Workshop Schedule
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April 21, 2018 - Wild Plants - Lake Fayetteville
Foraging Wild Ozark Medicinal Herbs
Date: Saturday April 21st
Time: 9am - ? (11am or later, but you can stop anytime)
Location: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park Entrance
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at: Lake Fayetteville - paved trail, the entrance in Veteran's Park off of Zion Rd. From Hwy 71, go east on Zion Road and then go left on N. Vantage Drive. Vantage drive loops around Veterans Memorial Park, FYI. Parking is by the paved trail, but you'll need to head over to the dirt trail, not far from the Pavillion (You'll see us from the Pavillion). BRING PLENTY WATER and any snacks you may want. Please dress for the weather! If it's storming we will not be going out.
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, your volunteer chapter leader for Traditional Nutrition NWA at cat@greatferments.com
Date: Saturday April 21st
Time: 9am - ? (11am or later, but you can stop anytime)
Location: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park Entrance
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at: Lake Fayetteville - paved trail, the entrance in Veteran's Park off of Zion Rd. From Hwy 71, go east on Zion Road and then go left on N. Vantage Drive. Vantage drive loops around Veterans Memorial Park, FYI. Parking is by the paved trail, but you'll need to head over to the dirt trail, not far from the Pavillion (You'll see us from the Pavillion). BRING PLENTY WATER and any snacks you may want. Please dress for the weather! If it's storming we will not be going out.
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, your volunteer chapter leader for Traditional Nutrition NWA at cat@greatferments.com
April 28, 2018 - Tri Cycle Farms
Herbal Preparations: Tinctures, vinegars, and extracts
Join us to learn about readily available, native Ozark medicinal plants and how to create some easy herbal preparations. In this class we will be learning about how to make both alcohol and vinegar based tinctures/extracts at home. Brandon is knowledgeable in the folklore surrounding these “yarbs” (herbs) and has many interesting tales and histories to share with us as well. Join us for this colorful lesson and sample some tasty brews like fire cider and elderberry ginger sipping vinegar.
When: Saturday April 28, 2018 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: 1021 W Sycamore St. Fayetteville AR 72701 (We'll be meeting in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Methodist Church across Garland from Tri Cycle Farms)
RSVP: Buy tickets here
Join us to learn about readily available, native Ozark medicinal plants and how to create some easy herbal preparations. In this class we will be learning about how to make both alcohol and vinegar based tinctures/extracts at home. Brandon is knowledgeable in the folklore surrounding these “yarbs” (herbs) and has many interesting tales and histories to share with us as well. Join us for this colorful lesson and sample some tasty brews like fire cider and elderberry ginger sipping vinegar.
When: Saturday April 28, 2018 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: 1021 W Sycamore St. Fayetteville AR 72701 (We'll be meeting in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Methodist Church across Garland from Tri Cycle Farms)
RSVP: Buy tickets here
May 12, 2018 - Tri Cycle Farms
Herbal Preparations: Salves and oils
Join us as we take a look at some easy to make Ozark herbal preparations. In this class we will be learning how to combine medicinal herbs with different oils and fats to create your own salves and balms. Already made salves and oils will be available to purchase and a recipe packet will be provided that has some wonderful ideas for you to try at home. We'll also be taking a look at some of the many native “yarbs” (herbs) that grow in our Ozark Mountain area (and maybe even your own backyard!) Brandon is knowledgeable in the folklore surrounding these plants and has many interesting tales and histories to share with us as well.
When: Saturday May 12, 2018 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: 1021 W Sycamore St. Fayetteville AR 72701 (We'll be meeting in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Methodist Church across Garland from Tri Cycle Farms)
RSVP: Buy tickets here
Join us as we take a look at some easy to make Ozark herbal preparations. In this class we will be learning how to combine medicinal herbs with different oils and fats to create your own salves and balms. Already made salves and oils will be available to purchase and a recipe packet will be provided that has some wonderful ideas for you to try at home. We'll also be taking a look at some of the many native “yarbs” (herbs) that grow in our Ozark Mountain area (and maybe even your own backyard!) Brandon is knowledgeable in the folklore surrounding these plants and has many interesting tales and histories to share with us as well.
When: Saturday May 12, 2018 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: 1021 W Sycamore St. Fayetteville AR 72701 (We'll be meeting in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Methodist Church across Garland from Tri Cycle Farms)
RSVP: Buy tickets here
June 30, 2018 - Wild Plants - Lake Fayetteville
Foraging Wild Ozark Medicinal Herbs
Date: Saturday June 30th
Time: 9am - ? (11am or later, but you can stop anytime)
Location: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park Entrance
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at: Lake Fayetteville - paved trail, the entrance in Veteran's Park off of Zion Rd. From Hwy 71, go east on Zion Road and then go left on N. Vantage Drive. Vantage drive loops around Veterans Memorial Park, FYI. Parking is by the paved trail, but you'll need to head over to the dirt trail, not far from the Pavillion (You'll see us from the Pavillion). BRING PLENTY WATER and any snacks you may want. Please dress for the weather! If it's storming we will not be going out.
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, your volunteer chapter leader for Traditional Nutrition NWA at cat@greatferments.com
Date: Saturday June 30th
Time: 9am - ? (11am or later, but you can stop anytime)
Location: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park Entrance
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at: Lake Fayetteville - paved trail, the entrance in Veteran's Park off of Zion Rd. From Hwy 71, go east on Zion Road and then go left on N. Vantage Drive. Vantage drive loops around Veterans Memorial Park, FYI. Parking is by the paved trail, but you'll need to head over to the dirt trail, not far from the Pavillion (You'll see us from the Pavillion). BRING PLENTY WATER and any snacks you may want. Please dress for the weather! If it's storming we will not be going out.
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, your volunteer chapter leader for Traditional Nutrition NWA at cat@greatferments.com
September 15, 2018 - Wild Plants - Lake Fayetteville
Foraging Wild Ozark Medicinal Herbs
Date: Saturday September 15th
Time: 9am - ? (11am or later, but you can stop anytime)
Location: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park Entrance
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at: Lake Fayetteville - paved trail, the entrance in Veteran's Park off of Zion Rd. From Hwy 71, go east on Zion Road and then go left on N. Vantage Drive. Vantage drive loops around Veterans Memorial Park, FYI. Parking is by the paved trail, but you'll need to head over to the dirt trail, not far from the Pavillion (You'll see us from the Pavillion). BRING PLENTY WATER and any snacks you may want. Please dress for the weather! If it's storming we will not be going out.
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, your volunteer chapter leader for Traditional Nutrition NWA at cat@greatferments.com
Date: Saturday September 15th
Time: 9am - ? (11am or later, but you can stop anytime)
Location: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park Entrance
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at: Lake Fayetteville - paved trail, the entrance in Veteran's Park off of Zion Rd. From Hwy 71, go east on Zion Road and then go left on N. Vantage Drive. Vantage drive loops around Veterans Memorial Park, FYI. Parking is by the paved trail, but you'll need to head over to the dirt trail, not far from the Pavillion (You'll see us from the Pavillion). BRING PLENTY WATER and any snacks you may want. Please dress for the weather! If it's storming we will not be going out.
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, your volunteer chapter leader for Traditional Nutrition NWA at cat@greatferments.com
October 13, 2018 - Tinctures and Extracts Workshop
Making Herbal Tinctures & Extracts
Date: Saturday October 13th
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Ozark Natural Foods (still subject to change)
Cost: Suggested donation $5 (scholarships available, just email Cat & request)
RSVP: Chapter Leader, Cat Swenson cat@greatferments.com
Details: Join us to learn about readily available, native Ozark medicinal plants and how to create both alcohol and vinegar based tinctures/preparations at home. Join us for this colorful lesson, some tasty tea & tinctures (Immune Boosting FIRE Cider anyone?) and learn some Ozark folklore. Please RSVP if you are planning on joining us.
Date: Saturday October 13th
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Ozark Natural Foods (still subject to change)
Cost: Suggested donation $5 (scholarships available, just email Cat & request)
RSVP: Chapter Leader, Cat Swenson cat@greatferments.com
Details: Join us to learn about readily available, native Ozark medicinal plants and how to create both alcohol and vinegar based tinctures/preparations at home. Join us for this colorful lesson, some tasty tea & tinctures (Immune Boosting FIRE Cider anyone?) and learn some Ozark folklore. Please RSVP if you are planning on joining us.
November 10, 2018 - Salves and Oils Workshop
Herbal Oils, Salves, and Balms
Date: Saturday November 10th
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Ozark Natural Foods (still subject to change)
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available to anyone who needs them if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, Volunteer Chapter Leader at cat@greatferments.com
Details: Join us as we take a look at some easy to make herbal preparations. In this class we will be learning how to combine medicinal herbs with different oils and fats to create your own salves and balms. A recipe packet will be provided that has some wonderful ideas for you to try at home, and you can also sample various oils & balms in this class. We'll also be taking a look at some of the many native “yarbs” (herbs) that grow in our Ozark Mountain area (and maybe even your own backyard!) that we can use in our herbal preparations. Please RSVP if you are planning on joining us.
Date: Saturday November 10th
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Ozark Natural Foods (still subject to change)
Cost: Suggested donation $5, but scholarships available to anyone who needs them if you email Cat prior to class.
RSVP: Cat Swenson, Volunteer Chapter Leader at cat@greatferments.com
Details: Join us as we take a look at some easy to make herbal preparations. In this class we will be learning how to combine medicinal herbs with different oils and fats to create your own salves and balms. A recipe packet will be provided that has some wonderful ideas for you to try at home, and you can also sample various oils & balms in this class. We'll also be taking a look at some of the many native “yarbs” (herbs) that grow in our Ozark Mountain area (and maybe even your own backyard!) that we can use in our herbal preparations. Please RSVP if you are planning on joining us.
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