Explore science at the Arboretum on Researchers’ Night 2012

Through research, we discover new knowledge and identify solutions to complex problems. Spark the curiosity of your inner scientist at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University on Researchers’ Night 2012. Held annually on a single night in 300 cities across Europe, this mega-event comes to the Arboretum and Boston for the very first time on Friday, September 28.

For this year’s event, the Arnold Arboretum will present Making the Invisible Visible at the Weld Hill Research Building. Collaborating with the Education Office of the Consulate General of Spain and the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid, the Arboretum invites the public to explore some of the ways that scientists study plants. Participants will be able to meet Spanish researchers at the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid via Skype, extract DNA from common fruit and make necklaces from the material, learn about current Arboretum research, and use microscopes to examine plant parts like bark, leaves, and seeds.

The event is free and open to curious individuals of any age. Activities are designed for children and adults and encourage family participation and inquiry. Learn more about this event and register.