Roots: Deep Nourishment from the Earth
Join an herbalist to learn the basics of root medicine.
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Root medicine is earthy and grounding.
Roots are high in minerals and polysaccharides offering deep nourishment. In the old traditions, root medicines were gathered in the fall along with root vegetables. Learn about common roots used in herbalism in this class led by herbalist Leah Wolfe. Leah will demonstrate how to identify, gather, prepare, and store roots for winter tea blends, herbal coffee, tinctures and more. Class fee includes a sample to try at home.
Terrain: up to 1.0 miles, some hills, natural and uneven surfaces
Age: Adult
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Holden Arboretum | Working Woods Classroom
(Directions to Working Woods will be sent to registrants prior to class.)
Roots: Deep Nourishment from the Earth
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Price: $35 per member, $50 per nonmember
Leah Wolfe, MPH
Community Herbalist & Health Educator, The Trillium Center
Leah started the Trillium Center, an educational project for natural arts, in 2013. The Trillium Center offers in-person and online experiences in herbalism, foraging, homesteading, folk arts, and wilderness crafts. She is co-creator of the Ohio Wild Food Fest and teaches throughout the country. She’s been studying and practicing herbalism for more than 20 years.
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