After a long winter, all northern creatures relish fresh spring breezes, emergent greenery and the flickering energy of the wild about to burst into bloom. Begin this new season and cycle by stepping into your wilder edges exploring botanicals to boost your health and wellness. We'll handcraft some first wild greens and taste the goodness unfurling before us. Join Master Herbalist and Naturopath Gigi Stafne for two days of creating wild botanical blends: Spring Tonic herb teas, Swedish Bitters, wild leaf tinctures, nutritious elixirs, green smoothies and more.

You will need the following tools for this class:

All materials, supplies and herbs are covered in materials fee listed for this course offering. However, bring 4-8 additional new or sterile recycled bottles and jars for botanical product preparation if desired above and beyond for 'leftover' herbs at the end of class to take home. Small tins, baby food jars, amber or cobalt colored tincture dropper bottles, etc. Hiking shoes and outdoor attire for a short Plant ID walk Bring a 1 pint Mason jar. Also, 1/2 to 1 pint of tincture solvent that is right for you. For example, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brandy, Vodka or Vegetable Glycerin. Bring a tote bag or basket to carry your green medicines home in.

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.