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Botanical Journaling

Combining Art and Science for Plant Identification

Virtual Event

April 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT

Registration Procedure:

Registration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away.

Register: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/NS2tnEbwRiy6cA5ygNaUpA

Class Description

Explore artful techniques in plant identification throughout the changing seasons with Extension Master Gardener Mary Jennings. She covers the purpose of botanical journaling: combining scientific observations with artistic documentation. The presentation reviews the historical context and the benefits for both Extension Master Gardeners and home gardeners with improved identification skills, detailed record-keeping, and a deeper understanding of plant life cycles.

sketches of leaves in an art journal

Photo © Mary Jennings

After you register,

  • You will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.
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  • You will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class.
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Registration stays open until the end of the meeting.

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Sarah Calhoun, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

If you enjoy our free Public Education offerings,
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Can’t join us for a live online presentation?
Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.

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ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION