Make & Take: Fire Cider Making

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Tap into the power of plants for immune system support with a hands-on exploration of fire cider making. We will roll up our sleeves and collectively learn the common ingredients and process in making this popular and effective herbal remedy. Each participant will leave with their own jar of fire cider.

What’s Included: All the ingredients, materials, and instruction you’ll need to craft one jar of fire cider, as well as tips on incorporating herbal remedies into your daily life.

Why Join? This workshop is perfect for beginners and budding herbalists aged 12 and up who want to explore the art of herb crafting in a fun and interactive setting.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Melonie Sherman, herbalist and passionate advocate for natural wellness, shares her knowledge and experience in herbal medicine-making to inspire others to explore the healing power of plants. As she winds down her 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership, most recently as Executive Director of Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, Melonie is focused on continuing her path of life-long learning and discovery as a mentee and student of various herbalists. Through learning, teaching, explorative medicine-making and community building, she continues to weave an interconnected web of sharing the wisdom of the plants. During a 2008 break from her nonprofit leadership roles, Melonie pursued her love for holistic skincare by studying Aesthetics at the prestigious Aveda Institute in Washington, D.C. Her journey has since expanded to include formulating herbal remedies for wellness and skincare and earning an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023.

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