How did plants change our planet | California Academy of Sciences

From vascular to non-vascular, land plants drastically transformed our planet. Go back in time—before dinosaurs—420 million years ago to learn how they performed this feat, with evidence provided along the way. Thanks to the following for these images: Microscopic liverwort - Susan Tremblay/UC Berkeley Finnegan Lab - Sara Kahanamoku-Snelling/UC Berkeley Scientist in the field - Ryan Caspary/UC Berkeley - - - The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof. Connect with us: • Facebook: • Twitter: • Instagram: • Snapchat: • Tumblr: