Wild Botanicals is a series of classes created on the basis of the harvest season in Snoqualmie Valley. Classes are in-person, outside and within the ecosystem of the plant(s). Students will learn botanical ID, look alikes, growth habits and harvesting ethics, plant processing and preparations. We will work with both wild and cultivated plants with edible and/or medicinal uses based on the class theme. Students are encouraged to bring their own in-field medicine making materials to experience the full process of field to kitchen medicine.
Aromatic Antioxidant Medicine
“a-ro-mat-ic: a substance or plant emitting a pleasant and distinctive smell.
an-ti-ox-i-dant: a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.”
There’s nothing like warm weather to enhance the aromas of volatile oils… Lets take in the smells of the season and harvest the aromatics! Join in on an afternoon with plants such as mugwort, lavender, mints, rosemary, thyme and many more. We will capture their aromatic medicine and learn how they help with oxidative stress in our bodies while also helping preserve our foods! Plant preparations will include salts, oils and honeys.
Date and Time: Thursday, August 8th 4:00PM- 6:00PM
Location: The Highlands Homestead, Duvall, WA
Tuition:
Adult: $45 OR $160 for four class series
Parent/Child: $60 for one day OR $240 for four class series
Open to ages 12 and up (8-12 with an adult).
