[PCA] Fwd: Two Exciting Programs coming up at the U.S. Botanic Garden! (March 14 and 16, Washington DC)

[De Angelis, Patricia]

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 *Two Exciting Programs coming up at the U.S.** Botanic Garden!*


*Sugar, Sex, and Poison: Plant Secrets Lecture*



*Bill Cullina, Executive Director, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens*
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  As we all know, plants are at the base of both the human and non-human
food chain. Everything eats them directly or indirectly, which may or may
not be a good thing as far as plants are concerned. Because they do not
move around, it is easy to forget that plants are not helpless. They have
evolved an incredible arsenal of chemicals, camouflage, spines, hairs and
waxes to discourage herbivores. They spend a huge amount of their energy on
pollen, nectar, edible fruits and sugary root exudates designed to attract
and nourish animals, insects, fungi and bacteria so they can perform
services such as pollination, seed dispersal, defense and nutrient
acquisition. It is a carefully balanced natural economy and community based
on the products of photosynthesis that is amazing in its complexity and
efficiency. In this talk, Bill Cullina will show how this world of pollen,
poisons, pigments, pheromones, sugars and sex translates to sound organic
practices that can benefit us all.

*Friday, March 14th*


*12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Conservatory Classroom*

*FREE: Pre-registration required*


*Horticultural Therapy: Noticing the Connection Workshop*



*Lana Dreyfuss, HTR, LCADC, SEP, CCTP*


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  Lana Dreyfuss, a registered horticultural therapist since 2004, will
highlight the benefits of horticultural therapy when applied to concerns of
trauma and loss. This workshop will define horticultural therapy as an
alternative embodied resource for persons with concerns of their
well-being. It will demonstrate how horticultural therapy can help in
reconnection after traumatic events. Participants will somatically
experience horticultural therapy through a hands-on project designed for
traumatic healing.

*Sunday, March 16th*


*1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Conservatory Classroom*

*Friends: $45*

*Non-members: $55*

*Pre-registration required*



*Register <http://www.usbg.gov/programs-and-events>* *online now!*



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 Rebecca Weiss



Membership and Registration Coordinator



National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden



rweiss at AOC.gov



202-225-1281
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