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DESCRIPTION:MEDICINAL BOTANY: Marin County Spring Class Series\n\nSituated just a few 
 miles north of downtown San Francisco across the Golden Gate, Marin County 
 encompasses the largest and most diverse tract of contiguous wilderness to 
 be found in such close proximity to the cities of the Bay Area. The 
 botanical diversity of the region is owed to its varied landscapes, 
 including: coastal bluffs, chaparral, dunes, deep forests of Douglas-fir 
 and Bishop pines, grasslands, both fresh water and salt water marshes...to 
 name just a few. Join us in this 3-part class series as we explore a number 
 of these habitats while learning about the many amazing and useful plants 
 which grow there. This interdisciplinary program will engage students on 
 all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field explortion, 
 and a variety of hands-on exercises. Topics/activities to be covered 
 include: botany basics taught from a plant family perspective (including 
 microscope sessions), plant identification in the field, 
 medicinal/edible/utilitarian uses, California ethnobotany, ethical 
 harvesting guidelines and information about at-risk medicinal plants, 
 safety issues and tips on how to avoid toxic/poisonous plants, medicine 
 making techniques and activities, sampling of a variety of edible/medicinal 
 plant preparations, and more! \n\n\nSession I (March 31): Botany Skills for 
 the Edible/Medicinal Plant Enthusiast\n\n-During this interactive 
 lecture/slideshow/workshop we will explore the science of botany while 
 learning the fundamental methods necessary to accurately and confidently ID 
 a variety of local plants. \n \n\nSession II (April 14): Marin County 
 Bioregional Field Exploration\n\n-In order to put theory into practice, 
 we'll spend the day hiking through a \nnumber of different plant habitats 
 while identifying and discussing many of the useful plants found along the 
 way. Our study will emphasize a dynamic sensory awareness of the plants via 
 close observation, touching, tasting, and smelling.  \n \n\nSession III 
 (May 5): Wildcrafting and Plant Prepartion Methods\n\n-Our program 
 culminates with a day spent learning the principles of plant harvesting, 
 processing, and botanical pharmacy work. After a short lecture/slideshow, 
 students will harvest a number of useful medicinals from Commonweal Garden 
 and environs. The remainder of our time will be spent preparing a number of 
 different herbal products with our bountiful harvest.\n\nInstructor: Tellur 
 Fenner\n\nLocation:  Regenerative Design Institute. Bolinas, 
 CA\n\nWebsite/Online Registration: 
 http://www.regenerativedesign.org/medicinal-botany\n\nPhone: 
 415-868-9681\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/03/09/18709034.php
SUMMARY:MEDICINAL BOTANY: Marin County Spring Class Series
LOCATION:Regenerative Design Institute. Bolinas, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/03/09/18709034.php
DTSTART:20120331T170000Z
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