Into the Garden: Bamboo - The All-Purpose Plant
Offered By: UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a virtual field trip exploring the versatile world of bamboo at the Mounts Botanical Garden. Discover various bamboo clusters, including the unique Dwarf Buddha Belly, and learn about different bamboo varieties, their propagation methods, and ecological impact. Gain insights into tropical bamboo habitats, maintenance techniques, and the plant's historical timeline. Explore the challenges of invasive bamboo species and listen to the soothing sounds produced by these remarkable plants. Suitable for K-12 students, this educational journey offers extension activities to further enhance learning about this all-purpose plant.
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
Mounts Botanical Garden
Bamboo Clusters
Dwarf Buddha Belly
Robert Safrido
Bamboo Varieties
Where is Tropical Bamboo
Propagation
Bugs
Invasive Bamboo
Maintenance
Resources
Bamboo Sounds
Bamboo Timeline
New Bamboo Varieties
Taught by
UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI
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