Family Program: Pumpkin Parts! (On-site Drop-in Program)

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Lilly Andersen smiles at the camera (L); Overhead view of an orange pumpkin with its top cut off sitting on a wooden table. The hands of a young child wearing a green sweater are seen holding the top of the pumpkin. An older woman's hands are seen using a spoon to scoop seeds out of the open hole in the top of the pumpkin. (R)

Family Program: Pumpkin Parts! (On-site Drop-in Program)

Lilly Andersen, USBG Family Education Specialist, and USBG Volunteers

Think like a botanist as you and your child explore inside one of the most iconic seasonal plants: a pumpkin! Observe the different parts of the pumpkin and learn about the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which also includes gourds and squashes.

Intended Audience: Families

Friday, October 11, 2024
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern
Location: Conservatory Children's Garden
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

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.

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