… and nature informed by the fields of dance/movement therapy and eco-psychology. We begin in quiet meditation and movement warm-up to connect our bodies with the wonders around us. Next, … have the opportunity to find a quiet place at the Garden for individual contemplation: soaking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the immediate surroundings. We end class by …
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… Q. Is there anything that I should be doing in March to my houseplants? A. March is the time when houseplants begin their normal active … However, many tropical houseplants begin to wake up from their winter dormancy beginning in March. Now is a good time to repot them, unless you have plants that do not require annual … have been free of disease and insect problems, used potting soil can be recycled by placing it in a compost pile. Use specific soil formulations for plants such as cacti and other succulents. …
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… Evolutionary Biology at the Chicago Botanic Garden, discusses plant diversity and conservation in Brazil. Photo: Heliconia stricta 'Carli's Sharonii' …
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… can cause serious, sometimes fatal problems. Salt-based deicing products can also accumulate in soil, which in turn can cause salt-sensitive plants to decline or die. Salt levels build when salt-laden snow … and from an environmental standpoint. But since high concentrations can reduce oxygen levels in waterways, use it carefully for managing snow on roads and bridges near waterways. Effective …
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… depicting people of color and pair these books with science activities to investigate patterns in nature, ecosystems, plants and animals, and environmental justice. ISBE PD Hours: 6; Gateways …
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… problems. The following letters represent disease/insect resistance and may appear alone or in a combination: V = verticillium wilt resistance (fungal disease) F = fusarium wilt resistance …
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… ground. This should not affect the general health of the plant and new growth will be produced in the spring. Two popular evergreen groundcovers are Japanese spurge ( Pachysandra terminalis ) …
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… Pat Herendeen, Ph.D., and Fabiany Herrera, Ph.D., to learn how they find fossil sites in Mongolia and how they collect and study fossil plants. Sort through samples of fossil plant …
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Thursday, August 17, 2017 2–3 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center Free Learn about South American butterflies with Doug Taron , Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. At just slightly smaller than Nevada, Ecuador is home to more than 4,000 species of butterflies—over five times the species diversity of the United States and Canada combined. This …
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Keynote speaker Rowen White is the director and founder of Sierra Seeds, a member of the Mohawk community of the Akwesasne, and a passionate activist for seed and food sovereignty. Hear powerful and inspiring stories of the rematriation of traditional seeds with indigenous communities as she shares the beautiful seed legacy of the indigenous people of this land. Discover how you can also connect …
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