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Botanical Learning Center
Why Would Glen Canyon Natural History Association Get Involved with a Project Like This?
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The Colorado Plateau and the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area contain a large number of endemic plant species as
well as a mix of species from Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, Mojave, Sonoran. Altogether the variety of native plants
is a fascinating area of research.
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Plants grown can be used for restoration projects like the one on-going at Lees Ferry:
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The study and investigation of native plants is particulary interesting: Unique pollination strategies,
defensive strategies, structural mechanisms used to survive drought and cold, medicinal and other enthobotony
relationships with human culture, all make for fascinating interpretative stories.
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Landscaping with native plants promotes water conservation and reduces water consumption which benefits the
City of Page, AZ.
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Students will learn about invasive weed species, pollination by native bees and moths and the chemical and
physical procedures needed to induce seed germination.
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Did you know that the Grand Staircase-Escalante/Glen Canyon area has the largest variety of native bee
species in the U.S.?
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The educational opportunities for this applied science project are varied and multi-disciplined.
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