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 first online workshop of the series, we’ll explore the work and impact of George Washington Carver. Called the “Wizard of Tuskegee,” Dr. Carver made significant contributions to the field of botany. Learn how plants played a very important role in his early life and later achievements. We will also demonstrate some plants Carver worked with and paint with plants, using plant materials for pigment and painting instruments.

Suggested Materials: overripe berries, turmeric, spinach leaves, paper, brush.

$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:

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

Wednesday, 2/17 – Dr. Marie Clark Taylor, Historic Woman of Botany

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.