It appears most of you are downstate from us, but if any of you are willing to trek up the mountains, there is a great series of workshops on medicinal/nutritive herbs being offered in Frostburg, MD--and they are all FREE. Thought I would pass along the info...
Free Mountain Herbalist Series at Mountain City Traditional Arts
The Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies, in partnership with Mountain City Traditional Arts, will present “The Mountain Herbalist Series,” beginning Monday, Feb. 22. All events will be Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain City Traditional Arts, 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg. The programs are free and open to the public.
Mimi Hernandez, the coordinator for this series, is an herbal educator whose courses balance traditional reverence with scientific understanding. She’s a clinical herbalist and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, with a Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine. For more information or to register, call 301-687-8040 or e-mail mhernandez@frostburg.edu.
February 22nd Mountain Roots
Discover the lore, tradition, and science behind the uses of Appalachia's most popular
native medicinal roots. Learn about Ginseng, Goldenseal, Solomon's seal, Sassafras,
Yellowroot, and many more! (6:30-8:30 pm)
March 8th Kitchen Spices for Health!
Cayenne, Garlic, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Paprika… Did you know that these & other common household spices are great to have on hand for household ailments! Incorporate spices into your daily lifestyle and promote wellness in the face of heart disease, diabetes,
arthritis, and aging! (6:30--8:30pm)
March 22nd Medicinal Flora of Appalachia
The Appalachia area is one of the most diverse and abundant ecosystems for medicinal plants. Learn the fascinating stories of their traditional uses and how science supports many of those uses. (6:30-8:30pm)
April 12th Weeds! Healing from your backyard
Dandelion, Violets, Plantain, Chickweed, Knotweed, Oh my!! Join us as we discuss how we can put these and other backyard “weeds” to good use. (6:30-8:30pm)
April 26th Kudzu!
Where does Kudzu come from and why is it everywhere? What about kudzu as a beneficial plant? Come learn the answers to these questions and explore the practical uses of kudzu as a source for culinary cuisine, animal feed, basket and paper making, medicine, and much more. (6:30-8:30 pm)
May 10th Medicinal Mints
What do Rosemary, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Thyme, & Sage have in common? They are all medicinal mints! These lovely and fragrant members of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family are just as versatile for health promotion as they are in the kitchen. (6:30-8:30 pm)
Free Mountain Herbalist Series at Mountain City Traditional Arts
The Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies, in partnership with Mountain City Traditional Arts, will present “The Mountain Herbalist Series,” beginning Monday, Feb. 22. All events will be Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain City Traditional Arts, 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg. The programs are free and open to the public.
Mimi Hernandez, the coordinator for this series, is an herbal educator whose courses balance traditional reverence with scientific understanding. She’s a clinical herbalist and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, with a Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine. For more information or to register, call 301-687-8040 or e-mail mhernandez@frostburg.edu.
February 22nd Mountain Roots
Discover the lore, tradition, and science behind the uses of Appalachia's most popular
native medicinal roots. Learn about Ginseng, Goldenseal, Solomon's seal, Sassafras,
Yellowroot, and many more! (6:30-8:30 pm)
March 8th Kitchen Spices for Health!
Cayenne, Garlic, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Paprika… Did you know that these & other common household spices are great to have on hand for household ailments! Incorporate spices into your daily lifestyle and promote wellness in the face of heart disease, diabetes,
arthritis, and aging! (6:30--8:30pm)
March 22nd Medicinal Flora of Appalachia
The Appalachia area is one of the most diverse and abundant ecosystems for medicinal plants. Learn the fascinating stories of their traditional uses and how science supports many of those uses. (6:30-8:30pm)
April 12th Weeds! Healing from your backyard
Dandelion, Violets, Plantain, Chickweed, Knotweed, Oh my!! Join us as we discuss how we can put these and other backyard “weeds” to good use. (6:30-8:30pm)
April 26th Kudzu!
Where does Kudzu come from and why is it everywhere? What about kudzu as a beneficial plant? Come learn the answers to these questions and explore the practical uses of kudzu as a source for culinary cuisine, animal feed, basket and paper making, medicine, and much more. (6:30-8:30 pm)
May 10th Medicinal Mints
What do Rosemary, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Thyme, & Sage have in common? They are all medicinal mints! These lovely and fragrant members of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family are just as versatile for health promotion as they are in the kitchen. (6:30-8:30 pm)
Follow Mothering