Family Program: Sorting and Shaping Seeds (On-site Drop-in Program)

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Four seeds of different shapes and sizes are laid out on an outdoor table in the foreground. Three young boys of various ages are gathered around the seeds, and two are looking intently at the seeds on the table. The youngest of the three boys is held by his mother on the right. (L); Lilly soft smiles at the camera, wearing a tan V-neck sweater. A wealth of green foliage is blurry but visible in the background. (R)

Family Program: Sorting and Shaping Seeds (On-site Drop-in Program)

Lilly Andersen, USBG Family Education Specialist, and USBG Volunteers
Take a close look at a variety of seeds to learn about different strategies that plants have evolved for seed dispersal. Sort seeds into categories based on their shapes and structures to predict their primary mode of dispersal, then engineer your own seed that can conquer the challenges of dispersal via water and/or animal.

Intended Audience: Children / Families

Friday, August 30, 2024
11:00 AM to 1:00 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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