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eclectic and colorful compilation volume features easy-to-follow proj- ects that engage all five senses. There are activities for different ages and interests, including how to make a pressed flower and herb col - lage, tie-dye fabric with turmeric, make elderberry syrup, plant a pol- linator garden, make wild berry crumble, craft an herbal wreath or a flower bracelet, write a nature haiku, make lemon balm lip balm, and more. With bits of lore about herbs and herbalism sprinkled through- out, this is the perfect introduction to the versatility and usefulness of herbs for kids ages 7 and up. The book is now available everywhere for pre-order and we cannot wait for this beautiful offering to get out into the world! It’s the perfect gift for the little one in your life, whether it be your kid, family mem- bers or close friends, or even to purchase and donate a copy to your local library. * * * * We believe through our work at Wild Ginger we are laying down the foundations for the future we wish to create, together, and this is exciting! Our goal is to keep our classes inspiring, useful, affordable & accessible while honoring the time, energy, and knowledge our teach- ers come to share. We celebrate folk knowledge and nature’s wisdom while providing supportive and practical knowledge. Our core teacher network has been built relationship by relationship. We have slowly connected as a constellation over many years - and we continue to grow over time. It is our honor and our dream to have the opportunity to do this work! (Please note: Wild Ginger is open during public program hours only, we cannot accommodate drop-by visitors.)
the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. We learn traditional cooking, and enjoy our amazing meals together! We go on local medicinal plant walks, visit local Indigenous agro ecological farms, learn traditional chocolate making and more! Our programs center the voices of local Indigenous and Afro Costa Rican community members, and offer a restorative experience build - ing connections with other land-based communities worldwide. In ad- dition to local offerings, we also host guest instructors on topics such as Flower Essence Practitioner Trainings, Astrological Herbalism, Ca - ribbean Herbalism, as well as our most popular Foundations in Herb- alism Certificate Program as well. Herbalism for Kids In 2020, we began to more
intentionally serve our commu- nity of youth with KidsHerb - alism.com. This very special project was born with the in- tention of helping our future generations grow side by side in relationships with the plants, earth, and community. Children engage through their senses for a truly embodied learning expe- rience. We hope to plant seeds for children’s imaginations to flourish, whether it be by creat - ing flower crowns to use during
imaginative play with their favorite plant allies, creating art with their food (like pizza, pictured), making natural paint brushes, or creating herbal teas and oxymel. This program is one of our favorites! Through this sweet virtual global learning village we offer brand new weekly classes for youth, plus access to our extensive class library and activity guides on all things herbalism, cooking, gardening, and nature connection. We know having a strong imagination helps us to be curious, see possibilities, and create solutions to overcome prob- lems in our personal lives and together in community..
Coming Soon: Herbal Activities for Kids: 50 Nature Crafts, Reci- pes and Garden Projects by Mol- ly Meehan Brown This August, we are honored to an - nounce the release of this new book, written by Molly Meehan Brown alongside an amazing community of beloved contributors, many local, and published by Storey Publishing. From dandelions to lavender, cham- omile, turmeric, and lemon balm, herbs include a wonderfully diverse range of plants for crafting, cooking, and gardening. Kids will love explor -
ing the world of herbs with this lively and colorful collection of 50 nature-based activities I’ve created along with the global community of herbalists who contribute to the Wild Ginger Community Herbal Center. Filled with photos and the whimsical art of Madison Safer, this
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