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Cultural Connection
Which plant is the real shamrock?
The shamrock has been a familiar symbol of Irish culture for hundreds of years, but do you know which plant is the real shamrock?
Moments of Connection
Growing for a Greener Future: Horticulture Enterprise Team Prepares for Spring Sales
Students learn how to grow bulbs for sale.
Moments of Connection
Plant Discovery through Science Connections
Team members create successful community outreach event at Sciencenter.
Cultural Connection
Lucky Plants for the Lunar New Year
Get to know some of the plants that convey symbolic meaning during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Video
Nature’s promise through the seasons
As the gardens, arboretum, and natural areas enter their winter slumber, we reflect on the […]
Cultural Connection
Acknowledging our inseparable connection to nature
Over thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples developed knowledge and practices to live in balance with the living world.
Moments of Connection
Behind Every Sip, There’s a Story
Students welcomed families, shared coffee and led activities as part of our annual Coffee in the Gardens event.
Natural Area
Take a moment in nature’s peace
Enjoy a peaceful exploration of Purvis Road Wetlands, a dynamic ecosystem of ponds, forest, and swamp.
Cultural Connection
Plants that draw the spirit world near
During this time of seasonal transition, many cultures believe the barrier separating the physical world from the spirit world is weakest.