Scientist Spotlight: Botanist Demetrio Mendoza
Sat, May 16
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Meet botanist, forest ranger, and educator Demetrio Mendoza in this Scientist Spotlight! Explore the world of plants and learn how botanists study and protect the environments around us. Recommended for all ages; included with admission or membership. Supplies are limited.
Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Guests
About the Event
Join us this Science Saturday for Scientist Spotlight: Demetrio Mendoza! Participants will learn about Demetrio Mendoza—a botanist, forest ranger, and educator—and discover how plant science helps us understand and care for the natural world. Through engaging, hands-on learning, guests will explore what botanists do, why plants matter, and how people like Mendoza help protect ecosystems for the future.
Recommended for all ages.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.