… 'Indian Summer'), a cultivar derived from native North American species. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried flower heads for ripe …
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… old by September 1 of the current school year. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Parent Information On the first day of camp, a weekly plan for each camp will be available that lists activities and includes suggestions to help you and … 835-8361 to discuss your situation prior to registering. Staffing In order to provide the best possible experiences for your children, camp is limited to 20 campers. Camps are led by …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden at your own pace. Education staff can recommend garden areas suited for specific curricular topics prior to your field trip. Self-guided groups are also eligible for discounted tram tours and special … at (847) 835-6801 if you are interested in adding one of these options to your self-guided visit. Grades PreK-12 Learning Center …
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… with her daughter Keira, age 5, when another young child at the airport got upset and started to shout. Other travelers stared as the child became increasingly distraught; Keira asked her mom … was having trouble because traveling wasn’t going smoothly. Keira responded, “Oh, they need to get her some music.” Keira had just wrapped up her school year at the Garden’s Nature Preschool, … to think that as they grow, they’ll become inclusive adults.” Mother Nature leads the way Nature Preschool follows the seasons with activities like nature walks and birding, tree …
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… rest, twisting and twirling before opening its blossoms in shapes ranging from nodding bells to frilly double stars. A few types of clematis have tubular or clustered flowers, but the … and the wine red 'Madame Julia Correvon'. Most clematis varieties require a support for their best display. Growth is rapid in late spring and early summer, and gardeners must be diligent … and lawn mowers. As the vine grows, it requires sunny conditions for best flowering. As you visit the Garden this summer, take note of the many clematis varieties. The Garden's Plant …
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… Orchid Lookalikes There’s only one reason orchid flowers look so beautiful and smell so good: to attract a pollinator. Some orchids engage in mimicry, evolving to look like the pollinator they’re trying to lure. Other orchids look familiar to humans, even though there is no connection for the flower. There’s a word for the phenomenon, pareidolia . Click on each orchid picture … Orchid Lookalikes There’s only one reason orchid flowers look so beautiful and smell so good: to attract a pollinator. Some orchids engage in mimicry, evolving to look like the pollinator …
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… 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals … and political factors that influence each individual's beliefs about and decisions related to climate change. They then consider how their own choices can impact climate. Specifically they … impacts of their food choices. The final lessons focuses on positive steps students can take to reduce their ecological footprint. Activity 4.1: The Faces of Climate Change In this activity, …
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… that can reach 25 feet tall. It can be grown in a wide range of well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The white flowers in the spring give way to edible berries that ripen in early summer and can be used for making pies and preserves. … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… has transformed a formerly degraded oak woodland remnant into a natural treasure. It is home to five community types and a startling amount of plant and animal diversity. When restoration … the invasion of exotic species. Our ecologists, along with dedicated volunteers, have worked for decades on repairing and restoring this woodland habitat. In 2013, these efforts were … Center. Spring ephemerals put on quite a show in springtime, and the nature trail is a great way to experience fall color in the Woods. Many Garden programs use McDonald Woods as an outdoor …
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… which emerges tinged with bronze. Fall foliage is red. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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