Beginner Mushroom Identification Class
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
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Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

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Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

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Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.

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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

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