Native Earth Skills: Herbalism & Medicinals
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Join Naturalist & experienced Native Earth Skills practitioner Dustin Clayton at Hitchcock Nature Center on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 a.m. for a program & outdoor exploration into the world of traditional herbalism & medicinal plants. Learn about common useful plants & explore their traditional medicinal properties & application including tips for safe usage. Demonstrations will include tincture making, drying herbs for teas & a look at syrup making with a focus on safe plant identification & help incorporating these plants into your life.
This program is being presented as part of our adult education programming, participants must be 16 & over.
Cost is $10.00 per person which includes all program materials and park admission. Online pre-registration is required by Wednesday, June 5th as space is limited.
Participants should note this program will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center & will include pedestrian travel over difficult terrain. This program will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Water bottles, bug spray, & sunblock are all recommended, please dress for the weather & wear appropriate footwear. Students may also find it helpful to bring a notebook & pen, binoculars, & a camera for use during the program. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283, reservations will not be taken over the phone.
This event is not pet friendly; please leave your dogs at home. Service animals are always welcome. Weather Permitting.
2019 Programs Sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation
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