Botany Basics

Ever wonder what makes a rose different from a buttercup, or why some plants have square stems while others don’t? Join us for Botany Basics, a classroom-based event dedicated to the fascinating world of plants! In this class, we’ll cover Indiana’s key plant families, botanical terminology, and plant structures, giving you the tools to identify and understand plants like a botanist. You’ll learn about leaves, stems, flowers, fruits, and roots, and discover how these features help plants survive in their environments. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the natural world.