The natural world is truly a medicine cabinet. Common “weeds” found in your backyard can be called on for food and medicine if you know how to identify, harvest, and prepare them. In this 6 month, outdoor oriented class series, we will get to know and learn the medicinal values of common garden “weeds,” wild flowers, trees, shrubs, and perhaps a mushroom or two. The focus of this class will be on building relationships with these plants through identification, proper and sustainable harvesting techniques, and medicine making. In each class you will make and take home herbal concoctions. My hope is for you to finish this series with a whole new wonder and appreciation for the incredible plant allies that show up just beyond your doorstep. 

We will meet one Friday a month from 9a-12/12:30p on the following dates, and there will be suggested activities to complete at home on your own time. We will meet at a few locations during our time together based on which plants we will be talking about, and locations will be clearly communicated prior to each class and stay within the Freeport/Pownal/Yarmouth area. 

May 3rd

June 7th

July 12th

August 9th

September 13th

October 18th

Example of a morning together: Finding and identifying mineral rich nettle, sorrel, lamb’s quarters, and horsetail, and getting to know each plant and the medicinal properties they hold, then making an infused vinegar to use as a daily tonic or make into a salad dressing!

Exchange is $500 for 6 month series (includes all materials and herbal products you will be taking home). Payment plans are available, and one partial scholarship is available. Please email me at allie@alliearmstrongwellness.com for more information and to express interest. This will be a small group, so please register early to secure your spot. I’m looking forward to journeying with you and the plants!