… Environmental stewardship means striving to ensure equal protection from environmental and health hazards for all. Spend two days learning how to connect students to relevant … issues that affect local communities. Investigate the social implications of unequal access and empower students to advocate for change. Use the practices of science and engineering to solve problems and inequities. CPDUs: 13, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; …
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… Take a guided walk through our native shoreline and Dixon Prairie. Observe areas not visited by most and learn about our magnificent Illinois native plants and the wildlife that depend on them. Dress for the weather. Carly Zoladz, labeling coordinator, …
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… of deep blue flowers on a black whorl of sepals. Sages thrive in full sun, warm temperatures, and soils that are well- drained. Butterfly and hummingbird magnets of the first order, this salvia has a fragrant foliage that deters rabbits, deer, and other herbivores. …
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… remove flower spikes from the following early blooming perennials: catmint, geraniums, salvia, and delphiniums. Annuals in containers and hanging baskets may require daily watering during hot or windy weather. Continue to fertilize … of daylilies immediately to conserve plant energy. Monitor foliage of densely planted annuals and perennials that might show fungal attacks due to cool, damp weather earlier this season. …
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… techniques with beautiful, hand-dyed wool. Assemble them in terra cotta pots with moss, rocks, and other botanicals to embellish. During class, enjoy stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All levels welcome. All materials, locally sourced and hand-dyed, are included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther's Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom …
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… Remove spent blooms after they are finished flowering. Remove spent blooms of annuals and some perennials to encourage new flower formation. Stake tall perennials and continue to tie annual and perennial vines to supports. Continue to apply repellents to emerging summer-blooming lilies, …
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… Building a great washpack on your farm site can help you increase efficiency and reduce waste while you process the bounty of a harvest. Learn about the materials, design, and construction process for Windy City Harvest farm sites all over the city. Season after …
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… Q. I am trying to train clematis and five-leaf akebia to climb trees. What are good supports to use that won't damage the vines? A. Both clematis and five-leaf akebia ( Akebia quinata ) grow by wrapping their leaf stems around a support … sever or burn the plant. String fishing line loosely because, as trees grow, the line can cut and damage expanding woody tissue. …
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… in monarch butterfly beauty, life cycles, adaptations, interactions with other organisms, and other NGSS-related life science concepts. While providing tips for creating … we will talk about conservation issues, discover a technique for estimating population sizes, and learn about monarch tagging to track migration. ISBE PD Hours: 6, Gateways 6 Grade level: …
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… opens to the public. Participants should have a working knowledge of camera controls and lens settings. Close-focusing/macro lens and tripod are strongly suggested. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=2 hours FPC …
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