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Ethnobotany at Harvard

May 22, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

$30

John de la Parra, PhD, Associate, Harvard University Herbarium and Ethnobotanist

Wednesday, May 22, 12:00–2:00pm..pm
Location: Harvard University HerbariaHarvard University HerbariaHarvard University Herbaria

Historically, plants have provided humans with most of our drugs, fibers, food, dyes, perfumes, building materials, and even musical instruments. But how has this diverse and fascinating field been studied and what has been learned? In fact, for over 100 years, Harvard has played a pivotal role in the study of human-plant interactions, leading to the creation of the field of ethnobotany. In this interactive lecture we will explore the science and history of some of the most important Harvard botanists and explorers through their unique specimens – now housed in the Harvard University Herbarium.

Fee $30

Register at my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

Details

Date:
May 22, 2019
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
$30
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Website:
https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=1891&DayPlannerDate=5/22/2019

Organizer

Arnold Arboretum
Phone
617-384-5209
Email
arbweb@arnarb.harvard.edu
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Organizer status (we charge $5 for for-profit listings)
Not for profit or community group
Email (will not be used for public posting)
pam_thompson@harvard.edu

Venue

Harvard University Herbaria
22 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
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Phone
(508) 877-7630, ext. 3303
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