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SUMMARY:Intro to Herbaria: The Science & History of Plant Pressing
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Herbaria: The Science and History of Plant-Pressing\n\nSunday\, October 23\n\n1:00 pm   3:00 pm\n\n$15 per person   PLEASE PRE-REGISTER\n\nFrom the 1800s to the 1950s\, collections of preserved natural organisms were ubiquitous in schools\, universities\, and households. Cultivating "nature literacy" was a primary educational goal\, and examining real examples was the best way to familiarize oneself with the local flora and fauna. Antique and contemporary specimens still are used in teaching and research today\, with additional applications in art projects and personal hobbies. In this class you will learn the history of herbaria (collections of pressed plant specimens)\, including how they have been created and utilized over time. You will learn how to create your own plant-pressing kit and how to compose a useful specimen\, and you will have hands-on time to practice pressing a variety of plants or flowers. This class is designed for adults. Limited space\, please register in advance. Get more information at grassriver.org. 6500 Alden Hwy\, Bellaire MI 49615.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong><em><span style="background:white\;"><span style="font-size:12pt\;">Introduction to Herbaria: The Science and History of Plant-Pressing</span></span></em></strong><br />\n<strong><em><span style="font-size:12pt\;"><span style="background:white\;">Sunday\, October 23</span></span></em></strong><br />\n<strong><em><span style="background:white\;"><span style="font-size:12pt\;">1:00 pm &ndash\; 3:00 pm</span></span></em></strong><br />\n<strong><em><span style="background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12pt\;">$15 per person &ndash\; PLEASE PRE-REGISTER</span></span></span></em></strong><br />\n<span style="background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12pt\;">From the 1800s to the 1950s\, collections of preserved natural organisms were ubiquitous in schools\, universities\, and households. Cultivating &ldquo\;nature literacy&rdquo\; was a primary educational goal\, and examining real examples was the best way to familiarize oneself with the local flora and fauna. Antique and contemporary specimens still are used in teaching and research today\, with additional applications in art projects and personal hobbies.</span></span></span><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12pt\;"> <span style="background:white\;">In this class you will learn the history of herbaria (collections of pressed plant specimens)\, including how they have been created and utilized over time. You will learn how to create your own plant-pressing kit and how to compose a useful specimen\, and you will have hands-on time to practice pressing a variety of plants or flowers. This class is designed for adults. Limited space\, please register in advance. </span></span></span><span style="background:white\;"><span style="color:#202020\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Get more information at grassriver.org. 6500 Alden Hwy\, Bellaire MI 49615.</span></span></span></span>
LOCATION:6500 Alden Hwy Bellaire MI
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URL:https://business.elkrapidschamber.org/events/details/intro-to-herbaria-the-science-history-of-plant-pressing-32882
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