CHS Experience: Plant Walk & Remedy Workshop

Join us for a gentle-paced guided walk and seasonal remedy workshop, hosted by Lira and Rhiannon.

Lira is an urban wildlife enthusiast with a particular interest in urban bird watching. Shes passionate about making wildlife education more accessible and engaging. Rhiannon is a London based herbalist and educator. She bridges the gap between science and indigenous wisdom, helping women to build deeper connections to Mother Nature, and their feminine energy, through herbalism.

The day begins with a 1.5-hour guided walk through Mitcham Common (702-712 Mitcham Road CR0 3AB) from 11:00am to 12:30pm. There will then be a short break for refreshments, comfort breaks and time to settle in before the workshop.

From 1:00pm to 3:00pm, we’ll gather at Soul Food Garden (Wingate Crescent, Croydon CR0 3AL), where participants will learn about herbs that support different phases of the menstrual cycle and create three tea blends to take home one for the menstrual phase, one for the follicular phase, and one for the luteal phase. We’ll explore their medicinal properties, energetic qualities and how they can be incorporated into a supportive self-care practice.

Come solo or with friends. You’ll meet the crew there!

• Difficulty: Easy/Beginner
• Route: View the route on AllTrails
• Key Features:
• Guided nature walk
• Soul Food Garden
• Seasonal remedy workshop

• 🚰Water
• 🥖Snacks
• 🥾Comfortable walking shoes
• 👕Spare layer / jacket depending on the weather

• 😎Sunglasses / Sun protection
• 📷(Optional) binoculars or camera

...And of course a good mood.

Columbia Hike Society is a community that meets on trails around the world.

Each outing is a chance to explore new places, spend time outside and meet people who enjoy the outdoors just as much as you do.
📸 If you take photos along the way, feel free to share them with #ColumbiaHikeSociety and tag

We’ll create a WhatsApp group before the hike to share practical information. Please make sure to provide your phone number when registering.

Photos and videos may be taken during the hike for Columbia’s communication. If you’d prefer not to appear, simply let the team know before the event.

By registering to this event, participants acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Columbia declines all responsibility for any injury, loss or damage incurred during the event. Participants are responsible for their own safety and must ensure they are adequately equipped