Urban Herb Walk - The Medicinal Plants and Trees of uphill Lincoln

Discover the wild medicinal plantlife of the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln

Join us on Fri Jul 19 2024 at 18:00 in the beautiful Cathedral Quarter for a leisurely stroll through the urban landscape. Discover the hidden treasures of nature right in the heart of the city as we explore the healing properties of various medicinal plants and trees. 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 the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln, with Medical Herbalist and Wild Plant Guide, Hannah Sylvester, 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 at the Tennyson statue, in the grounds of Lincoln Cathedral, Eastgate, Lincoln (opposite the Lincoln Hotel), LN2 1PN

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What to wear: Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather on the day. Walks go ahead in most weather conditions. The walk is mostly on grass and pavements, but will involve a few steps.

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

Parking: Car parking available closeby on Langworthgate (closest to where we start), Eastgate and Union Road (closest to where we'll finish)

Duration / distance: Approximately 1.5 miles. 2 hours.

Accessibility: The terrain is mostly grass and pavement, but there are a few steps along the way.

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