Wild Abundance: Making use of invasive plants
Description
The medicine of wild plants is all around us! In this immersive, hands-on course, we will explore the environmental and social history of the wild and weedy plants labeled as “invasive” in Vermont. How did these specific plant species end up in our crosshairs, and how are they tied to modern human impact? What can we learn from the plants that show up so abundantly in our path? We will spend our time together identifying and mapping a few key plant species that are “invasive” in Vermont, working to understand their role in our ecosystem. By harvesting, processing and tasting these plants, we will explore their traditional and modern uses as food and medicine.

Open to the public, with no prerequisite skills required for the course. Participants should expect some light hiking and off trail exploration.
Location:
North Alliance Church (Burlington)
Dates:
7/28/2025 8:30 AM - 8/1/2025 4:30 PM
Ages:
Ages 16 and up
Cost:
$725 (w/ option for 3 graduate credits through VTSU for $450)
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/28/2025 at 5:00 PM.