… Science First Application 2 With Sidebar Menu Science First Application & Resources What is Science First? Calling all curious minds in rising 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades! Are you … new friends: Connect with like-minded peers and build lasting memories. Friday field trips: Get ready for thrilling adventures! Exciting possibilities: Kayaking on the serene waters, … diving deeper into research projects and gaining valuable experience alongside scientists. Get hands-on with research: Conduct your own scientific investigation under the guidance of …
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… Science First Application Science First Application & Resources What is Science First? Calling all curious minds in rising 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades! Are you … new friends: Connect with like-minded peers and build lasting memories. Friday field trips: Get ready for thrilling adventures! Exciting possibilities: Kayaking on the serene waters, … diving deeper into research projects and gaining valuable experience alongside scientists. Get hands-on with research: Conduct your own scientific investigation under the guidance of …
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… Directions The Chicago Botanic Garden is easy to find and easy to reach, approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. The Garden is … Pacific North Line. For a schedule of trains, contact Metra at (312) 836-7000 or metrarail.com . Once you arrive at the Braeside station, you may walk to the Garden. This is a beautiful … most up-to-date information, contact Pace Suburban Bus Service at (847) 836-7000 or pacebus.com . Bus connections are available from Davis Street in Evanston, and the Glencoe and Highland …
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… This is a small tree (32 feet high, 26 feet wide) that blooms in spring with panicles of light yellow flowers. This is one of the few buckeyes that will retain its foliage and produce fall color (brilliant …
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… Phlox ‘Cloudburst’ stands 26 – 28 inches high and blooms all summer with lavender flowers with bright pink eyes. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference …
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… What is old is new again. The dinosaur of the plant kingdom, a Wollemia pine tree ( Wollemia nobilis ), … are clinging to life on remote sandstone gorges in the Blue Mountains of Australia. “It is probably the most watched plant in the Garden right now,” said Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. Little is known about the prehistoric species that is part of a genus dating back 65 million years. The …
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… with the students and learning about urban agriculture. Carolina Macias Intern Carolina is an intern from the Windy City Harvest program. She is from the Little Village neighborhood and … at Collins Academy. His favorite vegetables are tomatoes. Quote: “I like the farm because I get to see things grow, and I get to work with other crew members to accomplish goals.” Precious Akins Crew member Second …
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… Watching out for migrating birds One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing all the songbirds return. In the next couple months, you’ll get to see birds that you cannot usually find in Illinois, as they pass through on their way north. Keep an eye out for birds—visitors and locals. Before you get started, try a pair of binoculars using two empty toilet paper rolls. Don’t forget to …
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… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or if you would like to refresh your … or 6 Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 4) or 6 Thursdays, May 15 – June 26, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 5) or 9 Wednesdays, July 9 – September 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class …
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… sounds far away, the bird—an eastern screech-owl—could likely be right above your head (that is, if you are out in the middle of the woods at night). A year-round, common resident of … parent morphs of the same or different colors can producer young of either color. Those who get a look at this owl under moonlight or in its daytime roosting hole will see a dark streaking … of their own. The female lays four to five white, round eggs and incubates them for about 26 days. The male brings her food when she’s on the eggs and also after they hatch. She breaks up …
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