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Adaptogen, carminative, emollient, galactagogue, vulnerary: learn about how all of these unusual words describe the therapeutic properties of plants. Cup of herbal tea included in admission. This class is part of the 2024 Ocotillo Herbals lecture series at the Heart of Northside happening the last Tuesday of each month in the old church's sanctuary.
Tincture Making Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, local herbalist Meghan Henshaw will explain the science and tradition behind tinctures (ie. alcohol-based medicinal extracts) and demonstrate how to make them. Participants will learn about a variety of medicinal plants and create their own tinctures to add to their home apothecary. Class size is small so there will be plenty […]
Supportive Plants for Queer Health
Learn about medicinal plants that are uniquely suited to nourish the queer body & mind. Attendees will learn about grounding and calming herbs such as linden, ashwagandha, and lavender, alongside damiana, maca, and other plants that support vitality, connection, and queer joy. Cup of herbal tea included in admission. This class is part of the […]
Cool Off with Herbs: Herbal Iced Tea
Sample multiple herbal iced teas while learning about plants that help to cool the body during the hot summer months. Attendees will get to know refreshing plants such as hibiscus, marshmallow, spearmint, and many others. This class is part of the 2024 Ocotillo Herbals lecture series at the Heart of Northside happening the last Tuesday […]
Herbal Energy: Coffee Alternatives
Spice up your caffeine routine and explore herbal options for an alert mind such as mate, guayusa, ginkgo, and rosemary. Cup of herbal iced tea included in admission. This class is part of the 2024 Ocotillo Herbals lecture series at the Heart of Northside happening the last Tuesday of each month in the old church's […]
Herbal Tea Blending Workshop
Crowd favorite! Learn all about herbs while drinking delicious herbal teas. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to blend herbal teas, delve into the uses of ten different plants, and blend five different teas to take home.
Fire Cider-Making Workshop
Come learn about the benefits of fire cider, a traditional infusion of immune-supporting herbs in apple cider vinegar, and its important role in a winter wellness pantry. All participants will be able to make their own potent formulation to take home from a variety of herbal ingredients.
Back to School: Herbs for Kids
Dive into kid-safe herbs that support concentration, a calm mind, and strong immune health such as elderberry, lemon balm, and milky oats. Herbal tea included in price of admission. This class is part of the herbal lecture series at the Heart of Northside, located at 4222 Hamilton Ave. Park in the lot behind the building […]
Supportive Plants for Queer Health
Drink herbal tea and learn about plants that are uniquely suited to nourish the queer body and mind. Plants such as linden, ashwagandha, and lavender will be discussed in detail, alongside damiana, maca, and other plants that support vitality, connection, and queer joy.
Heart-Centered Herbs
Our heart is the seat of our emotional and physical wellness. Come learn about herbs that support grounded emotional wellness and healthy cardiovascular function such as hawthorn, linden, damiana, and rose. Herbal tea included in price of admission. This class is part of the herbal lecture series at the Heart of Northside, located at 4222 […]
Winter Tea Blending Workshop
Learn all about herbs that support winter health while sipping on delicious herbal tea. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to blend herbal teas, delve into the history and medicinal uses of ten different immune-supporting plants, and blend five different teas to take home.
Immune Support for Winter Health
Deepen your knowledge of herbs that strengthen our respiratory system such as elecampane, andrographis, and astragalus. Learn about clinical studies involving echinaceaโs ability to shorten the duration of colds. Herbal tea included in price of admission. This class is part of the herbal lecture series at the Heart of Northside, located at 4222 Hamilton Ave. […]