Private Plant Walks
Sep
1
to Oct 31

Private Plant Walks

Now offering private plant walks for individuals or small groups!

I typically charge the following:

2 hours: $70

3 hours: $100

4 hours: $120

*Cost is all-inclusive and covers gas to reach your location, no hidden fees, etc. Please reach out if you're interested but unable to afford this price range, and we can likely work something out.

Walks include:

✳️Valuable edible/medicinal/domestic uses for a multitude of local plants, including hands on harvesting when appropriate

✳️Instructions for harvesting & making remedies/cooking/etc from plants you are specifically interested in

⚠️Toxic/poisonous plant ID

✳️Common folklore around some of the plants

✳️Follow-up information about any plants I might not be as knowledgeable about (in other words, I'll research what we've found and get back to you with pertinent info- this still happens sometimes!

And more!

Please email me to arrange date & location first.

blueheronnatureskills@gmail.com

Private Plant Walks

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ALT 2019 Collaboration! #1: Plant Pursuit~ First Life of Spring
Apr
17
5:30 PM17:30

ALT 2019 Collaboration! #1: Plant Pursuit~ First Life of Spring

  • 600 Scene Ridge Road McKeesport, PA, 15133 United States (map)
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Join us to discover the area's local plants when many of them are still just sprouting cotyledons!  A large part of learning plant ID is visiting each plant throughout the growing season to note their wildly changing characteristics through time. There are many benefits in knowing plants in their youngest form!

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Grow Your Own Medicine!
Apr
6
1:00 PM13:00

Grow Your Own Medicine!

From allergies to the flu, from burns to blisters, we’re all bound to land in some form of health distress at some point or another. Though doctors and hospitals are a real necessity in the world for severe problems, there are many things you can grow right in your home garden. We will discuss how to prepare what we grow, and the best uses. Click through here to register and fore more important information!

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The Surprising Benefits of Goldenrod (DIY Tincture-making class!)
Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00

The Surprising Benefits of Goldenrod (DIY Tincture-making class!)

GOLDENROD IS EVERYWHERE!!! When this plant blooms, she is sure to paint entire landscapes in shades of gold and bright saffrons and lemon-hued goodness.

Goldenrod's botanical genus name is "Solidago," which means, "to make whole." From The Herbal Academy, "Goldenrod has a history for use with the bladder and urinary system. The astringent and antiseptic qualities tighten and tone the urinary system and bladder making it useful for UTI infections. The German Commission E has officially approved goldenrod for urinary and bladder inflammations. It is a kidney tropho-restorative (tropho is Greek for nourishing), so it both nourishes and restores balance to the kidneys."

And so much more!!! Come learn how to make the tincture with us, and take at least 1oz. home for yourself! (SRP $13!)

$15 and pre-registration is required!!!

How to register:
1. Pay online via paypal at the link provided for tickets
2. Email me with a message of your commitment to attending the class and pay cash upon arrival (BlueHeronNatureSkills@gmail.com)
 

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Fall Allergy Prevention, Naturally!
Jul
31
4:00 PM16:00

Fall Allergy Prevention, Naturally!

For some reason, people don't always believe that allergies can be prevented and healed using natural methods. I'm here to tell you that they absolutely can. At this class, I'll discuss the many techniques that I personally use and know of other people using to prevent their seasonal allergies each year. I'll also share about my history of suffering with severe allergies and the things I've done throughout the years to work through those issues.

$10 and pre-registration is a required!!!

How to register:

1. Pay online via paypal at the link provided for tickets

2. Email me with a message of your commitment to attending the class and pay cash upon arrival  (BlueHeronNatureSkills@gmail.com)

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Kombucha Brewing 101
May
30
6:00 PM18:00

Kombucha Brewing 101

Come on out for a hands-on demonstration of how you too can brew kombucha right at home.  $20/person includes kombucha starter kit and thorough instructions for every step, from beginning your batch, to fermenting it, to bottling/flavoring your own, and keeping a continuous brew for repeat batches!  I will discuss what kombucha is, and the many benefits of drinking it!

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Make Your Own Kombucha!
Aug
27
1:00 PM13:00

Make Your Own Kombucha!

Come on out for a hands-on demonstration of how you too can brew kombucha right at home.  Participants take home kombucha starter kit and thorough instructions for every step, from beginning your batch, to fermenting it, to bottling/flavoring your own, and keeping a continuous brew for repeat batches!  I will discuss what kombucha is, and the many benefits of drinking it!

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