Botany Spotlight: Meet the Meat Eaters—Carnivorous Plants

Botany Spotlight is an educational nature program that brings plants to life through interactive learning. In this session, families will discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants—those remarkable species that have evolved to trap and digest insects and small prey. Led by knowledgeable instructors at Duke Gardens, expect close-up observations, hands-on exploration, and answers to curious questions about how these plants survive and thrive. It's a perfect introduction to plant science for young naturalists and anyone curious about the stranger side of the plant kingdom.