Urban Fringe Herb Walk - The Medicinal Plants of Lincoln's South Common

Discover the wild medicinal plantlife of the South Common on the edge of the City of Lincoln

Join us on Sun Jul 14 2024 at 14:00 on the beautiful South Common for a leisurely stroll across the undulating landscape. Discover the hidden treasures of nature right in the edgeof the city as we explore the healing properties of the various medicinal plants and trees we find. This is a great opportunity to learn about the benefits of these natural remedies and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

What to expect:

A gentle, engaging and interactive medicinal plant walk around theSouth Common of Lincoln, with Medical Herbalist and Wild Plant Guide, Hannah Sylvester (BSc Hons, MNIMH, identifying plants and trees that can be foraged in your own gardens, and sharing how you can use these plants safely and ethically in the home for helping your health, and sometimes in the kitchen as well as fascinating insights into their folklore, history and botany.

A great way to inspire seeing your local wild plant life with new eyes and build your confidence in interacting with wild nature.

What you'll receive for coming along:

You'll learn how to make simple remedies from these plants, sample a selection of preparations made from these plants as we go around, and enjoy a cup of foraged tea at the end. You'll also receive a free foraging guide by email after the walk, with details of many of the plants we'll be seeing along the walk

Meet point: Meet point TBC - Will be on South Park, Lincoln

What3Words meet point location: TBC

What to wear: Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather on the day. Walks go ahead in most weather conditions.

When to arrive: Please arrive in good time, ideally 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to start.

Parking: Some parking is available on South Park itself. Otherwise, some parking off Lower High Street.

Duration / distance: Approximately 1.5 miles. 2 hours.

Accessibility: The walk is across common land, with rabbit holes, horses present, and some slight inclines.

Ticket price: £10 per person, plus Eventbrite booking fee. Tickets limited. Booking essential, to avoid missing out.

Host or Publisher Hannah Sylvester BSc(Hons) MNIMH Medical Herbalist