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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, February 8
1:00 PM
Saturday, March 8
1:00 PM

Location

Conservatory Ballroom

Tickets

Free with Gardens admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

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Member Reservations

January–March 2025

Reservations not required for Members and Innovators

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

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.