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Weehawken
Creative Arts Horticulture |
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July 31, 2010 |
On this family oriented plant walk, we will get up into the high country and explore its many wonders. After a short drive we will take our time hiking along and learning about the wide variety of plants we see. |
Melanie Kent |
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August 5, 2010 |
Learn Ikebana, the art of Japanese Flower Arranging & take home your masterpiece after class - join one or all of the classes! |
Carol Brecker |
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August 7, 2010 |
On this advanced herb walk we will take our knowledge a little further and head into the high country to identify alpine flora and learn about their incredible edible and medicinal properties. |
Melanie Kent |
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August 12, 2010 |
This walk will startwith an introduction into plant identification and uses as well as ethical wildcrafting and plant medicine making. Then, we will head into the field and learn hands-on how to identify our local plants and discover medicinal and edible properties. |
Melanie Kent |
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August 21, 2010 |
On this hike we will not only learn about all of the local flora, but will also keep our eyes peeled for wild mushrooms. |
Melanie Kent |
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August 28, 2010 |
Class participants will learn basic identification of native edible fruiting plants in our area. They will also learn ways to prepare and preserve native fruits. |
Yvette Henson |
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September 2, 2010 |
Learn Ikebana, the art of Japanese Flower Arranging & take home your masterpiece after class - join one or all of the classes! |
Carol Brecker |
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September 11, 2010 |
A slower paced walk identifying the edible and medicinal plants as they turn from vibrant green to autumnal hues of orange and brown. We will be focusing on ethical wildcrafting and powerful medicinal roots including our native plant Osha or Lingusticum porter. |
Melanie Kent |
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September 16, 2010 |
Class participants will learn the basics for any composting system, indoor or outdoor -- but the emphasis will be on indoor and small space systems-composting in vessels, vermi-composting (worms), anaerobic composting. |
Yvette Henson |
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September 25, 2010 |
Class participants will learn basic canning techniques and food safety essentials of food preservation. A hands-on canning demonstration will also be included. |
Yvette Henson |
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