Ethical Foraging Workshop

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Join Kelly McDowell, a community herbalist, and GreenUP to ethically explore plants with various uses.

GreenUP Ecology Park

Ethical foraging is the practice of conscientiously gathering wild plants or fungi in a way that protects ecosystems, respects land and people, and ensures the health of organisms for years to come.<h3>During this workshop, Kelly McDowell, a community herbalist from the Peterborough Community Medicine Garden, will share her knowledge of plants you can harvest ethically and use in teas, poultices, and oil infusions.</h3> Agenda:<ol><li>Learn about ethical foraging and get to know one another</li><li>Walk around to identify, harvest, and discuss medicinal plants found at Ecology Park</li><li>Share observations and discuss how the plants can be processed and utilized</li></ol> What to Bring:<ul><li>A bag or basket for your harvest</li><li>Garden gloves and clippers (if you have them)</li><li>Closed-toes shoes and long pants</li><li>Mosquito repellant</li><li>Water</li></ul> Where to go:Ecology Park is located at 1899 Ashburnham Drive. Please park in the south end of Beavermead Park’s parking lot, then enjoy a short walk down the Trans Canada Trail to reach the Ecology Park education shelter. We will meet at the picnic tables. ⁠

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