Join Linda Jennings, Collections Curator, Vascular Plants & Algae, at the UBC Herbarium to learn more about plants in your backyard. Linda will introduce you to local spring flowering plants and explain what goes into making a scientific plant collection. Learn about the importance of identification, scientific and common names, taking good field notes, writing labels, conservation considerations as well as how to press and preserve specimens for the long term.
This informal chat with a researcher is recommended for ages 9 and up with the support of an adult. You’ll have opportunity to ask questions if you join us live!
All of the Beaty@Home sessions are free to join from anywhere around the world. All you need is an internet connection. You can join us on Zoom or on Facebook live! You can also call in over telephone, simply register on the Zoom link for the list of numbers.
If you would like to contribute to the museum, we appreciate any donations, purchasing a membership, planning to visit in person when safe to do so, and sharing information about the museum with friends and family. Thank you for your support of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum!