Join us for a very special plant walk at the base of Schunnemunk Mountain. On this walk we will meet some of our favorite native plants and mushrooms, such as milkweed and black raspberry, and chanterelle mushrooms. We will also learn about some our favorite summer blooms such as St John's wort, self heal, queen anne's lace and red clover.

Please note that the meeting will take place at the trail head on Taylor Road, the parking lot is called "Schunnemunk Mountain Trailhead" and is at the intersection with Shaw Road.

About the instructor: Hi I’m Alexandra, founder for Vulgaris Herbs and Mindful Wilderness. I began my herbalism journey 10 years ago, inspired by my grandmother and the wise women in my Romanian heritage. For the last 8 years I have been teaching workshops on herbal medicine, nature connection and wilderness skills. I work with herbs in ways that encourage us to:

• Engage with the synergies of the whole plant and its constituents

• Make gentle, nourishing remedies that uniquely support each individual

• Create a purposeful and responsible relationship with plants that fosters curiosity, kindness and simplicity

• Build confidence and competence for the at-home herbalist; empowering each student to bring herbalism into their home through hands-on experience

• Keep herbalism accessible to everyone