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Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center
Founded in 1936 and designed by Danish landscape architect Jens Jensen, the idea of the Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Garden was thought up by Illinois native Harriet Knudson. She wanted to create a memorial garden of plants native to three states that Abraham Lincoln had lived in—Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The garden and nature center features over 5 miles of trails and plants such as Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, and trout lilies.
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Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
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Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
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Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center
Founded in 1936 and designed by Danish landscape architect Jens Jensen, the idea of the Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Garden was thought up by Illinois native Harriet Knudson. She wanted to create a memorial garden of plants native to three states that Abraham Lincoln had lived in—Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The garden and nature center features over 5 miles of trails and plants such as Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, and trout lilies.
contact info
Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center
Founded in 1936 and designed by Danish landscape architect Jens Jensen, the idea of the Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Garden was thought up by Illinois native Harriet Knudson. She wanted to create a memorial garden of plants native to three states that Abraham Lincoln had lived in—Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The garden and nature center features over 5 miles of trails and plants such as Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, and trout lilies.
contact info
Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center
Founded in 1936 and designed by Danish landscape architect Jens Jensen, the idea of the Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Garden was thought up by Illinois native Harriet Knudson. She wanted to create a memorial garden of plants native to three states that Abraham Lincoln had lived in—Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The garden and nature center features over 5 miles of trails and plants such as Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, and trout lilies.
contact info
Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
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