… Discover photographic composition, storytelling, and methods to document the seasonal changes in nature. You will learn depth of field, offset imaging, cropping, and the use of triptychs. We …
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… object. A color theory review will help you understand how to re-create nature’s true colors. In this water-based painting class, you will create complex color studies and swatches that …
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… 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 …
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… always provide that, but nativars do. We will define what a nativar is and how to utilize them in your garden to create a more resource-low garden. Then we will look at examples and discuss …
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… Celebrate the beauty of winter with a peaceful, self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. Stop by the McDonald Woods Shelter from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to learn about winter …
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… 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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… Mayapple, and toothwort (weather dependent) and learn more about their ephemeral presence in the Garden’s McDonald Woods. Find out about on-going restoration efforts and learn how you can …
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Walk into the Garden and discover portraits that reveal a message. We will search for stories of people, take authentic portraits, and create candid to abstract portraits. A digital camera with aperture priority and shutter speed priority is required. Intermediate level. FPC fundamental course, fine art track Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer Classroom 4, Learning …
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Creating and enjoying a bird oasis connects us to nature and helps sustain bird populations. A small Chicago bird garden is showcased to illustrate how to attract more than 100 bird species. Tips include practices, landscape enhancements, and plant selection, with an emphasis on native plants. Learn about migration, species diversity, habitat, diet, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen …
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