This interactive program led by Scott LaGreca, Paul J. Kramer Plant Collections Manager at Duke Gardens, will combine the scientific and artistic aspects of plant specimen preservation. Participants will learn the process of creating herbarium specimens, from plant collection and pressing to proper mounting techniques, including exploration of historical practices. Through hands-on activities, attendees will gain an appreciation for both the scientific and aesthetic value of preserved plant specimens in museum collections, and everyone will leave with a prepared plant specimen from the Duke Gardens plant collection.
Location: Onsite at Duke Gardens. Meeting location will be included in a program reminder email sent the week before the program.
Fee: $44, 20% discount with Duke Gardens members’ discount code
Parking: Fees apply.
Accessibility: This program will take place seated indoors, in a location accessible by fully paved paths.