Discussing Biophilic Design Principles

A mother and son take a break to connect with nature.

We spent some time this past week on the east coast getting to know quite a few individuals and groups that are working on ways to incorporate nature into their lives. We also got a lot of really good recommendations, one of which lead us to a detailed article discussing biophilic design. In “The Practice… Continue reading Discussing Biophilic Design Principles

A New Year at Keeler Gardens

The Chicago skyline from an ant's perspective.

Welcome to 2017   This is our first winter as a formal non-profit, Keeler Gardens. Keeler Gardens is all about biophilia so we thought we would introduce ourselves, and the term, here in our first formal blog post of the year. Biophilia is defined as the love of living things or the love of life,… Continue reading A New Year at Keeler Gardens

Giving Tuesday-#ILGive 2016

Please support Keeler Gardens

We are pleased to announce that Keeler Gardens will be participating in Giving Tuesday this year. As a new nonprofit we need all the support we can muster to be able to provide the community with resources. You can donate right now at www.ilgive.com/organizations/keeler-gardens or see our sponsorship information on our Support page. Every donation will make… Continue reading Giving Tuesday-#ILGive 2016

Press Release – Announcing Keeler Gardens, NFP

The following is our official press release.  You can download the PDF copy here or contact Ed if you would like an editable version. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keeler Gardens 3631 N. Keeler Ave Chicago, IL 60641 KeelerGardens.com Contact: Edward Caplan, Executive Director Ed@KeelerGardens.com – (773) 206-6072 Announcing Keeler Gardens a New Non-Profit Educating on Biophilia in… Continue reading Press Release – Announcing Keeler Gardens, NFP

Good Luck Gina!

Gina To Host Live Green News Show! We are going to see our very own Gina Iliopoulos (GG), a lot more now, just not here on KeelerGardens.com.  We wish her the best of luck in her new venture as host of GreenMark PR’s LIVE news show.  Don’t worry, you’ll still see her around in the garden. You… Continue reading Good Luck Gina!

May Flowers at Keeler Gardens

So we are taking a walk through the gardens again.  It’s mid-may and we have Ajuga in bloom, tulips making a relatively graceful exit, and the peonies are on their way.  You may have seen this video live on Facebook, when we featured the front gardens in bloom. This is the premier of the second… Continue reading May Flowers at Keeler Gardens