Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
- This event has passed.
Fox Haven Farm’s Herb Day: Open House Fundraiser
May 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At Fox Haven, we’re on a mission to educate and inspire a new generation of caring Earth stewards. We rely on your support through donations and event attendance to continue our work. Your contribution to Fox Haven is one of the best ways to support our learning spaces. During the event, we will have a silent auction with fabulous prizes to help raise money for this cause!
CLASS SCHEDULE
1-3 pm
Empowering Plant Identification Walk for All Ages with Jennifer Willett
10 Easiest Herbs To Grow with Hillary Banchowski of Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary
McClintock History of Spirits & Bitters Tasting with Braeden Bumpers McClintock Distilling
3-5 pm
Herb Your Enthusiasm: Designing Herbal Products for Effective and Informed Use with
John Courie II MS of Maryland School of Integrative Health
Herbs for Stress with Ebony Payne of District Herbs
Community Nature-Based Art Project for All Ages (TBD)
5-6 pm
McClintock Happy Hour Tasting ($8 per drink)
Sacred Roots Herbal Plant Sale
Maker’s Market & Meet-up
Kid’s Garden Bingo
Herbal Gifts Silent Auction*
Light Refreshments & more!
*Auction items of herbal products and resources have kindly been donated by:
Kat Maier (2 Energetic Herbalism Books)
Hey Thanks! Herbal Co. (Herbal Gift Basket)
Sacred Roots (Elderberry Plant)
District Herbs (Herbal Gift Basket)
Willow Oaks Cider (Locally-crafted hard cider)
BaltiSpore (Mushroom Wellness Gift Basket)
Common Market Co-op (Gift Card)
MOM’s Organic Market (Gift Card)
Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center (T-shirt & Gift Card)
& more!
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Empowering Plant Identification Walk for All Ages with Jennifer Willett
In this class, we will explore our native flora and learn to identify plants through the use of a key (primarily Newcomb’ Wildflower Guide) and learning to tune into the details. This is an empowering way to really get to know individual species that is sometimes lost when we use an app to identify, allowing us to shortcut the essential practice of really noticing. Are the leaves opposite one another, alternating, or whorling. Do the leaves climb a central stalk or appear to spring right from the earth? Are they fuzzy, toothed, smooth or divided into a lacey appearance?
We will learn to identify plants by simply tuning into 3 details with each plant we meet.
We will also touch upon plant families and how getting to know the broader characteristics plants share within families can help you become acquainted with them and deepend recognition, based on shared qualities and physical arrangements.
10 Easiest Herbs To Grow with Hillary Banchowski of Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary
If you are new to growing herbs, the plants you choose can either inspire and excite you , or leave you feeling frustrated. Plants have different personalities and needs – some herbs can be a bit challenging , while others seem to thrive with little to no tending at all. Starting off with herbs that are easier to grow first, and then building upon that over time is a recipe for success.
Hillary will also be bringing a variety of live plants for sale including elderberry, tulsi, echinacea, and more! Be sure to bring cash or check to partake in these goodies! All plants range between $8-15.
McClintock History of Spirits & Bitters Tasting with Braeden Bumpers McClintock Distilling
Learn about the history and production process of making spirits. Afterwards students will get a chance to sample and smell bitters to identify taste profiles of different styles of bitters.
Herb Your Enthusiasm: Designing Herbal Products for Effective and Informed Use
- Learn how to determine if herbal products’ labels are FDA compliant, ensuring you’re choosing safe and trustworthy options.
- Gain insight into interpreting extraction methods used in herbal products, so you can make informed decisions about their potential effectiveness.
- Explore techniques to target specific constituents within herbs, allowing you to maximize the benefits you receive from each herbal remedy.
- Delve into the process of finding reliable evidence that supports label claims, ensuring you’re investing in products with genuine health benefits.
- Walk away with newfound knowledge and confidence in selecting herbal products, enabling you to optimize your well-being and enjoy the full potential of herbalism.
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Kikeokan Foundation to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. The Kikeokan Foundation is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
Weather Policy
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will be notified 48 hours before the event date about any cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is presumed to take place rain or shine. An alternative venue may be arranged if shelter is required. Please note that refunds are not provided for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org to discuss your absence. Masks are optional during all events. If diagnosed with COVID within 5 days post-class, please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.