Science Saturday: Explore the world of plants at ESU
Emporia, KS (03/13/2026) — As spring approaches and the landscape begins to wake up, plants will soon fill our yards, gardens and surrounding areas. But how much do you really know about plants? Join Emporia State University and the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center team from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28 at ESU's Science Hall for a fun hands-on learning experience dedicated to all things plants.
Science Saturday: Going Green at ESU offers something for everyone and will cover prairie plants, tropical plants, plant anatomy and stunning flowers.
Activities include a guided tour of the ESU greenhouse, learning about plant anatomy using microscopy, discovering how to garden with native plants and making paper using recycled materials.
The event is free and open to all ages-and no green thumb is required! Space is limited, and each attendee must register individually at esuparoc.com.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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