The spring exhibition “Let’s study and learn about Satoyama Plants” is a fun way to learn about the characteristics and diversity of plants that grow in satoyama in snow country! Plants of Satoyama” is an exhibition that provides visitors with a fun way to learn about the characteristics and diversity of plants that grow in satoyama in the snow country, and the importance of research and conservation, using quizzes and worksheets. During the exhibition, specimens of endangered species in the city and images of valuable specimens of extinct species in Niigata Prefecture on loan from the Faculty of Education of Niigata University will be on display.
Event
Three events related to the special exhibition will be held in the Kyororo Forest*.
(1) Observing flowers
(2) Plant specimen making experience
(3) Surveying, exterminating, and experimenting with invasive alien plants (giant longhornwort)
Kyororo Forest has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as an “important satochi-satoyama for biodiversity conservation.
(1) Flower observation
Dates: April 6 (Sat), May 11 (Sat), June 1 (Sat), July 6 (Sat)
Time: 13:30-16:00
(2) Plant Specimen Making Experience
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 10:30-12:00
(3) Survey, extermination, and experimentation with invasive alien plants (giant longhornwort)
Opening day: June 22 (Earth)
Time：10:00-12:00
Summary
| Date and time |
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - Sunday, July 7, 2024 Closed: Tuesdays Closed on Tues except holidays |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Kyororo (Echigo-Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science) |
| Admission | High school students and older: 500 yen, junior high school students and younger: free |
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