Ancient & Wise: San Francisco Native Herbs
About this Event
Dive into the wisdom of local native plants in this hands-on workshop. First, we will take a garden tour with a focus on the plants that have grown on this foggy peninsula since time immemorial.
Then we will learn the principles of the honorable harvest and practice using our ancient and wise green neighbors in common herbal preparations such as tea, infused oil, syrup, and more. Roll up your sleeves and join us in the garden for an afternoon of learning and fun. Bonnie will lead you on making elderberry syrup and infused oil that you'll get to take home with you!
What is Honorable Harvest? The Honorable Harvest is a collection of principles and practices that inform the way harvests are done in a respectful way, taking into consideration the energy and exchange of life.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Name one SF native plant family and how to identify it
- Explain how to harvest one plant at GfE with the Honorable Harvest in mind
- Build confidence in how to prepare one herbal remedy at home
Instructor: Bonnie Rose Weaver is a clinical herbalist, educator, and artist based on the traditional lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people, modern-day San Francisco, California. They work one-on-one with people and offer lower-cost group consultations and hands-on workshops. Learn more about their work and current offerings at bonnieroseweaver.com and @herbalist.bonnierose.
No walk-up registration permitted for this course.
Full garden workshop schedule
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Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ancient and Wise: San Francisco Native Herbs
Info: Class Overview (2 hours)
- Welcome Class and Introductions
- Somatic or Mindfulness Exercise
- Plant Family Identification
- Plant Hunt/Garden Wander
- Group Check In
- Harvest and Medicine Making
- Clean Up
-Closing Circle Reflection
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 53.49 to USD 84.99
