Herbs for the First Aid Kit

Herbs growing in our bioregion can be some of our best helpers in difficult times.

Find out how these plants can be used in first aid situations. This class gives a hands-on approach to herbal first aid, mostly in minor situations like cuts, bumps, and household events, also in dealing with some burns, pains, and digestive upsets.

We will identify and prepare medicinal herbs for hypothetical scenarios of need and look at crisis situations that call for quick at-hand knowledge and decision making.

You are invited no matter your level of gardening experience or 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 clean bandana
• Tool for chopping or clipping plant materials; e.g., knife, snips, scissors
• Water bottle
• A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)

REGISTRATION

Sliding scale fee: $30 - $5, 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

Residential garden of Mandy and Eric Dickerson: 2022 H St., Iowa City.

Plenty of parking is available along H St., 4th Ave or 3rd Ave.

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