This view shows only a small amount of the variety of plants living in the collection room.  The room houses a number of tropical and sub-tropical tree species, a large hanging staghorn fern, and numerous species of succulents, orchids, and bromeliads.  Examples such as these allow students to study examples of plant adaptations to their environments and evolutionary connections between groups.  Plant labels and interpretive posters help tell the stories.

The greenhouse manager, Steve Trost, controls pests using a variety of beneficial insects.  Look for posters for more information, or ask Steve about his program.

With a small table and chairs, this room can be a quiet haven of green for winter-weary Minnesotans.