Backyard Herbalism Workshop

Name: Backyard Herbalism Workshop
Start: 2026-08-09
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Stinging Nettle Botanics, 424 Main St Catskill NY 12414

Aug 9, 2026
Stinging Nettle Botanics, 424 Main St Catskill NY 12414

Classes & Workshops
wellness

Join Pat Argoff, RN and Herbalist, for Everyday Herbal First Aid, a hands-on workshop exploring practical herbal remedies for common concerns like cuts, scrapes, minor burns, and bites.

Learn about salves, poultices, compresses, teas, tinctures, and safety considerations while discovering how to choose the right preparation. Participants will create a salve to take home.

Sunday, August 9
9–11 AM
$100 per person

All herbs and materials included.

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Date: August 9, 2026

Location
Stinging Nettle Botanics, 424 Main St Catskill NY 12414
Address
424 Main St Catskill NY 12414
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Phone
518-719-0018
Email
stingingnettle.ny@gmail.com

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