

Mon, Aug 05
|South Whidbey Community Center, Room 112
Herbal Science for Teens (PM)
Welcome to the exciting world of Herbal Medicine Making! This summer, we invite your children ages 13-17 to embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of plants and natural healing at our Herbal medicine-making camp.
Time & Location
Aug 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – Aug 08, 2024, 4:00 PM
South Whidbey Community Center, Room 112, 723 Camano Ave, Langley, WA 98260, USA
Guests
About the event
TIME:
- Camp 1: Aug 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – Aug 08, 2024, 4:00 PM for ages 13-17Â
- Camp 2: Aug 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – Aug 15, 2024, 4:00 PM for age 9-12 (CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP)
VENUE: South Whidbey Community Center, Room 112
AGE: 13-17
SCHOLARSHIPS: Please pick a scholarship option for what you can afford from the tickets section. If you need to apply for 50-100% Â scholarships, please refer to our scholarship page for more info.
In this engaging and hands-on camp, young participants will dive deep into the basics of Herbal Medicine and Science. Guided by experienced instructor and herbal scientist Jules LeDrew (Wild Standard Botanicals), they will explore the natural environment around our community to discover the incredible medicinal plants that thrive there. From identifying herbs to understanding their healing properties, every day promises new discoveries and learning opportunities.
Activities:
- Nature Walks and Plant Identification: Students will go on nature walks to observe, identify, and learn about various medicinal plants growing in our surroundings. They'll understand the importance of sustainable harvesting and ethical practices.
- Herbal Tea Blending: Students will learn the art of blending herbs to create healing and aromatic teas. They will experiment with different combinations, understanding the therapeutic benefits of each herb.
- Medicinal Food Preparation: Through hands-on activities, campers will explore how herbs can be incorporated into culinary creations for both taste and health. From herbal-infused oils to herb-packed snacks, they'll experience the joy of creating delicious and nutritious foods.
- Herbal Extracts and Oils: Students will learn techniques for making herbal extracts and oils, discovering how these can be used in various medicinal preparations like salves, balms, and more.
This camp offers students a unique blend of scientific exploration, hands-on learning, and creativity. They will develop practical skills in herbal medicine making while fostering a deeper connection with nature. Through these enriching experiences, students will gain confidence in their ability to understand and utilize natural remedies for health and wellness.
NOTES:
Participants are encouraged to bring walking shoes suitable for outdoor activities, a notebook and pen for taking notes, and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jules LeDrew is a practicing herbal scientist and owner of Wild Standard Botanicals, an education, consulting and Herbal healthcare practice located here on Whidbey Island. While she has spent over 20 years in her career as a teacher, medicine farmer & hobby gardener, studying botany and herbal science and medicine alongside the mind-body arts and sciences, it wasn’t until she moved to WA and received her BSc in Herbal Science from Bastyr University that she began to focus her time on developing programs to better create access for individuals in need of sustainable healthcare and mindfulness education. She is deeply passionate about native and medicinal botanical education, providing access to sustainable natural healthcare and supporting our island youth through herbal science, nature-based mindfulness, and integrative mental health education.
ABOUT WILD STANDARD BOTANICALS
Valuing equitable community healthcare and education first, we aim to make herbal science and healing accessible to all by rebuilding & rewilding relationships with nature, rooted in self-love. Located on beautiful Whidbey Island in the Salish Sea, we honor the people of the island Tscha-kole-chy – past, present, and future – of the Snohomish, Lower Skagit, Swinomish, and Suquamish Tribes, all of the Coast Salish peoples and other first inhabitants upon whose traditional lands we have the honor to live and work. Wild Standard Botanicals brings community herbalism to life, facilitating better living through nature's chemistry. Offering hands-on learning, natural products, unique and personalized programming, and consulting, we are your one-stop shop for Holistic Health Care, Herbal Science & Mindbody Education.
Check us out at Wild Standards Botanicals or on Instagram!
Photo: Teacher Jules LeDrew with her herbal science students at Woodhaven High School. (Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record)
Tickets
EARLYBIRD HERBAL SCIENCE 4DAY
Sign up before July 28th for an Early Bird discount. Fee includes $55 material fees. Scholarships of up to 50% are available. Scholarships of up to 50% are available.
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