island, and Model Railroad Garden. Oversees the Native Plant Garden and Esplanade.

Montoya, Jesus, senior construction foreman, Rosborough Partners, Inc., with more than 25 years of horticulture and landscape experience. Certified landscape technician, licensed commercial pesticide operator, and member of Rosborough's safety and training committee.

Montoya, Raul, construction foreman, Rosborough Partners Inc., with more than 25 years of horticulture and landscape installation experience.

Nakon, Steve, founder and director, Northwest Yoga. Recognized in The Chicago Tribune, The Daily Herald, Yoga Chicago and Yoga Journal magazine.

Natura, Heidi, RLA, ASLA, founder and partner of Living Habitats, a firm offering landscape architecture, ecological restoration, and fine art.

Norman, Derek, founder, director, botanical artist and designer for Midwest Center for Botanical Documentation; creative director, designer, educator, faculty advisor, illustrator, and co-author of six books and numerous newspaper columns.

Novak, Gertrude, M.D., pressed flower designer, teacher of floral art at the University of Illinois. Exhibited at Chicago Public Library, Merlo Branch, and Chicago Botanic Garden.

Ogutu, Maurice, Ph.D., extension educator in horticulture, University of Illinois Extension. Doctorate in horticulture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Member of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences and Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Applied research on fruits and vegetables at St. Charles Horticulture Research Center.

Olson, George, M.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Iowa. Drawing, printmaking, painting teacher at the College of Wooster in Ohio. Receipient of numerous awards, including two medals from the Royal Horticultural Society in London. Authored The Elemental Prairie – Sixty Tallgrass Plants.

Osborn, Chad, manager, Chicagoland Grows, Inc., plant introduction program in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum, and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois. The program brings to market new plant material, evaluated and produced for northern midwest growing conditions.

O'Shaughnessy, Joan, ecologist for the Skokie River Corridor and interim ecologist for the Susan B. Dixon Priarie. M.A. in environmental studies from Northeastern Illinois University. Has worked in native habitats areas at the Garden for the last 14 years.

Paige, Dennis, interpretive naturalist and restorationist at the Spring Valley Nature Center for more than 20 years. Owner of Swiftdeer, offering lifestyle and native landscaping talks, workshops, and consultation.

Petrocelly, Richard P., certified olive oil consultant and former chef and manager of Petrocelly's Restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the founder and CEO of the Olive Tap Olive Oil Tasting Emporiums.

Pierceall, Gregory M., professor emeritus, Purdue University; professor of urban ecosystem design at the University ofr Illinois. M.A. in landscape architecture from the University of Illinois. Recipient of the 2003 International Award of Distinction from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.

Pinargote, Beth, manager of symposia and special programs with the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden since 2001. B.S. in ornamental horticulture form the University of Illinois.

Pinargote, Moshe, foreman, specialty areas, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Ingeniero Agronomo degree in natural resources and biological conservation from Zamorano, the Panamerican Agricultural School, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Pizzo, Jack, vice-president, senior ecologist, regsitered landscape architect, Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. M.S. in natural resources and B.S. in ornmamental horticulture from the University of Illinois.

Pollak, Tim, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden. Grower of the seasonal display annuals, containers, baskets and specialty plant displays seen throughout the Garden. Tim has written and contributed to articles for newspapers, magazines, and other publications relating to many gardening topics. He earned his degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.

Poremba, Mike, field operations, accounts manager, dog trainer for Wild Goose Chase. Recently graduated from Animal Behavior College as Certified Dog Trainer. Also obtained nuisance wildlife control permit for waterfowl. He is a longtime member of Defenders of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation.

Raue, Barb, current nursery supervisor and former horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Barb has a B.Sc. in plant and soil science from Southern Illinois University. She has been at the Garden for twenty-one years.

Reed, Rosalind, principal, landscape designer, Rosalind Reed Associates. Certified member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Award-winning work has been featured in Fine Gardening, Chicagoland Gardening, WaterShapes and the Chicago Tribune, among other publications.

Ridenour, John, product manager, Ball Horticultural Company. Board member of the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education. Degrees in ornamental horticulture, plant biolgy, and plant physiology.

Rodick, Susan, Ph.D., senior lecturer, department of architecture, Center for Health Systems and Design, Texas A & M University. Research focused on the therapeutic value of nature and the outdoors for older adults.

Sackett, Leslie, coordinator, Enabling Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden. Member of the American Horticultural Therapy Association and has been featured in their newsletter. Professional gardener and residential garden design consultant.

Sadowski, Kate, former horticulturist in the Greenhouse at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Kate received a B.Sc. in ornamental horticulture from the University of Illinois and was at the Garden for eight years.

Sanchez, Manuel, grounds foreman at the Chicago Botanic Garden for more than twenty years. B.S. in industrial mechanics. Manny is well-versed in engine repair, landscape construction, and landscape maintenance.

Scarfone, Scott C., ASLA, founder and principal, Oasis Design Group. Practicing landscape architect and certified professional horticulturist.

Schaumburg, Gregory, B.L.A. from Penn State University, Senior landscape designer with Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors. Gregory focuses intensely on residential design with an emphasis on creative, small-scale solutions and graphic expressions of design intent.

Scheutz, Collen, head horticulurist, Lurie Garden, Millennium Park. B.S., Public Horticulture from Purdue University. Former McLaren Fellow and senior horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Worked horticulturally in the Delaware Valley for four years and is a Chicago native. Her true passion is in urban and sustainable horticulture.

Selinger, Jill, manager, Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is also an instructor for the Hardy Bulbs course in the Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate Program, as well as other courses. She previously worked for Synnestvedt Nursery Company and DeVroomen Bulb Company and is an avid gardener.

Selinger, R. Thomas, director of design, Hursthouse, Inc. Degree in landscape architecture from Michigan State University. Instructor for the certificate programs and professional development programs for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Shadur, Beth, artist who has exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions in the United States and abroad. She has created more than 125 large public murals, and has taught at Northwestern University, Northeast Missouri State University, and Paradise Valley Community College. Her work is published in such books as Twentieth Century Watercolors, Community Murals: The People's Art, and Art and Cartography. She has curated several national exhibitions. Shadur has been a Ragdale Fellow and a Thomas Watson Fellow from Brown University.

Shelton, Emily, horticulturist for the Research, Evaluation, and Children's Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. in horticulture from Missouri State University.

Shores, Bill, professional gardener and garden consultant, Shores Garden Consulting. Specializes in intensive, small-scale gardening systems.

Siegel, Julie, owner of J. Siegel Designs, Inc. and president of Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association. Julie has been a teacher and public speaker for many years and is very involved with various community, environmental, and social projects.

Siegel, Leora Ornstein, M.S. in library and information science and a M.S. in natural resources and environmental sciences, both from the from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is the manager of the Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden, where she has worked in various capacities over the last seven years. Leora is on the board of directors of the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) and the North Suburban Library System (NSLS).

Silverman, Paul, Ph.D., senior research scientist in plant sciences at Valent BioSciences, Libertyville. Doctorate in plant biology from Rutgers University. Conducts research on plant growth regulation and induced plant resistace to disease and pests. Author of more than 20 refereed scientific papers, and inventor with two U.S. patents.

Smith, Diane, owner, The Perennial Professionals, Inc. Graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Certificate of Merit in ornamental plants and shrubs fro the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Smith, W. Gary, ASLA, APLD, landscape architect who creates gardens as immersive experiences that combine artistic expression with ecological and cultural themes. Received 2004 Design Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects, and 2002 Award of Excellence froim the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.

Snyder, Nancy, graphic designer and natural science illustrator. B.S. from the University of Illinois in medical illustration. Designer for 18 years at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Her botanical illustrations have appeared in many publications, including the Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by M.A. Dirr.

Sollenberger, Dave , seed bank conservation specialist for the Seeds of Success Dixon Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank. Chicago Botanic Garden restoration ecologist of the Dixon Prairie for 25 years. B.S. in botany from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Sparling, Brandon, born with a pair of grilling tongs in his mouth. He has perfected several intoxicating recipes for the grill and kitchen and is happy to share them with us.

Stack, Greg, extension horticulturist providing leadership in horticultural programming for both homeowners and commericial horticultursts with emphasis in the area of herbaceous ornamentals. B.Sc. and M.S. in ornamental horticulture from the University of Illinois. He is actively involved in the development of horticulture websites, flower show exhibits, and youth horticulture programs.

Steffen, Amy, naturalist.

Steffen, Jim, ecologist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. M.S. in environmental science and B.S. in ecosystems analysis from the University of Wisconsin. Contributing editor to The Tall Grass Prairie Restoration Handbook.

Sternberg, Guy, arboretum manager, consultant, and lecturer. Bachelor of horticulture and landscape architecture degrees from Purdue University. Received honor award for more than 32 years of outstanding service at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Adjunct research appointment to the Illinois State Museum Botany Department. Numerous articles and photos featured in publications such as American Nurseryman, Arborist News, Tree Care Industry, among many others.

Stewart-Pyziak, Marcy, horticulturist, The Gardener's Tutor.

Stoller, Ying, author of Ying's Chinese Cookbook: Authentic, but Simple, grew up in China, influenced by her father. Ying has been teaching Chinese cooking classes for the last 7 years. She has appeared on television and radio, and is featured in various newspapers.

Story, David, certified arborist and manager of Bartlett Tree Experts' Northbrook, IL, office. B.A. from Cornell University. Primary work is consulting with residential and commercial clients, to implement comprehensive tree-management programs, including tree-preservation programs. Member of ILCA Board of Directors, and MidAm Board of Directors.

Swano, Jeff, environmental economist, founder, and executive director of the Salt Creek Watershed Network. Consultant specializing in environmental economic analysis, contaminated property assessment, solid waste management, and watershed protection.

Tankersley, Boyce, manager of living plant documentation at the Chicago Botanic Garden. M.A. in floriculture from Texas A&M University, B.S. in horticulture from New Mexico State University, and certificate in general horticulture from the Royal Horticulture Society (UK). Has served on the boards of the Friends of Moody Gardens, International Bulb Society, and many others.

Taylor, David W., Ph.D., plant biologist and lecturer at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Doctorate in biology from the University of Michigan. Botanical and ethnobotanical fieldwork includes eight countries of Central America and the Caribbean, Cuba, and Taiwan.

Thomas, Cathy, propagator at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. from Northwestern University.

Thomas, Kay, Japanese ink painting instructor. B.A. from Duquesne University, with extensive Japanese ink painting and Chinese painting, watercolor, oil, crafts, and other experience.

Thomson, Karen, owner, horticulturist, Thomson Topiaries, LLC. B.S. in horticulture from Iowa State University. Published in many local newspapers as well as in Better Homes and Gardens and Midwest Living magazines.

Tiddens,Tom, plant health care supervisor at the Chicago Botanic Garden. M.S. in natural resources and environmental sciences from the University of Illinois and B.S. in engineering from Northern Illinois University.

Trauscht, Tori, employed by the Long Grove Park District as a project adminstrator. Has administered several grants to restore natural areas, including restoring the sedge meadow at Reed-Turner Woodland. Also actively engaged in coordinating efforts for the Indian Creek Watershed Project. A past board member of the Upper Des Plaines River Ecosystem Partnership.

True, Jeffrey, vice-president for operations for Hursthouse, Inc., Landscape Architects and Contractors. More than 10 years experience and a degree from the University of Illinois in ornamental horticulture. Frequent lecturer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum, College of DuPage, and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.

Turner, Barbara, steward of Reed-Turner Woodland in Long Grove. Degree in fine arts, Wells College and M.S. library science, Rosary College. Active in restoration management with the Nature Conservancy of Illinois Stewardship program. Photographer and lecturer on trees and wildlflowers of the Preserve. Retired school librarian.

Tyler, Tom, arborist representative, The Care of Trees. ISA certified arborist with nearly 20 years in plant care and horticulture. M.S. in plant breeeding, Purdue University, B.S. in horticulture, Clemson University. Former instructor, George Washington University, and gardening radio show host.

Valauskas, Edward, lecturer in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University, where he teaches classes about the history of the book, information policy, and technology.

Wagenius, Stuart, Ph.D., conservation scienteist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Doctorate in ecology and evolution from the University of Minnesota. Primary research is in the interaction of the ecological and evolutionary effects of habitat fragmentation on plant populations.

Wagner, Carla, staff biologist for Wild Goose Chase. Biology degree from Augustana College with a concentration in environmental science and has completed the Wildlife Hazard Management Workshop at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Also holds a trapper's license for egg depredation and has extensive experience in animal care. She is a member of the Wildlife Society.

Walsh, Karen, OTR/L, occupational therapist with Glantz/Richman Rehabilitation Associates. Consultant and instructor for wellness programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Buehler Enabling Garden volunteer for more than eight years.

Watters, Ivan, bonsai artist and curator of the Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai Collection, teacher for many years and recipient of numerous bonsai awards.

Weber, John A., calligrapher and graphic designer. Recipient of more than 150 awards for graphic design and calligraphy. Published in a number of magazines and producer of two instructional videos on calligraphy.
Weidner, Shawn, B.S. in landscape architecture from Ohio State University, with minors in business and horticulture. Senior landscape designer and project manager, Chicago Specialty Gardens. Director of design for Ecogardens, Shawn oversees management of rooftop gardens, green roofs, and landscape garden projects.

Welch, Patsy, artist and educator, B.F.A. in painting, cum laude, University of Tennessee. Advanced study of painting and frescoes, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris; M. Arch., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Former watercolor instructor at the Evanston Fine Arts Center, Suburban Fine Arts Center, and Hull House.
West, Rinda, professor emeritus of English at Oakton Community College and landscape designer specializing in native plants for city gardens.

Westphal, Joanne M., M.D., professor, landscape architecture, Michigan State University. Licensed practicing physician and landscape architect who works in the realm of thearapeutic site design. Interest areas include design for special patient populations and the health effects of built environments.

Williams, Rachel, principal landscape designer with Northwind Perennial Design Group. Former horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden for eight years. Associate's degree in horticulture. Studied landscape design at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Willow, Bim, bent-willow furniture maker and owner of Willow Works. Commissioned artist and instructor for a wide variety of clients, including the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Field Museum, and Brookfield Zoo.

Wittig, Jane, steward, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove, IL.

Wood Covey, Marion, independent scholar working with the department of Asian art at the Art Institute of Chicago. She has taught classes on the art of India at Columbia College and Oakton Community College. Additionallly, she has been the owner and designer of an Asian-style garden in Chicago.
Wood, Daniel, instructor for Chicago Botanic Garden, ILCA, FLDA, the Miami-Dade Community College Environmental Center, Fairchild Botanical Garden, and Leu Botanical Garden, with more than 25 years of experience in the landscape industry.
Yooning, Chris, plant healthcare specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. in horticulture from the University of Illinois. Specializes in insect and disease control on woody plants and ornamentals.

Zampardo, Mark, Ph.D., coordinator of horticulture, College of Lake County, for 28 years. Published several magazine articles and one book, soon to be published, on perennial flowers. Has led several course trips to England to study gardens.
Zaretsky, Bruce, landscape designer, Zaretsky and Associates, Ltd., which has received more than 50 national and local awards for landscape design work. Zaretsky has published numerous articles in national landscape trade magazines such as American Nurseryman, WaterShapes, and The Journal of Light Constructions, among others.

Zeitlin, Dave, director of tree preservation and land restoration, The Care of Trees. ISA-certified arborist with M.A. in geography and environmental planning, Towson University, and B.S. in forest resource management from West Virginia University. Frequent lecturer at national conferences and industry seminars.
Zoss, Kim, former horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. B.S. in ornamental horticulture from University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with a specialization in floral crop production. Landscape consultant and designer.