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Medicinal Plant Walks
with Debra Bluth
Join herbalist, homeopath, and flower essence practitioner Debra Bluth for a guided walk through Viles Arboretum, where you'll meet a variety of medicinal plants and trees along the way. Discover key identifying features, folklore, and traditional uses of these plants from herbal, homeopathic, and flower essence perspectives. Ages 16+
Each walk will feature different plants, so you're welcome to join one or all three for a unique experience every time. Wear sturdy shoes that can handle a bit of dirt!
Potential Plants for Each Walk (subject to change):
Walk #1: Plantain, burdock, dandelion, sumac, yarrow, elder, lungwort, white oak, bloodroot, violet,Solomon seal
Walk #2: Red clover, ginkgo, iris, Japanese knotweed, hawthorn, rose, comfrey, horse chestnut, catalpa,poison ivy, lesser cinquefoil
Walk #3: elecampane, mugwort, lesser periwinkle, goldenrod, Queen Anne’s lace, boneset, gravel root,jewelweed, blue vervain, white cedar, white pine
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Dandelion: Food and Tea Workshop
with Wood Thrush Wilderness
Dandelions aren’t just weeds—they’re a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the many ways you can use dandelions to create delicious dishes and refreshing teas. Join us to learn how to collect, process, and cook with this amazing plant, from roots to greens to flowers.
What You’ll Learn
- How to collect and process dandelion greens for delicious recipes.
- Using dandelion flowers to make jams, teas, and wines.
- The beneficial properties of dandelion roots and how to incorporate them into your meals.
- A variety of recipes, from savory dishes to sweet treats.
In this interactive class, we’ll taste, create, and make some truly delicious dishes featuring dandelions!
What to Expect
- A fun and educational class designed for beginners and food enthusiasts.
- All materials and ingredients will be provided, along with recipe cards to take home.
- Step-by-step guidance from an instructor to help you create tasty dandelion-based dishes and drinks.
Accessibility Information
We aim to make this class as inclusive as possible:
- Location: The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible restrooms.
- Seating and Workspace: Tables and chairs are provided
- Physical Effort:Participants will be standing and moving around, with some light lifting and handling of equipment. Please reach out if you have mobility concerns or need accommodations.
- Visual Guidance: Intructions will be provided verbally and visually.
About the Instructor
Wood Thrush Wilderness is an outdoor guiding and educational business that helps people connect more deeply with themselves and the natural world. As Licensed Recreation Maine Guides, we offer guided canoe expeditions throughout the state of Maine. We also offer classes and training in outdoor education, wilderness medicine, and traditional crafts such as basketry.
Flowers as Healers: Introduction to Flower Essences
with Debra Bluth
Join herbalist, homeopath, and flower essences practitioner Debra Bluth for an introduction to flower essence workshop.
Flower essences are energetic remedies made from the blossoms of living plants, potentized by the sun or moon, and created with intention and ceremony. Taken orally, these essences work on a vibrational level to support emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Each essence carries a unique energetic imprint, guiding the body and mind toward greater balance and healing.
In this immersive workshop, you'll explore the foundations of flower essences, including their history, uses, and the subtle yet profound shifts they can facilitate. A significant portion of the day will be spent outdoors, where each participant will have the opportunity to create their own flower essence.
Prerequisite: Participants must have attended at least one of Debra’s Medicinal Plant Walks or have prior approval from the instructor.
Ages: 18+