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Tropical Food Plants: Coconuts, August 3, 2024 1:00PM

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2024 Spring/Summer Garden Programs for Adult Learners

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Tropical Food Plants: Coconuts

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Saturday, August 3 | 1 - 3 pm

Join horticulturist and Sri Lankan native Menaka Dewasinghe for an exploration of all things coconut! This tropical fruit (which is actually a drupe, not a nut) is an important food source, substitute ingredient in a variety of recipes, and cash crop in the tropics as well as having anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties in different forms. Learn more about how to incorporate more of this delicious, high-fiber fruit in your diet through live cooking demonstrations that showcase a variety of methods. Sample an assortment of dishes that incorporate coconut including curry, side dishes, and desserts using shredded coconut, coconut oil, coconut water, and coconut milk. With over 1,300 different types of coconut in the world, Menaka will provide tips on the best places to source coconuts and coconut products in the Richmond region.

Fees: Member $30, Non-Member $35

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

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In consideration of my participation in this activity, I hereby release and discharge the Organization, and its representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability arising from accident, injury, and illness that I may suffer as a result of my participation in this activity. I also will follow the rules and regulations set by the Organization and above named parties. Parent or guardian must sign for anyone age 18 and under. I do hereby grant and give these groups the right to use photograph or image with or without my name, both singly and in conjunction with other persons or objects and presentations, advertising, publicity, and promotion relating thereto.
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