Thu, September 21, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Plants Get Sick Too! VIRTUAL – Meet a Scientist Series

Designed with afterschool groups in mind, the Meet a Scientist series is hosted by the  Scientist in Every Florida School and partners like The Boys and Girls Club of Martin County and  Prime Time Palm Beach County.  Sessions are highly informative 30-minute peeks inside of some of the most fascinating fields and careers in science today. Geared for K-8 learners, yet open to all ages, this series lets the students ask inquisitive questions of the scientist. Connect your group with us through livestream on Zoom or  YouTube.

Learn how plants have immune systems to fight diseases and sickness much like humans. Hear from Dr. Harmon on how scientists observe plant symptoms and make diagnoses.