Join Holy Wisdom Monastery from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Aug, 21, for Medicinal Plant Practicum.

This hands-on workshop explores the ecology of native medicinal plants, when and how to harvest them and the best ways to process and utilize them. The event will focus on native plants frequently used in herbal medicine, such as elderberry, nettle and echinacea. Emma Kloes will teach how to identify plants and forage, while showcasing foundational processing techniques so you can begin making your own syrups, tinctures, infused oils and salves at home. Participants can go home with a small jar of elderberry syrup if they choose.

Note: Emma will be focusing on wild plants and techniques that are commonly utilized and studied. Emma is not a medical provider, and this workshop is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Date & Time

Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Schedule

• 9:00-10:30 am – Walking tour with focus on medicinal plant ID and plant qualities
• 10:30-11:30 am – Elderberry syrup processing demo with taste testing
• 11:30 am-12:00 pm – Conversation and Q&A focused on herbal processing techniques
• 12:00 pm – Lunch at Holy Wisdom Monastery (optional)

About the Program Leader – Emma Kloes

Emma Kloes sees farming and land stewardship as ways to deepen connection with self, community and native ecology. She has spent more than six years foraging, farming vegetables and perennial crops and learning how to process and cook with these foods. Emma values the use of edible and medicinal plants to support the health and resilience of her community.

Cost

• $37/person (no lunch)
• $56/person (with lunch, Aug. 12 registration deadline)

Registration

Please register by Aug. 20, 2026, if you are attending the event, and by Aug. 12, 2026, if you plan to stay for lunch. This offering is limited to 30 people and registration will close when full. There is no refund if you need to cancel your registration.