We live in the heart of Texas, cradled by high tablelands, prairies, and desert. This was a rich, diverse region supporting a widespread native population long before Europeans arrived. How did the indigenous people use the naturally occurring resources of this area thru all aspects of their lives. What can we learn from them about caring for the land that supports us?
Cyrus Harp, explores the wild food plants of central Texas with us Tuesday, May 26 as we walk in footprints that are centuries old.
An ethnobotanist, Harp is both a foraging instructor and the author of “Native Food Plants of Texas: an Austin Forager’s Guide Based on Indigenous Knowledge.”
“I I have spent a decade foraging wild plant foods in Central Texas, replicating historical practices of Indigenous peoples throughout North America who used the species occurring in this area.”
Harp continued, “I hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for native Texas plants and their habitats, to motivate their conservation in this region plagued by destructive development.”
The founder of Paleo Foraging, Cyrus Harp is dedicated to preserving and sharing knowledge of wild plant uses. He has taught courses at UT Austin and UC Berkeley and was named a National Geographic Young Explorer. His extensive experience led to his recognition as a Paleolithic technology expert.
NPSOT Fredericksburg chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (click link for a map) (212 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg).. There is a social time with snacks at 6:30 p.m. The meeting and address from the speaker starts at 7 p.m.
Meetings are free and open to the public either in attendance in person or via online streaming . Information is also online at Facebook (@fbgtxnpsot),
