wild edible and medicinal plant workshop
9am – 3pm, Saturday, April 2, 2011
at the The Plant, located at 192 Lorax Lane in Pittsboro, North Carolina. For directions, click here.
“Look to the plants, animals, rocks, waters, winds and soils as teachers. At first, these entities do not teach in a classical sense but on deeper levels. You will learn a great deal about the natural world by just observing and trying to understand how the plants or animals fit into the overall scheme.” – Tom Brown
In this workshop, we will cover:
- Basic Plant Identification
- Safety Guidelines for Collection
- Preserving and Storage
- Herbal Preparations
Join Naturalist Alan Russo for a day of discovering the Wild Edible, Medicinal and Useful Plants of North Carolina. This workshop will focus on the traditional uses of common North Carolina Plants for food medicine and utilitarian uses.
The first part of the day we will be in a classroom setting studying Plant ID, safety, collecting, and preserving. We will also cover herbal preparations, including, Teas Infusions and Decoctions, Infused Oils, Tinctures, Salves and Skin Creams. The second part of the day we will go on a plant walk and talk about the plants we find along the way.
Dress for the weather, bring a notebook and pen, and prepare for a fun day of discovery!
Workshop is limited to 20 adults. Registration and Payment required.
- Registration only $40!
Registration closed – Workshop was a success!
Or mail your check to:
The Abundance Foundation
220 Lorax Lane #5
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Questions:
Call 919-533-5181 or
Email wow@theabundancefoundation.org
About the Instructor
Alan Russo was inspired by Tom Brown of Tracking, Nature and Wilderness Survival School Fame. He has studied Chatham County plants for many years. Alan’s special interests are the historical and traditional uses of plants.
