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26FebProtected: Winter Lecture Series: Distilling Flavor and Aromatics of Natives Plants—In Cocktails! with Linda Shanahan and Eric Vander Hyde (Feb. 26, 2023)
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05FebWinter Lecture Series: Forest Medicine with Amanda Crooke (Feb. 5, 2023)
Before the dawn of modern medicine, humans turned to the fields and forest for a reprieve to what ailed them. Explore the medicinal powers of precious forest herbs such…
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12FebWinter Lecture Series: Glowing, Glowing, Gone: Fireflies of the Eastern & Central United States with Ben Pfeiffer (Feb. 12, 2023)
Prepare for an enlightening virtual journey to learn about the fireflies (Lampyridae) of the Eastern and Central United States and why they are currently disappearing. Explore the bioluminescent creatures…
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29JanWinter Lecture Series: Healing Power of Plants: The Roots of Horticultural Therapy with Laura DePrado (Jan. 29, 2023)
Plants have universal appeal. Plants do not judge. Plants are used in sickness and in health, in celebration and in sorrow. We cook with them. We wear them as…
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08JanWinter Lecture Series: Monarch Butterflies: Masters of Migration with Mike Weilbacher (Jan. 8, 2023)
Every year, monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus)—those showy, Halloween-colored beauties—engage in one of nature’s most extraordinary feats: flying to a very few secluded mountain valleys in Mexico. After wintering, they…
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15JanWinter Lecture Series: Pawpaws to the People with Chris Chmiel (Jan. 15, 2023)
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), the North American native tree that produces the largest edible fruits—once nearly forgotten—has seen a dramatic resurgence in popularity. While you may not see the fruit…
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22JanProtected: Winter Lecture Series: Preserving Culture Through Gardening with Justin Trezza (Jan. 22, 2023)
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02FebWinter Nature Play Day
Come join us for an afternoon of play in nature! Our visitor center will be filled with FUN and thematic self-guided activities, art projects and opportunities for a guided…
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21DecWinter Solstice Walk
Instead of hunkering down on the longest night of the year—also known as the winter solstice—celebrate with a stroll through the Preserve with a naturalist. We’ll celebrate the joys…
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09FebWinter Woodland Walk
Join us for a leisurely walk through woodland trails as we enjoy the quiet of the winter woods. We will look for tracks, abandoned nests and seed pods and…
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13FebWLS 2022: Container Gardening with Native Plants: Observations from a Rooftop In Brooklyn (Feb. 13)
Learn how to grow happy, healthy native plants in clay pots, wooden boxes or even plastic bags. From planning and potting to maintenance and overwintering, you’ll be ready for…