… 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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Whether you are looking to redesign your classroom or just seeking a few ideas, there are many ways to incorporate more nature into your space. Learn how to include more natural items and themes across your classroom and curriculum no matter your budget, and how to create a stimulating nature station for year-round use. Take away ideas for enhancing your schoolyard to encourage more nature play …
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 TICKETS FOR HARVEST CIDER ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Autumn Brews tickets on October 13 are on sale now. …
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… When we decided on the theme for this year’s Orchid Show, In the Tropics, what popped into the designer’s head was this: (wait for it; we’ll show you): … New this year are selfie stations and photo ops (think street art) that put you right in the tropics in a big way. Maria Ciaccio, senior graphics and web designer, designed and … and other treats. Keep track of your favorite orchids in the Show. Then come back and buy them at the post-Orchid Show sale . Plan a weekend outing: brunch and the Show. Plan a …
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