Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Program for Molecular Systematics

Science Open House Redux: November 12 – 13

Posted in Programs and Events, Science on September 30 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, 2011

Our last attempt at hosting this “inside look” at The New York Botanical Garden‘s Science campus was rained out by a certain tropical storm (we’re looking at you Irene), so we’re trying again. And this time we’re making it even bigger and better than before!

The Science Open House weekend will be held in conjunction with the second Thain Family Forest Dedication festival weekend, which means there will be a ton of fun activities for the whole family! Start inside with a look at the beautiful Pfizer Plant Research Laboratory, then explore the fascinating William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, and finally, listen to Garden scientists talk about their forest-based research. Then head outside and enjoy the beauties of fall in the Garden’s historic, 50-acre Thain Family Forest: take an expert-led nature walk, canoe down the Bronx River and learn about its wildlife, climb a tree with an arborist, and so much more. The Garden is never the same two days in a row, so come spend a day in one of the world’s greatest urban gardens, The New York Botanical Garden!

Head below the jump to see the schedule for this exciting weekend of science events!

Science Open House Weekend

Posted in Programs and Events, Science on August 22 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, 2011

This weekend-long event will offer the public a rare insider’s view of The New York Botanical Garden’s Science campus.

Garden scientists will lead tours of the Pfizer Plant Research Laboratory and William and Lynda Steere Herbarium.

Briefings from the Field, a short lecture series featuring updates from the fieldwork of various Garden scientists, is open to the public Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Arthur and Janet Ross Lecture Hall

Garden scientists are working all over the world on plant-related studies ranging from working to preserve the endangered flora of Puerto Rico, to searching for lichens and mosses at the ends of the earth, to hunting for hidden pathogens in North America’s cranberry bogs, and to empowering junior high school girls through flowers. Come visit these beautiful and fascinating facilities (get a preview of the Pfizer Lab here) and hear the stories of discovery from the Garden’s scientists themselves.

Head below the jump to see the schedule for this exciting weekend of science events!