[MPWG] Reminder: Next DC Ethnobotanists Meeting Saturday May 19, 3:00 pm

[Jamie Whitacre]

Dr. James Lee 
Director of the Mandala Projects 
American University School of International Service 

Saturday, May 19; 3:00 pm 
Hosted by the United States Botanic Garden 

The Trade and Environment Database (TED), initiated in
September 1992, is a collection of categorical case
studies initially focused on environmental issues
related to specific trade products and the economic
consequences of social policy choices, such as culture
and human rights, associated with these trade
products. TED Cases are organized into clusters of
information with extensive search and knowledge
capabilities. There are over 700 TED cases studies,
many on plants and plant-based products. 

Follow these links to read a few recent case studies: 
Neem: http://www.american.edu/TED/neemtree.htm 
Guarana: http://www.american.edu/ted/guarana.htm#r3 
Rooibus Tea: http://www.american.edu/ted/riobas.htm 
Cat's Claw: http://www.american.edu/ted/cats-claw.htm 

To access the TED Homepage:
http://www.american.edu/TED/ted.htm 

DC Ethnobotanists is a new local group comprised of
professionals and students living in the Washington
region who are interested in the interactions and
relationships between people and plants. 

Check out our blog for group news and related local
events: 
www.dc-ethnobotanists.blogspot.com 

The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) is located on the
National Mall at the base of the U.S. Capitol
Building. The meeting will be held in the USBG
Conservatory classroom (on the left side of the main
entrance). Parking in front of the conservatory is
free on weekends. Federal Center SW is the nearest
Metro station. 

Please RSVP by phone 202-230-8447 or e-mail
jamie_s_whitacre at yahoo.com



       
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