… Did you know that fungi are second only to insects in the number of species on earth? More than 1,200 species of mushrooms plus thousands of other fungi are found in Illinois alone. Meet … out about some of our local mushrooms. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 12 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant …
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… New! For those familiar with the use of colored pencil on paper, here is the opportunity to work with the new popular substrate, Mylar film. Colored pencils on film …
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… and numerous other public buildings. A book signing will follow his lecture. This program is possible thanks to the support of Alliance Francaise de Chicago and Air France, and to the … Consulate in Chicago and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com …
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… beef with ground, roasted sticky rice) and sago pudding with taro and young coconut. Seating is limited. Thai Dance Performances 1 – 1:45 p.m. McGinley Pavilion Watch a traditional Thai folk dance from the Department of Culture …
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… If not done in late March, there is still time to sow seeds indoors for warm-season vegetables like tomato and pepper plants and …
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… In addition to being a botanist with interests in plant evolution and development, Ned is also keenly interested in the history of science, and in particular the early history of …
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… spring showers, late-summer droughts, and everything in between. Wet Weather What is a Rain Garden Rain Gardens: Beautiful, Beneficial, or Both? DIY Rain Garden Download a Rain …
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… the winter solstice . Celebrate the change in seasons with a peaceful, guided walk (about 1/3 mile) in McDonald Woods and learn more about winter woodland flora and fauna. Before or after … wind speed exceeding 20 miles per hour, or heavy rain, the program will be cancelled. If there is deep snow, we’ll walk in areas near the Woods. Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees …
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… The canary tree mallow is a tropical tree that produces a canary-yellow terminal at the tip of the branch and axillary …
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… Torch Pink is a cane-type Begonia that can reach up to 4 feet tall over the growing season. As a container …
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