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Community Classes |
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Classes, workshops, and
demonstrations are open to everyone, unless indicated
otherwise. All events take place in the
Community Room on the
second floor of the Co-op. If you need assistance with the
stairs please contact
Faye Carr. Sign up at the Co-op, some classes have
limited space so register early.
If you're interested in hosting a class, workshop, or
demonstration please contact
Faye Carr. |
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Herbal Home Remedies |
| Saturday, April 3, 2010 |
$15 + $5 Materials fee member/owner
$20 + $5 Materials fee non-member
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register and pay at the Co-op. Contact the Co-op if you need assistance accessing the Community Room (2nd floor).
Participants in this class will learn how to collect and prepare herbs used to treat everyday ailments such as sprains, burns, cuts, UTI’s and sore throats. Five easy to gather locally abundant plants will be covered, including yarrow, St. Johns wort, white pine, usnea, and uva ursi. Chamomile will also be discussed. Handouts including photographs and preparation of each herb will be provided. Samples of all the herbs discussed will be available.
Andrea Copolongo-Smith Instructor
Andrea lives with her husband Scott on a “farm in progress” in Ontonagon. She began collecting plants for food and medicine in 1998, an interest that lead her to obtain her bachelor's degree in botany from Michigan State University and receive training in plant medicine from experienced herbalist Jim McDonald. She enjoys creating plant medicines for herself and her loved ones and is always eager to teach others her methods. |
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