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CANCELLED - Food Literacy Project Outing: Glass Flowers, Edible Plants Tour

Friday, Nov 07, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford St.
Cambridge
Step into a world where art and botany intertwine on our exclusive guided tour at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. The tour will showcase the renowned Glass Flowers collection, with a particular emphasis on plant species that have nourished humans across cultures and time.

Explore the astonishingly lifelike glass models crafted by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, master glass artisans of the 19th century. Harvard PhD candidate in Plant Physiology, Sophie Everbach, will lead attendees through intricate displays of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other edible plants, revealing details about their botanical characteristics, historical uses, and cultural significance.

Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, a botany buff, or an art lover, this tour will offer a unique perspective on the beauty and utility of plants that feed the world. Discover how these glass masterpieces not only capture the essence of plant life but also tell the story of human connection to food and nature.

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