“Take A Walk On The Wildside” with Mark Vorderbruggen – April 12th

Two sessions:

8 am – 12 pm

12 – 4 pm

Details:

• This tour will involve lots of walking around our 33-acre property. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water.
• Lunch will be available for purchase from our Farm Stand between 12 PM and 1 PM.

“One of the most exciting feelings to me is walking through the wild and actually recognizing and knowing the plants I’m walking through. 

Bee balm is a great example, and favorite of mine! Knowing it’s an anesthetic and antiseptic that I can add with so many other plants to make powerful salves is empowering. Making balsamic vinegar from juniper berries that I find in the woods is empowering. We also have lots and lots of yaupon growing around the farm this year which is naturally caffeinated and makes a great tea and knowing that is – you guessed it – EMPOWERING.

 All of this knowledge really pulls on my plant-loving heartstrings, and sharing this knowledge with others is my life’s mission. With all that said, I’d love to see you at the farm on April 12th to Take A Walk On The Wildside with Mark Vorderbruggen and find out first hand how fun it can be to be empowered by nature’s knowledge! “ – Cath Conlon

About Mark : 

Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen is a renowned foraging expert, author, and chemist with a deep-rooted passion for wild edible and medicinal plants. His journey into foraging began early, influenced by family traditions of utilizing foraged foods during the Great Depression. This early exposure laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to understanding and teaching about nature’s bounty.

Through his multifaceted career, Dr. Vorderbruggen continues to bridge the gap between traditional plant knowledge and modern science, educating others on the benefits of foraging and the sustainable use of natural resources.