Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia Presents our:
11th Annual Herb Fair
"PLANTING OUR FUTURE"
Preserving our Native Plant Treasures
Sunday, July 21, 2013
8:30 am - 5 pm
Location: Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens , Acadia University ,
32 University Ave., Wolfville , N.S.
HERB FAIR '13 PROGRAMME
9-9:45 Registration - lobby of auditorium
9:45-10 -Welcome & Housekeeping, with Michele Haddal - Auditorium
10:00 - 11:30 Panel Discussion - Auditorium
"Preserving our Native Medicinals Through Creating Botanical Sanctuaries" with -
John Cummings, HANS
Cheendana, Avalon Gardens
Alex deNicola, Highland Farm
Melanie Priesnitz, Acadia Univ.
11:30 - 1:00 - Lunch & AGM
All members welcome to AGM
Bring your own lunch (water and herbal teas provided).
1:00 - 2:30 Workshop Series A (choose one)
* "Permaculture basics" - Alex deNicola
Overview of Permaculture perspective and how to's for a sustainable garden
* NS Indigenous Plant walk - Laurie Lacey
2:45 - 4:15 Workshop Series B (choose one)
* " Creating your own herbarium for fun and enlightenment" - Jeanette Poirier
Tour Acadia 's herbarium and then learn how to gather, press and preserve plants in your own herbarium.
* "Propagating and growing plants" - Linda Swinamer & Michele Haddal
Learn when & how to make cuttings and how to root them, and other propagation techniques
4:30 - 5:15 Closing Circle & Giveaway with Rita Baruss
At the Closing Circle we say thank you. We have adopted the custom of asking everyone to bring a small gift to place on a blanket which will be at the centre of the circle. Then each of us, in turn, takes something from the blanket - a remembrance of this lovely day.
Please bring something to share at the giveaway.
All Day Activities:
Market
Penny Auction HANS Fundraiser
Socializing with fellow herbies
NOTE: Most activities will be held outdoors. Please dress accordingly. Should the weather be bad, workshops will be held indoors.
Remember to Bring:
Lunch Mug Giveaway Item Money for Market
Registration Fees
HANS Members $40
Non-HANS Members $65
HANS membership is only $25.00 per year
For more information check the HANS website: www.herbalns.org
Or call:
Jeanette Poirier 902-531-3828 herbalwizdom@hotmail.com
The solutions to our dis-ease lie in a harmonous relationship with Nature. She will speak to us when we are willing to listen.
HerbalWizdom Nature Therapy
Jeanette Poirier, CHT
Medical Herbalist
Blockhouse, NS
(902) 531-3828
