Spokane Herbal Faire Nettles grow in abundance throughout the Inland Northwest, and although they might cause some skin irritation if you accidentally rub against them in the wild, they also have numerous medicinal benefits when prepared properly. Drinking antioxidant-rich nettle tea may reduce inflammation, for example. Intrigued? Learn more about the benefits of nature’s bounty at the Spokane Herbal Faire, which is back after a one-year hiatus. This fundraiser for the local chapter of Herbalists Without Borders features workshops and demonstrations like how to make tinctures and salves from foraged plants. There will also be numerous herbalist-related vendors, kids’ activities, and food and drink for purchase (cash only and please bring reusable containers to eat or drink out of).
Health is a human right, not a privilege. Herbalists Without Borders work to deliver health justice to displaced people via the powerful medium of herbs. Through valuing indigenous healing wisdom, producing medicine from plants gives vulnerable people a renewed sense of control over their environment and personal health. Herbalism also fosters a renewed connection to the landscape from which everyone can benefit. Ursula Billington has more. Health is a human right, not a privilege. Herbalists Without Borders work to deliver health justice to displaced people via the powerful medium of herbs. Through valuing indigenous healing wisdom, producing medicine from plants gives vulnerable people a renewed sense of control over their environment and personal health. Herbalism also fosters a renewed connection to the landscape from which everyone can benefit. Ursula Billington has more.
Wanderite, a local art company, hosted an art pop-up which bloomed on the corner of Roanoke and Wharton streets on Oct. 2. The pop-up featured naturally dyed bandanas, floral stickers