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Tag Archives: ecosystem

Extinction is Forever

Mar

12

Extinction is defined by Merriam-Webster as the condition or fact of being extinct or extinguished; no longer existing. There are many species of plants and animals that have become extinct, and many more are expected to become extinct. Gone from our planet. Forever. Think about that.

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Art & Science: Tannins, Rope, and the St. Johns Riverkeeper

Jul

29

It is July, about half way between school terms, and it is week five of Camp Cummer. As usual, the summer at the Cummer has its rains and heat, its humidity and sweating brows. Art fills the studios, curiosity echoes in the galleries and lunchtime brings out a “roaring” play in the Gardens, as the campers tap into new found energy. Except for Wednesdays…

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Native Plants: Dwarf Blueberries

Dec

27

The Dwarf Blueberries do indeed produce edible blueberries, appreciated equally by us Homo sapiens and the many…

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Native Plants to Accompany Feast of Flowers Exhibit

Dec

20

Dovetailing with Jim Draper’s Feast of Flowers exhibit, The Museum is featuring a few groupings of

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