Tag: disaster preparedness
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Moving Past the Zombie Apocalypse
For a long time, the zombie apocalypse was my ice breaker for trainings and workshops in first aid and disaster response. But really, I think the zombie apocalypse is stale. We’re already there. Because scrolling creates zombies. Behind the onslaught of images lives an algorithm that feeds you whatever gets you to keep scrolling. Instagram.…
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Herbal First Aid – Using Echinacea and Plantago
Ooooo beautiful Echinacea! It might be very important this winter, so I collected flowers for tea. I’ll dig up some roots a bit later after I collect a small amount of seeds for replanting and medicine making. I use Echinacea liniment, salve, and oil in first aid remedies. At the Elderberry School I was taught…
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Hanging with Medusa + Community Medics
Do you ever wonder if that plant emerging from the sidewalk can share its resilience? Or if that pesky weed can teach you something about being grounded and nourished? Even in urban centers plants find ways to break into cracks and thrive. Some plants are more resilient than others, and their chemical constituents, medicinal properties…
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What if I don’t feel resilient?
Do you ever wonder if that plant emerging from the sidewalk can share its resilience? Or if that pesky weed can teach you something about being grounded and nourished? Even in urban centers plants find ways to break into cracks and thrive. Some plants are more resilient than others, and their chemical constituents, medicinal properties…
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Cultivating Resilience
Do you ever wonder if that plant emerging from the sidewalk can share its resilience? Or if that pesky weed can teach you something about being grounded and nourished? Even in urban centers plants find ways to break into cracks and thrive. Some plants are more resilient than others, and their chemical constituents, medicinal properties…