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Nature's apothecary is right outside growing in our meadows, woodlands and even our City parks. Join us to discover creative ways to use our native and invasive wild weeds for food and medicine and discover what wonders are growing beneath our feet. PLACE: Meet at Grand Army Plaza Entrance to Prospect Park Please dress for the weather! 

Acquaint yourself with some of the herbs that can help relieve stress and nourish the nervous system. Learn about stress triggers, the effects of stress on the body, and natural remedies to support your well being. You will make and take home your own herbal medicine.

Bedtime Manners : Plant Medicine & Ritual for a Good Night's Rest Join Analisa for a conversational experience, setting the tone for good sleep through plant medicine and ritual. In this workshop we will hold space for our source(s) of sleepless nights, illuminate habitual patterns preventing us from solid hours of shut-eye, and ways to rebuild...

Nourishing broths are one of the foundational foods of any nutritional healing regime. Learn the basics of making vegan and bone-based broths, and how to enhance them with medicinal herbs. We'll discuss medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, mineral-rich herbs and other tasty ingredients to enhance the nutritional experience. Participants will make two herbal...

Cycling through the seasons and the earth based holidays of the year (harvests, sowing, solstices and equinoxes), we will talk about the energetic and medicinal correspondences of the plants and how they support us.  You will make and take home your own herbal medicine to support your divination and dream work.

Hands On 3 hour Herbal Medicine Workshop! We will begin with a plant identification walk, and then settle down on the soft earth to make herbal medicines with healing plants and materials, provided by your teacher. Choosing from at least 5 different medicinal plants, you will make three separate 2 oz tinctures to take home. Jo Anne will introduce...

Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care. Schedule: 10:30 am-12:00 pm: Herbal Massage Oil for Post-Winter Skin The winter cold can be tough on our skin. Learn about the herbs that help repair and moisturize your skin-making it glow just...

Trees, the elders of the plant world, give us breath and beauty and their leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and seeds offer us physical and spiritual medicines. In this hands-on evening workshop, we will work with Robin Rose, writer, teacher, herbalist and green witch, to understand the power and healing properties of trees. Topics include: Develop...

We are so pleased to announce that once again, we will be offering Herbal Medicine Making Thursdays to coincide with the Sawmill Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pick-up dates! And don't worry if you don't participate in the CSA, you can still join us as we'll have plenty of herbs to share.  This year, Medicine Making will be structured...

This class will introduce you to the herbs and foods that have traditionally been used to stimulate circulation to the brain, helping to clear mental fog, improve cognitive function and cut down on inflammation. Learn delicious ways to incorporate these healing herbs into your daily routine, as we discover the foods and medicine to support your health...

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, chances are your struggles might begin with a runny nose, sneezing, itchy skin, or respiratory issues. While no one particular food or remedy is a cure-all, many foods boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and support your body in fighting seasonal allergies. From honey to fresh herbs and esssential oils...

Herbal Saturday: Reduce Your Stress - Calming Essential Oils In addition to smelling great, essential oils have therapeutic properties that stimulate healing and help calm stressed-out nervous systems. Discover which particular aromatic plant essences work best and why.  You'll also make a balm infused with essential oils that you can take home...

Herbal remedies can offer relief to those challenged by the debilitating effects of pain. Discover plants that are rich in anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds that can be your partner in fighting either short-term or chronic discomfort.  We will discuss helpful plants and their herbal applications, as well as how to administer herbal remedies...

Winter weather and its cooling dry seasonal air can leave skin feeling dehydrated and lacking moisture. In this class you will learn which herbs can give you a winter glow and leave you feeling replenished and ready for the elements. We'll discuss how to make herbal oils with hydrating and skin nourishing herbs, as well as how to use these herbs in...