Edible and Medicinal Plants Workshop
This course will teach you the fundamentals of wild medicinal and edible plant identification and many of the most abundant medicinal and edible plants of the Sandhills. During classroom time, you will learn botanical terminology, the identifying characteristics of common plant families, and how to forage safely and sustainably. During the practical part of the class, we will go outside to locate various plants that can be harvested for use as medicine and food, learn how to process each, and any potential dangerous look-alikes. This class is taught by herbalist and holistic health coach Kate Smith of Made Whole.
Course Overview:
Required Gear:
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Personal mug for sampling wild teas
- Camera or phone that can take photos
- Medicinal or edible plant guidebooks you like
- Wear clothes and shoes you feel comfortable walking in and potentially encountering insects, snakes, other critters, poison ivy, or poison oak.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites or recommended courses to take before Edible and Medicinal Plants
How to get the most out of the course:
This course generally runs 5 hours (0900-1400) but be sure to check the specific course page for detailed schedule in your location as time and length may vary based on specific circumstances.