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  • … nursery, and seed collection and sowing. Through my efforts, I will promote more diversity in our natural areas and limit the number of invasive species. …
    Type: Staff bio
  • … practical, good-looking, decently-priced solutions for bringing veggie vininess under control in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden . Forget the rebar, scrap lumber, and snarls of …
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  • … land managers, and researchers using science to best conserve rare plants and habitats. In addition to our regional monitoring work, Plants of Concern partners with landowners to …
    Type: Staff bio
  • … most beautiful season. Its design emphasizes nature’s forms like clouds, stones, and hills. In winter, pruned magnolias, azaleas, forsythia, quince, as well as smooth lumps of yews and …
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  • … personal with ants, butterflies, grasshoppers, and ladybugs. The instructor set up habitats in mesh containers where we could look at each group of insects with magnifying glasses and … and color your insect —Use feathers, googly eyes, crayons, gems, and tacky glue. Insects come in all shapes and sizes from simple black ants to very colorful, shimmery beetles. Have fun …
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  • … make such a big difference—pollinators! Draw and color the foods you are eating at your feast in the center of your plate on our placemat. Check the answer key to see who pollinated them. …
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  • … samaras are fruits. Fun fact: Maple trees make these fruits with little wings. The fruits fly in the wind. Close   Photo of buckthorn by Matt Lavin, photo of jackfruit by Len Worthington, …
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  • … oval leaf shape and a seedpod growing from the center stem are evident. Finding jewelweed in the forest right now may be a little tricky because there aren’t many flowers remaining. Get …
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  • … parts of the plant. Here is a fun and educational activity that will foster creativity in children of all ages. Appropriate for ages: 2 and up Set-up time: 5 – 10 minutes Activity …
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