Forbidden Flora: Toxic Treasures in Herbology

Time: Jun 17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: Sherry Ibrahim
Ages: 11 to 120

Paracelsus said (albeit in Latin) “All things are poison, and nothing is without poison; the dosage alone makes it so a thing is not a poison.” The complex chemistry of plants have served humans and other animals medicinally and as poison throughout millennia. You may be surprised to learn how beautiful some toxic plants are, and how toxic some commonly grown vegetables and ornamental plants are. Join us for a peek into the world of the Poison Garden! Live specimens will be observed. Touching is not recommended. Eating is not allowed. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.