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Feed your Mind: Carnivorous Plants

May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Feed your Mind: Carnivorous Plants with Education Manager Barbara Goldentyer
May 13th, 12-1 pm
Join Education Manager Barbara Goldentyer to learn about the unique world of carnivorous plants and the many native NC species. This informative session will delve into the fascinating mechanisms these plants use to catch and digest prey, their unique growing environment, and how to care for your own carnivorous plants.

Instructor Bio: Barbara Goldentyer has been the Education Manager at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden since 2019. She holds Master’s Degrees in Environmental Studies and Sociology. She has loved carnivorous plants since middle school when she bought and promptly killed her first Venus fly trap. She is excited to teach everyone how to avoid her mistakes.

Audience Target: This class is perfect for anyone interested in cool plants. The class is designed for adults, but children of all ages are also welcome!

Format: This is a lunchtime lecture style presentation.

Fee Includes:

  • Admission to the Garden
  • An expert-led presentation
  • Plant Care Instructions
  • A Pitcher Plant Dissection Demonstration

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

Fees: $15, $5 members

Please preregister here. 

Details

Date:
May 13
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 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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