A completely different perspective on ways that plants can support the body in acute situations, coming from a wilderness first aid perspective. From minor wounds, sprains, insect stings and bites, fire starting, water sources, bandages, cordage, burns, bleeding, pain, neutralizing effects from poisonous plants, infections and so much more. 
The plants this class will be focusing on are abundant and easily foraged in the great lakes region with key ID features. It'll also have a glossary and preparation page to boot. 
*Wild bergamot
*Bilberry
*Birch
*Burdock 
*Butterbur
*Highbush Cranberry
*Echinacea
*Elder
*Gumweed
*Horsetail
*Marshmallow
*Meadowsweet
*Mullein
*Plantain
*St Johns Wort
*Self heal
*Usnea
*Balsam fir
*Jewelweed 
*White Cedar
*Red Pine
*Yarrow
*Fleabane
*Goldenrod
*Linden 
*Wild cherry
Wound care (assessment, cleaning, closing wounds, infections and burns)
Bites, stings and poisonous plants
Shock (hypovolemic, neurogenic, anaphylactic and psychogenic)
Fractures, dislocations and subluxations (immobilization, taping, splints and slings)
And environmental injuries (hypothermia and hyperthermia
I hope this class helps folks feel empowered and confident in the woods, and secure in knowing how to care for themselves and loved ones when accidents happen until higher medical care can be reached 🥰
This class will be at Latulips Brewery in Cooks MI on April 10th from 6pm-8pm (possibly 9pm depending on class participation)