Plant Folkways

Celebrate the botanical, culinary, medicinal and gardening traditions of the Piedmont in this class led by Justin Robinson, a forest ecologist, cultural preservationist and historic foodways expert. Justin, also known as Botany Bae, will focus on plants and practices from a variety of perspectives, people and communities. Each class will feature specific plants, introducing you to their culture, nomenclature and history. Justin earned an M.S. in forestry and environmental science from NCSU.

The class will meet online on 4 Wednesdays, Sept. 9-30. Each session will feature specific plants, introducing you to their culture, nomenclature and history. The class is limited to 15 participants. Please register in advance to receive your Zoom link for the program via email: https://rsvp.duke.edu/d/6hqvkd/

Join us in this and other programs in the Piedmont Naturalist Series to explore the Piedmont and discover how both urban and natural ecosystems can sustain or challenge plants, animals and insects. The skills of a naturalist - curiosity and sensory observation - are all you need to engage with the world.