Register 34 Seats Remaining
Where do houseplants come from? Dr. Allyson Salisbury discusses native habitats & ecology of common houseplants & how understanding their origins gives clues on how to best care for them. Plant swap.
Do you know where your favorite houseplant came from? The answer isn't a big box hardware store. Your houseplant might have evolved in African rainforests or perhaps the deserts of North America.
Houseplants offer a glimpse into diverse ecosystems across the world and illustrate some of the clever ways plants have adapted to challenging environments. And thanks to their fascinating origins, with a little TLC these plants can also survive on your windowsill.
Dr. Allyson Salisbury will guide you on an exploration of the native habitats and ecology of common houseplants, their unique adaptations and how understanding where houseplants come from can give us clues about how to best care for them.
PLANT SWAP! Bring a plant, go home with a new-to-you plant. 🪴🪴🪴
About the Presenter: Dr. Allyson Salisbury is an ecologist and environmental scientist who is broadly interested in how we use plants and ecological knowledge to help plants grow better in highly disturbed environments. She is currently an assistant teaching professor of urban forestry at Rutgers University.
This program and all our events are made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library. Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Outdoor / Garden | General |
The Roxbury Township Public Library is a municipal library serving the communities of Succasunna, Ledgewood, Landing, Berkshire Valley, Port Morris, and Kenvil. Residents of the township are eligible to a free library card which enables access to 2.8 million items across the Morris Library Alliance including digital books, museum passes and more.
