Expert Is In: Pollination Past & Present (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Devin Reese, Science Journalist and Executive Editor of Natural History Magazine 
Interested in learning about the origins of insect pollination? Pollination developed long before the evolution of flowers and common pollinators like bees and butterflies. Drop by the Terrace to talk with Devin and learn how insect pollination began. Explore different pollination relationships and go on the hunt for interesting insects at the USBG. 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

Saturday, June 27, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Terrace (Rain Location: Garden Court)
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Science Journalist and Executive Editor
Natural History Magazine
As a science journalist, Dr. Devin Reese writes about natural science for a range of audiences from youth to professional adult. After certifying as a master naturalist, she serves as a steward for Mt. Jefferson Park in Alexandria, Virginia, recruiting teams o...(read more)