Stinging Nettle Workshop

Nurture by Nettles Workshop with Sarah Orlowski, Master Herbalist. This day long stinging nettle workshop will give you hands on experience in identifying, harvesting & processing nettles. You will never look at Stinging Nettles in the same, old way!

When: Sat. May 9th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Mile 18, Upper Squamish Valley

Activities include:

Ø      Making a mineral-rich stinging nettle vinegar

Ø      Using alcohol to extract nettle’s medicinal properties

Ø      Preparing tender & delicious nettles, without any sting!

Ø      Learning the best ways to dry nettles for year round use

Ø      How to use leaves, roots & seeds for different purposes

Ø      Choosing the best season, time & location for optimal harvest

Ø      Learning the secrets of nettle’s long & useful history plus current medicinal discoveries.

Take home with you, at the end of the workshop…

Ø      A delicious, tonic vinegar for culinary & health use

Ø      A potent alcohol tincture in process

Ø      Fresh nettle leaves ready for drying or freezing

Ø      In-depth handouts covering all aspects

Ø      A variety of delicious nettle recipes.

Ø      Invaluable tips to prepare a gourmet nettle dinner

Ø      Ideas for unique cosmetic uses

Ø      The confidence and know-how to help yourself survive in the wilderness without going hungry or feeling helpless

Cost: Prepaid by May 2nd  $49.00         After May 2nd  $59.00

Pre-registration required.

Call 604-898-1464 or email rowantree@telus.net or mail cheque to

Sarah Orlowski, P.O. Box 3289, Garibaldi Highlands, BC, V0N 1T0

Please leave email address & phone # in all correspondence.