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Explore recent research on the pollination strategy and fly pollinator of pawpaw.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Flowers, Flies, and Fermentation: The Pollination Ecology of Pawpaw7:00 – 8:30 PMKate Goodrich, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Widener UniversityThe pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a fascinating local tree that produces the largest native fruits in North America. Pawpaw was widely known and consumed by indigenous people and early colonists, but it is less well-known today. Biologist Kate Goodrich will share her recent research …

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On September 22, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to plant trees and shrubs. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.