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Goldenrod: of the Solidago genus, meaning “to heal” or “to make whole.”
Truly a fitting attribution for this diverse, charismatic, and resilient plant. With over 100 species nationwide, upwards of 30 goldenrod species call Pennsylvania home, filling niches from cool, shady forests to hot, sunny meadows. While different species bloom across the growing season, most people recognize goldenrod during the transition from summer to fall, when open fields are swept with a giddy shock of golden yellow: a final flush of warm-season splendor fueling pollinators as they prepare for winter.
Beyond its aethetic beauty and wildlife value, goldenrod can provide a bounty for people, too. In this class, we’ll dig into the many ways that interacting with goldenrod–especially the “weediest” species–can bring healing and wholeness to our lives:
🧺Foraging & Medicine-Making🧺
In the first part of this class, we’ll become acquainted with goldenrod as a source of food, wellbeing, and ecological understanding. We’ll encounter plants in the field to practice identification, species differentiation, ethical harvest, and preparing medicine. In the transition between this portion of class and the second half, we will enjoy lunch along with freshly-brewed goldenrod tea.
đź‘•Botanical Dyeingđź‘•
For the second part of this class, we’ll be joined by botanical dye artist Chelsea Thompson of earthencolor to transform gathered goldenrod into wearable colors. We’ll cover the foundations of using local blooms to dye natural fibers, practicing two methods–shibori and bundle dyeing–on two of your own clothing or fabric items that you bring to class!
You’ll leave not just with a brightened appreciation for Solidago, but with inspiration and skills for incorporating this generous plant into your life.
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SEE CLASS WEBPAGE for full program details, including dye items to bring and the schedule for the day: hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1243
Led by the Horn Farm's Education and Outreach Specialist, Andrew Leahy, in collaboration with botanical dye artist Chelsea Thompson of earthencolor (earthencolor.com/)
Standard cost is $63/person. Sliding scale options are available to support accessibility.
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