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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… Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation The Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University combine … environmental plant biology and conservation. Addressing a growing need for expertise in plant science and conservation, the master's of science and doctoral degree programs provide students with advanced training in plant and soil ecology, evolution of plants and fungi, and applied conservation theory and …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Dr. … is the Question Dr. Cavender works to strengthen the Arboretum's leadership and activities in tree science and conservation, build capacity to grow the Arboretum's service to the public, improve the vigor of the urban forest in the Chicago region, save trees from extinction through global collaboration, facilitate …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Dr. … Conservation Ecologist, The Field Museum, Chicago, IL Presenter: Climate Impacts & Action in the Chicago Region Dr. Derby Lewis is a conservation ecologist at The Field Museum of Natural History. Her work in the Science Action Center of the museum—a division dedicated to translating museum science …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Joy … horticulture and conservation at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. She holds a bachelor's degree in botany and horticulture from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She earned a master's degree in biology from John Carroll University in … horticulture and conservation at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. She holds a bachelor's degree in botany and horticulture from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She earned a master's degree in …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Richard … for the comparative evaluation of more than 1,200 taxa of herbaceous and woody plants in the Plant Evaluation Program. The program is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation, and received the Award for Program Excellence from the American Public Garden … for the comparative evaluation of more than 1,200 taxa of herbaceous and woody plants in the Plant Evaluation Program. The program is one of the largest and most diverse in the …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Dr. Kayri … Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Kay Havens holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in biology from Indiana University. She spent three years as the conservation biologist at the … Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Kay Havens holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in biology from Indiana University. She …
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