Come meet the wild medicinal plants of our region with a clinical herbalist. We will review the essentials of foraging including plant identification, terminology, safety, medicinal and edible uses of plants, and ethical harvest. We will also cover how to process various herbs to prepare them for various medicinal applications, as well as how to store them for future use.
Register separately for the afternoon class to learn the next steps in making herbal tinctures!
Program Notes:
Environment:
This program will involve walking on uneven, hilly terrain. Please dress appropriately for a variety of weather conditions outdoors and be prepared for off-trail walking.
Supplies:
A pencil and notebook are recommended.
Audience:
This class is suited for learners of all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and children 8 and under may attend for free.
Logistics:
Parking takes place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on time.
Cancellation:
All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
About the Instructor:
Calyx Liddick is a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist, field botanist, wildcrafter, activist, writer, and mother of two. She was born and raised in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. She sees the human body as an ecological microcosm, and that by reconnecting to the land we can heal the land as well as ourselves. In her practice, she integrates the long, rich history of traditional herbalism with modern, scientifically sound research. Calyx is a graduate of the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and is the founding director of the Northern Appalachia School. Find out more at northernappalachiaschool.com.
York, PA 17406
United States
| Class Fee | $40.00 |
| Class Fee - 20% off for BIPOC | $32.00 |