Wild Medicinals Walk

Saturday, June 11th, 2022; 10 -12 at The Nature Museum, Grafton, VT

Sliding Scale $15-$25

Many of the medicines we use everyday 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. 

In past years, we’ve seen Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), which historically has been used for cuts and abrasions, Bee Balm (Monarda sp.), which is in the mint family, Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), which has been studied as an antidepressant, and so much more.  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 37 years of experience as an herbalist.

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