Mesquite & Community Building: Reconnecting with South Texas' Tree of Life


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November 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM



Lake Casa Blanca Park Rock Barn
5102 Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo, TX 78041


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Join educator and herbalist Beto De León for a hands-on skillshare exploring the cultural, ecological, and traditional importance of mesquite in South Texas.
 
Registration     Quantity

RGISC Member at $35 tier or higher    
RGISC Non-Member    
 
Together, we'll reconnect with the plants that shape our local landscape, explore traditional uses of mesquite, and discover how our relationship with the natural world can nurture healthier, more connected communities.
Participants will:
  • Make and enjoy traditional tortillas de mesquite.
  • Sample a refreshing agua de mesquite.
  • Prepare a nourishing baño de mesquite, an herbal bath made with mesquite leaves and complementary herbs.
Through storytelling, food, and hands-on learning, we'll celebrate the wisdom of our native plants and explore how connection to the land can become a practice of collective care.

No prior herbalism experience necessary. Come ready to learn, make, taste, and connect!

Saturday, November 14 | 12–2 PM
Facilitator: Beto De León, Community Yerberx & Herbalist
Presented by: Rio Grande International Study Center
Ticket Pricing
  • $5 – RGISC Members (active membership at the $35 annual tier or higher)
  • $20 – Non-Members
Your participation supports RGISC's work connecting people, culture, and the environment across the Rio Grande region.

For questions, contact Ashley Cass at (956) 718-1063 or ashley.cass@rgisc.org
 
 



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