… a shoe box, cardboard dividers, seeds, a pot with soil medium, and of course scissors and tape for constructing the maze. Stand the box on its side. Then cut two pieces of cardboard to fit in … Cut a large window in each divider. Cut a window on one end of the box. Tape the dividers in place as shown in the picture. Pardon the crude appearance of this maze. I wasn’t going for style points. Plant the seeds in the soil and put the container on the side opposite of the …
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… question, located by the big Edens Expressway (northbound lanes) sign. Originally, the design for the perennial border—which you can see trailing up and down the hill behind the big Chicago … Manual removal of the asters was only part of the solution; we needed to find a replacement for these bad boys. In the process, we revisited the vision for this border, and decided to mix … be well-sited in full sun, so their potential growth was a slam-dunk. Once the grasses were in place— Panicum virgatum ‘Rotstrahlbush’, Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’, and …
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… To kick things off, our Nature Preschool students answered some Very Big Questions on love for us. Now we have a crush on all of them. In love with summer roses Summer is the time when … June 3 – September 24 #loveinbloom2023 Included with general admission; parking fee applies for nonmembers. Buy admission Poems While You Wait July 8 & August 5 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with … on your sleeve at one of our featured events, Poems While You Wait. Just come with an idea for a poem. A poet will peck away on a manual typewriter and…. You get your own poem to …
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… is almost identical to native Phragmites that have been part of the North American landscape for some 40,000 years. Native Americans in the southwest used the fibrous native plant in woven … quickly (it stands as dead matter over the winter), it alters the fragile wetlands balance for native fish and wildlife, many of which cannot survive. Distinguishing Native from Exotic … the genetic characteristics of both native and exotic Phragmites, determining the potential for hybridization between the two in order to provide land managers with valuable information as …
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… flash units, light modifiers, and of course, our cameras to make our images. This class is for intermediate/advanced photographers. The School’s CEUs=15 hours. FPC elective, master track …
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… onions at this lunchtime demonstration cooking class featuring seasonal vegetables with notes for harvesting or selecting at the store, preparation tips, and basic cooking methods. Learn to …
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… my research on wild and cultivated species, particularly plants used by pre-Columbian groups for food, drinks, fiber, medicinal, and materials. Using field and lab experiments, I assess …
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… from Roel Smit. He also studied music education at the Utrecht Conservatory. Wim worked for many years as a music teacher and choral conductor. He is a regular player of the unique …
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… There are hundreds of photography apps available for iPhones, and many have similar features. Learn the basics of iPhone photography, explore some …
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… eye on the thermometer at night. Plastic sheeting and upturned baskets are all good protection for unexpected inclement weather. …
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