Event

Herbal Exploratorium

Come join us for an afternoon in the garden. Together we'll explore ways to identify, eat, wear and preserve herbs for pleasure and practicality.

ADULT EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES
Capture the exuberant life energy of a plant's seductive side by making a flower essence
Craft and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail with our fruit and herbal shrub
Select herbs from the garden by touch and smell to personalize your tea
Relax and renew with an herbal steam or foot soak
Make and take home a jewelweed salve to prevent poison ivy rash
And of course you're welcome to participate in any of the activities offered for children as well!

CHILDREN AND TODDLER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES
Learn how to find and identify some common edible weeds you can snack for the rest of your life wherever you go, and others that can instantly treat a bug bite or bee sting
Create visual art by rubbing (or drawing!) a fern, flower, or leaf from our garden
Tour the woods and garden to collect flowers for a bouquet for yourself or a loved one
Plant a seed to take home and nurture through its life cycle
Make herbal snack balls for medicine/ dessert
Meet Stellaria, the Chickweed Fairy, and listen to her story
Taste an herbal soda made with a fruit and herb shrub