Department of Biological Sciences
DARDEN LECTURE – Dr. Cassandra Quave
North Lawn Hall, Room 2005 221 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesHosted by the Department of Biological Sciences, Dr. Cassandra Quave will present the 2022 Darden Lecture titled "The Plant Hunter: A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines." Plants are the basis for an array of lifesaving and health-improving medicines we all now take for granted. Ever taken an aspirin? Thank a willow tree for that. What about medicines for malaria? Some of those are derived from cinchona and wormwood. In today’s world of synthetic pharmaceuticals, many people have forgotten this [...]
Afternoon at the ArBOOretum
UA Arboretum 4801 Arboretum Way, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesVisit the UA Arboretum for some spooky fun exploring the wondrous plants and animals that call Alabama home! Families are invited to walk the Trick-or-Treat trails collecting sweet treats! Conductors will show you the way to the pavilion with hands-on exhibits where kids and their families can learn about the Sounds of the Night (owls and bats), Sticky Weavers (spiders), Creatures from the Deep (mussels, lampreys, and other animals that call Alabama waters home), and Invaders! (invasive species). Families will [...]