Off With Their Heads

Back in December, Tracy Maier, a good friend of mine crossed over into whatever follows this life. It was unexpected. Tracy was a humble easygoing person who laughed long and hard. I learned a lot from him, but if I ever said so, he’d wave his hand at me like he was waving off an […]

Herbal Sensing

Weekend in the Woods: Herbal Sensing Herbal Field Intensive June 29-July 1 Feel it in your gut, feel it in your heart, taste it, smell it. Herbal Medicine. The third Herbal Field Intensive will explore the diverse terrain of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The HFI is a 3-day educational retreat in the woods and […]

7 Lake Erie Mushrooms

I’ve been walking in the woods and coming across several common mushrooms. It’s not a gathering time of year, but it’s nice to know where they are if I ever need them. Several medicinal and edible mushrooms are common in NE Ohio and NW Pennsylvania. Some more common than others. Chaga, once common in my […]

Learning Wild Plants One Month at a Time

These are some of my favorite pictures from the four years that I have been teaching the community herbal intensives. I have been so happy to work with all these lovely people as they expand their herbal knowledge. They all brought insight and experience to classes that helped all of us learn more about integrating […]

St. John’s Wort Immersion

In the depths of winter, a special workshop and initiation will be held to celebrate the plant… St. John’s wort. January 12-13, 2018 Ashtabula, Ohio REGISTER HERE St. John’s wort is known for its ability to “let in the light” and as a healer of wounds. Come learn of the vast physical, emotional, mental and […]

Winter Farmers Market – Sunday

We’ll be at the winter farmers market in Conneaut again this Sunday. Here’s more info: https://conneautcommunitygarden.wordpress.com/2017/11/28/update-on-winter-farmers-market/

Herbs & Ticks

Oh, tick season. I mean, uh oh, tick season. Ticks & Herbs February 24, 2-5 PM Center for Growth 2049 West Prospect Rd (Rt 20) Ashtabula Ohio 44004 Ticks have struck fear into many, making them wary of wandering in the woods or the fields. Understanding ticks helps you avoid them and take some of […]

Winter Farmers Market

Applications for vendors are available now! Read on to learn more… The CHEWS program will be hosting a Winter Farmer’s Market the first and third Sundays of the month November and through March. CHEWS is a collaborative project between the Conneaut Human Resources Center (CHRC) and the Trillium Center. CHEWS stands for Choosing Healthy Eating […]

Mushrooms, Emotions, & Aquaponics

Here are some upcoming events via the Trillium Center! Wild Mushrooms of our Forests, Farms & Urban Lots October 4, 6-9 PM Trillium Center, Conneaut, Ohio Learn what fungi exist commonly within communities. Gathering mushrooms increases our awareness of the ecology of our environment and helps us reconnect to our ancestral selves. It doesn’t take much […]

Radical Herbalism

Radical Herbalism is a new workshop offered by Leah Wolfe. The first is sponsored by United Plant Savers! To learn more click here: https://serpentineproject.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/radical-herbalism/ Contact us if you’d like to have this workshop happen in your area.