Upcoming events.
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Here you will find herbal & community gatherings happening throughout the region. If you’d like to submit an event for inclusion, please fill out the form below. We focus on offerings rooted in education, workshops and community support, so we generally do not list tabling events or farmers markets.
From Seed To Tea: A Workshop With Gentle Strength Herbal Co-op
From Seed to Tea: A workshop with Gentle Strength Herbal Co-op a Collaboration with Young Farmers Network!
Join Gentle Strength Herbal Coop on their journey in building Rhode Island’s first Herbal Co-op. In this workshop we will get a firsthand look at setting up a residential urban farm, including learning how to secure an NRCS contract to fund your own growing space. We will talk about starting a herb farm and explore the best herbs for production or to build out a robust herbal apothecary. We will talk about why creating a co-op model is important to starting a community-centered business.
Young Farmer Network
The Young Farmer Network (YFN) connects farmers, aspiring farmers, and farm allies from all social, racial, and economic backgrounds. Our mission is to create an environment within which people of all ages and agricultural backgrounds can cultivate personal and professional relationships across state borders. We work towards a supportive landscape for farmers and prospective farmers in developing socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable farm businesses and fulfilling lives.
Bare Necessities: Herbal Body Oil Basics with Gentle Strength
Workshop Description
In this workshop we will cover the benefits of using herb-infused oils in a variety of different ways whether it’s for supporting the skin, calming the nervous system, or for a special massage with a loved one. We will review different carrier oils, the best herbs to use for oil infusions, different ways to infuse herbs into oil, the ancient practice of body oiling, and more! We will get to create our own body oil blends to take home.
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