Wild Plants for Food & Medicine: A Practical Beginner Series

Discover the practical skills and traditional knowledge needed to safely use wild plants for food, wellness, and everyday living.

The Wild Plants for Food & Medicine: A Practical Beginner Series at Hagood Mill Historic Site is a hands-on educational experience designed for beginners who want to learn by doing.

Each class is a full-day immersion combining instruction, demonstration, and practical application — no prior experience required.

What This Series Covers

This eight-part series walks participants step-by-step through:

• Identifying and harvesting wild plants
• Preserving plants for later use
• Preparing teas, infusions, salves, and lotions
• Making natural soaps and beauty products
• Using wild edibles safely as food
• Understanding the basics of plant-based medicine

Classes are offered on paired dates, allowing flexibility while keeping class sizes small.

Class Format

• One-day classes
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with lunch break)
• Small group setting (3–10 students)
• Hands-on, beginner-focused instruction
• Each class may be taken individually or as part of the full series

Pricing

Individual Classes: $100 each
Full Series Pass: $700 (Save $100)

The Full Series Pass includes all eight classes and is limited to 10 participants.

Schedule

Foraging – Early Spring: March 6 or 7
Preservation: March 13 or 14
Making Teas, Tisanes & Infusions: March 27 or 28
Salves & Lotions: April 10 or 11
Beauty Care – Lotions & Balms: April 24 or 25
Soap-Making: May 1 or 2
Wild Edibles as Food: May 8 or 9
Plant Medicine Basics: May 22 or 23

Participants attend one date per topic.