Nov. 19, 2009
Science Café: “Saving Plants in a Changing Climate,” presented by Dr. Matthew Albrecht, assistant curator of conservation biology, Missouri Botanical Garden. Climate change, pests, weeds and man’s impact on habitat destruction threaten plant diversity and sustainability. Botanical gardens play a crucial role in the effort to save plants. Explore the challenges and solutions with stimulating conversation in an informal setting. 7 to 9 p.m. Herbie’s Restaurant, 405 N. Euclid Ave. Free. Presented by the Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri Botanical Garden. (314) 289-4424 or www.slsc.org.

Feb. 1, 2010
Online enrollment opens for over 175 spring and summer classes for youth and adults at the Garden and its family of attractions. View the complete catalog and register online at www.mobot.org/classes or call (314) 577-5140.

Feb. 27 & 28, 2010
Gardening Blitz. A weekend of fun and educational classes on topics from perennials to cooking, watercolor to photography. Sign up for only one class or as many as you like. 9 a.m. Fees vary for individual classes. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes.

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