The sun is high in the sky and the days are long. Be it alongside a creek, on the forest edge, or emerging from a garden, plants are here to be harvested for food and medicine. This is the time to turn towards plants in their fullest expressions- flowering, fruiting and releasing their seeds.
Join Rachael Witt as she leads us on wild plant expeditions. In these six sessions, we will learn about plant identification, ethical harvesting, the energetics of the season as well as wild edibles and medicinals. We will gather, process and bring home harvested plants, recipes and knowledge to prepare ourselves to live with the season. You are invited to join one class or all.
Part 1: Flower Power
Learn about the healing powers of flowers. To start the series of summer harvests, we will be working with wild flowers, cover crops and perennials that provide nutrients internally as well as soothing benefits externally.
· Date and Time: Thursday, June 3, 4-6PM
· Location: The Highlands Homestead in Duvall, WA
Part 2: Harnessing Sun
With summer solstice a few days away, learn what wild plants are in their peak harvest. We will explore how some of these plants capture the sun’s energy and carry its medicine through our dark winter months. This is an opportunity to work with plants that seasonally brighten our moods.
· Date and Time: Thursday, June 17, 4-6PM
· Location: TBA- Snoqualmie Valley
Part 3: Capturing Calm
Calming nervines and sedatives are flourishing at this time of year. Join us for an afternoon embracing the calmness that plants offer. We will discuss both calming and stimulating nervines and how they contribute to relaxing our body.
· Date and Time: Thursday, July 1st, 4-6PM
· Location: The Highlands Homestead in Duvall, WA
Part 4: Nourishing Adaptogens
Adaptogens help us adapt. In this class, we will learn what wild and cultivated plants can be used to help reduce stress and tension.
· Date and Time: Thursday, July 15th, 4-6PM
· Location: TBA- Snoqualmie Valley
Part 5: Moistening Weeds
Moistening, lubricating, soothing, cooling demulcents. Ahh, what better way to enjoy the heat of summer than to cool down with some of our wild green allies. In this class, we will learn how to use demulcent plants to cool and moisten our systems inside and out.
· Date and Time: Thursday, July 29th, 4-6PM
· Location: TBA- Snoqualmie Valley
Part 6: Fruity Antioxidants
It’s true, the wild fruits are full of flavor and flavonoids. Complete our summer series with a wild berry harvest– learning the different ways to process and preserve fruits for food and medicine.
· Date and Time: Thursday, August 12th, 4-6PM
· Location: TBA- Snoqualmie Valley
Tuition: $40 for one day OR $225 for six part series
Open to ages 13 and up (10-12 with an adult).
