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Adult Workshop: Understanding Ferns with Dr. Linda Sue Barnes

May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Adult Workshop: Understanding Ferns with Dr. Linda Sue Barnes
May 10th, 1-4 pm
Explore the fascinating world of ferns with a retired professor of Botany Dr. Linda Sue Barnes. Learn about the different types of ferns, their growth habits, and how to care for them in your garden. Take a walk and learn to identify ferns growing in the garden. The workshop will also include potting a fern plant for you to take home and care for, making it a hands-on experience in fern appreciation.

Instructor Bio: Dr. Linda Sue Barnes is a Professor Emeritus of Botany. She was born and raised in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. She has a B.A. in Biology from Mississippi College (now known as Mississippi Christian University), an M.A. in Biology from the University of Mississippi, and a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is also a weekly volunteer in the Day Lily Garden.

Audience Target: This class is perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. The class is designed for adults however children ages 10+ are also welcome.

Format: This workshop will include a short lecture-style presentation, a walk in the garden, and a hands-on planting component.

Fee Includes:

  • Admission to the Garden
  • Instruction from an expert Gardener
  • A Potted Fern to Take Home
  • A Guided Tour of the Garden’s Ferns

Location: Please check in at the Gift Shop and meet in the Classroom. Be prepared to head out into the Garden.

Fees: $40, $35 for members

Please preregister here. 

Details

Date:
May 10
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Organizer

Environmental Education Team
Phone
910-486-0221 x43 or x27
Email
bgoldentyer@capefearbg.org
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Venue

Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Boulevard
Fayetteville, NC 28301 United States
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Phone
9104860221
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