Roots of Resilience: Surprising Discoveries About Great Basin Plants

Every plant in the surrounding landscape has fought, migrated, and evolved to survive. In the Great Basin, plant communities are diverse and resilient, and Elizabeth Leger’s research lab is focused on understanding what enables individual plants to thrive despite drought, invasion, fire, and grazing pressure. Join Dr. Leger as she shares some of the most surprising discoveries from her work, including moments when her assumptions were challenged.

You may also like the following events from Nevada Museum of Art:

• This Thursday, 23rd October, 06:00 pm, Annie Montague Alexander: Fossils and Field Work in Reno
• This Friday, 24th October, 12:00 pm, Mr. Patterns and Too Many Captain Cooks in Reno
• This Friday, 24th October, 07:00 pm, Art After Dark: The Witching Hour in Reno