Vanilla So Black
When:
July 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
2024-07-17T17:30:00-04:00
2024-07-17T18:30:00-04:00
Where:
The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Cost:
$10; $5 for members
Derek Haynes is a dedicated botanist and plant scientist who follows in the footsteps of notable Black researchers like George Washington Carver and Percy Julian. As The Chocolate Botanist on Instagram, Derek has built a thriving community of nearly 50K like-minded individuals who appreciate his extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. In this lecture, join Derek and learn the ethnobotany of Vanilla and its intersection with Black History.
Registration is required: bit.ly/PHA-Vanilla-Lecture