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Come join us for the inaugural Fall Herbarium Day!Ever wondered how botanists collect, identify, and preserve plants for scientific study? Join Dr. Mac Alford and other USM botanists for a hands-on look into the world of herbaria and plant research!
Weather permitting, we’ll begin with a guided plant walk to demonstrate how specimens are collected in the field. Then, we’ll head indoors to follow those specimens through the entire process — from pressing the plants to recording field notes, mounting our specimens, and even digitizing them for long-term scientific storage and research.
This is a great event for gardeners, hikers, students, naturalists, families, and anyone who loves learning about our local flora.
No experience necessary — just curiosity!
November 15th, 9am–1pm
Lake Thoreau Environmental Center (150 Lake Thoreau Rd. Hattiesburg, MS 30402)
Come learn how we document and preserve Mississippi’s botanical heritage, one specimen at a time!
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150 Lake Thoreau Rd., Hattiesburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39402
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