Family Program: Flower to Fruit: A Pollination Journey (On-site Drop-in Program)

Lilly Andersen, USBG Family Education Specialist
Join Lilly and investigate the differences in plants before and after pollination! In this drop-in program, dissect a flower to learn about its different parts and how these components attract and interact with pollinators. Watch a fruit dissection demonstration to see how the papaya flower develops into the papaya fruit after pollination. Discuss adaptations of plants that facilitate pollination and appreciate the pollinators that help plants reproduce.

Intended Audience: Families

Friday, February 20, 2026
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

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About the presenter

Lilly Andersen

Family Education Specialist
U.S. Botanic Garden
Lilly Andersen is the U.S. Botanic Garden's Family Education Specialist. She works to build connections between people and plants through science education, focusing on the child/family audience.