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Endangered Species Act anniversary

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Barbara

December 28 is the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act being signed by President Nixon in 1973. That’s right, it’s the 40th anniversary of this legislation. Visit Endangered Species web pages for information and activities in honor of this anniversary, … Continue reading →

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Terrariums

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Barbara

Looking for something to do to break up all the studying? Would you like something green growing in your room (and no, I’m not talking about mold!)? Patty Bailey will give a hands-on workshop on “Fun With Terrariums and Miniature … Continue reading →

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Vermicomposting, Native Plants, Edible Weeds

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Barbara

If you missed the open house of the campus greenhouse Sat., that’s a shame. It’s looking very nice. It has 3 sections: one for student projects, one for plants that live in hot & dry climates, and one for hot … Continue reading →

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Like Gardens?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Barbara

Do you enjoy gardening, or looking at others’ gardens? Well, here are a couple of suggestions for this weekend: (1) Blodgett Garden Center (Fort Atkinson) is having its grand (re)opening this weekend. They had a terrible fire earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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Carnivorous Plants presentation

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Barbara

Terre Golembiewski, Laboratory Manager, Biological Sciences, will talk about “Carnivorous Plants: Wonders of the Natural World” on April 21st at 3 pm, the last spring 2008 Fairhaven Lecture. It’s open to everyone at Fairhaven Retirement Community’s Fellowship Hall (435 West … Continue reading →

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