Intro to Bioregional Herbalism:

What does it mean to source our medicinal herbs from our surroundings? This workshop will focus on the medicines of the Mid-Atlantic, why they matter, and how to get to know the plants in our region.

About the instructor:

Holly Poole-Kavana of Little Red Bird Botanicals practices as a clinical herbalist, grower, and medicine-maker in Washington DC, where her passion is connecting people to local plants. She holds a BS in botany from Cornell University from 2000 and began her herbal studies at the Pacific School of Herbal Medicine in 2005. She apprenticed with herbalist 7song, and completed the Clinic II mentorship program at Sacred Plant Traditions before starting a clinical practice in 2011. Her business, Little Red Bird Botanicals, has also offered an herbal CSA since 2010. Holly also works as a midwife's assistant in the DC metro area.

Severe Weather Policy:

In the event of severe weather, Common Good City Farm will send an email to all guests informing them that the event has been rescheduled to the rain date. Common Good City Farm has a pavilion where workshops take place so events can continue to happen in the rain.

COVID-19 Policy:

Please do not attend the event if you have any symptoms or concern that you may have been exposed to Covid-19. If you are concerned please test before attending the event and contact us if a refund is required due to Covid-19 precautions.
Masks are optional but encouraged.

Code of Conduct:

As a participant of this course you agree to follow the Common Good City Farm participant Code of Conduct.