Celebrating Science: The Life and Legacy of Ines Mejia

This video explores the life and achievements of botanist Ines Mejia. Born in 1870, she overcame personal challenges to become a pioneering plant collector and conservationist. Mejia pursued higher education at UC Berkeley at age 51 and embarked on significant plant collecting expeditions, including in Denali National Park and the Amazon. She discovered a new plant genus and had over 50 species named after her. Her legacy continues through her writings and plant collections. The video also provides resources for further learning and a simple plant press activity.

What was a significant challenge in Ines Mejia's early life?

• Her parents' divorce

• Her father's death

• Her move to San Francisco

• Her second marriage

Why did Ines Mejia move to San Francisco?

• To start a new job

• To pursue a degree

• To seek healthcare

• To join a conservation group

Which university did Ines Mejia attend at the age of 51?

• University of San Francisco

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• University of California, Berkeley

What was Ines Mejia's role in Denali National Park?

• Park ranger

• Wildlife photographer

• First person to collect plant specimens

• Tour guide

How many plant specimens did Ines Mejia collect in her career?

• Over 200,000

• Over 145,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 50,000

What was one of Ines Mejia's contributions to botany?

• Founding a botanical garden

• Writing a famous botanical book

• Developing a new plant species

• Discovering a new genus of plants

Which scientific society was Ines Mejia a part of?

• World Wildlife Fund

• National Geographic Society

• California Academy of Sciences

• American Botanical Society

What was Ines Mejia's cause of death?

• Old age

• Accident

• Lung cancer

• Heart disease

What materials are needed to make a simple plant press?

• Plastic sheets and glue

• Wooden boards and nails

• Recycled paper and cardboard

• Metal plates and screws

Which app can help identify plants you find?

• PlantSnap

• Seek or iNaturalist

• LeafSnap

• Garden Answers