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Homegrown Herbalism Course

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  •  Tue., June 6, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 13, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 20, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 27, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm

This course is an opportunity to explore herbal medicine from soil to teacup. Participants will learn the basics of planning, starting, and maintaining an herb garden, plant harvesting and storage, safe and sustainable collection of wild medicinal plants, making home remedies for use throughout the year, and the specific applications for several medicinal plants. This is primarily a hands-on, outdoor class, with lecture woven in.

Garden to Vase: Growing Cut Flowers

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  •  Sat., June 17, 2017
     1:30pm - 4:30pm

Grow beautiful flowers right outside your home! We will focus on flowering perennials, natives and herbs that do well in our climate. Students will learn what works well for cutting as well as the basics of harvesting and arranging. Instructor: Katie Koch, Flower Mama Price: $25 Location: American River Ranch in the Schoolhouse, 2140 Chase (more…)

Menopause

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  •  Sat., June 17, 2017
     9:30am - 12:30pm

Menopause is the gateway to a major life cycle for women. There are physical, emotional and psychological changes. Most people talk about hot flashes and memory lapses, but there are so many more aspects of this transition. We will talk about this time of great change and the foods, herbs and oils that can help women traverse this journey to the new self.

American River Herb Walk

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  •  Sat., April 15, 2017
     10:30am - 12:30pm

Join Rev. Candis Cantin for a fascinating herb walk on the farm and the American River Parkway. We will identify and discuss more than 25 edible and medicinal plants during this easy walk.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making II

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  •  Tue., February 28, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:30pm

Building on the foundation set in The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I, this hands-on class will delve deeper into the art and science of herbal remedies. We will discuss approaches to combining herbs and effectively extracting medicinal properties and broaden our discussion and practice in making herbal preparations, including creams and advanced tinctures.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I

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  •  Tue., February 21, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:30pm

This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them. We will discuss herbal teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and herbal foods. Participants will practice medicine-preparation techniques and make remedies to take home.

Herbs for Strengthening and Rejuvenation

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  •  Sat., January 28, 2017
     12:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn about plants and foods that can help strengthen the immune system, digestion, lungs, nerves and muscles during the winter months. We will discuss how ancient medicinal systems of Ayurveda and Chinese herbalism focus on vitality and revitalizing techniques.

Herbs for the New Year

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  •  Wed., January 4, 2017
     6:00pm - 7:30pm

Learn the role medicinal plants play in increasing your health and well-being in 2017. This free discussion will introduce a philosophy of herbal medicine, how herbs work, and basic remedies for maintaining and increasing health and happiness. Come with curiosity; leave with recipes and inspiration!

Herbs for Healthy Digestion

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  •  Sat., December 3, 2016
     9:00am - 12:00pm

This class will highlight the link between digestive health and immunity and provide an introduction to building a healthy digestive system through herbs, diet and positive habits. The format will include lecture, hands-on activities, herbal recipes and the materials needed to make herbal preparations to take home.

Basics of Herbal Medicine

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  •  Wed., November 16, 2016
     9:30am - 12:30pm

Learn how to bring medicinal plants into your everyday life to promote overall wellness and address minor illnesses and injuries. We will discuss the healing properties of several common herbs and how to incorporate them through cooking, everyday herbal tonics and simple home remedies to use when ailments arise.

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