Family Program: Plants Make Their Own Food! Exploring Photosynthesis (On-site Drop-in Program)

Lilly Andersen, U.S. Botanic Garden Family Education Specialist
Celebrate Earth Day with Lilly and explore how plants make their own food using energy from the sun! We'll explore scientific instruments like CO2 sensors and refractometers. These tools will help us measure the changes that occur within a plant during the process of photosynthesis, and we'll discuss why plants are necessary for the health of our planet. 

Please note: This is a drop-in experience and will be repeated several times over the course of the designated program time.  

Intended Audience: Families

Friday, April 24, 2026
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Children's Garden
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.