Seed Plants: Rock Stars of the Plant World

This is the third class in a four part Plant Studies series. Seed Plants continues the story of plants escaping an aquatic environment to life on land. We’ll pick up the story at 360ish million years ago where we left off with Mosses: The Humble Pioneers of the Journey onto Land and Ferns: Debutants of the Vascular Society.

Note: Attendance at the two previous classes,  Mosses and Ferns, is NOT REQUIRED to attend the Seed Plants class.

The class will consist of a morning classroom presentation and an after lunch 
Eco-Synthesis/Integration walk.

Topics will include:

            The 4.6 Billion Year Journey (Co-Evolution)

            Evolution

            Challenges to Life on Land

            Life Cycle of Land Plants

            Characteristics of Seed Plants

            Seed, Fruits, and Vegetables (Are you sure???)

            Flowering Plants

You will need to bring a drink, lunch/snack, and insect repellant. Also, wear appropriate footwear.

When:

            Saturday, September 27th

                        Classroom Presentation: 9:00 to 12:30

                        Eco-Synthesis/Integration Walk: 1:15 to 3:00

Where:

            St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall

            228 Spring St

            Enter thru the red doors next to the parking lot/playground