Celebrate Infinity Day with programming that explores the endless patterns of the plant world- past and present. From ancient fossils to living specimens, discover how repetition, spirals, and branching forms have shaped life on Earth for millions of years. Uncover the connections between math, plants, and history to see how nature’s patterns continue to unfold all around us.
Infinite Nature
August 5 | 6-7pm | FREEDiscover the hidden patterns woven throughout the natural world in this mindful guided exploration of fractals and infinity in nature. long the way, we’ll reflect on the beauty of nature’s endless designs and the connections between math, wellness, and the living world.
Pawpaw: Ancient Fruit, Modern Treat
August 8 | 3-4:30pm | FREEPawpaws: Ohio’s native fruit! The pawpaw tree is prized for its distinctive fruits, which ripen in late summer. Join Valerie Libbey of Libbey Farms for a guided walk & talk through our Community Garden Campus to look at pawpaw trees in the garden.
A Long Time Ago & Far Far Away
August 9 | 2-3pm | FREEJoin Orton Geologic Museum Curator Dale Gnidovec for a journey through Ohio’s ancient past. From tropical seas and steamy swamps to glaciers towering a mile high, the land we call Ohio has transformed over the last 500 million years.
