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Wild Medicine Walk

Sat, Jun 08

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Harvest Preserve

From trail to treatment: discover nature's healing plants.

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Wild Medicine Walk
Wild Medicine Walk

Time & Location

Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA

About the Event

Ramble along a trail and learn about harvesting medicine from wild plants.

Revel in the seasonal flora and nurture your connection with plant relatives. Fun activities will help us identify plants and rediscover traditional wisdom. We will be mindful of habitat and potentially hazardous plants.

You are invited no matter your level of gardening experience or knowledge of the herbal arts. All are welcome.

Please contact us before the class if any accommodation is needed for inclusion.

THINGS TO BRING

  • Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen
  • A small bag
  • Tool of choice for harvesting a handful of herbs
  • Water bottle
  • A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)

REGISTRATION

Sliding scale fee: $30 - $5, based upon your access to resources.

Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount. Learn about Backyard Abundance membership.

QUESTIONS

Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.

INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY

We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.

EDUCATOR

Mandy Dickerson holds an herbal medicine-making certificate from Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and a Master's degree in Anthropology. She is a Certified TriYoga Teacher and is the owner of Plantchanters Garden in Iowa City, Iowa.

LOCATION

Harvest Preserve: 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City. We'll gather in the shelter.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please  frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of  time, materials and funds.

Tickets

  • Abundance of Resources

    This fee is for people with expendable income. This option allows you to assist others in attending our classes by “paying it forward” for those who have less access to opportunities.

    $30.00
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  • Traditional Resources

    This fee is for people who have the resources they need to make ends meet and can attend our classes at full cost.

    $25.00
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  • Reduced Access to Resources

    This fee is for people who are working hard to make ends meet on low wages and have less access to resources and opportunities.

    $15.00
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  • Under Resourced

    This option is for people who have low access to resources. Examples include those with income below the poverty line, people living with mental and physical health concerns, and people experiencing insecurity in basic needs attainment.

    $5.00
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Total

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