Intro to Bioregional Herbalism

Intro to Bioregional Herbalism is a workshop designed to introduce participants to place-based herbalism and the basics of crafting effective herbal medicines. In this workshop, we will spend time getting to know some of the flora and herbs native and local to the Northeast region of Florida by engaging in multisensory exploration through sight, smell, taste, touch, and feel. Participants will be guided in a plant walk at Earth's Farm & Market. Finally, to apply the knowledge shared we will also be crafting an herbal remedy using some of the herbs participants learned about. Resources and materials are included in the price. Light refreshments will be provided.

What to bring:

• an open mind and heart
• something to take notes with and on

Instructor bio:

Elsie Lopez is a herbalist, ethnobotanist, writer, educator, and the founder of Gold Water Alchemy. She has over a decade of experience as an herbalist and educator, and has been teaching herbal medicine as a key component of her practice. As part of her vocational outreach, Elsie has led herbal presentations, discussions, and workshops in New York, Florida, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, and virtually. She has collaborated with organizations such as Herban Cura, Eat Your Yard Jax, Museum of Science and History, and more. She is currently focused on expanding her garden into a food forest and developing her experimental / experiential knowledge of Indigo dye technologies. In the day to day, she works as an educator at a K-8 school, teaching Spanish Language Arts and also Science. Her writings can be found throughout the web, including on Gold Water Alchemy's substack.

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