1050 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706
USA
Presenters: by Nathan Thompson and Candis Haley
A suggested $5 donation will be contributed to the Gill Tract Farm.
Nathan Thompson is a community herbalist, energy healer and a Gill Tract Veteran Farmer based in Kensington, CA. Originally from Minnesota, he has studied and used the medicinal herbs of both the Midwest and California for more than 20 years. In 2018 he completed a 2-year clinical Herbalist Certificate from the Berkeley Herbal Center. He loves tending herbs, tending community, and inspiring others to fall in love with our beautiful plant allies.
Candis Haley has been putting her bare hands in soil ever since growing up on a farm in the Midwest. She became a Master Gardener in Ohio in 1996 and in California in 2014. She earned an additional Permaculture Design Certificate in 2005. Candis has been an avid organic gardener/farmer since the 1970’s. Fortunately, due to her profession, she has been able to garden / farm in rural Ohio and in the Urban Bay Area.
The presentation “Seasonal Medicinal Herbs” will feature 3 herbs per season and will encompass: the planting, growing, harvesting and healing properties of each plant. Each participant will receive a bag of herbs for their tea time pleasure.
The seasonal herbs covered will include: California Poppy, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Tulsi/Holy Basil, Elderberry, Motherwort, Gindelia, Mullein, Elecampagne, Rosemary, Calendula and Nettles.
The Gill Tract Farm is a “collaborative community project between the University of California Berkeley and the local community. It is focused on issues of food justice and urban farming.”
You can learn much more about the history of this unique farm online.
Please note:
Families are welcome and everyone may stay after 12 noon to volunteer at the Farm and/or to see how its volunteers prepare for their public Sunday Market. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring gloves and other tools if you have them. Also, feel free to bring a picnic lunch and water. Street parking and restrooms are available.