GNPS Evening Program: "Mezcales, Bats and Humans"

Biologist Dr. Carlos Martinez del Rio will present “Pollination, fermentation, and distillation: The biocultural coevolution of mezcales, bats, and humans”
Agaves (mezcales) and their pollinating bats have co-evolved for several million years. For many thousands of years, Mesoamerican cultures have relied on mezcales for fiber, food and intoxicating beverages. The more recent global demand for the alcohol is placing bats, agaves and mezcal cultures in danger. Please join us in exploring these relationships and learn what we can do to protect them.
The program will be both live and online. Come to The Hearth at 1915 N. Swan Street or request a Zoom link from Z2lsYW5hdGl2ZSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t