… of creatures. This class will cover most of the major midwestern animal pests, from geese to groundhogs, including some that may not be on your radar. Learn how to identify the culprit eating your plants and some simple methods for preventing and resolving …
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… more about pollinators, why they are important, the threats they face, and what you can do to help them. Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting … pollinator conservation efforts. Attendees choose from three hands-on workshops related to creating pollinator habitat in your yard or neighborhood park. Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein …
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… New! Warm up with hearty, nutrient-packed one-pot meals designed to fuel your body and satisfy your taste buds. In this cooking class, learn to create savory soups and stews that strike the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and …
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… Bring a festive French tradition to your holiday table with this show-stopping dessert. In this hands-on class, learn to bake, roll, and decorate two stunning variations of the classic Yule log cake—a spiced …
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… flowers are produced on long, tapered spikes from late May until frost. This cultivar grows to a maximum of four feet in size and, like other butterfly bushes, will regrow from the root … additional flushes of flowers. Butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the nectar produced by the flowers. …
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… The flowers of spring meadow saffron ( Colchicum bulbocodium ) are pink to rose colored and spring forth from the bare soil in very early spring. As they elongate, they … location and in average soil that doesn't dry out. Each corm (not a true bulb) can produce up to three flowers. …
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… be good for making prints. For younger children, this activity provides ample opportunity to practice color, fruit, and vegetable identification and hone their gross-motor skills. Older children may be interested to know that different foods come from different parts of the plant. Here is a fun and educational activity that will foster creativity in children of all ages. …
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… grown exponentially in recent years. In senior centers, gardening and garden spaces are used to help with fine motor skills, socialization, and ambulatory movement. In veteran’s hospitals, gardening is used for exercise, vocational training, and education. There is one population that, in my … three primary benefits I observed: quiet fascination and stimuli reduction, the ability to follow direction, and tactile sensory integration. The first benefit has to do with the …
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… For the past week, the big forklifts and trucks with their whimsical cargo have been rolling in to set up for the U.S. debut of Lightscape on November 22. Popular time slots are selling fast for the new holiday event at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Lightscape is a festive, immersive trail of color, imagination, and sound, a night out for families, couples, and friends who want to get in on something new. This is a holiday lights event for a new generation, jolly with the …
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… Inspired by Shinrin-yoku , Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you … ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate snow or rain. Saturday, May 10, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Meet at the Dwarf Conifer Garden …
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