Fall Wildcrafting Hike

Enjoy a moderately paced hike with pauses to gather seasonal herbs and mushrooms.

Sharpen your botanical identification skills and expand what you know about herbal remedies with the support of a local herbalist. Reconnect with nature and community in a safe, fun atmosphere.

You are invited no matter your level of knowledge of the herbal arts. All are welcome.

Please contact us before the class if any accommodation is needed for inclusion.

THINGS TO BRING

• Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen
• A small bag
• Tool of choice for harvesting a handful of herbs
• Water bottle
• A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)

REGISTRATION

Sliding scale fee: $5 - $25, based upon your access to resources.

Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount. Learn about Backyard Abundance membership.

QUESTIONS

Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.

INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY

We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.

EDUCATOR

Mandy Dickerson holds an herbal medicine-making certificate from Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and a Master's degree in Anthropology. She is a Certified TriYoga Teacher and is the owner of Plantchanters Garden in Iowa City, Iowa.

LOCATION

Harvest Preserve: 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City. We'll gather in the shelter.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of  time, materials and funds.

• Hills Bank
• Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
• 100 Grannies
• Master Gardeners of Johnson County
• New Pioneer Food Co-op