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20JanKnowing Native Plants: Plant Identification
This indoor class will introduce you to the basics of identifying conifers and flowering herbaceous and woody plants using dichotomous keys. Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., former botany/plant physiology college instructor,…
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24MarKnowing Native Plants: Signs of Spring
The promise of spring is just around the corner. Meet early flowering plants and learn how they have adapted to this potentially harsh time of year. This program will…
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21AprKnowing Native Plants: Spring Ephemerals
Spring wildflowers such as Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, bluebell, spring beauty, twinleaf and several species of trillium color the forest floor for a fleeting moment this time of year. Join…
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24FebKnowing Native Plants: Trees in Winter
Although trees are dormant this time of year, they exhibit many interesting botanical features to examine. Join Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., to learn how to identify native deciduous trees and…
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10FebMake-and-Take: From Nature with Love
Since ancient times, people have used plants to heal and care for themselves. But did you know that many herbal remedies can still be found in your backyard? In…
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14AprMembers-Only Lecture: Getting to the Source of Our Native Plants: Does Provenance Matter?
As native plants gain popularity in the horticultural trade there are important issues and challenges that need to be considered. The potential for genetic exchange between cultivated native plants…
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29JunNature Explorations: Fascinating Fireflies
Join us for a magical journey as we learn about whimsical creatures: fireflies! After a short discussion on firefly life, we will decorate a catcher and head outside as…
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07AprNature Explorations: Hooray for Hummingbirds!
It won’t be long before the hummingbirds will return to zip around your yard. Join Education Coordinator Kelly Joslin to learn more about these flying jewels and how to…
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10JanQigong: Awaken the Healer Within (Series)
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient self-care practice that is a component of traditional Chinese medicine. This course will focus on physical postures and movements, slow deep breathing and…
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17JanQigong: Awaken the Healer Within (Series)
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient self-care practice that is a component of traditional Chinese medicine. This course will focus on physical postures and movements, slow deep breathing and…
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24JanQigong: Awaken the Healer Within (Series)
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient self-care practice that is a component of traditional Chinese medicine. This course will focus on physical postures and movements, slow deep breathing and…
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31JanQigong: Awaken the Healer Within (Series)
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient self-care practice that is a component of traditional Chinese medicine. This course will focus on physical postures and movements, slow deep breathing and…