E63 - Jenna Ervin Pt 2 - The Complex & Fascinating World of Botany

Jenna Ervin is the Program Manger of Interpretation for the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and Rancho La Brea Tar Pits, as well as a Botany Instructor at the Los Angeles Arboretum. She is a talented camp leader, museum instructor, classroom educator and education specialist who’s previous work experience includes reDiscover, Kidspace Museum, and Yosemite National Park. She specializes in Project Based Learning and connecting audiences and students to their environment through relatable science and stories.

SHOW NOTES:

Adult Night Hikes at the Los Angeles Arboretum led by Jenna Ervin: https://www.arboretum.org/learn/classes-year-around/adult-night-hikes/

Natural History Museum of LA County: https://nhm.org/

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: https://tarpits.org/

 

Plants We Talked About:

Uncarina (Mousetrap Tree) | Dave's Garden: https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/uncarina-the-mousetrap-tree

     I had a hard time finding information about the exotic Mousetrap Tree. It's definitely one worth studying.

Pyrus calleryana (Ornamental Tree) | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrus_calleryana

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