BLM Campbell Creek Science Center program July 13 celebrates native plants and noted plant expert, Verna Pratt
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Join the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center and Alaska Native Plant Society on Thursday, July 13 at 6:00 pm for an evening celebrating native plants and the life of Verna Pratt.
Long-time volunteer and author of Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers, the late Verna Pratt devoted countless hours creating and tending the Science Center’s gardens and to teaching people about native plants of Alaska.
This special program begins at 6:00 p.m. with walks through the gardens led by volunteers from the Alaska Native Plant Society. At 7:00 p.m. rock gardener and plant collector Dr. Anthony Reznicek will give a talk on plant diversity and evolution.
Meet at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center (5600 Science Center Drive). Please call 267-1241 for more information.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.