Stinging Nettles: Food and Medicine
Stinging nettles are a rich and accessible source of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Musqueam educator Kymberlee Stogan will share a wealth of information about nettles’ wide range of uses, including when and how to plant seeds, making nettle and mint tea, and using nettle as a salve.
Seen as an invasive weed to many newbie gardeners, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to identify, harvest, and prepare stinging nettle for various culinary and medicinal purposes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and expand your knowledge of herbal remedies.
Participants will get to sample nettle tea and take home a nettle salve.
Pre-register here.
WHAT:
- Learn about the benefits and uses of stinging nettle
- See demonstrations on how to start nettle seeds and prepare your own healing skin salves
- Take home recipes and resources
WHEN: October 19, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre
COST: Pre-registration is required and is discounted for members. All materials will be provided.
- Early Bird (until October 4th) – $15.00
- Regular (after October 4th) – $20.00
- Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $15.00