Explore the rich world of medicinal plants at The Southern Appalachian Mountains: The Apothecary of North America!

Join us on June 23 at 7 PM at the Atlanta Botanical Garden for an engaging lecture by herbalist and author Patricia Kyritsi Howell. Discover how the Southern Appalachian region became one of the most diverse natural “pharmacies” in North America.

Learn about traditional healing practices, native plants like ginseng and sassafras, and how this knowledge continues to influence modern herbalism. Free and open to the public, this insightful talk blends ecology, history, and culture into one fascinating evening.