Sponsored by Friends of Brookside Gardens

Derek Haynes, Botanist and Science Communicator

Registration: FREE (Registration Required) #PBG0254-400001

Explore vanilla’s fascinating story, from its botanical origins to the pivotal role of Edmond Albius—born into slavery in Madagascar— who revolutionized its cultivation. Discover the historical nuances surrounding Black communities and their relationships with vanilla, and how one person shaped the future of one of the world’s most lucrative spices.