2/10 The Living off the Land Foraging Series: Wild Medicinal Plants

The Living off the Land Foraging Series: Wild Medicinal Plants

Saturday, February 10, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Joe Pye Weed, Beautyberry, Wax Myrtle, Beebalm, Yarrow and Plantain… what do all of these native plants have in common? A long history of ethnobotanical uses! Sandi Wicklund, Interpretive Refuge Volunteer for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for 14 years, will cover simple plant remedies such as topical applications, oral remedies, look-a-likes, portion size, plants for allergies and other conditions, as well as the critical need for a positive identification before proceeding with ingesting. Decoctions, tinctures, and salves will be discussed. Registration is required.  Cost for members is $10, and $15 for non-members.

Please use this link to sign up for our programs.  https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/view_month.aspx?as=81&wp=662&aid=MSU

We are currently in the process of transferring over to a online registration system. You will need to create an account once your account is set up you will be able to sign up and pay for multiple classes at one time. If you have any questions please call us at 601-799-2311 ext. 0 for all or 1 for me.