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  • … Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) outline the core science and engineering principles for students and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops … across all offered ages, making our field trips valuable educational experiences year-round for any curriculum. Below is a list of our Guided Programs and the standards codes that are met … Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) outline the core science and engineering principles for students and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops …
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  • … (Our call center will assist with this process.) Parents will be contacted within seven days for registration payment. We will include that information in the initial response to the registration email.   For Further Assistance: Camp CBG registration questions contact: Leticia Valero Camp CBG contact: … (Our call center will assist with this process.) Parents will be contacted within seven days for registration payment. We will include that information in the initial response to the …
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  • … soil and would be well-suited to rain gardens and pond edges. It also makes a wonderful plant for a mixed border blending especially well with native plants such as grasses. The flowers are … to birds and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The flower heads can be retained for winter for both their visual interest but also for food and shelter for wildlife. Archived Copy: This …
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  • … This workshop is designed for producing practical Lightroom projects such as multimedia slideshows, books, printed portfolios, and creating web-quality images. We will also cover Blurb bookmaking for print. This is a class for those who want real-world use of Lightroom. Prerequisite: Lightroom 1 or permission of …
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  • … This class is for individuals who are interested in learning and expanding their knowledge of edible landscaping techniques, design, and maintenance. This course is appropriate for growers with some gardening experience. Students will create a four-season planting plan for an existing farm site and will present their planting design as a final project. Certificate …
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  • … as love-lies-bleeding or tassel flower, is a native to the American tropics. It has been used for thousands of years as a grain crop as well for the edible leaves. Its use has spread throughout tropical regions. Gardeners in colder regions plant this as an annual, valued for its large panicles of drooping red or green cat-tail like flowers. …
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  • … Optional supply fee to cover paint for Exploring Color with Water-based Media (same cost for members and non-members) …
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  • … Whether you’re a tomato expert or just getting started, there’s something here for you. Join us as we follow this May’s tomato plant give-away, Fred’s Tie-Dye ( Solanum … of heirloom tomato varieties with known dwarf tomato varieties to provide the starting point for an array of new, stable, open-pollinated (non-hybrid) dwarf growing tomato varieties. It’s … on the Garden’s Facebook page : Post photos of the tomatoes in your garden Tell your secrets for raising healthy tomato plants Share your favorite tomato recipes Trade tips on supporting …
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  • … conditions. Plant Breeding The Garden’s plant breeding program develops new perennial plants for introduction to the horticulture industry and gardeners alike. Focusing mostly on North … goal of the program is to determine, through scientific evaluation, which plants are superior for gardens in the Upper Midwest. Plants are rated on ornamental qualities, cultural … by regional plant breeders provide the program with a pipeline of new landscape plants for the horticulture industry and home gardeners alike. In the fall of 2022, Plants Nouveau …
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  • … Includes parking for two passenger vehicles (additional vehicles are subject to posted parking fees). … Photographers must obtain a permit if they wish to use the Garden's setting as the background for formal, posed photography/videography. This category includes weddings, family portraits, … engagements, celebrations, or similar. Groups may not exceed 20 people. Permit is valid for sessions lasting no more than 1.5 hours after your reserved time. Entry will not be allowed …
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