Herbalism 101 For Kids (and their grownups!)

Herbalism 101 For Kids

Instructor: Fatima Grace of Vermont Green Dwelling Homestead & Micro-Apothecary

Ages 6 and up with their grownup

In this introductory herbalism class students learn how to identify plants using the 5 senses in a harvest walk, study the Materia Medica field guide, and harvest plants to make an oil and a pot of tea.

 Learn the uses of plants as food, medicine, and for wellness.

 Identify plants by taste, smell, touch, colors/shapes

 Harvest and collect plants from the farm

 Use a field guide/Materia Medica that you will then take home

 Make Plant Oils

 Make and taste an Herbal Tea

 Make a Harvest Bag to take home

This is not a drop-off program. The registration fee of $40 covers one child and one adult.

Materials fee of $15 can be paid directly to the instructor on the day of the class.

Host or Publisher Dancing Bear Farm