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The Salish people of the Pacific Northwest possess a profound heritage of food and herbal medicine knowledge, which is actively preserved and shared through various revitalization initiatives. Join Leslie Korn, PHD, MPH as she presents an award-winning documentary screening, followed by an insightful Q&A session. Learn about the traditions of these West Coast tribes, stretching…

Why is Capomo one of the most treasured trees in Western Mexico? Join Leslie Korn, PHD, MPH as she presents an award-winning 30-minute documentary filmed in Cabo Corrientes about Capomo. Discover its traditional uses as both a food and medicine, and explore the environmental challenges it faces. NOTE: This video is in Spanish with English…

Vanilla, which comes from an orchid, not only is used to flavor foods, but has some unusual uses and a very interesting history. Meet T. J. Hartung as he talks about: History of Vanilla.

Mexico has a large number of orchids. They can be found nearby and in the hills. Meet T. J. Hartung as he talks about: Orchids of Mexico.

Did you know that many orchids are fragrant? Many have pleasing aromas, others do not. Meet T.J. Hartung as he talks about: Fragrant Orchids.

Vanilla, which comes from an orchid, not only is used to flavor foods, but has some unusual uses and a very interesting history. Meet T. J. Hartung as he talks about: History of Vanilla

When James Joyce wrote “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree” he may not have been thinking of the trees in Mexico, but he could have been. Meet Dr. Cristobal Sanchez as he talks about: The Majestic Trees of Mexico

Mexico has a large number of orchids. They can be found nearby and in the hills. Meet T. J. Hartung as he talks about: Orchids of Mexico