The Desert's Perfect Foods

The Pima Indians
Discover more about the members of the Gila River Indian Reservation who have participated in 30 years of research that will help people avoid diabetes, have healthier eyes, hearts, and kidneys, and to understand how and why people gain weight and what can be done to prevent it.

The Tohono O'odom Today
Explore the history and culture of the Tohono O'odom featured in the segment "The Desert's Perfect Food."

The Tohono O'odham Calander of the Seasons
Take a look at the Tohono O'odham Calander of the Seasons which is based on the growing seasons of crops.

Tohono O'odham Indians
Learn more about the lifestyle and history of the Tohono O'odham Indians

Native Seeds: Southwestern Endangered Aridlands Resources Clearinghouse
Order seeds from this nonprofit group, co-founded by Gary Nabhan, commited to preserving Native American Crop seeds.

Plants of the Southwest
Learn more about the plants of the Southwest

Interview with Gary Nabhan, ethnobotanist and nature writer

Arizona Sonora Desert museum
Learn more about this museum where Gary Nabhan is actively involved which is dedicated to the natural history of the desert.

Gary Paul Nabhan
More information on Gary Nabhan and his publications.

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