hey dear folks, praying you feel safe, resilient, and connected during this intense time. thanks for your patience as we navigate the covid19 pandemic together. currently bodywork sessions and (most!) in person plant classes are postponed. gentle yoga is now offered online. wishes for wellness and equity for all, planty kim
GENTLE YOGA
Wednesdays, 6 pm – 7:15 pm
classes currently online
These gentle classes boost our resilience and steady us as we navigate uncharted waters. Together we’ll stretch, balance, build strength, and relax. Kim facilitates a playful and mindful exploration of movement and breath, sharing stress-relieving tools that are easily integrated off the yoga mat.
*please note that NC-based Sanctuary in the City is offering free BIPOC-only yoga classes (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) if that would better support your wellness needs or you’d like to make a donation.
DROP-IN:
first time student: $10
returning student: $14
pandemic discount (for folks who are struggling financially): $5
if this isn’t accessible, be in touch about being my guest in class.
6-WEEK SESSION, November 11 – December 16 : $72 (equals $12/class)
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IN-PERSON WILD FALL RAMBLE!
Saturday, October 24th*, 1-4 pm
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited to 10 folks, masks required, and physical distancing practiced))
ramble is full! please contact kim to get on the waitlist 🙂
In our first in-person plant class since March, have fun learning to appreciate, identify, and prepare some of the edible and medicinal plants of autumn! We’ll ramble fields and woods meeting new flora friends. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life. Ages 10 and up. We’ll meet rain or shine (*severe weather make up 10/31). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
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VIRTUAL WILD WALKABOUT
In Your Yarden via Video
30+ minute guided tour
Are you curious to know which plant and tree friends are growing around your yarden? And how to safely incorporate them into your life as wild food and medicine to nourish you (and your family, neighbors…)? Planty Kim joins you remotely via video (FaceTime, whatsapp, IG chat, zoom…) as you show her around your space. Our virtual visit can begin with 30 minutes (sliding scale $30-$50) with more time possible. Inquire about dates via email.
WINTER INTO SPRING TREE EXPLORATIONS
February 16, March 15, April 19
Sundays, 1-5pm
classes postponed…
Have fun getting to know our edible and medicinal trees starting with bare branches and buds then shifting to leaves and flowers! These three explorations span several months of potent change and growth for local trees. We will wander in wonder through the woods exploring tree ID, safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparations. Add to your home apothecary as we create tree-inspired tinctures, teas, infused oils, and delicious wild edible treats!
I was blessed to grew up learning about trees on walks with my grandparents here in Chatham County and look forward to sharing this arboreal adventure with you. Hands on creations, botany, plant meditation, cultural history, and detailed handouts with recipes will support our practice of really seeing and appreciating the beautiful and fascinating details of trees. Group size is limited so reserve your space now! Ages 14 years old and up are welcome. Participants need to be able to walk on uneven surfaces and inclines over several miles and we will meet outside in a wide range of weather. There will be one make up date on April 26th in the unlikely event we need to reschedule due to dramatic weather.
Cost includes supplies! Enjoy the EARLYBIRD discount for ALL three classes for $150 through February 4th; $165 after. Drop in for the day with space and advanced registration for $60. Payment plans and some scholarship funding available.
All 3 Tree Explorations EARLYBIRD through February 4th: $150
All 3 Tree Explorations after February 4th: $165
Tree DROP-IN FOR ONE DAY: $60
SPRING FORAGING FUN
March 28, April 11, April 25
Saturdays, 1-5 pm
classes postponed…
Discover, eat, and drink the abundant edible and medicinal plants and trees growing wild in the NC Piedmont. In this popular hands-on field study, we’ll cover identification, ethical gathering, and preparation of foraged food and plant medicine. Learn how to incorporate the healing and nourishment of wild plants into your everyday life through teas, tinctures, delicious food, and more. We’ll celebrate the arrival of spring as we explore a variety of local environments.
Group size is limited so reserve your space now! Ages 14 years old and up are welcome. Participants need to be able to walk on uneven surfaces and inclines over several miles and we will meet rain or shine. Cost includes supplies, handouts, recipes! Enjoy the EARLYBIRD discount for ALL three classes for $150 through March 14th; $165 after. Drop in for the day with space and advanced registration for $60. Payment plans and some scholarship funding available.
Spring Foraging Series EARLYBIRD through March 14th: $150
Spring Foraging Series after March 14th: $165
Spring Foraging DROP IN FOR THE DAY: $60
SPRING EQUINOX WILD WALK BY DONATION
Saturday, March 21, 1-4 pm
Town Lake Park, Pittsboro
Ages 10 and up
postponed! stay tuned for future date…
Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant and tree friends, practicing our ID skills, and sampling tasty wild creations like sodas, tinctures, and tea. Bring your mug /mason jar and a donation.
Wild Walk Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
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PERSONALIZED WILD PLANT EXPLORATIONS
In your backyard, woods, neighborhood, schoolyard…
Get to know the abundant medicinal and edible plant friends growing all around you. Inspiring personalized plant explorations with “Planty” Kim are available for individuals and small groups of all ages. Great for home school groups, families, garden clubs, college classes, and more!
Creating yummy herbal tea, snacks, and other hands-on activities are optional. Contact Kim for rates and scheduling: 919.636.2545 or kimcalhoun@gmail.com. Makes a unique gift for holidays, Mother & Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations!
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
To celebrate my birthday, I invite folks to contribute towards my scholarship fund which allows me to provide access to classes for folks with limited financial resources. Thanks for helping me realize my vision of making wild food and medicine knowledge available for all! I’m so grateful (yep, that’s young Planty Kim showing my excitement) to my generous friends who have given over the last three years (amounts ranging from $5-$500)! Thanks to you, I’ve been able to share scholarship support with many eager students! Just click the yellow donate button at the bottom of this page…
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