Making Medicine Workshop

Rockingham County Cooperative Extension and Rockingham County Community College

Making Medicine Workshop: Teas, Tinctures and Salves

Friday September 16, 2011

5 - 8 pm

Rockingham County Agricultural Center

525 Hwy 65

Reidsville, NC 27326

Pre-registration required.  Space limited to 30 participants. Cost $25. Make checks payable to Rockingham County and mail or bring to Rockingham County Agricultural Center.

Come learn to create botanical medicine using plants we can grow in our own gardens.  This workshop is for the beginner wishing to start stocking their own herbal apothecary with safe, effective, natural medicine.  Gain hands-on experience and learn the fundamentals of making teas, tinctures, and salves.

Instructor Chip Hope from the Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture programs at Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, NC as well as the Department Head of Engineering.

Contact Kathryn Holmes, Horticulture Agent 336-342-8230 for more information or to register.

Participants will take home tincture, salve, and handouts!

North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

For accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Brenda Sutton at 336-342-8230(phone), 336-342-8242 (FAX), brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu, or in person, no later than five business days before the event.