Long before pure chemicals were manufactured in labs, members of the Lenape nation used plants for medicine, some of which are still utilized today. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) and jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) are just a few of these species. This traditional medical knowledge was, and continues to be, passed down through their families. This […]
Winter Lecture Series: Forest Medicine with Amanda Crooke Sunday, Feb. 5, 2 - 3 pm Admission: $18 (members $14.40 with discount code) Before the dawn of modern medicine, humans turned to the fields and forest for a reprieve to what ailed them. Explore the medicinal powers of precious forest herbs such as black cohosh (Actaea […]
With so many native plants available, how do you successfully choose what is right for your garden? This presentation will draw from John Mark Courtney’s personal experience and observations in […]
What are the best plants to attract butterflies to your garden? Can you have a butterfly garden if you have shade? What other conditions do butterflies need to thrive? Learn […]
