Care of the plant collection is provided by the Botanical Center Staff. Climate control, watering, nutrient feeding and pest control are primary care activities. A limited number of students are supervised and instructed to assist in plant care, propagation and botanical center maintenance. Research plants are cared for by the individual students and faculty involved.

Billie Hemmer Botanical Center / Preserves Manager Department of Biology University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0421 Office: Botanical Center (319) 273-2247 E-mail: billie.hemmer@uni.edu	Stephanie Witte Botanical Center / Preserves Horticulturist Department of Biology University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0421 Office: Botanical Center (319) 273-2247 E-mail: stephanie.witte@uni.edu