Together, we will walk the farm, woods, and paths, learning about the medicinal uses of so-called weeds. Baskets in hand we will harvest as we go, bringing back a bounty of delicious and nutrient-dense greens that we will make into pesto together.
We’ll learn how local weeds can soothe a hyperactive immune system, modulate the digestive tract, and regulate blood pressure. We will ask, what does it mean to look towards our local plants for food as medicine? What does it mean for a plant to be a weed, and where do humans belong in relationship to our ecosystem?
This workshop will be led by herbalist Mo Katz-Christy and is geared towards adults, but interested children ages 10+ are encouraged to join if accompanied throughout by a registered adult.