Expert Is In: Plants & Climate Change (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Vinio Floris, Environmental Engineer and Sustainability Expert
Want to know more about plants and climate change? Drop by the Garden Court in the Conservatory and talk with Vinio! Learn how plants respond to and help mitigate the effects of climate change and discover what science researchers are doing to protect plants into the future. Bring your questions and connect with a plant science professional in this Expert Is In program. 

This program is offered as part of a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Alumni Program. 

Intended Audience: All Levels

Friday, August 22, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Environmental Engineer and Sustainability Expert
Dr. Vinio Floris is an experienced sustainability professional specializing in water resources and the effects of climate change on living organisms. As an environmental engineer and botanist, he has spent over three decades studying the impacts of climate and...(read more)