Here’s a sampling of past events from AbunDance Healing Arts to give you a sense of what is possible for future explorations in healing, learning, and celebrating life. Enjoy perusing the event descriptions listed below, many of which will be offered again in the future. Thanks!
WINTER TREE LOVE WALK
Sunday, January 26th*, 1 – 4:30 pm
Chatham County
WALK IS FULL 🙂 Please contact Kim if you’re interested in the February 22nd walk!
Delight in meeting our edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills. We’ll ramble fields and forest practicing winter tree ID and sampling tasty wild woods tea and other treats. Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 2/2). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WINTER SOLSTICE TREE WALK
Saturday, December 21st*, 12 – 3:30pm
WALK IS FULL
Celebrate the solstice as we ramble fields and woods practicing winter ID skills and sampling tasty wild woods tea and other treats. We’ll deepen our connections with local edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills. Enjoy a glowing testimonial from past participant :-).
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 12/22). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Partial scholarship support available. Location provided with registration.
FALL FORAGING FORAY
Sunday, November 17th*, 1 – 4 pm
Chatham County
WALK IS FULL 🙂 Please contact Kim to be on the waitlist.
Celebrate the abundance of autumn as we ramble fields and woods greeting plant and tree friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats! Go home inspired to weave wild food and medicine into your family’s daily life with gratitude and reciprocity.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 11 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 11/24). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Partial scholarship support available. Location provided with registration.
WILD FALL PLANT RAMBLE
Saturday, October 26th*, 1 – 4:30pm
Chatham County
Celebrate the abundance of autumn as we ramble fields and yardens greeting plant and tree friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats! Go home inspired to weave wild food and medicine into your family’s daily life with gratitude and reciprocity.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 10/27). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Partial scholarship support available. Location provided with registration.
AUTUMN EQUINOX PLANT RAMBLE
SUNDAY, September 22nd*, 9am – 12:30pm
Chatham County
Walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear when registration opens for our october, november, and december walks!
Celebrate the arrival of autumn as we ramble fields and yardens greeting plant friends (including maypop and pawpaw), learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats! Go home inspired to weave wild food and medicine into your family’s daily life with gratitude and reciprocity.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 9/29). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarship support available. Location provided with registration.
SUMMER SOLSTICE WILD RAMBLE
Saturday, June 22nd*, 9 am – 12:30pm
Chatham County
Special focus on creating wild sodas!
Celebrate the longest days of the year as we ramble fields and yardens meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life. This will be our last public walk till September.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 6/23). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
EAT WILD SPRING WALK
SUNDAY, May 26th*, 10 am – 1 pm
Chatham County
Special focus on the abundant wild edible greens and flowers of the season!
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate late spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks usually fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 11 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces over several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date June 2nd). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
AWESOME APRIL WILD WALK
Saturday, April 27th*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County
Special focus on the abundant wild edible greens and flowers of the season!
Celebrate spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walk fills! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces over 4 hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date April 28th). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
SPRING EQUINOX WILD WALK
Saturday, March 23rd*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate the arrival of spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walk fills! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces over 4 hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date March 24th). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WINTER TREE LOVE WALK
Saturday, February 17th*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Delight in meeting our edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills. We’ll ramble fields and forest practicing winter tree ID and sampling tasty wild woods tea and other treats. Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 2/18). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
FALL FORAGING FORAY
Sunday, November 26*, noon – 4 pm, Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate autumn’s abundance as we ramble through fields, forest, and yardens meeting new plant and tree friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats including hickory nut milk. Go home inspired to bring the earth’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 12/3). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
SUMMER SOLSTICE WILD RAMBLE
Saturday, June 24th*, 8:30 am – 12:30pm
Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate the longest days of the year as we ramble fields and yardens meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 6/25). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
WILD SPRING PLANT WALK
Saturday, May 13th*, 9 am – 1 pm, Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfoods and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date May 14th). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
SPRING EQUINOX WILD WALK
Sunday, March 19th*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate the arrival of spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life. Group size limited and walk fills! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces over 4 hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date March 26th). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WINTER TREE LOVE WALK
Saturday, February 18th*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Have fun meeting our edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills! We’ll ramble fields and woods practicing winter tree ID and sampling tasty wild tea and other treats. Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 2/19). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WINTER SOLSTICE TREE WALK
Saturday, December 17th*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County
walk is FULL! contact kim for waitlist and sign up for newsletters to hear about next walk dates!
Celebrate the approaching solstice as we ramble fields and woods practicing winter ID skills and sampling tasty wild woods tea and other treats. We’ll deepen our connections with local edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills. Enjoy a glowing testimonial from 2021 :-).
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 12/18). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
AUTUMN WILD PLANT RAMBLE
SATURDAY, November 19th*, 1 pm – 5 pm
Chatham County
walk is full! please ask to be on the waitlist (and, sign up for my newsletter below to be informed of my next walk dates).
Celebrate autumn as we ramble fields and yardens meeting new plant friends (including native persimmons!), learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 11/20). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
SEPTEMBER WILD PLANT RAMBLE
SUNDAY, September 4th*, 9am – 12:30pm
Chatham County
walk is full! please ask to be on the waitlist (and, sign up for my newsletter below to be informed of my next walk dates).
Celebrate the end of summer as we ramble fields and yardens meeting new plant friends (including passionflower and pawpaw!), learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 9/5). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
SUMMER SOLSTICE WILD RAMBLE
Saturday, June 25th*, 9am – 12:30pm
Chatham County
walk is full! please ask kim about the waitlist
Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and yardens meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date 6/26). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
WILD SPRING RAMBLE
Saturday, April 30th*, 1 – 4:30 pm, Chatham County
walk is full! please ask kim about the waitlist.
Special focus on the abundant wild edible greens and flowers of the season!
Celebrate spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walks fill up! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for several hours. We will meet rain or shine (*extreme weather make up date May 1st). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available. Location provided with registration.
SPRING EQUINOX WILD WALK
Saturday, March 19th*, 1-5 pm
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited; we’ll mask when we come into close conversations))
Celebrate the arrival of spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling wild treats. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life.
Group size limited and walk fills! Handout and recipes included. Ages 12 and up. Participants need to be able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces over 4 hours. We will meet rain or shine (extreme winter weather make up date March 20th). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WINTER TREE LOVE WALK
Saturday, February 19th*, 1-4 pm
Chatham County
((Group size limited; we’ll mask when we come into close conversations))
walk is full! please ask kim about the waitlist.
Have fun meeting our edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills! We’ll ramble fields and woods practicing winter tree ID and sampling tasty wild tea and other treats. Ages 10 and up. Rain or shine (*severe weather make up 2/20). Sliding scale: please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
NEW YEARS EVE WILD WALK
Friday, December 31st*, 1-4 pm
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited; we’ll mask when we come into close conversations))
walk is full! please ask kim about the waitlist.
Have fun meeting some of our edible and medicinal plant and tree friends of winter while learning sustainable foraging skills! Say goodbye to 2021 and welcome fresh beginnings as we ramble and sample tasty wild woods tea and other treats. Ages 10 and up. We’ll meet rain or shine (*severe weather make up 1/8/22). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WINTER SOLSTICE TREE WALK
Saturday, December 18th*, 1-4 pm
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited to 15 folks; we’ll mask when we come into close conversations))
walk is full! please ask kim about the waitlist.
Have fun meeting some of our edible and medicinal tree friends while learning sustainable foraging skills! Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and woods practicing winter ID skills and sampling a tasty wild woods tea and other treats. We’ll meet rain or shine (*severe weather make up 12/19). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WILD FALL RAMBLE
Saturday, October 30th*, 1-4 pm
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited to 15 folks; we’ll mask when we come into close conversations))
ramble is FULL! contact kim for waitlist.
Celebrate the Halloween weekend meeting some of our edible and medicinal plant friends of autumn while learning sustainable foraging skills. We’ll ramble fields and woods and sample tasty wild treats! 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.
SUMMER SOLSTICE WILD RAMBLE
Saturday, June 26th*, 9am – noon
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited to 13 folks; we’ll mask when we come into close conversations))
ramble is full! please contact kim for waitlist!
Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling a tasty wild tea. 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 6/27). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
SPRING EQUINOX WILD RAMBLE
Saturday, March 20th*, 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 for waitlist!
Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling a tasty wild tea. 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 3/21). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
WILD SPRING WALK
Saturday, April 17th*, 1-4 pm
Chatham County; location shared with registration
((Group size limited to 10 folks, masks required, and physical distancing practiced))
walk is full! please contact kim for waitlist!
Let’s celebrate spring as we ramble fields and woods meeting new plant friends, learning sustainable foraging skills, and sampling a tasty wild tea. 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 4/18). Sliding scale; please pay the most you are able. Scholarships available.
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.
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
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
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. READ MORE & REGISTER
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
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. READ MORE & RSVP Suggested donation is $15-$45 which can be made online (below) or bring cash or check to the walk. No one turned away for lack of funds. RSVP encouraged but not required. Ages 10 and up. Dress for the elements and uneven walking surface. Bring your water bottle and a notebook. In case of severe weather, check back here for updates!
Wild Walk Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
EAT WILD WINTER!
Saturday, February 22, 1-5 pm
Workshop FULL! Please email Kim to be placed on the waitlist! (and sign up for spring foraging fun 🙂 )
This will be my only forage and feast workshop this season! We’ll ramble through fields and “yardens” learning identification while gathering my favorite wild winter greens and flowers (yes, in winter!). Then we’ll head back to the cozy kitchen to prepare and devour delicious dishes such as wild frittatas, soups, and sautés. You’ll go home nourished in spirit and body, inspired to bring nature’s superfood bounty into your family’s daily life.
Eat Wild Winter Forage & Feast through February 4th: $50
Eat Wild Winter Forage & Feast after February 4th: $60
WINTER SOLSTICE TREE WALK BY DONATION
Saturday, December 21, 1-4pm
Town Lake Park, Pittsboro
Ages 10 and up
Have fun learning to appreciate and sustainably forage our edible and medicinal trees! Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and woods meeting new tree friends, practicing winter ID skills, and sampling tasty wild creations like sodas, tinctures, and persimmon leaf pine needle tea. Bring your mug /mason jar and a donation. RSVP encouraged but not required. Suggested donation is $15-$45
Tree Ramble Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
2020 PITTSBORO COMMUNITY DANCE JAM!
Saturday, January 25, 2020, 7-10 pm
Pittsboro Community House, 65 Thompson Street
CREATE & CELEBRATE CommUNITY through DANCE!
Don’t miss the only PBO Jam of the year! Bring your family and friends and get your winter groove on as DJ K Luv and DJ Diego play hot jams from around the globe, including funk, Latin, R&B, reggae, pop, African, and hip hop. These all ages, multi-racial, multi-cultural gatherings are offered in a welcoming, smoke and alcohol free space at the Pittsboro Community House.
SPRING EQUINOX TREE WALK BY DONATION
Saturday, March 21, 1-4pm
Town Lake Park, Pittsboro
Ages 10 and up
Have fun learning to appreciate and sustainably forage our edible and medicinal trees! Celebrate the changing season as we ramble fields and woods meeting new tree friends, practicing ID skills, and sampling tasty wild creations like sodas, tinctures, and persimmon leaf pine needle tea. Bring your mug /mason jar and a donation. RSVP encouraged but not required. Suggested donation is $15-$45
Tree Ramble Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
WILD SUMMER FORAGING ADVENTURES!
Saturdays, June 1st, 15th, & 29th
9am-noon
Classes are now full…please contact Kim to be placed on the waitlist!
Spend one, two, or all three Saturday mornings celebrating our wild edible and medicinal plants (and trees!) of summer. Learn how to incorporate the healing and nourishment of abundant local flora into your everyday life through teas, sodas, tinctures, delicious food, and more! In this popular hands-on field study, we’ll cover identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage of foraged food and plant medicine.
Each class meets in a different Chatham County location. Space is limited so register early! Payment plans and partial scholarships available. Earlybird discount through May 12th covers all three classes for $99; after that date it’s $126 for the whole series (still a savings). Drop in for the day as space allows for $45. Handouts, recipes, and supplies included! 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. In case severe weather causes a reschedule, save July 6th for our make up date.
All 3 Summer Adventures EARLYBIRD through May 12th: $99
All 3 Summer Adventures after May 12th: $126
Summer Adventure DROP-IN FOR ONE DAY: $45
SUMMER TREE RAMBLE BY DONATION
Get to know our edible and medicinal trees as we celebrate summer, rambling in wonder through the beautiful woods and fields of Chatham county. In a fun, reverent, and accessible way, we’ll explore tree identification, safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparations and uses. Get inspired to add to your home apothecary and pantry as we sample some of Planty Kim’s tree creations like sodas, tinctures, teas, and delicious wild edible treats. RSVP encouraged but not required. Suggested donation is $15-$45
Tree Ramble Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
FORAGING FOR SMOOTHIES, SALADS, & PESTO!
Saturday, April 6th, 1-5pm
Directions shared upon registration
workshop is full! please email kim to be placed on the waitlist.
Learn how you can harvest and prepare wild greens everyday! Spring is resplendant with abundant, mega-nutritious edibles free for the foraging. We’ll ramble through fields and yardens practicing identifcation and gathering my favorite wild spring greens and flowers. Then we’ll head back to the kitchen to prepare and devour delicious smoothies, salads, and my famous wild pesto. You’ll go home nourished in spirit and body, inspired and confident to bring some of nature’s superfood bounty into your family’s daily life.
WILD WINTER WALK BY DONATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 1-4pm
Town Lake Park, Pittsboro
Have fun learning to appreciate, identify, and prepare some of the edible and medicinal plants and trees of winter! We’ll ramble fields and woods meeting new flora friends and sampling tasty wild creations. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life. RSVP encouraged but not required. Suggested donation is $15-$45 which can be made online (below) or bring cash or check to the walk. No one turned away for lack of funds. Ages 10 and up. We’ll meet showers or shine so come prepared for the elements and uneven walking surface. Bring your water bottle and a notebook if you wish. In case of winter weather, check back here for walk updates!
Wild Walk Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
FANTASTIC FALL TREE EXPLORATIONS
October 6 & 27, November 17, December 8
Saturdays, 1-5pm
DROP INS WELCOME with space!
earlybird special ends september 9th
Get to know our edible and medicinal trees from leaves and fruit to bare branches and buds! These four explorations span the cool of Autumn while we wander in wonder through the beautiful woods and fields of Chatham and Orange counties. In a fun, reverent, and accessible way, we’ll explore tree identification (ending with no leaves), safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparations and uses. Add to your home apothecary as we create tree-inspired tinctures, teas, infused oils, and delicious wild edible treats, like hickory nut milk, wild cherry bark syrup, or sweet gum ball tincture.
I was blessed to grew up learning about trees on walks with my grandparents in the woods of Chatham County and look forward to sharing this arboreal adventure with you. Group size is limited so reserve your space now. Enjoy the earlybird discount of $176 through September 9th; $208 after. Drop in for the day with space and advanced registration for $55. Payment plans and some scholarship funding available. 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 December 15th in the unlikely event we need to reschedule due to dramatic weather.
All 4 Fall Tree Explorations EARLYBIRD through September 9th: $176
All 4 Fall Tree Explorations after September 9th: $208
Fall Tree DROP-IN FOR ONE DAY: $55
UNIQUE GIFTS FOR EMPOWERMENT & EASE
Gift certificates are available for my wild plant rambles AND guided partner massage sessions! This holiday season give an experience of empowerment and ease that keeps on giving in the years to come while supporting your local healing arts and wild foods instructor 🙂 More information here.
CREATING HERBAL HOLIDAY DELIGHTS
Saturday, November 10th, 2-5pm
earlybird special ends October 20th
Learn how to make delicious herbal holiday gifts that feed the spirit and boost the immune system! We’ll create (and consume) two different yummy herbal preparations from local plants, sure to please taste buds of all ages: divine elderberry syrup and glorious garlic elixir! Participants will go home with their own herbal goodies, detailed recipes for healthy holiday gift preparations, and information on how to grow these medicinal plants (free elderberry starts available to those interested).
Herbal Delights EARLYBIRD through October 20th: $60
Herbal Delights after October 20th: $65
FALL EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS CLASSES
Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Remaining classes: October 25 & November 1*
all over Chatham County
DROP INS WELCOME with space!
*The October 25th and November 1st classes are make up dates from earlier classes cancelled due to hurricanes! Still room to drop in to these last two classes!
Spend five fun weeks meeting, eating, and drinking some of the abundant edible and medicinal plants growing wild in the NC Piedmont. In this popular hands-on field study, we’ll cover identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage of foraged food and plant medicine. Learn how to incorporate the healing and nourishment of wild plants into your everyday life through teas, sodas, tinctures, delicious food, and more!
Fall Plants Session earlybird through September 1: $165
Fall Plants Session after September 1: $195
Fall Plants DROP-IN FOR THE DAY: $45
EAT WILD NUTS
Saturday, October 13th, 1-5pm
earlybird special ends September 9th
Hickory nuts, black walnuts, pecans, beechnuts, hazelnuts, acorns, and more! Learn to identify, appreciate, and eat these often abundant autumn gifts from our tree friends. Long a staple of many cultures’ diets, let’s remember how to bring delicious and nourishing fall tree harvests back to our mugs, muffins, and more! Workshop limited to 15 folks. Save your space and receive a discount now: earlybird special through September 9th is $55; after it will be $65. Tasty treats, handout, and recipes included. Payment plans and some partial scholarships available. Ages 14 years old and up are welcome. Participants need to be able to walk on uneven surfaces and we will meet rain or shine.
EAT WILD NUTS WORKSHOP IS FULL…join us for a fall tree exploration (dates above)!
Eat Wild Nuts EARLYBIRD through September 9th: $55
Eat Wild Nuts after September 9th: $65
AUTUMN EQUINOX TREE FOOD & MEDICINE RAMBLE
Sunday, September 23rd, 1-5pm
Directions with registration
earlybird special ends September 9th
Get to know our edible and medicinal trees as we celebrate the transition from summer to fall, rambling in wonder through the beautiful woods and fields of Chatham county. In a fun, reverent, and accessible way, we’ll explore tree identification, safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparations and uses. Get inspired to add to your home apothecary and pantry as we sample some of Planty Kim’s tree creations like sodas, tinctures, teas, and delicious wild edible treats.
Fall Equinox Tree Ramble earlybird through September 9th: $55
Fall Equinox Tree Ramble after September 9th: $65
SAXAPAHAW PLANT RAMBLE
Sunday, September 9th, 3-6pm
in collaboration with Haw River Mushrooms
Join “Planty” Kim Calhoun as we meet the edible and medicinal plants growing wild along the Haw River in Saxapahaw! Kim brings a deep knowledge of local plants and trees, and a wonderful combination of fun and reverence to these wild rambles. We’ll smell, touch, and taste the end of summer including samples of Kim’s yummy foraged creations like sodas, teas, tinctures, and more! Once you’ve made acquaintance of these plant friends you’ll be amazed to find them in your own back yard and everywhere you go! Size of group is limited so register soon to save your space. Ages 14 and up welcome and participants need to be able to stroll comfortably over uneven trails in a wide range of weather. Cost is $40/person. Sign up at www.hawrivermushrooms.com.
WILD PLANT RAMBLE BY DONATION
Saturday, September 1st, 9am-12pm
Town Lake Park, Pittsboro
Have fun learning to appreciate, identify, and prepare some of the edible and medicinal plants of late summer/early autumn! We’ll ramble fields and woods meeting new flora friends and sampling tasty wild creations. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life. RSVP welcomed but not required. Suggested donation is $15-$45 which can be made online (below) or bring cash or check to the walk. No one turned away for lack of funds. Ages 10 and up. We’ll meet rain or shine
Wild Walk Suggested Donation $15-$45 (thanks for paying the most you can afford)
SPLENDID SUMMER TREE EXPLORATIONS
Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm, June 7th – 28th
all over Chatham County
DROP INS WELCOME with space!
Spend one or all four summer evenings getting to know our edible and medicinal trees as we wander in wonder through the beautiful woods and fields of Chatham county. In a fun, reverent, and accessible way, we’ll explore tree identification, safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparation and uses. Add to your home apothecary as we create tree-inspired tinctures, teas, and delicious wild edible treats like black walnut pickles and elder flower elixir.
I was blessed to grew up learning about trees on walks with my grandparents in the woods of Chatham County and look forward to sharing this arboreal adventure with you. Group size is limited. Save your space! Cost includes supplies for hands-on creations. Earlybird special through May 25th is $132; after it will be $156. Drop in for the day with advanced notice and space for $45/day (contact Kim at least 2 days ahead of class to find out class meeting location and pay).Payment plans and some scholarship funding available. 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.
Summer Tree Exploration earlybird through May 25th: $132
Summer Tree Exploration after May 25th: $156
Summer Tree Drop-in for the day: $45
SPRING EQUINOX TREE FOOD & MEDICINE RAMBLE
Sunday, March 18th, 1-5pm
Directions shared upon registration
EVENT FULL with waitlist. Please consider signing up for the Spectacular Spring Tree Exploration instead.
Get to know our edible and medicinal trees as we celebrate the transition from winter to spring, rambling in wonder through the beautiful woods and fields of Chatham county. In a fun, reverent, and accessible way, we’ll explore tree identification, safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparations and uses. Get inspired to add to your home apothecary and pantry as we sample some of Planty Kim’s tree creations such as tree-based tinctures, teas, infused oils, and delicious wild edible treats.
Spring Equinox Tree Ramble earlybird through March 4th: $45
Spring Equinox Tree Ramble after March 4th: $55
SPECTACULAR SPRING TREE EXPLORATIONS
March 31, April 21, May 12, June 2
Saturdays, 1-5pm
DROP INS WELCOME!
Explore our edible and medicinal trees from bud to blossom and beyond! This exploration spans the entire spring season while we wander in wonder through the beautiful woods and fields of Chatham and Orange counties. In a fun, reverent, and accessible way, we’ll learn tree identification (starting with no leaves), safe and sustainable harvesting, as well as food and medicine preparations and uses. Add to your home apothecary as we create and sample tree-inspired tinctures, teas, infused oils, and delicious wild edible treats, like red bud flower marmalade, elderflower champagne, or spicebush tincture.
Group size is limited so save your space! Earlybird special for entire session when paid by February 25th: $160; $176 for the session after this date. Drop in for the day with advanced notice and space for $52. Payment plans and some partial scholarships available. Includes supplies for hands-on creations. 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 weather make up date on June 9th for any dramatic weather event requiring rescheduling). I cannot offer refunds unless I can fill your space from a waitlist.
Spring Tree Drop-in for the day: $52
Spring Tree Exploration earlybird through February 25th: $160
Spring Tree Exploration after February 25th: $176
EDIBLE & MEDICINAL SPRING PLANTS CLASSES
meets all over Chatham County
Thursdays 5-8pm, April 12 – May 17
DROP INS WELCOME!
Meet, eat, and drink some of the abundant edible and medicinal plants growing wild in the NC Piedmont. In this 6-week hands-on field study, we’ll cover identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage 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.
Spring Plants Drop-in for the day: $40
Spring Plants Session earlybird through March 22nd: $180
Spring Plants Session after March 22nd: $198
EAT WILD SPRING Part 2: Foraging for Smoothies, Salads, & Pesto!
Saturday, April 7th, 1-5pm
Directions shared upon registration
EVENT FULL with waitlist. Please consider signing up for Edible & Medicinal Spring Plants instead.
Learn how you can harvest and prepare wild greens everyday! Spring is resplendant with abundant, mega-nutritious edibles free for the foraging. We’ll ramble through fields and yardens practicing identifcation and gathering my favorite wild spring greens and flowers. Then we’ll head back to the kitchen to prepare and devour delicious smoothies, salads, and my famous wild pesto. You’ll go home nourished in spirit and body, inspired and confident to bring some of nature’s superfood bounty into your family’s daily life.
Eat Wild Spring earlybird through March 4th: $45
Eat Wild Spring after March 4th: $55
EAT WILD SPRING Part 1: Foraging for Frittatas, Sautes, & Superfood Seasonings!
Saturday, March 24, 1-5pm
Directions shared upon registration
Learn how you can harvest and prepare wild greens everyday! Spring is resplendant with abundant, mega-nutritious edibles free for the foraging. We’ll ramble through fields and yardens practicing identifcation and gathering my favorite wild spring greens and flowers. Then we’ll head back to the kitchen to prepare and devour delicious fritatas, sautes, and superfood seasonings. You’ll go home nourished in spirit and body, inspired and confident to bring some of nature’s superfood bounty into your family’s daily life.
Eat Wild Spring earlybird through March 4th: $45
Eat Wild Spring after March 4th: $55
MEDITATIVE WINTER WOODS WALK
Saturday, January 13th, 1-3pm
Directions with registration
Come home to yourself and the earth. As the new year unfolds, take time to slow down, breath deeply with the trees, and use all your senses to soak in the beauty and healing power of the wintertime forest. We’ll share periods of quiet walking as well as simple observations along the path, ending with tree tea sipping.
Meditative Winter Woods Walk through December 16th: $27 (includes $2 online fee)
Meditative Winter Woods Walk after December 16th: $37 (includes $2 online fee)
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 [email protected]. Makes a unique gift for holidays, Mother & Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations!
WILD AUTUMN PLANT RAMBLE by donation!
Saturday, November 11th, 9-11am
Town Lake Park, Pittsboro
Have fun learning to appreciate, identify, and prepare some of the edible and medicinal plants of late autumn! We’ll ramble fields and woods meeting new flora friends and sampling tasty wild creations. Go home inspired to bring nature’s free superfood and medicine into your family’s daily life. RSVP welcomed but not required. Suggested donation is $10-$25 which can be made online (below) or bring cash or check to the walk. No one turned away for lack of funds. Ages 10 and up. We’ll meet rain or shine so come prepared for the elements and uneven walking surface. Bring your water bottle and a notebook if you wish.
VALENTINE’S PARTNER MASSAGE PLAYSHOP
with Kim Calhoun, Licensed Massage Therapist
Saturday, February 18th, 2-4:30 pm
Joy of Movement, Pittsboro
A fun and restorative massage that keeps on giving.
A sweet Valentine’s celebration for you and someone you love!
Licensed Massage Therapist Kim Calhoun will guide partners through giving and receiving an easy and therapeutic massage. Receivers will be fully clothed, lying comfortably on blankets on the floor. Participants will learn how to give massage in a way that does not harm or fatigue their body. Leave with tools to share the healing art of massage with other friends & family (includes detailed handout). This popular playshop fills up…register below! Must sign up with a friend (best buddy, family member, or significan other). $35 per person until February 4th; $40 each after. (919) 636-2545 or [email protected].
FREE SELF MASSAGE DEMO
Wednesday, May 4th, 6-6:20pm
Joy of Movement, Chatham Mills, Pittsboro
Over the last 12 years as a massage therapist I have taught hundreds of clients how to use affordable, portable tennis balls to relieve muscle tension in their shoulders, neck, back, forearms, and hips. All you need is a ball and a wall (or floor)! Come see some of my go to “roll and release” moves for self massage. I’ll have some extra tennis balls so folks can experience this easy and fun bodywork for themselves. The demo will begin promptly at 6pm and end at 6:20pm. Everyone is welcome to stay on afterwards for my 6:30 pm gentle yoga class ($10 your first time).
FREE GENTLE & REFRESHING YOGA CLASS!
Wednesday, August 12th, 6:30-7:45pm
Joy of Movement Studio in Chatham Mills, Pittsboro
Bring a friend for this free all levels class and discover all the wellness benefits of a gentle class. No need to register but do come a few minutes early to find a space and get settled. Donations gratefully accepted (no pressure) to help cover renting the space. Props are provided. 9-week series begins the next week (see event details below).
HEALING ARTS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 13, 2:30pm
The Nooe House, 224 East Street, downtown Pittsboro
Announcing the 3rd annual Open House at the Nooe in lovely downtown Pittsboro! Please join us from 2:30 PM until the end of the Pittsboro Christmas parade. Come enjoy one of the best viewing points for the parade, a little happy holiday hospitality and meet the practitioners. We will have hot cider, cookies and other refreshments to share. Many of us will have gift certificates available to take care of your holiday shopping as well.
Hosted by Maple Leaf Construction, Leah Burke Krist LMBT, Cheryl DiBennedetto LMBT, Edwin Nothnagel LMBT, John Seno LAc, Dr Lynda Heymen, Dr Steve Heymen, Kim Calhoun LMBT, Andrew Wilson LMBT, Jane Stolper LMBT, Nancy Harmon CNM, and Rebecca Foster LMBT. *LMBT = Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, LAc = Licensed Acupuncturist
SUMMER EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS
Through CCCC, meets all over Chatham County
Tuesdays 5:30-8:30pm, May 26-June 30
Spend six summer evenings meeting, eating, and drinking some of the abundant edible and medicinal plants growing wild in the NC Piedmont. In this popular hands-on field study, we’ll cover identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage of foraged food and plant medicine. We’ll celebrate the arrival of summer as we explore a variety of local environments and conclude with a wild foods inspired potluck at our last class.
Registration begins May 6th. Space is limited and THIS CLASS WILL FILL UP so register early with CCCC in person, by phone (919) 545-8044, or online. Enjoy inspiring pictures from past sessions of this field study.
Summer 2015 Class is FULL. Please join me for the summer, fall, or winter class!
WINTER EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS
Through CCCC, meets all over Chatham County
Tuesdays, 1-5 pm, October 20 – November 24
Meet, eat, and drink some of the abundant edible and medicinal plants growing wild in the NC Piedmont. In this popular hands-on field study, we’ll cover identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage of foraged food and plant medicine. We’ll celebrate the arrival of winter as we explore a variety of local environments and conclude with a wild foods inspired potluck at our last class.
Space is limited and THIS CLASS WILL FILL UP so register early with CCCC in person, by phone (919) 545-8044, or online. Registration begins August 5th. Enjoy pictures from past season’s classes.
WINTER TREE EXPLORATION
Tuesdays, October 28-December 2, 1-4pm
Through CCCC, meets all over Chatham County
Class is FULL! Hope you’ll join me next season!
Deepen your awareness and connection with our largest plant friends: the trees! In this field study we’ll visit various local environments to explore ways to identify trees in the wintertime. We’ll also cover the edible and medicinal properties of trees, ethical gathering, and preparation, while enjoying many hands-on activities.
Class facilitated by community herbalist and wild foods enthusiast “Planty” Kim Calhoun who grew up learning about trees on walks with her grandparents in the woods of Chatham County. For ages 16 and older. Class size is limited. Register in person or by phone at CCCC in Pittsboro: (919) 545-8044.
WILD AUTUMN WALKABOUT
with Kim Calhoun & Leif Diamant
Friday, October 10th, noon-2pm
Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
Chatham County
Fall is dynamic, spectacular, and abundant!
Enjoy the beauty and wildness of Nature with Kim Calhoun (community herbalist and healing arts practitioner) and Shakori neighbor Leif Diamant (licensed psychotherapist, ordained interspiritual minister, and lifetime naturalist) as we explore the flowers, roots, fruits, and nuts of autumn for food and medicine.
During this popular walk, we’ll wander from Shakori to Leif’s homestead, meet some asses and other farm and wild animals, sample wild plants and the organic garden, and experience greater knowledge and deeper intimacy of wild nature. Free w/ entry to Festival. Meet at the bridge by the rock garden. Festival details: www.shakorihillsgrassroots.org. Leif’s website: www.wildearthconsulting.com.
NATIVE EDIBLE & MEDICINAL TREES OF THE NC PIEDMONT
Tuesdays, 1-4pm; September 23, 30, October 7, 14
North Carolina Botanical Garden, Coker Arboretum, Mason Farm
Learn some of the traditional medicinal uses and food gifts of our native trees and how to bring them into your everyday life. In this field study, suitable for all levels, we’ll explore the garden, woodland trails, Coker Arboretum, and Mason Farm. Tree identification, safe and sustainable harvesting, preparation, and uses will be covered in a fun, reverent, and accessible way. A native of North Carolina who grew up walking the woods of Chatham County with her grandparents, Kim Calhoun facilitates this empowering hands-on exploration. No prerequisites. Part of the Native Plants Studies Program; open to the general public. Fee: $125 ($115 NCBG members). Register with NCBG.
AUGUST MASSAGE SPECIAL
Save $15 Off Barefoot Body Massage–reserve your space now
Slow down, relax, and refresh with a 75 or 90-minute Barefoot Body Massage for $15 off during the month of August. With my feet I can easily share as much pressure as you wish, while you rest fully clothed on a cushioned mat. No need for oil or disrobing.
Compression and rocking can be delivered with broad or focused pressure depending on which part of my foot I am using and where it is meeting your body. Yummy yoga-like stretches are woven in when appropriate and support you in letting go of tension. Located in my beautiful and convenient treatment room in Downtown Pittsboro.
GENTLE & REFRESHING MIDDAY YOGA CLASS
with Kim Calhoun, Registered Yoga Teacher
Thursdays, 11am-12:15pm
Joy of Movement Studio in Chatham Mills, Pittsboro
FREE class: August 28th!
Next session: September 4 – October 23 (skipping September 25)
Would a weekly gentle yoga practice nourish your mind, body, and spirit?
Bring a friend and come join us for this relaxing and refreshing practice! All levels of experience are welcome. Kim facilitates a playful and mindful exploration of movement and breath, sharing stress-relieving tools that can be integrated into everyday life.
Save money and commit to your well being by signing up for the entire session for $12/class. Drop ins: First time for $10, afterwards $14. Payment plans available for students in financial need. Props provided. (919) 636-2545, or [email protected] with questions. Stay afterward for a nourishing lunch at Chatham Marketplace or Oakleaf restaurant! Please see my cancellation policy for my session signups.
EXPLORING TREE FOOD & MEDICINE
with Kim Calhoun
Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm, June 5th-June 26th
Through CCCC, meets all over Chatham County
Summer class is now full! Please join us for another season!
Deepen your awareness and connection with our largest plant friends: the trees! In this field study we’ll visit various local environments to explore the edible and medicinal properties of trees, such as elder, mulberry, sourwood, and pine. Identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage will be covered while enjoying many hands-on activities.
Class facilitated by community herbalist and wild edibles educator “Planty” Kim Calhoun who grew up learning about trees on walks with her grandparents in the woods of Chatham County. Class size is limited and will fill up! Registration begins April 1st in person or by phone at CCCC in Pittsboro: (919) 545-8044.
GET A MASSAGE WITHOUT MISSING LUNCH SPECIAL
Fridays in March! 11, 12:15, & 1pm
Slow down, relax, and refresh with a 30-minute Barefoot Body Massage during your lunch break for $35. With my feet I can easily share as much pressure as you wish, while you rest fully clothed on a cushioned mat. No need for oil or disrobing.
Compression and rocking can be delivered with broad or focused pressure depending on which part of my foot I am using and where it is meeting your body. Yummy yoga-like stretches are woven in when appropriate and support you in letting go of tension. Longer sessions available at different times. Located in my new beautiful and convenient treatment space at the Historic Nooe House, Downtown Pittsboro, 224 East Street, Suite G.
WILD SPRING WALKABOUT @ SHAKORI HILLS
with Kim Calhoun & Leif Diamant
Friday, April 18th, noon-2pm
Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
Chatham County
Spring is spectacular, abundant, amazingly beautiful …and happening Now!
“Planty” Kim Calhoun and Shakori neighbor Leif Diamant (psychotherapist, lifetime naturalist, and ordained interspiritual minister ) lead this popular walk from festival grounds through forest and field.
We’ll experience the nurturing and healing force of Spring as we identify, discuss, and sample edible and medicinal wild plants, meet some wild animals and some asses, tour Leif’s homestead and sample the organic garden. Free w/ entry to Festival. Meet at the bridge by the rock garden. Festival details: www.shakorihills.org. Leif’s website: http://www.wildearthconsulting.com/.
BACK TO OUR ROOT’S WOMEN’S HERBAL IMMERSION
One Saturday afternoon per month
1-5 pm, AbunDance Healing Arts Sanctuary
Please inquire about future dates.
With reverence and playfulness we will connect with our local herbal allies within a supportive circle of wonderful women. Each month we will focus on a different medicinal plant that is growing in the peaceful AbunDance Healing Arts Sanctuary “yarden”.
Classes will be hands-on and mostly outdoors. We will explore various activities to deepen our knowledge and relationship with the chosen plant of the month, including: harvesting and making medicine (and food if applicable), plant meditation, drawing, song, and sharing stories. Participants leave with a homemade herbal remedy each month to add to their growing home apothecary, plus a handout with extensive notes, recipes, and resources.
Some potential herbs we will focus on include: spicebush, pine, echinacea, elderberry, marshmallow, boneset, motherwort, mullein, nettles, self heal, violet, rosemary, catnip, coltsfoot, honeysuckle, anise hyssop, skullcap, goldenrod, meadowsweet, mountain mint, wild yam, yellowroot, chickweed, holy basil, and other plants suggested by participants.
Space is limited to a small group…early registration is recommended as all the previous sessions have filled up. Cost of five month immersion (20 hours) covers all supplies for herbal preparations, including those to take home (tinctures, oils, vinegars, salves, glycerites, etc.). Discount of $235 if paid by July 1st; $275 after. Payment plans are possible and one partial work trade is available. Please contact me now to reserve your space (or make a donation to the scholarship fund!): (919) 636 2545, [email protected]. Enjoy picturesof past sessions.
FALL EQUINOX FORAGE & WILD FEAST
Saturday, September 21tst, 4:30-8pm
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro
Reconnect with wild food as medicine for your body & spirit while celebrating the Fall Equinox!
This is an empowering and delicious two part workshop: first we forage, then we eat! Going green and local takes on a whole new meaning when you eat from the wild. Learn how to safely identify, sustainably harvest, and easily prepare abundant wild plants to create a mega-nutritious and yummy dinner. We will enjoy our feast as the balance of day and night signals our shift into Fall!
Cost of workshop includes divine dinner (menu coming soon) and handout with recipes. Space is limited: pre-registration and payment of $45 necessary to hold your place. One partial work trade is available.
WILD EDIBLE WONDERS FALL PESTO WALK
with Kim Calhoun
co-sponsored by the Abundance Foundation
Tuesday, September 10 6pm-8pm
At The Plant, 200 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro.
Learn how to make friends and food with the weeds in your home “yarden” as we meet and eat some of the abundant wild edibles of the NC Piedmont. In this enchanting and empowering evening plant walk, we’ll celebrate the harvest time of fall as we wander the fields and woods edge around the Abundance Foundation in search of common weeds to create delicious wild greens pesto together.
In the process we’ll cover identification, safe and ethical gathering, preparation, nutrition, and the joy of foraged food. Go home with the wisdom and inspiration to supplement your family’s meals with free, nutritious, tasty, and healing wild plants! Handout with recipes included. Class size limited to 20 people age 14 and older. Pre-registration and payment required. $25 per person.
REFRESHING HERBAL HEALING SOAK
AbunDance Healing Arts Sanctuary
By appointment in July & August
For centuries, sacred herbal waters have been a part of healing rituals across many cultures for emotional, spiritual, and physical cleansing. Our skin, the largest organ of our body, is a potent way to soak in the benefits of various medicinal and spirit-lifting plants. Let me prepare you an outdoor bathtub of botanical bliss from fresh herbs and flowers growing in my yarden and glorious well water.
When you arrive, I can introduce you to the plants that created your bath then leave you to luxuriate with a cup of tea surrounded by the beauty and peace of The Sanctuary. Cost for an hour soak is $50 and must be planned at least a day in advance to give the giant sun tea a chance to steep. This offer is limited to the summer months of July & August. Please contact Kim to schedule your visit or ask questions: [email protected].
$15 MASSAGES w/ KIM @ RAINBOW TREE SLIDING SCALE CLINIC
Tuesday, 5-8pm, April 16
Pittsboro Center for Natural Medicine
175 East Salisbury Street
I am excited to offer 15-20 minute massages by sliding scale donation ($15-$30) once every two months at the Rainbow Tree Clinic. On April 16th I will be offering Thai-inspired barefoot massage, with clients fully clothed, lying comfortably on blankets on the floor, while I use my feet and hands to compress, rock, and stretch your body.
Drop-in for a relaxing massage from me, or sample an affordable treatment from one of the other wonderful healing arts practitioners, including accupuncture, chiropractic, and cranial sacral. Enjoy more information on the Rainbow Tree Clinic which takes place weekly. If you are unable to attend the clinic on Tuesdays, you may call or email me to schedule a full-length restorative massage and polarity therapy session: 919.636.2545 or [email protected].
EXPLORING TREE FOOD & MEDICINE; MAKING TREE TEAS @ NCBG
with Kim Calhoun
NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill
Sunday, April 28, 1:30-4:30 pm
Learn some of the traditional medicinal uses and food gifts of our common trees and how to bring them into your daily life through delightful teas. In this field study, suitable for all levels, we’ll explore the woodland trails and garden, covering tree identification, safe and sustainable harvesting, preparation, and uses. Includes handout with recipes (and inspiration for peaceful tree tea parties). Fee: $40 ($35 NCBG members) Space limited. Contact the NC Botanical Garden to register.
FREE KNOW YOUR LOCAL EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS WALK
with Kim Calhoun
Sunday, March 10th, 2-2:30pm
Wild Food + Herb Market, Carrboro Commons
Come meet some of the local edible and medicinal plant friends growing all around us on a free 30-minute walkabout with community herbalist and wild food enthusiast Kim Calhoun. We’ll set out from the inaugural Wild Food & Herb Market at the Carrboro Commons at 2 pm and ramble nearby in search of the most common abundant “weeds” and native plants that can nourish us. Identification, safe and sustainable harvesting guidelines, and preparation will be covered in a fun and reverent way. Go home with a new appreciation for the local “salad bar” and herbal apothecary growing wild in your neighborhood. For more info: www.facebook.com/WildFoodAndHerb
EAT WILD SPRING: EDIBLE GREENS
with Kim Calhoun
NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill
Sunday, March 24th, 1:30-4:30 pm
Learn how to make friends and food with the weeds in your home “yarden” as we meet and eat some of the abundant wild edibles of the NC Piedmont. In this hands-on field study for folks of all experience levels, we’ll celebrate the arrival of spring as we wander the Garden in search of common weeds that create delicious wild greens pesto. In the process we’ll cover identification, safe and ethical gathering, preparation, nutrition, and the joy of foraged food. Handout with recipes included. Fee: $40 ($35 NCBG members) Space limited. Contact the NC Botanical Garden to register.
FALL FAMILY PLANT WALK @ Clapping Hands Farm
Sunday, October 14th, 1-3 pm
Chatham County
Join “Planty” Kim as we meet the edible and medicinal plant friends growing wild in the fields, woods, and garden at Clapping Hands Farm. In this family friendly walkabout, we’ll sing, smell, taste and touch the arrival of fall!
“Planty” Kim brings a deep knowledge of local plants, and a wonderful combination of fun and reverence to these plant rambles. There will be plenty of hands-on plant-centered activities for young and old to enjoy together. Once you’ve made acquaintance of these “plant friends” you’ll be amazed to find them in your own back yard and everywhere you go!
This program is for parents and children to enjoy together (recommended for children ages 7 and up–call with questions). Unaccompanied adults also encouraged to join our intergenerational exploration. Cost is sliding scale $5-$15 per person (please contact Louise if you find this fee an obstacle to joining us).
Size of group limited so register now. Call Clapping Hands Farm at 919-542-5599 or email [email protected] with questions or to register. Torrential raindate to be determined if necessary.