Cool offerings for the Chicagoans! I highly recommend Nancy's walks and workshops.
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WEEDS as Foods.
WEEDS as Medicine.
A Series of in-depth URBANFORAGE classes
In this series we will meet and learn from 25+ common weeds as well as many local trees and wild perennials. We will cover techniques that include: elixirs, infusions, decoctions, energetics, pickling, pestos, pates, dips, spreads, salves, tinctures, infused oils, flower essences, drying, vinegars and wine.
May 30, 9am - 1pm class 3 - HERBS AS FOODS
Pickles, pates, dips, spreads and sprinkles
June 13, 9am - 1pm class 4 - HERBAL SKIN CARE
Infused oils, salves, creams, linaments, compresses
June 20, 9am - 1pm class 5 - TINCTURES & ESSENCES
Medicinal tinctures, glycerites and flower essences
PRICING:
$65/single class
$60/class if 3 or more taken
$275 for entire series ($55/class)
class price includes: light meal, tastings and handouts
- Registration is required 1 week before each class without exception.
- Classes are intentionally kept small to facilitate learning. Maximum/class=10 participants.
- All classes held at 2446 South Sawyer Avenue - Little Village, Chicago.
more info/registration: nettlesting@yahoo.com
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Public URBANFORAGE walks
Sundays 3-5pm (rain or shine!)
$10-$20 donation/person (young kids are free!)
June 07 - meet at Gold Dome building entrance at Garfield Park
July 12 - meet at train tracks Kinzie and Racine streets
August 02 - meet at Japanese tea house in Jackson Park