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Late Summer Reflections: Emulating the Signs of Nature

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Late Summer Reflections: Emulating the Signs of Nature

The winds of autumn are approaching. The cooler nights and crisp mornings are signs of seasonal transition. I’ll be posting more fall events soon!

In the meantime, I hope your summer has been amazing! It’s been a busy and joy-filled one for me. I look forward to seeing many of you soon at upcoming events, classes, or in the office.

Coming up this weekend:
🌾 Forage Walk in Durham – Check out the details inside!

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Harvesting Wine Berries in the Woods or Even in your Backyard!

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Harvesting Wine Berries in the Woods or Even in your Backyard!

Wine Berries ripen in July/August and are perfect for making jams, jellies, or eating raw. In this video you will learn how to properly identify and harvest wineberries. Wine berries are an invasive berry that are similar to raspberries but a little sweeter. 

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Invasive Plants That Can Be Used for Food and Herbal Medicine

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Invasive Plants That Can Be Used for Food and Herbal Medicine

While invasive plants are viewed as a threat to local ecosystems, many of them offer surprising benefits. From food to herbal remedies, these plants provide valuable resources that can be used to support health and well-being. By identifying and harvesting these species, we can help restore balance to the environment while making use of the gifts that nature provides, even in the form of invasive plants.

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Top ten Mushrooms to Forage in the Fall

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Top ten Mushrooms to Forage in the Fall

Fall is one of the best times to forage for wild mushrooms in New England. Learn about 10 common mushrooms that are found this time of year. Join us for a forage walk on 9/14.

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Summer Events for Chi for Healing

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Summer Events for Chi for Healing

Check out the early summer events by Chi for Healing with Erik Harris

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