OUR MAY 1ST PLANT WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER
Understanding basic botanical characteristics is fundamental for learning how to positively identify plants. On this two part botany-based plant walk we will explore the plant patterns that help us to more easily identify them and learn their uses. Simple botanical terminology will be introduced along the way. We will also discuss plant classification, in particular, plant families which often have similar medicinal properties. Let's see what is emerging in the garden as the snow melts away this spring.
Elizabeth is an inspirational herbal educator and writer imparting what she loves best, nurturing the human/plant connection. She teaches at herbal conferences locally and nationally with an emphasis on botany and plant identification. As an herbalist, she organically cultivates and formulates herbal medicines. Elizabeth is also a naturalist at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and a past Board member of the Minnesota Native Plant Society. She conducts endangered plant inventories and participates in native and medicinal plant conservation projects.
Special Note: Bring quarters for the parking meters or plan to park at Wirth Beach and walk over
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (though there is no meeting in January). We meet from 7:00–9:00 pm. Come early, from 6:30–7:00 for socializing, tea and snacks.
Meeting Place:
Christ Church Lutheran [map]
3244 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Enter the 1962 addition building and go down the stairs to the basement.
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