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After the tea parties of 1776, what did the colonists drink? Come learn about the native plants that they substituted for the tea shipped from Great Britain. Join us for our sip and learn tea class, presented by Ms. Catherine O'Brien, for an awesome historic lesson.
PRESENTER:
Dr. Catherine O’Brien was a biology professor and the Associate Vice Chancellor at San Jacinto College when she retired after 35 years to go back to the classroom. She then spent 6 years teaching anatomy and physiology before retiring again from UHCL to spend more time traveling, cooking, studying, gardening, and teaching others about herbs.
Catherine has taught zoology, botany, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, but when it came to botany, her professors always said, “Plants were food for animals. Any questions?”
It was not until she began gardening that she learned how exciting plants could be. She is a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas – Clear Lake Chapter and member of the Herb Society of America – South Texas Unit, where she chairs the Education Committee.
April 25, 2026 10:00am-11:30am
Catherine O'Brien
Bauer Education Center
1911 W. 34th St., Houston, TX 77018
$20
If you cannot attend the class as scheduled, there are no refunds or substitutions.
Contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org for any questions.
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- 1911 West 34th Street
- Houston, TX 77018
- USA
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- Apr 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CT
In Support of Urban Harvest, Inc.
Urban Harvest cultivates thriving communities through gardening and access to healthy, local food. We are improving the lives, soil, and plates of all Houstonians through:
ORGANIC GARDENING & NUTRITION EDUCATION
Urban Harvest Classes teach and promote the benefits of organic gardening, ecological land management, and healthy food choices. In schools, our Garden Educators teach children about nature and the origins of their food through hands-on, experiential learning.
HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS
Through Double Up Houston, Urban Harvest is making fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable for all. Double Up Houston provides SNAP (formerly food stamps) beneficiaries with double the amount of fresh produce for every dollar spent at markets and farm stands across Houston.
COMMUNITY GARDENS
With a network of over 160 edible gardens throughout the Greater Houston area, it's easy to get involved in a garden near you. Urban Harvest provides affiliate gardens with volunteer engagement and workdays; seed and plant distributions; and, free education opportunities to help each garden become long-lasting and well-established for the community it serves.
FARMERS MARKETS
Get to know your farmer at Urban Harvest's Farmers Markets. Here, you will find the freshest farm and artisanal products, each grown, raised, and made within 180 miles of Houston. What’s more, your food dollars stay in the local economy.
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo Speedway
Every Saturday; 8am - noon
Mobile Market
Click here for locations.