Saturday 7 November 2026 11am – 3pm
Join us for a hands-on introduction to herbal balms. This gentle, beginner-friendly workshop is for people with very little or no experience with herbs or balm making.
Please note: To help create space for those currently underrepresented in horticulture and herbal education this event is for people who are Black, Person of Colour or Global Majority.
Together we’ll explore three herbs traditionally used in herbal medicine: calendula, lavender and plantain sharing knowledge, conversation and then creating our own skin healing herbal balm to take home.
We will cover:
- Sensory Herb Exploration — Using our senses to meet new plants
- Basic Plant Identification — Exploring a few common garden and wild plants and learning some of their medicinal uses.
- Guided Herb Walk — Meet some of the plants growing around the site and discussion around safe and ethical foraging
- Mystery Tea Tasting — Meeting a new herb and connecting through senses
- Everyday Herbs — Learn simple ways connect and use herbs daily and take the next steps on your plant journey
The day will be facilitated by Elise Yarde, herbalist in training and member of the Community Learning and Inclusion team here at OrganicLea.
To book, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/organiclea/2438771
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