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  • Intoxicating Plants Walk

    H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in The Arboretum at Penn State East Park Avenue and Bigler Road, University Park

    Discover the stories of the plants that humans (and other animals!) use as intoxicants during a guided walk led by Arboretum programs coordinator and plant nerd Rebecca Horwitt. Register for free on The Arboretum’s Programs & Events page for this Plant Walk.

    Free
  • Plants in Classical Mythology

    H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in The Arboretum at Penn State East Park Avenue and Bigler Road, University Park

    Pomegranates and olives and figs, oh my! Join Dr. Michael Goyette on an interactive walking tour of the botanic gardens. Among the myriad myths to be discussed—and corresponding plants to be observed—are stories involving Persephone, Athena, Romulus and Remus, Hecate, and Prometheus. Register for free on The Arboretum’s Programs & Events page. About the Speaker: […]

    Free