Botanical Medicine in the Annapolis Valley
22nd Jun 2025 - 2nd Nov 2025
Connect deeply with the world of local edible and medicinal plants at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University with Benna, a 5th generation Nova Scotian, Registered Herbalist and Biologist. Engage your senses to uncover clues about herbal uses in this hands-on experience. Embark on this embodied way to learn about plants and connect with them.
Highlights:
- Enjoy freshly foraged tea and feel grounded by the aroma and taste of the local plants while your host Benna shares the local story of the area.
- Walk through the beautiful gardens and woodlands at Acadia University where you will move through your senses, meeting plants and learning about some of their medicinal uses.
- Learn about wild harvesting protocols and the practice of honorable harvest.
- Learn about herbal medicine directly from the plants with guided sensory exploration
- Create an age-old preparation of oxymels. This sweet and tart herbal preparation, made with local honey and apple cider vinegar will be yours to take home.
Acadia University students are invited to participate in this experience with a pay-what-you-can offering. Reach out to Benna at ramblewoodherbals@gmail.com for availability.
Upcoming Dates: All Sessions take place from 10am - 1:30pm
- June 22
- July 8 & 19
- August 5 & 16
- September 14 & 16
- October 14 & 19
- November 2
Price: $88 per person (age 8+). Price is subject to a 6% booking fee
Venue: Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
