… of Cook and Lake Counties, home to diverse wildlife and native plants. Learn techniques for capturing nature’s beauty of the woodlands, meadows, and marshes while hiking scenic trails. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson Plant Science Lab, …
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… to navigate between petals and pistils to find pollen? Take a walk around the Garden looking for and learning more about these magnificent creatures. Dress for the weather. Carly Zoladz, labeling coordinator, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at Visitor Center …
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… flowers bloom from May through August. Easy to grow, this ground cover is suitable for well-drained sunny conditions and perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope where it will attract butterflies and be resistant to deer. …
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… Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of … flowers? Students dissect flowers to examine their external structures. They gather evidence for how certain flower characteristics help attract pollinators so the plant can make seeds, and … Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of …
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… and generous contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors. We are grateful for these meaningful partnerships, which ensure that youth development, green job training, … work to advance a more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy food system. Major support for Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest programs is provided by anonymous donors, Charles & … and generous contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors. We are grateful for these meaningful partnerships, which ensure that youth development, green job training, …
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… habitats that sustain our world. The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet … group of working scientists, horticulturists, and staff members who serve as resources for children as they learn about the world and make the connections that lead to discovery. … habitats that sustain our world. The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet …
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… This dwarf form of the native sneezeweed is known for its bright orange and yellow petals surrounding a chocolate brown central disk. It has an … butterflies, bees, and moths to the garden. Plant in full sun in moist soils and provide space for good air movement to discourage foliar diseases. In shaded conditions the flowers lose their …
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… Digital workflow begins before we create an image and ends when we develop that image for output. Learn camera preparation, importing and managing images, editing, and preparing images for output. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography. FPC requirement Paul Lucas, nature …
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… with other organisms, and other NGSS-related life science concepts. While providing tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens, we will talk about conservation issues, discover a technique for estimating population sizes, and learn about monarch tagging to track migration. ISBE PD …
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… east Africa, it desires filtered sunlight with average water and fertilizer. Amazingly hardy for a plant native to the tropics, it can tolerate temperatures at or slightly below freezing for a short period of time without damage to the flowers or foliage. …
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