Speaker: Dr. W. Hardy Eshbaugh

Some Like It Hot - The Little Known World of Chili Peppers
Saturday, September 1, 3:00 pm
Hosted by the U.S. Botanic Garden (see below for directions)

This June, Dr. Eshbaugh, an expert in chili pepper taxonomy, was recognized as the 2007 Distinguished Economic Botanist by the Society for Economic Botany. He has distinguished himself as a tireless advocate for biodiversity conservation and has contributed to the next generation of botanists through his inspirational teaching and service.

Dr. Eshbaugh is a past president of the Botanical Society of America, the American Institute of Biological Sciences, the American Society of Plant Taxonomists, the American Institute of Biological Sciences, and the Society of Economic Botany.

This should be an informative and inspiring meeting!

DC Ethnobotanists is a new local group comprised of professionals and students living in the Washington region who are interested in the interactions and relationships between people and plants. Our meetings are open to both members and non-members alike. Check out our blog for group news and related local events:

www.dc-ethnobotanists.blogspot.com

The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) is located on the National Mall at the base of the U.S. Capitol Building. The meeting will be held in the USBG Conservatory classroom (on the left side of the main entrance). Parking in front of the conservatory is free on weekends. Federal Center SW is the nearest Metro station.

Please RSVP by phone 202-230-8447 or e-mail jamie_s_whitacre -at- yahoo -dot- com