An Exhibit to Feast on at the UC Botanical Garden
Support programs for youth and families by attending the UC Botanical Garden’s Fall Harvest Dinner.
The annual Foods of the Americas Exhibition showcases an array of crops, from chocolate to quinoa, that originated in the Americas thousands of years ago. Come enjoy various special events associated with the exhibit: a family day featuring corn husk dolls, tastings, and crafts; a presentation on food biodiversity and forgotten crops; and a mezcal tasting of beverages made from agave species native to Mexico. The Fall Harvest Dinner fundraiser supports educational programs with food by Los Moles restaurant, cocktails from St. George Spirits, and live traditional Mexican music from TARIMBA. Funds raised go to field trips for low-income youth, low-cost workshops, outreach to schools, family programs, and more. Info and registration: here
Photos courtesy of UC Botanical Gardens.
Foods of the Americas Exhibition
October 1–21, 10am–4pm (with some exceptions)
UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley
Foods of the Americas Family Day
Sunday October 2, 11am–3pm
Free with garden admission
Andean Food Crops for your Garden
Saturday October 8, 10am–noon
Cost: $25 / $20 members. Info and registration: here or 510.643.2755
Mezcal Tasting in the Deserts of the Americas Collection
Sunday October 9, 4–6pm
Cost: $50 / $40 members. Info and registration: here or 510.664.9841
Fall Harvest Dinner and Concert
Saturday October 15, 5:30–9pm
Cost: $100. Info and tickets: here or 510.664.9841
