Featured Picks

Algae specimens can be found in every color of the rainbow.

Seeing Stars

Jul 3 2019

See the stars without a telescope.

Specimen Alphabet

Jul 9 2019

Have something to say? Say it with specimens.

July in the Native Plant Garden

Jul 10 2019

The Native Plant Garden is looking lovely right now! Some plants that…

Floating Flowers

Aug 15 2019

If you're staying cool this summer in your favorite swimming hole, here are…

Attractive Frances Baker

Sep 5 2019

This specimen arrived as part of an exchange from another herbarium, wrapped…

Autumnal

Sep 23 2019

Grab a warm beverage and your favorite sweater—the colors on these specimens evoke…

Oh my gourd

Oct 1 2019

Oh my gourd, it's fall. That means it's decorative gourd season! Enjoy…

Works of Art Focus on Science

Botanical Lessons

Oct 18 2019

Botany students must learn the structures of flowers in all their intricate variety.…

Specimen Stories Works of Art

Mums the Word

Oct 22 2019

With their vibrant purples, deep reds and bright yellows, Mums (or Chrysanthemums) are always…

Specimen Numbers

Oct 23 2019

You can really count on these specimens.

Mellow Yellows

Nov 15 2019

A collection of yellow specimens to brighten your day.

Purple Reign

Jan 30 2020

Plants, algae, and fungi can be found in a wide range of…

Hearts

Feb 3 2020

Herbarium specimens are close to my heart, and it's fun to imagine that…

Triangles

Mar 13 2020

Triangles man, these are triangles man.

Palm Patterns

Apr 2 2020

Creating specimens of palms pose a challenge to collectors—how best to trim, arrange,…

Draw and Create Specimen Challenge

Apr 15 2020

Herbarium specimens are an important piece of a larger puzzle; helping people…