A Pioneering Botanist of the Massanuttens: Lena Artz (1891-1976) – In-Person
Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Presentation by Dr. Andrea Weeks
Dr. Andrea Weeks is a professor of botany at George Mason University and the director of the Ted R. Bradley Herbarium. Her research focuses on plant systematics, and she serves on the boards of the Flora of Virginia and the Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora.
Talk Description: Join Dr. Weeks as she explores the scientific legacy of Lena Artz, a Shenandoah County native whose early 20th-century work significantly contributed to our knowledge of the Massanuttens’ unique flora. Discover the fascinating plant species Lena uncovered in this region.
