Caption: Four university students look at a very large cross-section of a western red cedar tree trunk, Thuja plicata. https://collections.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/100-treasures/treasure-34
Today, we’re focusing on our photosynthetic friends – plants and algae. Meet mosses, find a fern, touch a tree, see a seaweed, and fawn over flowers!
Extend your learning at home:
- Learn about how herbarium specimens are used for research with Jamie;
- Download and print a plant guide and log for common plants at UBC;
- Explore amazing algae from the seashore to the herbarium floor!
- How do you press plants for art and science? Learn more here;
- Learn about the herbarium at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum;
- Extend your time at UBC! Spend some time at the UBC Botanical Garden.
We’re thrilled to celebrate the museum’s collections during spring break 2024. From March 16-31, we’ll focus on one of our collections every day. Be sure to visit on your favourite day, but we hope you visit multiple times to see it all!
With themed colouring sheets, scavenger hunts, and activities we have everything in place for a self-led exploration of the collections. Investigate at your own pace throughout the day, and plan to join one of our half-hour highlights or hands-on activities featuring the day’s theme to round out your visit! Find all our Spring Break 2024 topics on the daily schedule!
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum reserves the right to change or modify programming as needed. Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum is closed on Mondays and statutory holidays.
The museum is open to all ages and our activities are included with membership or museum admission on a drop-in basis. Children under the age of 13 must have adult supervision in the museum at all times. Please visit our accessibility page if you have any access questions!
Are you offering a spring break camp? Check out our in-person program options for private, hands-on, biodiversity experiences suitable for your group.