image: Plant Science Saturday 2023 will take place on August 5, 2023, at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, from 9 am until 1 pm. view more
Credit: ASPB
Savannah-area families will have an opportunity to get scientific with their love of plants when Plant Science Saturday takes place August 5 at Forsyth Park. Designed for budding plant scientists of all ages, plant scientists will host discovery stations to inspire excitement and curiosity about plants and plant life.
About the Event
Hosted by the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), the event kicks of Plant Biology Week in Savannah, during which ASPB’s annual Plant Biology conference will welcome more than 1,000 plant biologists and scientists from around the world.
Plant Science Saturday originated out of the desire for Plant Biology conference attendees to give back to their host cities.
“As a Society, ASPB members are very in tune with their communities and environments and already work to inspire future generations of plant scientists, so we’re especially excited to be here in Savannah with its rich agricultural history and traditions,” said Erin Friedman, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology at University of Lynchburg and Chair of ASPB’s Education & Outreach Committee.
This year’s event is held in partnership with Forsyth Farmers’ Market. In addition to the weekly market at Forsyth Park, Forsyth Farmers’ Market serves Savannah communities through nutrition education and by ensuring access to fresh, high-quality food.
For Attendees
Attendees start their journey into plant science with picking up a field guide that guides them through a range of hands-on activities. Learn about the building blocks of plant behavior by dissecting a lima bean, discover what components plants need to survive while creating a seed cup necklace, help plant scientists solve the challenges of growing plants in space, and more! Attendees who have visited all stations receive a Junior Plant Scientist completion certificate.
“Plants are so vitally important for humans, for our planet, and sharing our love of them with Savannah families—and maybe inspiring a few future scientists—is an exciting way to spend a day,” said Friedman.
Make Your Plans
Plant Science Saturday
Saturday, August 5
9 am – 1 pm
Forsyth Park at Forsyth Farmers’ Market
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About ASPB
ASPB is a professional scientific society, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that is devoted to the advancement of the plant sciences worldwide. With a membership of some 3,000 plant scientists from throughout the United States and around the world, the Society publishes two of the most widely cited plant science journals, The Plant Cell and Plant Physiology, and co-publishes the Open Access journal Plant Direct. ASPB also hosts the annual Plant Biology conference; supports plant science outreach, engagement, and advocacy; and powers the Plantae digital ecosystem for plant scientists. For more information about ASPB, please visit https://aspb.org/. Also follow ASPB on Facebook at facebook.com/myASPB, on Twitter @ASPB, and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/98656.
About Forsyth Farmers' Market
Forsyth Farmers’ Market is more than a market. We know that the industrial food system does not offer equal access to fresh and healthy foods. So, we work to grow an equitable food system that improves access to healthy, fresh, culturally relevant foods for those who have been marginalized through a mobile farmers’ market, nutrition education, and doubling SNAP benefits. By increasing food access, promoting healthy eating, and partnering with local health centers and other organizations, FFM works to reduce health disparities and diet-related chronic disease and improve wellbeing in our community. Learn more and support the market at https://forsythfarmersmarket.com/.