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The Chicago Botanic Garden offers an impressive February schedule for garden enthusiasts.

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The Chicago Botanic Garden offers an impressive February schedule for garden enthusiasts.

 

The Chicago Botanic Garden offers an impressive February schedule for garden enthusiasts.

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University of Georgia Presents Pruning Workshop

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University of Georgia Presents Pruning Workshop

 

The University of Georgia Horticulture Department will present a pruning workshop on February 24.

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Furry Puss Caterpillar - Cute But Dangerous

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Furry Puss Caterpillar - Cute But Dangerous

 

It's oh-so-cute, but oh-so-dangerous - the Southern Flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis), especially in its caterpillar form. The caterpillar looks kind of like a little pussycat, but it is not to be touched. The soft hair hides venomous spines.

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Teaching Little Explorers - Creating Teachable Moments For Children

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Teaching Little Explorers - Creating Teachable Moments For Children

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I'm always looking for great ideas to enhance our learning, and I found some to share with you. The National Gardening Association offers some printable downloads for Fall Nature Scavenger Hunts. There's one for younger children, and one for older kids. They're very colorful and the illustrations make them easy to follow.

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Experts Share Knowledge

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Experts Share Knowledge

Virginia Cooperative Extension's experts and educators have made it easy for you to access university knowledge and information via an interactive digital format.

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