Sunday, February 8, 2009

Edible and Medicinal Plants Class




June 4th-7th




Presented by Earth Tracks


The plant world provides many gifts for us; Nutrition, Medicine, Utilitarian Uses, Natural Beauty & Guidance among others. It can be hard to know where to start when first learning how to work with the plants that surround us. In this class the student will learn how to penetrate the ‘wall of green’ and begin their own journey with the plants that surround us. We will focus on proper identification techniques, the use of field guides, drying, storing and preparation of these plants, medicinal properties as well as herbal tea making. The participant will gain practical hands on experience and come away from the program with an understanding of how to pursue future studies of wild edible and medicinal plants. These skills and techniques will help to deepen your relationship with the plant nation and provide a solid foundation on which to increase your knowledge.


This class will take place at the Wolf Den Hostel and Nature Retreat
near Oxtongue lake next to Algonquin Park The cost of the program is $350 and includes 3 nights lodging, 3 dinners*, instruction and all materials.




Registration for this program will be done through Earth Tracks. We require a $100 deposit in order to secure your spot in the program. For more information please visit our website at http://www.earthtracks.ca/

For information on the Wolf Den and their facilities please visit their website at
http://www.wolfdenbunkhouse.com/

* We will supply 3 dinners. Participants are responsible for their own breakfast, lunch and snacks. Full kitchen facilities are available.





Monday, February 2, 2009

Winter Fun Weekend

Winter seems to be flying past us here, but it has been a beautiful season with a great amount of snow for all sorts of winter activity and fun! Our friends at Algonquin Outfitters will be contributing to it by hosting “Winter Fun Day” on February 21. Saturday will be full of all sorts of free winter activities for the whole family and there is a guided hike on Sunday. There’s still room left at the Wolf Den to make it into a “Winter Fun Weekend”, so give us a call soon to make sure you get a space.
Check out Algonquin Outfitters website for more information on the day. Algonquin Outfitters