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  • … at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the air temperature or wind chill is 20 degrees or less, or if winds exceed 20 MPH, the program will be cancelled. Free. Pre-registration is not required; regular parking fees apply. …
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  • … Preserve in Hodgkins, IL. Educating students and the public about ecological restoration is incredibly important, which is why I participate in Skype a Scientist to connect with classrooms around the world.  …
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  • … clean and improves air circulation in and around them. However, the fruit of staked plants is more susceptible to sunscald, so care should be taken when pruning. Staked plants may also … water as the plants and surrounding soil surfaces are exposed to sun and drying winds. Caging is an alternative to staking if you wish to grow tomatoes vertically. …
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  • … Q:  How do I prevent my tomatoes from cracking? A:  The main cause of skin cracking is fluctuation of soil moisture, especially as tomatoes ripen. If soil becomes dry, and plants … the plants to prevent the soil from becoming overly dry. The best time to water tomatoes is in the early morning.    …
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  • … the flowering witch hazel that blooms in March. A. Vernal witch hazel, or Hamamelis vernalis , is a dense native shrub or small tree that is the earliest woody plant to bloom in our area. The straplike, fragrant flower petals are found …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … songs, and games followed by a cooking activity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 4 – 5. It is the perfect way to encourage children to eat their fruits and veggies and have fun, too! …
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  • … songs, and games followed by a cooking activity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 4 – 5. It is the perfect way to encourage children to eat their fruits and veggies and have fun, too! …
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  • … songs, and games followed by a cooking activity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 4 – 5. It is the perfect way to encourage children to eat their fruits and veggies and have fun, too! …
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  • … songs, and games followed by a cooking activity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 4 – 5. It is the perfect way to encourage children to eat their fruits and veggies and have fun, too! …
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  • … to photograph colors and textures that happen only in autumn. A macro or close-focusing lens is helpful but not required. Macro alternatives are welcome and will be discussed. Tripods are strongly suggested. Dress for the weather. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras.  The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective  Jack Carlson, …
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