Roots of Our Nutrition

Roots are essential to plants, and plants are essential to our nutrition. Explore the fascinating world of roots and their essential role in plant function and human nutrition in this self-paced tour through our Kitchen Garden. Learn about the nutritional benefits of various vegetables and herbs, how to utilize these vegetables and herbs, and deepen your appreciation for fresh produce by tasting select vegetables. Add another layer of fun and discover the rest of Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden with a scavenger hunt to find spring blooming flowers throughout the garden. Come connect with the roots of your nutrition!

This is a free, drop-in, family-friendly event.

This is a North Carolina Science Festival Event. Founded in 2010, the North Carolina Science Festival is the first statewide science festival in the United States. Through a series of community-based events each April (hosted by schools, colleges, libraries, museums, parks, businesses, and other…