Caution for Poison Plants
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Details
- 5/04/24
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- $5 – $30
- All Ages
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Categories
- Outdoor
Event Description
Whether you're an experienced forager, a newcomer to wildcrafting, or simply curious about nature's bounty, understanding poisonous plants is crucial.
Join an expert herbalist to learn how to identify common toxic plants found in the Midwest. Through engaging activities, you'll learn key botanical features and how to differentiate between harmful plants and their harmless look-alikes. "Be humble with umbels."
You are invited no matter your level of gardening experience or knowledge of the herbal arts. All are welcome.
Please contact us before the class if any accommodation is needed for inclusion.
THINGS TO BRING
* Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen
* Water bottle
* A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)
* Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen
* Water bottle
* A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $30 - $5, based upon your access to resources.
Sliding scale fee: $30 - $5, based upon your access to resources.
Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount. Learn about Backyard Abundance membership: https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership
QUESTIONS
Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.
Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
EDUCATOR
Mandy Dickerson holds an herbal medicine-making certificate from Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and a Master's degree in Anthropology. She is a Certified TriYoga Teacher and is the owner of Plantchanters Garden in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mandy Dickerson holds an herbal medicine-making certificate from Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and a Master's degree in Anthropology. She is a Certified TriYoga Teacher and is the owner of Plantchanters Garden in Iowa City, Iowa.
LOCATION
McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave Ct, Iowa City. We'll gather in the shelter.
McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave Ct, Iowa City. We'll gather in the shelter.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
* Hills Bank
* Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
* 100 Grannies
* Master Gardeners of Johnson County
* New Pioneer Food Co-op
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
* Hills Bank
* Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
* 100 Grannies
* Master Gardeners of Johnson County
* New Pioneer Food Co-op