Many of the medicines we use every day are derived from natural compounds in plants, bushes, trees, and other living things.  So what kind of wild medicinals grow in your neighborhood?  Join local biologist Allison Turner, Ph.D, to discover and identify wildflowers growing near The Nature Museum and explore how these plants are used by herbalists.   This won’t be a strenuous hike, but be prepared to wander into the tall grasses and brush in search of exciting species.

Allison Turner grew up in Marlboro, Vermont and learned her first plant at the age of three. Recently, she taught biology and chemistry at Marlboro College, and has led dozens of medicinal plant walks in many states. Allison has a Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy, studying cranberry juice use for urinary tract infections, and has 36 years of experience as an herbalist.

This in-person event is limited to 20 participants and is a sliding scale $15 - $30 per person. Please submit one form per participant.