Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory September 21, 2009

What do manila folders, Chanel No. 5, vanilla, and fossil fuels have in common? The answer is that they all come from plants on permanent display in the USBG Conservatory. Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will connect the exotic plant world to everyday life. You might see bananas and coffee ripening on the tree, watch the Venus flytrap catch a meal, or learn about the next big breakthrough in medicinal plant research.