Introduction to Ethnobotany

Thursday, Feb. 11    1 – 3 p.m. What is ethnobotany? How have indigenous groups in the Americas (past and present) utilized plants for food, healing purposes? How were New World plants that we take for granted today domesticated? How are mescal and other Mesoamerican beverages prepared and fermented? Participants will learn the basics of ethnobotany and gain background knowledge of many native plants and how they were and in many cases are still used. We will also tour the many areas of the Botanical Gardens that have ethnobotanically significant plants. Join Ron Bridgemon, M.A. on this fun and informative exploration of the ethnobotany of the Americas. Ron has degrees in anthropology and cultural geography with an emphasis on the American southwest and northern Mexico. $14, $7 members Registration

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