Length

1 hour 28 minutes

Class Description

Tips for accurate tree identification, discussion of traditions and uses, history, how to harvest responsibly and sustainably, parts most useful and actions, solvents, plus a bit of magic and non-boring contemporary research. Native trees, non-native and invasive – and the properties of each. We will talk a few minutes before the walk begins. (I will preview the area to best utilize our time and see common, safe, medicinal trees.) When appropriate we will taste and touch trees.

About the Teacher

Leslie Williams (aka Leslita) is an herbalist who works with humans, dogs and horses. Focus is on plants, ethics, tree medicine, local food and medicines, healthy aging, chronic concerns, queer health, addiction recovery and empowering others to be herbalists. Leslie grew up among Caribbean, rural southern and Illinois farm people and lived many happy years in northern Ohio. Leslie plays banjo.