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… Q. I grew two small evergreens in containers this summer. Can they remain outside in winter? A. Expecting a hardy woody plant to survive an unpredictable Midwestern winter in a container is risky business. When planted in the ground, an evergreen’s vulnerable roots are insulated from frigid temperatures. When planted …
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… Discover exceptional ornamental grasses for all types of garden situations, sun and shade, wet and dry, formal and informal, and everything in between. You will learn about new cultivars along with those tried-and-true varieties that … cultural information, aesthetic qualities, and landscape uses will be emphasized. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Botany 1 suggested. The School’s CEUs=6 hours OPC elective Jill …
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… Photographers ofen find themselves in a situation where flash photography is not allowed, or where artificial light disturbs the honesty of a photo. Learn techniques that use natural light from available sources to capture realistic and untouched images. Students should have basic camera knowledge. Class is …
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… After a snowfall, I love spotting the hidden bits of green—reminders of the resilience of nature. On a winter awe walk , when I’m looking for unexpected beauty, those bits of color bring my attention to the bigger world around me. My work with Budburst , the Chicago Botanic Garden’s community … a curtain to reveal insights into the life cycle of plants that we may rush by in our hurry to get inside from the snow or cold. It’s a great time for everyone—especially kids and families—to …
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… some cool indoor plants and stage them like they’re pieces of art. Potted plants can sit on the floor, a bookcase, a shelf, a counter, suspended from the ceiling, or attached to a wall. We don’t often think of “decorating” with plants, but it’s an opportunity to use them … Decorators often choose plants for a design effect, but you can’t choose a houseplant the same way you choose a bedspread or curtains. Most people who buy plants want to keep them for the long …
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… New! Join this experiential workshop introducing mindfulness in nature. Through gentle teaching, you will be led in guided meditation, mindful walking, and reflective dialogue, using evidence-based mindfulness practices. Learn how to use breathing, walking, and everyday awareness to cultivate calm, reduce stress, and connect more deeply with yourself and the natural world. Leave with simple practices that you can bring into your daily life—at home, …
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… Anyone who reads the volumes of research can easily see all the reasons why a nature preschool is not just a real … (knowledge of place). Through these, our students connect to the natural world in a meaningful way.” —Fostering Outdoor Observation Skills, A Project of the Association of Fish and Wildlife … just the latest new kid on the block, or is there more to this trend? Which ways do you find best for children to learn? …
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… The yoga flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you already have some yoga … November 11 or 25) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 6 – 7 p.m. (no class November 26) Steve and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229 …
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… Millions of birds will pass through the Chicago area during the season. Given good weather, tens of thousands of these spring migrants may fly over in one night alone. You might not see them right away, but at dawn and dusk, they put on a great … year-round birds into your garden by offering them food, water, and shelter. Start with easy-to-clean bird feeders. Place the feeders at different heights. Some birds (sparrows, juncos, …
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