Botany
For more information about a particular course, including the time, location, and cost, contact the person or department listed after the description for that course. All activities are held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, unless otherwise noted.
Introduction to Plant Taxonomy
May 31–Jun 21 (Saturdays)
Learn how to use the dissecting microscopes to take a closer look at basic plant morphology and understand the concepts of plant taxonomy. A simple approach to the use of plant keys will be covered, as well as basic plant family characteristics necessary for plant identification.
Contact the North Carolina Botanical Garden, 919-962-0522, ncbg@unc.edu.
The Secret Life of Turtles: A Family Program
Jun 8
Attendance: 20
This family workshop explores what turtles do when they’re not crossing roads or sunning on logs. It includes observation of live turtles and information on how many turtles are found in the Triangle area and which species are endangered.
Contact the North Carolina Botanical Garden, 919-962-0522, ncbg@unc.edu.
Local Flora: Summer
Jun 28, Jul 12, 19, Aug 2
Attendance: 15
Through classroom lectures and visits to a variety of local habitats from wetlands to dry upland forests, this course provides an in-depth study of the identification and ecology of the summer’s woody and perennial herbaceous plants.
Contact the North Carolina Botanical Garden, 919-962-0522, ncbg@unc.edu.
Pollinator-Week Tour of the Garden
Jun 28
Attendance: no limit
This free tour of the North Carolina Botanical Garden Display Collections examines native wildflowers, pollination, and tips on how to attract pollinators to your backyard.
Contact the North Carolina Botanical Garden, 919-962-0522, ncbg@unc.edu.
Knowing and Growing Carnivorous Plants
Aug 9
Attendance: 16
This class discusses the plant communities and ecological processes that support carnivorous plants in the wild and how to propagate and grow pitcher plants at home. Participants create a portable bog garden to take home.
Contact the North Carolina Botanical Garden, 919-962-0522, ncbg@unc.edu.