posted March 20, 2019
How Plants Defy Gravity
Have you ever wondered how the tallest trees of the world still have water in their leaves at the very top? Do little forest elves carry water up the trunk for when they get thirsty at night? Does rain water stick to the leaves like glue? While both of these hypotheses are fun to imagine, the real reason is even cooler – all plants defy gravity!
Come to the Beringia Centre this Sunday to find out how our green friends manage to counteract the force keeping our feet on solid ground. And yes, we promise no green singing witches are involved.
Demonstrations at 1 PM and 3 PM, with a hands-on activity between 1 PM and 4 PM