May 7 - Take a walk to learn about the uses of wild plants

301 Peninsula Dr.,Erie PA 16505

07 May, 2023

Description

Meet at Beach #8 Pettinato. Use this link to look at a map of the park: http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1737342&DocName=PRES_ParkMap.pdf Weeds may be unwanted by some, but once upon a time they provided nearly everything people needed and more. Plants were used to create ink, paint, medicine, food, textiles, tools, construction material, and fuel. Learn about the plants that grow at parks and wildlife refuges. What to Wear: waterproof boots, warm clothing, rain jacket, etc. What to Bring: notebook or sketchpad, something to write or draw with, camera Leah Wolfe studies plants that grow throughout North America. She is the archetypal herbalist living at the edge of town with all of the weird plants. Learn about her classes at trilliumcenter.org.