Keep an eye on several upcoming events from the NC Botanical Garden:

On Wednesday, April 9 at the Totten Center at the Botanical Garden, librarian Bill Burk presents “From Tobacco Farm to Botany Library: Alma Holland Beers, Carolina’s First Female Botanist.” He will discuss the history of the first female botanist and her contributions to botany. More »

The 3CUPS coffee shop will host a forum on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss gaps in local agriculture infrastructure. Leading the discussion are Tim Philpott, food editor for the environmental website Grist and founder of Maverick Farms, and Jennifer Curtis, project director for NC Choices, which promotes sustainable local farming. The discussion will focus on continuing to expand local agriculture. The event is free.