Science Series

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Science Series

A view from the inside looking out of a glass house, with green plants and fountains in the foreground, and a view through the windows of golden hour, trees, and people approaching.
Holden Barnes

Dates

Saturday, January 18
1:00 PM
Saturday, February 8
1:00 PM
Saturday, March 8
1:00 PM
Saturday, April 19
11:00 AM

Location

Conservatory Ballroom

Tickets

Free with Gardens admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

Member Reservations

January–March 2025

Reservations not required for Members and Innovators

April 2025

Timed Reservations required for Members

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

Tickets and Member reservations available in late January 2025

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Learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work.

January 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Longwood’s Legacy of Sustainability: Past, Present, and Reimagined

Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff

 

Longwood has a long history of implementing sustainable practices, from prioritizing water conservation, to reducing our carbon footprint, to reducing waste by reusing or recycling materials into new products. Join Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff for an exploration of the past, present, and future of our sustainability initiatives, especially as they relate to the design and realization of Longwood Reimagined.

February 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Reimagining a Landscape Under Glass: Mediterranean Seasonal Plants

Floriculture Manager John Leader

 

With the opening of Longwood Reimagined, we now have a new 32,000-square-foot West Conservatory to showcase spectacular plants from Mediterranean-like climates around the world … and its plants truly begin to shine during the winter months. Brighten up your February as Floriculture Manager John Leader delves into the amazing plants in our West Conservatory and all that goes into growing and maintaining them.

March 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Fire for Flora: Controlled Burns in Meadow Management

Research Specialist Kristie Lane Anderson
Soils and Compost Manager Erik Stefferud
Grower Madison Claydon
Moderator: Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff

 

Have you ever wondered how we help manage the Meadow Garden with fire? During this panel discussion, learn the ins and outs of the hot topic of controlled burns. Delve into its operational process to its benefits for biodiversity while hearing firsthand experiences from Research Specialist Kristie Lane Anderson, to our Soils and Compost Manager—and resident wildland firefighter—Erik Stefferud, and previous Professional Horticulture student-now-Grower Madison Claydon.

April 19, 2025 at 11:00 am

Science at Longwood: Conserving and Cultivating the Global Garden

Associate Vice President of Science Kate Santos

 

At Longwood, our Science team proudly plays an active and integral role in supporting our mission: bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Join Associate Vice President of Science Kate Santos and learn about the future of science at Longwood, our current priorities, and how we weave together our work under our scientific pillars of conservation, growth, sustainability, and inspiration.