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Alachua County Library: PlantSpace at Millhopper Branch

  • When: Tuesday, July 23, 2024,  3:00 pm -  4:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free

Did you know that some plants make slime? Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to discover how seeds release mucilage, the goo-d stuff.

Children will learn how to pipette and visualize carbohydrate polymers from different plants including garden cress, flax and chia seeds.

The first 20 budding scientists to complete the provided hands-on activities will win prizes that sprout smiles.

Elementary (6-11 years)

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