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Making Herbarium Specimens for Science and Art 

With Scott LaGreca, Paul J. Kramer Plant Collections Manager at Duke Gardens   

This interactive program 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. Directions will be included in the program reminder.   

Fee: $48, 20% discount with Duke Gardens members’ discount code 

Parking: Parking is included and available only for the program’s duration.  

Accessibility: This will be an indoor program with the option to sit or stand.  

Please note: Construction for the transformative Garden Gateway Project is underway. Look for parking instructions and meeting location details included in the program reminder email sent the week before each program date. The Doris Duke Center and main visitor parking lots will be closed during construction.  

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Questions?

Please contact us at 919-668-1701 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.