Watch Them Grow: Understanding Our Forests for a Greener Future
- Date
- August 14th
- Time
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Age
- Ages 7–12
- Cost
- Free and open to the public
Location
National Museum of Natural History
1000 Madison Drive NW, Washington, DC 20560 · Directions
National Mall
Forest ecologist Dr. Eugenie Mas of ForestGEO and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute explains how scientists monitor tree growth and environmental conditions. Families can learn how trees store carbon, why that matters for climate, and how long-term measurements help researchers anticipate how forests may respond to changing surroundings.
The gallery program takes place in the first-floor Fossil Hall and is wheelchair accessible.