Plant Identification Walk & Regenerative Health Workshop

51 North 5th Street,Hudson NY 12534

26 May, 2021

Description

This in-person program will focus on the growth and use of medicinal plants found in the Northeast. This in-person program, led by Antonia Estela Pérez of Herban Cura, will focus on the growth and use of medicinal plants found in the Northeast, with the goal of building mutually regenerative relationships for our survival. Throughout the event, participants of all ages will have a chance to taste herbs and deepen their awareness of their own body systems, while considering the important role of plants as preventative, accessible, and sustainable medicine. Masks and social distancing will be required. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Speaker Bio: Antonia Estela Pérez is a clinical herbalist, gardener, artist and co-founder of collectives Brujas and Herban Cura. They are first-gen, born and raised in NYC (Lenape territory). Descended from Mapuche peoples of Chile, their practice is rooted in their cultural lineage and is deeply informed by apprenticeships with herbalists around the Northeast, Central and South America, as well as Thailand. Their background is in community work, and they have been a community organizer, gardener, food and environmental justice educator for over a decade. They also have a BA in environmental and urban studies from Bard College. They are passionate to share their knowledge with other folks especially in urban centers, in order to interrupt notions of individualism and separatism from nature and grow towards collaborative and symbiotic communities. Pre-registration is required for this live in-person event, which will be held 05/26/2021 from 6 - 7:30 PM EDT. Event is free and open to the public This event is a part of the Library of Local Project