Upcoming Events
Events of interest to local herbalists.
Mother’s Healing Basket
Remedies and Recipes for Raising Wildly Healthy Children
Wednesday, April 16, 6:00-8:00
Marie Blakeman Community Center, 1320 Wisconsin Street, Hudson, WI
Join Jessie Belden and the St. Croix Valley Herb Guild for a wildly informative evening of sharing remedies, recipes, and nutritional considerations for parents looking to support their children in a nourished (w)holistic way. In this class, Jessie will sing the praises of her 10 most indispensable medicine plants for children and her most favorite delicious herbal recipes that kids love! PLUS a bit of homeopathy and flower essences sprinkled in the mix. Non-member sliding scale fee at the door: $10-20. RSVP to the St. Croix Valley Herb Guild
Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art in Bloom
Thursday, April 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Bus leaving from the Cannon Valley Cinema parking lot at 12 noon and returning at 4:00 p.m. $25 per person, to help cover cost of transportation.
Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from MIA’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. We will have a guided tour and experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum. (No lunch provided, bring snack, bag lunch, or eat at the MIA restaurant on your own).
Earth Day Celebration
Family-Friendly Workshops and Eco-Fair
What's Blooming at Rice Lake State Park
Wild Ones/Southeast Minnesota Prairie Partners
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Rice Lake State Park
8485 Rose Street, Owatonna, MN
Half-mile walk to look for and learn about spring wildflowers with Minnesota Master Naturalist, Breanna Wheeler. We will meet at the parking lot by the trailer landing and walk along the lake to the picnic area and fishing pier and back to discover what wildflowers and other natural wonders we can see and hear. A $7 daily pass or $35 annual state park pass is required. If you do not have one, you can carpool or purchase a vehicle permit online. A carpool from Northfield will leave from the Emmaus Church parking lot at 5:35 p.m.
Growing a Backyard Pharmacy
Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville
Wouldn't it be terrific to just walk out to your yard to gather some herbs for teas or other herbal health-giving preparations? Well, you actually can grow your own backyard pharmacy, and literally take your health into your own hands. Join local gardener and herbalist LuAnn Raadt as she introduces her must-have plants and shares creative ways of incorporating them into your own gardens.
Information and registration here.
A program of Lakeville Parks and Recreation.
HerbFest '25
Sunday, July 13 at Keepsake Cidery in Dundas
Local vendors who grow and produce herbs and herbalist-related products.
Demonstrations and educational presentations by local practicing herbalists.
Guided plant walks.
Outstanding ciders, delicious food, and lively conversation!
More details will be forthcoming.
Free and no registration required.
Sponsored by Keepsake Cidery.