Midwinter Break Virtual Family Series

Join us on Zoom for an online family series celebrating Black achievements in the field of the botany. Workshops will feature prominent and relatively unknown historical Black botanists and scientists, demonstrations of their discoveries, and suggested at-home activities inspired by their work. We will also highlight current BIPOC-led organizations that are carrying on the legacy of their achievements.

In this online family workshop, we’ll explore the work and impact of Dr. Marie Clark Taylor, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in botany. Dr. Taylor studied the influence of light on plant growth and was especially interested in how a plant decides to stop growing stems and leaves and instead starts growing flowers. Join us to learn more about this brilliant, trailblazing botanist as we explore plants that grow with and without light.

Suggested Materials: dry lentil seeds or peas, shoe box, small plastic cup, paper towels or potting soil.

$10 Non-Member / $8 Member / Free with Urban Advantage Student +3 Voucher

Registration required. CLICK HERE to register.

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Celebrate Black botanists throughout the week as our online workshop series continues! Click to learn more and register for the following workshops:

Monday, 2/15 – The Genius of George Washington Carver

Tuesday, 2/16 – Edmond Albius & the Cultivation of Vanilla

Thursday, 2/18 – Percy H. Gentle, Plant Collector & Botanist

Friday, 2/19 – Plants We Owe to Enslaved Africans

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FAQs FOR OUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

• Participants will need an internet-accessible device (phone, tablet, computer) with stable internet connection. If there are opportunities for questions from participants, we encourage you to enable your camera and audio features.

• Our primary online platform will be Zoom.

• Links for Zoom meetings will be sent to emails provided in registration prior to the workshop.

• Any and all questions regarding tech support can be sent to [email protected].

ONLINE ETIQUETTE

QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace and safety for the enjoyment of our online audience. QBG asks all participants to act in a manner fitting for this new online environment for workshops. Please be aware of your surroundings, what you are sharing via your device’s camera, and the background of wherever you choose to take part.