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3rd Saturday Class: Plants Discovered by the Lewis & Clark Expedition (1804-06)
June 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark, was commissioned by President Jefferson to explore and map the newly acquired territory in the Louisiana Purchase and to find a practical route across the western half of the continent. A secondary objective was scientific: to study the area’s plants, animal life, and geography, documenting over 178 plants new to western science. Master Gardener Carol Davis highlights some of the plants they discovered, where they were found, and how they were used by both Native Americans and the Expedition itself during their journey.
Classes are held in person at the J. Merle Crawley Agriculture Service Center (6183 Adamson Circle, off Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga) or online via Zoom.
To attend this class in person, register on SignUp HERE.
To attend this class online, register for Zoom HERE.
If you miss the class, you can view it later on our Facebook page, which features several past 3rd Saturday Classes.