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  • In celebration of Juneteenth, please join us for a fun, educational, and enlightening class celebrating Juneteenth.  We will share cultural traditions, and the rich history of common herbs that were used for wellness. This class explores the history of these special herbs and seeds that were brought to the Americas by the enslaved and how they were used in the past.

    To register, please sign up via AARP's website: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.juneteenth-herbs-history-wellness.t7ncm2btk9r

    Presenter

    Kim Perry was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, where she received her bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State University in the field of Social Work. She also received her Master's degree in Agriculture Science from Texas A&M, and currently serves as the Director of Education with Urban Harvest where she oversees the Community Garden Program, school glasses and programs as well as the educational classes. Prior to that Kim was the Harris County Extension Agent for Prairie View University where she facilitated educational workshops and classes for farmers and urban gardeners. For the past six years Kim has been one of the Harris County Master Gardeners, and was awarded the Outstanding Service Award in 2020. She’s been featured on several news channels, in many blogs, newsletters, and educational speaking engagements. During her down time she loves to garden, paint and make soap.


    Tuesday, June 30th, 10am-11am
    via Zoom
    Kim Perry
    Complimentary by AARP