The Nature of Tea: Observing Nature Through the Art of Brewing Tea

Tea (the infused leaves of the Camelia sinensis plant) is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, and since tea leaves come from tea trees, the flavors and scents of the teas we drink are shaped by natural cycles of renewal and decay that we can
find in every ecosystem on Earth. Join us for a unique ranger program where four teas will guide us in learning about seasonal cycles in the Middle Rio Grande Valley ecosystem. We’ll learn what plants and animals are doing and what to look for in different seasons, and we’ll learn the art of “gongfu” tea brewing as a way of observing nature through taste and smell. Space is limited!

Register by sending an email to: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov