Unlock the potential of the world of wild herbs by tapping into ancient roots! Join instructor Mj Pettengill, who will introduce you to helpful tools, guides, and apps for plant identification, ensuring you can safely navigate the wild. Familiarity with local flora is essential, as it helps you avoid dangerous look-alikes. Additionally, we’ll discuss endangered, threatened, or sensitive species, highlighting the importance of responsible foraging. Throughout our exploration, we’ll cover essential topics: plant preparation, drying, storage, crushing, and the decision-making process of when to use fresh versus dried herbs.

Doing this presentation, you will have an opportunity to sample different herbal teas.

Space is limited to 20 people in order to give Mj a chance to work with all the participants.

Author and historian Mj Pettengill focuses on cultural narrative and traditions, ancestral healing, and social welfare development. Mj practices the art of gathering wild plants for food and medicine on her farm in the mountains of NH. She has an MFA in creative writing and undergraduate studies in history, theology, music, and psychology. She is the author of the Etched in Granite historical fiction series.

Unlock the potential of the world of wild herbs by tapping into ancient roots! Join instructor Mj Pettengill, who will introduce you to helpful tools, guides, and apps for plant identification, ensuring you can safely navigate the wild. Familiarity with local flora is essential, as it helps you avoid dangerous look-alikes. Additionally, we’ll discuss endangered, threatened, or sensitive species, highlighting the importance of responsible foraging. Throughout our exploration, we’ll cover essential topics: plant preparation, drying, storage, crushing, and the decision-making process of when to use fresh versus dried herbs.

Doing this presentation, you will have an opportunity to sample different herbal teas.

Space is limited to 20 people in order to give Mj a chance to work with all the participants.

Author and historian Mj Pettengill focuses on cultural narrative and traditions, ancestral healing, and social welfare development. Mj practices the art of gathering wild plants for food and medicine on her farm in the mountains of NH. She has an MFA in creative writing and undergraduate studies in history, theology, music, and psychology. She is the author of the Etched in Granite historical fiction series.