Each month on a Tuesday afternoon ethnobotanist Sharon Ackland explores wildflower and woodland paths in the gardens, hedgerows and woods of the Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill road (off Route 6A) in East Sandwich to search out wild edibles and medicinals, while pausing to inspect prominent plants of the season.
During the winter months activity is mainly indoors. Review current research for home recipes. Can this plant be used as a cooked green or to make a cordial, throat lozenge, asthma inhalant, headache remedy, shampoo or toothpaste?
Program includes horticultural tips for naturalizing the home landscape, native plant lore, American Indian usage, gift ideas and easy recipes to make at home. Dates are December 7, January 25, February 22, March 29, and April 26, from 1 – 2:30 pm. Call 508-888-6870 to register each month.  $15 per monthly session. For directions, click on to www.thorntonburgess.org. Image below from Morton Arboretum.
