A park ranger conducts a mini-lesson on pollination for visitors on the Carver Nature Trail.
George believed all of life's problems could be solved through nature. His scientific exploration began when he was a child living on the Moses Carver Farm.
Today, the park service carries on his legacy by offering hands-on science lessons with students of all ages.
Did You Know?
George Washington Carver was born into slavery during the Civil War. While still enslaved, outlaws stole George and his mother Mary from Moses Carver. A Union scout found George and returned him to the Carvers.