… Description: Look for this classic grassland species in the Dixon Prairie. Like many grassland birds, the …
Type: Birding
… to a height of 1 foot with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is grown for its foliage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ever wished those beautiful summer hydrangea blooms could stick around a little longer, good news—they can. With the right timing and by learning a few simple techniques, drying hydrangeas … can be a rewarding way to enjoy them well into fall and beyond. Find the Perfect Moment for Picking The most important step in drying hydrangeas is knowing when to cut them. “The best … the plant, which means they’ll hold their shape and color better once you bring them indoors for drying. For hydrangea varieties that bloom in colors, such as pink, blue, purple, red, …
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… 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 …
Type: Blog
… 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. …
Type: Staff bio
… 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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