Junior Herbalist Club
Suitable for children from ages 7 and over. Each month we will be learning about the medicinal uses of plants, stories, songs, growing, harvesting, and making something to take home - lavender bags, lip balms, bath bombs, lotions, potions and much more.
The aim of JHC is to let children learn about the healing and medicinal plants all around them in a safe and supervised environment and is proudly supported by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
The course includes:
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Identification of common herbs growing all around us
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Safety – which herbs are safe to use and which are poisonous
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Folklore – taught through stories and songs
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How to grow and harvest herbs
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Medicinal uses of common herbs
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How to use a variety of common herbs for first aid
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How to make a variety of herbal preparations to keep and take home
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Respect for all plants and their environment
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All classes run by Sandra O'Neill who is a Medical Herbalist and NIMH registered JHC leader
Places are strictly limited and as this course is very popular, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
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For more detailed information, including 'Notes for Grown Ups', how the group began and what to expect, please click to email or call to find out more.
Year 1
Topics covered
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Licorice
Calendula
Chickweed
Cleavers and nettle
Elderflower
Plantain
Year 2
Marshmallow. Make REAL marshmalllows
Elderberry
Aniseed
Comfrey
Rose. Make soap
Sage
Dandelion
Daisy
Rosemary
Peppermint. Make a hydrosol!