Chicago Duneland Tour: History, Wild Edibles, Medicinals and More!

Entrance West Beach Bath House,Portage IN 46368

05 March, 2023

Description

You will learn about specific plants that can be used in the late winter to make delicious teas to build immunity and relieve respiratory distress. You will learn to identify other plants used for millennia for food, medicine and utility purposes. You will also take a deep dive into the fascinating and largely untold 14,000-year history of the dunes area with a focus on Native American cultures and the trade and knowledge exchange between local tribes and those as far away as Mexico, Canada, the Atlantic and the Pacific. You will learn about the interaction and knowledge exchange with the early European settlers, including the French, English and Scandinavian cultures. Winter will look and feel even better when you understand more about the history of this beautiful sacred land. You will boost your immunity and impress your taste buds at the same time, while meeting like minded folks in a gorgeous natural setting.