# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sting Into Spring - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into Stinging Nettles! Learn to forage, eat, and heal. Make a spring cleansing tonic to detox. Embrace the sting and stay wild! ✨About this Event? Workshop OverviewSunday, March 22ndThe session is a blend of botanical education and practical alchemy. Participants will move from the field to the jar, learning how to safely interact with a plant that literally fights back.? Edible Properties: The "Wild Superfood"Nutritional Profile: Learn why nettles are considered a multivitamin in leaf form—packed with iron, calcium, magnesium, and Vitamins A and K.Culinary Preparation: Discover how to "neutralize the sting" through blanching, drying, or pureeing.Flavors: Explore its earthy, spinach-like taste in soups, pestos, and teas.? Medicinal Properties: The "Spring Tonic"Anti-Inflammatory: Traditional uses for treating seasonal allergies (hay fever) and joint pain.Detoxification: How its diuretic properties help "flush" the system and support kidney function after a sedentary winter.Blood Building: Its high iron content makes it a historical go-to for anemia and fatigue.? The "Spring Cleansing Tonic" ProjectThe highlight of the event is crafting a Nettle Infusion. Unlike a quick cup of tea, this tonic involves:Sustainable Harvesting: Learning to pick only the top four leaves before the plant flowers.Long Maceration: Steeping the leaves for 4–8 hours to extract the maximum mineral content.Customization: Adding complementary spring herbs like Dandelion or Cleavers for a total system reset.Co-FacilitatorsSupport and guidance will be offered by:- Laura Holly, Founder and maker of SugarLoaf Botanics- Dr Sinead O’Connor, Head of Social Therapeutic Horticulture and Sustainability Services, Festina Lente Victorian Walled Gardens https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7ab612c0-e709-11f0-a88e-cd1348abeb59-rimg-w1200-h675-dc777760-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7ae930b0-e709-11f0-a88e-cd1348abeb59-rimg-w740-h740-dcfffffe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7b1ac800-e709-11f0-a88e-cd1348abeb59-rimg-w1200-h318-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bray/sting-into-spring/100001979300226258 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.6, max: 32.6, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Bray - **state**: WW - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Festina Lente - **lat**: 53.2099665 - **long**: -6.1246704 - **full address**: Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sting Into Spring - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a593e4108c99e9f68b181cf084a7d21927980208f0489fef074856ab2dbdc5c5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc617279-gmir.jpg?v=1767268837 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sting Into Spring being held? - **A:** Sting Into Spring takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Ireland. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sting Into Spring? - **A:** Tickets for Sting Into Spring are priced at EUR 33 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionEUR 33 + EUR 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Sting Into Spring? - **A:** Sting Into Spring is organized by Festina Lente. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sting Into Spring is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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