10 AM - Wild Plant Wisdom: An Herbal Walk with Brigitte Mars
10 AM - Wild Plant Wisdom: An Herbal Walk with Brigitte Mars
Saturday June 21, 10 AM
Join renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars for an enriching and informative walk through the wild areas of Three Leaf Farm, nestled along the scenic banks of Coal Creek. As you explore the native flora of Colorado’s Front Range, Brigitte will share her deep knowledge of local plants, offering insight into their traditional uses for both food and medicine.
During this engaging outdoor experience, you’ll learn how to identify a variety of native herbs, trees, and wildflowers while discovering their medicinal properties and nutritional benefits. Brigitte will weave together herbal folklore, ecological wisdom, and practical tips for incorporating wild plants into your daily life.
Whether you’re new to herbalism or a seasoned plant enthusiast, this walk offers a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s most respected herbalists while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Expect plenty of time for questions, conversation, and hands-on exploration of the natural bounty growing right beneath your feet.
Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University, and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. She has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Arise, Envision and Unify Festivals, and The Mayo Clinic. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Care2. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. Brigitte is the author of many books and DVDs, including The Home Reference to Holistic Health and Healing, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual Herbal, Healing Herbal Teas, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook. DVDs include Sacred Psychoactive, Herbal Wizardry for Kids of all Ages, Natural Remedies for Childhood Ailments, Overcoming Addictions, and Natural Remedies for Emotional Health. Her latest project is a phone app called iPlant. Brigitte and her daughter, Sunflower Sparkle Mars run Herb Camp for Kids in Boulder, Colorado. Brigitte’s other daughter is world famous activist/yogini-actress/ international model, Rainbeau Mars. Please check out www.brigittemars.com
Cancellations within 2 weeks of workshop are NOT REFUNDABLE, but may be transferable.