… Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that individuals have a role in climate change … has many types of impacts (“impacts of climate change”) and that these impacts are different for countries and people around the world. Students begin the activity by calculating their … world. Regional Impacts of Climate Change : Students research the impacts of climate change for a particular state, region, or country around the world. Students use their research to …
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… Photographer Julie Kaplan—named best photographer by Make It Better magazine for three years—is offering family portraits for an additional fee during our Easter Egg and Mother's Day brunches. The sitting charge is $100 for a ten-minute session and one fully edited digital file of your photo choice, paid in advance. …
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… to interpretive programs and the exhibits horticulturist were struggling to find takers for the more difficult patterns, like herringbone, and asked if we could pull it off. We … on the wall and will thrive in full sun. Bio: Brook Nelson is the assistant horticulturist for the Kleinman Family Cove and Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden. Shortly after he graduated … to interpretive programs and the exhibits horticulturist were struggling to find takers for the more difficult patterns, like herringbone, and asked if we could pull it off. We …
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… world. Through classroom study and field work, students will learn to use the camera as a tool for documenting flora, fauna, and other environmental subjects, while gaining an appreciation of … Intermediate Digital Photography Lightroom 1 Photoshop 1 (proficiency tests available for intermediate students) Required Courses: Documenting Nature Macro Photography Nature & … world. Through classroom study and field work, students will learn to use the camera as a tool for documenting flora, fauna, and other environmental subjects, while gaining an appreciation of …
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… memorable jams? In a nod to our 1972 opening, we created four special playlists below just for you. Rock on, Curtis Mayfield and friends. You’re still Superfly in our digital book. Songs … memorable jams? In a nod to our 1972 opening, we created four special playlists below just for you. Rock on, Curtis Mayfield and friends. You’re still Superfly in our digital book. Songs …
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… Do you have hydrangeas at home and want to learn how to care for them? Learn about the most commonly planted hydrangeas in northern Illinois and techniques for pruning and caring for them in this introductory class. A Garden walk to examine the various types of these …
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… Fall is the best time to prepare for a healthy, lush lawn in the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Discuss and observe proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at …
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… accommodate up to 200 people. With sunny paved and lawn areas, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family, friends, and school groups. Bicyclists, walkers, and all visitors are welcome to take … accommodate up to 200 people. With sunny paved and lawn areas, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family, friends, and school groups. Bicyclists, walkers, and all visitors are welcome to take …
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… of species and their hybrids commonly called Coral Bells or Alumroot. Some are cultivated for showy flowers, others for striking chartreuse, amber or plum foliage, others for frosted, spotted and attractively patterned leaves. The group of species, individually and …
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… the brilliant red berries are carried on the stems throughout winter, and are a food source for birds in the colder months. It is a female cultivar and requires a male pollinator nearby (within 50 feet) for berry production. Rhett Butler winterberry is the preferred pollinator for Scarlett O'Hara winterberry. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with …
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