Upcoming Events - Spring 2012

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Friends Meeting, Plant Dividend Giveaway, and Lecture "Natural Sources of Perfume" by Dr. Arthur O. Tucker

Wednesday, May 9, 7-9 pm

Today, only about 30% of the perfume ingredients are from natural plant sources in the international commercial market. Yet, most of these 30% remain indispensable. Join us in this fascinating lecture by Dr. Arthur O. Tucker, as he presents the major perfumery odors via images and perfume blotters and discusses their fascinating history and essential oils.

Arthur O. Tucker is a botanist specializing in the identification of chemistry of plants of flavor, fragrance, and medicine at Delaware State University in Dover. In his capacity as Research Professor and Director of the Claude E. Phillips Herbarium, he has worked with all age groups and a wide variety of ethnic groups, to help them better appreciate herbs. As an advisor and writer for numerous scientific and popular gardening magazines, Dr. Tucker has helped untold numbers grow healthier herbs, bring in better harvests, and enjoy herbal flavors and fragrances more fully. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Herbs: A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrances.

Members: FREE      Nonmembers: $10