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Herbal Medicine Making 101: Oils and Salves

  • Whitelock Community Farm 930 Whitelock Street Baltimore, MD, 21217 United States (map)

Have you ever wondered what useful plants might be growing in your neighborhood or in your own backyard? Would you like to learn how to utilize these plants to create effective herbal remedies for your friends and family? Then join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for the series – Herbal Medicine Making 101.

In these hands-on classes, we’ll get to know the plants growing in and around Whitelock Farm, discuss the art and science behind each medicinal preparation, and then create an herbal remedy together. By the end of the series, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own home apothecary using fresh, local, homegrown, and seasonal herbs.

Oils and Salves
Medicinal oils and salves are a great way to apply plant medicine topically. We’ll discuss plants remedies for common ailments such as rashes, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites, and then make an herbal healing salve together!
Want to take home your very own tin of herbal healing salve?
Be sure to register ahead of time - space is limited!!

*$5 materials fee required for the take home option

Cost: $5-$15 sliding scale, cash + cards accepted

Drop-ins welcome, but registering HERE beforehand will help us prepare for the class!

Earlier Event: May 5
Saturday Plant Sale