A History of Plant-Based Medicine Lecture

November's education theme is “Biodiversity and Health”. From prehistoric times, through the Greek Empire, into the Middle Ages and modern day, plants have played a vital role in the development of medicine and thus are deeply entwined in the history and survival of humankind, both past and present. Following the lecture, Daniel will lead interested participants on a brief walk to the Physic Garden, a 16th century medicinal herb garden that historically would have been used for the education of physicians and apothecaries. Instructor (Bio) Daniel Mosquin is UBC Botanical Garden’s Education and Technology Manager. He is a naturalist and photographer who frequently travels western North America to observe & photograph biodiversity. Since April of 2005, he has been the editor (and often the author and/or photographer) of UBC Botanical Garden’s Botany Photo of the Day. Please Note Bring a bag lunch. Coffee supplied. Fee collected at the door. Please call 604-822-3928 or email botg@interchange.ubc.ca to book.

Cost $5.00