Herbs & Roots Classes
Curious about what’s growing in your yard?
Want to get to know your land better?
I bet there are plants growing all around you that can enrich a salad or soup as well as heal a wound.
Curious?
If so, I’d love to come walk your land and help you get to know it better.
Contact Debbie for more information
Want to get to know your land better?
I bet there are plants growing all around you that can enrich a salad or soup as well as heal a wound.
Curious?
If so, I’d love to come walk your land and help you get to know it better.
Contact Debbie for more information
2024 Classes
Medicinal and Edible Plant Walk at Grassroots Festival
Sunday, July 21, 2024 ~ 11:00am - 12:30pm
Held at Grassroot Festival Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Trumansburg, NY 14886
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll take folks on a plant walk around the Trumansburg Fair Grounds. For kids 5-99.
This class is held at the Grassroots Festival, admission ticket to Festival is required.
Sunday, July 21, 2024 ~ 11:00am - 12:30pm
Held at Grassroot Festival Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Trumansburg, NY 14886
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll take folks on a plant walk around the Trumansburg Fair Grounds. For kids 5-99.
This class is held at the Grassroots Festival, admission ticket to Festival is required.
Herbal Salve Making
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
Sunday, September 10, 2023 ~ 3:30PM-4:15PM
An herbal salve is an essential part of every holistic First-Aid kit.
Herb-infused oils are fun to make and heal and soothe damaged skin. Explore the magical healing properties of Goldenrod and Plantain while learning to make an infused oil and healing salve.
Students will learn to make an herb-infused oil and a salve to bring home with them.
Donations for materials are gratefully accepted.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
Sunday, September 10, 2023 ~ 3:30PM-4:15PM
An herbal salve is an essential part of every holistic First-Aid kit.
Herb-infused oils are fun to make and heal and soothe damaged skin. Explore the magical healing properties of Goldenrod and Plantain while learning to make an infused oil and healing salve.
Students will learn to make an herb-infused oil and a salve to bring home with them.
Donations for materials are gratefully accepted.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
2023 Classes
Herbal First Aid outside your door
Saturday, June 3, 2023 ~ 2:30-3:45pm ~ Earth Medicine Gathering
Held at 6 Circles Farm 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
Cuts, scrapes, and bites...oh my! Before pharmacies people found first aid remedies in their backyard. We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Join Debbie on an herb walk and find out which "weeds" relieve the pain of a bee sting, stop bleeding, and heal cuts. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors.
For more information: Earth Medicine Gathering
Saturday, June 3, 2023 ~ 2:30-3:45pm ~ Earth Medicine Gathering
Held at 6 Circles Farm 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
Cuts, scrapes, and bites...oh my! Before pharmacies people found first aid remedies in their backyard. We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Join Debbie on an herb walk and find out which "weeds" relieve the pain of a bee sting, stop bleeding, and heal cuts. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors.
For more information: Earth Medicine Gathering
Medicinal and Edible Plant Walk at Grassroots Festival
Sunday, July 23, 2023 ~ 11:00am - 12:30pm
Held at Grassroot Festival Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Trumansburg, NY 14886
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll take folks on a plant walk around the Trumansburg Fair Grounds. For kids 5-99.
This class is held at the Grassroots Festival, admission ticket to Festival is required.
Sunday, July 23, 2023 ~ 11:00am - 12:30pm
Held at Grassroot Festival Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Trumansburg, NY 14886
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll take folks on a plant walk around the Trumansburg Fair Grounds. For kids 5-99.
This class is held at the Grassroots Festival, admission ticket to Festival is required.
The Golden Answer
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
September 7-10, 2023, Time and day of the class is TBD
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
September 7-10, 2023, Time and day of the class is TBD
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
The Golden Answer
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:45
Held at Smoke and Ash ~ The Seabiscuit Inn and Herbary, Wells, NY 12190
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Smoke and Ash
This class will be held at the Held at Smoke and Ash ~ The Seabiscuit Inn and Herbary, Wells, NY 12190
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:45
Held at Smoke and Ash ~ The Seabiscuit Inn and Herbary, Wells, NY 12190
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Smoke and Ash
This class will be held at the Held at Smoke and Ash ~ The Seabiscuit Inn and Herbary, Wells, NY 12190
2022 Classes
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs
Saturday, August 6, 2022 ~ 11:00pm - 1:00pm
Held at Lodi Whittier Library 8484 South Main Street, Lodi, NY 14860
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll take folks on a plant walk around the library. For kids 5-99.
This is a free event!
Funding thanks to the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Saturday, August 6, 2022 ~ 11:00pm - 1:00pm
Held at Lodi Whittier Library 8484 South Main Street, Lodi, NY 14860
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll take folks on a plant walk around the library. For kids 5-99.
This is a free event!
Funding thanks to the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County
In Goldenrod We Love: Everything Solidago
with Debbie Biltonen & José Buenaventura González Gutiérrez ~ Zapotec master weaver and dyer
Sunday, August 28, 2022 ~ 11:00pm - 3:00pm
Held at 6031 Brook Rd, Trumansburg, NY
It’s a party and Solidago is our guest of honor!
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, a plant that has been nourishing and healing us for thousands of years. During this class we will explore Solidago’s magical healing properties and how to harness her vibrant color used to dye fibers. It will be a day filled with learning, processing, and magic.
Students are welcome to bring one garment (no bigger than a shirt) made from 100% cotton or 100% wool to dye. Everyone will get the opportunity to make an oil or tincture to take home.
We are so honored to be working with José Buenaventura González Gutiérrez! José is a Zapotec Master Weaver from Teotitlan del Valle, in the state of Oaxaca, México. He learned to weave from his father when he was ten years old. Weaving has been a family tradition for over seven generations. José’s wool is hand carded and hand spun. He then dyes the yarn using only natural and organic dyes. He uses locally grown materials, such as goldenrod, pomegranate, bark of coco, marigold flowers, mosses, and cochineal. The cochineal are small bugs that infest the cactus, and they yield red, orange, maroon and pink colors. José has been carding, spinning, dyeing and weaving for over 40 years. He moved to New York a little over 6 years ago.
$150 includes materials
Space is limited, so don’t hesitate
Pre-registration required!
with Debbie Biltonen & José Buenaventura González Gutiérrez ~ Zapotec master weaver and dyer
Sunday, August 28, 2022 ~ 11:00pm - 3:00pm
Held at 6031 Brook Rd, Trumansburg, NY
It’s a party and Solidago is our guest of honor!
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, a plant that has been nourishing and healing us for thousands of years. During this class we will explore Solidago’s magical healing properties and how to harness her vibrant color used to dye fibers. It will be a day filled with learning, processing, and magic.
Students are welcome to bring one garment (no bigger than a shirt) made from 100% cotton or 100% wool to dye. Everyone will get the opportunity to make an oil or tincture to take home.
We are so honored to be working with José Buenaventura González Gutiérrez! José is a Zapotec Master Weaver from Teotitlan del Valle, in the state of Oaxaca, México. He learned to weave from his father when he was ten years old. Weaving has been a family tradition for over seven generations. José’s wool is hand carded and hand spun. He then dyes the yarn using only natural and organic dyes. He uses locally grown materials, such as goldenrod, pomegranate, bark of coco, marigold flowers, mosses, and cochineal. The cochineal are small bugs that infest the cactus, and they yield red, orange, maroon and pink colors. José has been carding, spinning, dyeing and weaving for over 40 years. He moved to New York a little over 6 years ago.
$150 includes materials
Space is limited, so don’t hesitate
Pre-registration required!
Exploring Plantain
Saturday 2:40-3:55 pm, , September 10, 2022 in the Reishi Barn
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
Some call it the ‘band-aid’ plant but Plantain is oh-so-much more. Come explore this very common and abundant plant to see the diverse ways it can be used. From head to tail, we will discuss the healing properties and understand why this herb was known as life medicine. After this class, I bet you’ll never look at this plantain the same way again.
Pre-registration is required. For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
Saturday 2:40-3:55 pm, , September 10, 2022 in the Reishi Barn
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
Some call it the ‘band-aid’ plant but Plantain is oh-so-much more. Come explore this very common and abundant plant to see the diverse ways it can be used. From head to tail, we will discuss the healing properties and understand why this herb was known as life medicine. After this class, I bet you’ll never look at this plantain the same way again.
Pre-registration is required. For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
2021 Classes
The Golden Answer
Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 2:45
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 2:45
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
The Alchemy of Extraction
Sunday, September 11, 2021 at 4:00pm Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
We are surrounded by countless generous plants who provide us with the gift to heal, nourish and support our bodies. Let’s learn when and how to harvest and how to make medicine so we can better take care of ourselves, family, and friends. Everyone will get the opportunity to harvest and process an herb to take home. $2 donations for materials are welcome.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
Sunday, September 11, 2021 at 4:00pm Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering
Held at Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat ~ Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY 14850
We are surrounded by countless generous plants who provide us with the gift to heal, nourish and support our bodies. Let’s learn when and how to harvest and how to make medicine so we can better take care of ourselves, family, and friends. Everyone will get the opportunity to harvest and process an herb to take home. $2 donations for materials are welcome.
Pre-registration is required For more information ~ Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat
This class will be held at the Spirit Of The Kindred Women's Medicine Retreat at Eagle Breeze Homestead, Ithaca, NY
The Alchemy of Extraction
Saturday, June 12, 2021 ~ 12:15-1:15pm ~ Earth Medicine Gathering
Held at 6 Circles Farm 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded by countless generous plants who provide us with the gift to heal, nourish and support our bodies. Let’s learn when and how to harvest and how to make medicine so we can better take care of ourselves, family, and friends. Everyone will get the opportunity to harvest and process an herb to take home. $2 donations for materials are welcome. Beginner
Saturday, June 12, 2021 ~ 12:15-1:15pm ~ Earth Medicine Gathering
Held at 6 Circles Farm 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded by countless generous plants who provide us with the gift to heal, nourish and support our bodies. Let’s learn when and how to harvest and how to make medicine so we can better take care of ourselves, family, and friends. Everyone will get the opportunity to harvest and process an herb to take home. $2 donations for materials are welcome. Beginner
2019 Classes
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Good Life Farm
Saturday, May 25, 2019 ~ Asparaganza walk is at 3:30pm
Held at Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
For more information ~ Asparaganza
Saturday, May 25, 2019 ~ Asparaganza walk is at 3:30pm
Held at Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
For more information ~ Asparaganza
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Silver Thread Vineyard
Saturday, September 7, 2019~ 3:00pm ~ Good Earth Day
Held at Silver Thread Vineyard, 1401 Caywood Road, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm. Meet at the Know Your Roots Booth.
For more information ~ Good Earth Day
Saturday, September 7, 2019~ 3:00pm ~ Good Earth Day
Held at Silver Thread Vineyard, 1401 Caywood Road, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm. Meet at the Know Your Roots Booth.
For more information ~ Good Earth Day
2018 Classes
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Good Life Farm
Saturday, May 26, 2018 ~ Asparaganza
Held at Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
For more information ~ Aparaganza
Saturday, May 26, 2018 ~ Asparaganza
Held at Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
For more information ~ Aparaganza
The Golden Answer
Saturday, June 2, 2018 ~ Herbal Hoedown
Held at 6 Circles Farm 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
For more information ~ Herbal Hoedown
Saturday, June 2, 2018 ~ Herbal Hoedown
Held at 6 Circles Farm 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters.
For more information ~ Herbal Hoedown
The Golden Answer
Saturday, August 25, 2018 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Held at 6031 Brook Rd, Trumansburg, NY
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters. Students will make tincture to bring home.
Space is limited, pre-registration is required.
Students will make tincture to bring home
$35 includes materials
$30 if pre-registered by 8/19
Saturday, August 25, 2018 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Held at 6031 Brook Rd, Trumansburg, NY
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters. Students will make tincture to bring home.
Space is limited, pre-registration is required.
Students will make tincture to bring home
$35 includes materials
$30 if pre-registered by 8/19
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Silver Thread Vineyard
Saturday, September 8, 2018~ 3:00pm ~ Good Earth Day
Held at Silver Thread Vineyard, 1401 Caywood Road, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm. Meet at the Know Your Roots Booth.
For more information ~ Good Earth Day
Saturday, September 8, 2018~ 3:00pm ~ Good Earth Day
Held at Silver Thread Vineyard, 1401 Caywood Road, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm. Meet at the Know Your Roots Booth.
For more information ~ Good Earth Day
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Lakshmi
Saturday, September 22, 2018~ 10:00am ~ Finger Lakes Health Fair
Held at Lakshmi Living Arts, 1966 Trumansburg Rd, Trumansburg, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm. Meet at the Pavilion.
For more information ~ Finger Lakes Health Fair
Saturday, September 22, 2018~ 10:00am ~ Finger Lakes Health Fair
Held at Lakshmi Living Arts, 1966 Trumansburg Rd, Trumansburg, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm. Meet at the Pavilion.
For more information ~ Finger Lakes Health Fair
2017 Classes
Exploring Plantain
Saturday, April 8, 2017 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Held at 3336 Podunk Rd, Trumansburg, NY
Some call it the ‘band-aid’ plant but Plantain is oh-so-much more. Come explore this very common and abundant plant to see the diverse ways it can be used. From head to tail, we will discuss the healing properties and understand why this herb was known as life medicine. After this class, I bet you’ll never look at this plantain the same way again.
Students will make an infused oil and lip balm to bring home.
Saturday, April 8, 2017 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Held at 3336 Podunk Rd, Trumansburg, NY
Some call it the ‘band-aid’ plant but Plantain is oh-so-much more. Come explore this very common and abundant plant to see the diverse ways it can be used. From head to tail, we will discuss the healing properties and understand why this herb was known as life medicine. After this class, I bet you’ll never look at this plantain the same way again.
Students will make an infused oil and lip balm to bring home.
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Good Life Farm
Saturday, May 27, 2017 ~ Asparaganza
Held at Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
For more information ~ Aparaganza
Saturday, May 27, 2017 ~ Asparaganza
Held at Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
For more information ~ Aparaganza
Soothe Thy Skin
Saturday, June 3, 2017 ~ 3:00pm-4:15pm ~ Herbal Hoedown
Held at 6 Circles Farm, 1491 Caywood Rd, Lodi, NY
Everyone’s skin needs attention. Herb infused oils are fun to make and can heal the roughest of skins. Explore the magical healing properties of calendula, comfrey, and plantain. Learn to make an infused oil and healing salve.
For more information ~ Herbal Hoedown
Golden Answer
Saturday, September 2, 2017 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Held at 6031 Brook Rd, Trumansburg, NY
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters. Students will make tincture to bring home.
Saturday, September 2, 2017 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Held at 6031 Brook Rd, Trumansburg, NY
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters. Students will make tincture to bring home.
Explore Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Silver Thread Vineyard
Saturday, September 9, 2017 ~ 1:30pm ~ Good Earth Day
Held at Silver Thread Vineyard, 1401 Caywood Road, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
Meet at the Know Your Roots Booth.
For more information ~ Good Earth Day
Saturday, September 9, 2017 ~ 1:30pm ~ Good Earth Day
Held at Silver Thread Vineyard, 1401 Caywood Road, Lodi, NY
We are surrounded everywhere by plants with wondrous and magical properties. Many are nutritious and able to soothe our ailments; others raise our spirits and connect us deeply with the world around us. Join Debbie and find out which "weeds" make delicious additions to salads, relieve the pain of a bee sting, or the itch of poison ivy and ameliorate seasonal allergies. And that’s just for starters. She’ll share her favorite herbal remedies, many that have been used for centuries and are literally right outside our front doors and she’ll then take folks on a plant walk around the farm.
Meet at the Know Your Roots Booth.
For more information ~ Good Earth Day
Golden Answer
NEHA Annual Retreat, November 10-12, 2017
Time and date of class TBD
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters. Students will make tincture to bring home.
This class will be at the Northeast Herbal Association Annual Retreat, held at the Blue Deer Center in Margaretville, NY
For more information or to register, go to: NEHA
NEHA Annual Retreat, November 10-12, 2017
Time and date of class TBD
Explore the amazing world of Goldenrod, an herb with much more healing power than you ever knew. Did you know that Goldenrod has 7 times the antioxidant levels of green tea? Come learn about its abilities to ameliorate allergy symptoms, support the urinary system, and soothe pain. And that’s just for starters. Students will make tincture to bring home.
This class will be at the Northeast Herbal Association Annual Retreat, held at the Blue Deer Center in Margaretville, NY
For more information or to register, go to: NEHA
"I found Debbie highly knowledgeable about the subject matter. I learned a great deal about foraging. It was all so very interesting. Will definitely attend future events from Know Your Roots." ~ Celeste, Kingston, NY
"I enjoyed learning more about Goldenrod. I have been making teas since the class that I took with Debbie. The sun was a little bit hard to be in during the class (though I don't know what a good solution would be besides me maybe bringing a hat/ umbrella), but I didn't want to leave because the information was so engaging." ~ Avie, Kerhonkson, NY
"I enjoyed learning more about Goldenrod. I have been making teas since the class that I took with Debbie. The sun was a little bit hard to be in during the class (though I don't know what a good solution would be besides me maybe bringing a hat/ umbrella), but I didn't want to leave because the information was so engaging." ~ Avie, Kerhonkson, NY
For more information about these classes please contact:
Debbie Biltonen
(845) 249-3440
Debbie@knowyouroots.com
Debbie Biltonen
(845) 249-3440
Debbie@knowyouroots.com
