Plant Study
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Powerful Pollinators
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Medicine, food, ecosystems – all of these things depend on the power of pollinators!
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Edible Plants Hike
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Join us on our edible plants hike, and we’ll show you how to identify some of the wild edibles growing in our area and give you tips on how to harvest and prepare them.
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Fern Foray
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Embark on an exploration of ferns along the Black River Trails to learn the basics and see which ferns we can identify. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie and together we’ll learn the language and life cycle of ferns, their identifying features and…
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Algae Awareness Program
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Learn about the different types of algae and the effects of algae blooms on the ecosystem and the community. You might even be able to use the tools that scientists use to study algae.
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Habitat Helpers - Invasive Species Removal
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Help us maintain and keep improving on the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard and Rain Garden areas by removing invasives! You’ll learn about what invasive(s) we’re targeting each session, as they change throughout the season. This…
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Figuring Flora
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Join the MacKenzie Center Educators and hike the property to learn about some of the different plants that call the MacKenzie Center home!
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The World of Plants
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Where do you get your oxygen from? Learn about the historical progression of plants by fossil records and explore the anatomy of seeds and flowers through dissection. Beauty is everywhere. Come bloom with us!
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Hunting For Colors Hike
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Curious about plants? Come join one of our naturalists to learn about the native plants on the property.