… As spring wakes up our prairies, tiny regal fritillary caterpillars begin an urgent search for young violet leaves—the only food they eat. Regal fritillary butterflies once lived in a world of endless prairies filled with violets ( Viola species) for their caterpillars. Now, they find themselves in small fragments of prairie surrounded by … violet ( Viola pubescens ) seeds. Collecting flying violet seeds When violet seeds are ready for collection, there’s a good chance they’ve already exploded out of their capsule and landed up …
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… Description: Look for these birds, resembling miniature Canada geese, on the lakes or lawn when they come down on …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look in shoreline habitats or mudflats for this rare migrant shorebird. Distinguish females by their colorful appearance, while less …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look in areas of scattered trees for this distinctively colored bird of open savanna habitats. They are often seen in the Dixon …
Type: Birding
… This optional Study CD for the Ground Covers and Vines course will include detailed images and information of over 60 …
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… the management of ex situ collections of threatened plants. I use genomics and bioinformatics for conservation, population genetics, and phylogenetics. …
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… those interactions can be affected by climate. Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that individuals have a role in climate change … has many types of impacts ("impacts of climate change"), and that these impacts are different for countries and people around the world. Students begin the activity by calculating their … those interactions can be affected by climate. Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that individuals have a role in climate change …
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… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes looking for insects, especially closer to bridges where they build cup-shaped mud nests. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This bird of northern bogs is only seen at the Garden on migration. Look for it in shrubby areas and on the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… orchid features months of broad yellow flower petals outlined in purple. A great selection for seasonal displays needing a bit of tropical flare. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
