… It’s time for a visit to the Dixon Prairie to savor late spring flowers and the pollinators visiting these … the primary pollinator. Butterflies, in their quest for nectar, will not be rewarded for their visit, however, since Ohio spiderwort doesn’t have nectar. Spiderwort (Tradescantia ‘Sweet …
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… | Classroom 4, Learning Center 4 days, Thursday – Sunday, September 14 – 17, 2017 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register now Enjoy a creative break and the opportunity to carve an heirloom … is required. Additional information concerning the artist is available at www.djgarrity.com . Students of all ages have enjoyed the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of … is required. Additional information concerning the artist is available at www.djgarrity.com . Students of all ages have enjoyed the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of …
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… To most people, the word “pollinator” is synonymous with the word “bee,” but only a fraction of plants are pollinated by bees. In fact, many different insects and mammals are … the diversity of butterflies. Some are beneficial pollinators, and some can be pests. Here are a few that we have found in and around the Chicago Botanic Garden: Hawkmoth (Sphingidae) Spongy …
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… “Year of the Lavender,” based on the plant’s texture, scent, beauty, and versatility. It’s a bit tricky to grow lavender in the Midwest . Most of the 28-plus species of lavender are not … angustifolia ) , and Spanish or French lavender (L. stoechas or L. dentata) . On your next visit to the Garden , drop by the Thomas English Walled Garden or Sensory Garden, take a deep … sugar 5½ tsp. water 6½ tsp. rosewater Recipe courtesy of The Spice House, thespicehouse.com …
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… the natural world through citizen science. Citizen Science Academy courses use Budburst as a case study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science … ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Current Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA … ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Future Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA …
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… Flower Amorphophallus titanum Titan arums are huge. The titan arum in bloom looks like a 6- to 8-foot-tall flower, but it’s actually a tall spadix (flower structure) wrapped by a spathe (a frilly modified leaf). Technically the … Flower Amorphophallus titanum Titan arums are huge. The titan arum in bloom looks like a 6- to 8-foot-tall flower, but it’s actually a tall spadix (flower structure) wrapped by a …
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… Tour the Dixon Prairie Lost Landscape Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .56 miles Time: 1 hour 25 mins Stop 1: Savanna Dixon Prairie begins and ends with savanna—a type of prairie that lies between the edge of a forest and the wide-open grasslands. While most … Lost Landscape Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .56 miles Time: 1 hour 25 mins Stop 1: Savanna …
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… species, as well as their interesting feeding and courtship behaviors. The next time you see a duck at the Garden, notice how it is feeding: Is it sticking its rear end up into air? Does it … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society …
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… Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Seminar Speakers Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Clare Cooper Marcus is professor emerita, Departments of … Seminar Speakers Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Clare Cooper Marcus is professor emerita, Departments of …
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… Nine Secret Spaces Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: Varied Time: 2-3 hours Stop 1: Visitor Center Kick off your adventure with a stop at the Visitor Center. Fill up your water bottles. Take a bathroom break. Grab a power bar … Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: Varied Time: 2-3 hours Stop 1: Visitor Center Kick …
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