Willard's Wonderings & Watauga Wanderings is a special program series hosted by BRAHM's Programs & Outreach Director Willard Watson III. This session focuses on Dr. Estep's research on ramps (wild leeks), which provides the first preliminary genetic evidence supporting the recognition of narrow-leaf ramps as a second taxon. The research establishes foundational genetic tools for understanding ramp taxonomy and informs conservation strategies for this increasingly exploited forest species.

Five-day intensive biology program covering 15 essential labs including microscopy, taxonomy, cell biology, microbiology, DNA extraction, biochemistry, and various animal dissections. Program runs Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with check-in at 9:45 a.m. Includes all lab materials, parking, daily snacks, and family access to museum grounds.

Weeklong intensive biology program covering 15 essential labs including microscopy, taxonomy, cell biology, DNA extraction, microbiology, and animal dissections. Full-day program Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Includes all lab materials, parking, daily snack, museum access, and completion certificate. Appropriate lab attire required.

At Longwood, beauty is more than an outcome--it's a catalyst for curiosity, creativity, and scientific discovery. Join Longwood Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D., and explore how visually compelling landscapes, elegant plant forms, and artful design sharpen observation, inspire research, and enrich the scientific process. Drawing from Longwood's tradition of display-driven discovery, and global examples where aesthetics and science intersect (from botanical art that advances taxonomy to garden design experiments that reveal ecological patterns), consider how beauty helps us see more clearly, think more imaginatively, and pursue solutions that connect people, plants, and place. This talk invites you to consider beauty not as ornament, but as an essential partner in scientific exploration.

12 sessions with two two-hour labs per session totaling 24 labs. Open to students ages 14 to 18. The Biology High School Lab follows the BJU Biology 5th edition Textbook. Labs run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Price includes all supplies and parking. Lunch not provided - bring your own or purchase meal voucher during registration. Sessions run from September 1, 2026 through March 16, 2027.