Nature Walks in All Seasons at Wisdom of the Herbs School

Winter Ecology Nature Walks with naturalist George Lisi
Wisdom of the Herbs School, 1005 County Rd, Woodbury 
Winter is a time of elemental beauty which also teems with life, activity and process that everywhere joins hands with the preceding fall and the coming spring. We will identify the winter stalks of edible and medicinal plants, explore the incredible adaptations of animals, plants, and birds, the vital role of snow and ice, and other wonders that present themselves. Herbal tea will be served at the end of the walk.

Sliding scale $20 to $0. Pre-registration appreciated. Call Annie at 802-456-8122 or contact us by email. If you get our message machine, leave your name, phone number, and if you like, where you are coming from and permission to connect you with others for carpooling. Call for directions or find directions on our website http://www.wisdomoftheherbsschool.com/location.html.

Dress WARMLY for the weather. We will be moving slowly and looking at things, not getting our blood pumping. Warm footgear is important. No skis or snowshoes required. If weather or road conditions are questionable, call Annie at 456-8122 or George at 456-1252 to see if the Walk is on or not.
For dates and times of George’s Winter Ecology Walks, call or email us, or join our email list for updates, or visit our Facebook page.

 

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Annie McCleary and George Lisi
Wisdom of the Herbs School, 1005 County Rd. Woodbury
Experience the rich diversity of edible and medicinal plants here at Wisdom of the Herbs School. Learn plant identification, principles of sustainable wild harvesting and ways of offering gratitude to the plants.

Sliding scale $10 to $0. Children under 12 are welcome and free. Pre-registration appreciated. Call Annie at 802- 456-8122 or contact us by email. Call for directions or see our Location page. Leave us your contact information if you are interested in carpooling.

For dates and times of the Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walks, call or email us, or join our email list for updates, or visit our Facebook page.

 

Talks in the Community

Wild Edibles slide show presentation
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Hunger Mountain Coop
Members $2, non-members $3
George and Annie will present a slide show on local wild edibles of various habitats including rich woods, disturbed soils, old field and wet places. They will highlight principles of sustainable wild-crafting, offer tips for drying, root cellaring and pickling, and discuss opportunistic dispersives, medicinal properties of the edibles, semi-wild edibles, nuts, and the importance of offering gratitude.

 

Open House

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1- 3 pm
Held at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St, Montpelier

You are invited to visit with Annie McCleary director, and George Lisi teaching naturalist, to learn about our nature-based experiential programs - Wisdom of the Herbs Eight Month Certification Program, the Wild Edibles Intensive, and our Wild Plant and Winter Ecology Walks.

If you are attracted to a Wisdom program and lack the funds, a VSAC grant can be a way to make it happen. We'll tell you all about it!

Directions to Tulsi Tea Room:
From Interstate 89, take Exit 8, Montpelier. Travel straight from the ramp, pass three lights, and at the fourth light, take a left over the Winooski River onto Main Street, (marked Route 12 North). At the major intersection in the center of Montpelier, take a left onto State Street and your first right onto Elm Street. Tulsi Tea Room is on the left, a green house.

For information, call Annie at 456-8122 or contact us by email.

Plant Walks by Arrangement

Can’t make our scheduled plant walks? Arrange a date at your convenience and let Annie take you for a wild edible and medicinal plant walk here at Wisdom of the Herbs School. Bring up to 10 people; children under 12 are welcome and free. $100 for 2 hours. Call Annie, 802-456-8122.