Join Historic New England and herbalist Kristin Minto for a walking tour of historic seaside Watson Farm where native wild plants and cultivated plants flourish!
Discover plants that can help relieve common ailments and promote well-being, learn simple techniques for using herbs in your daily life, and prepare samples to take home.
Dress in comfortable shoes for this easy walk of less than 1/2 mile. This workshop will take place rain or shine, so wear weatherproof layers. We will provide tents for shelter. This workshop is suitable for adults and teens. Please do not bring pets.
Questions or to register: Call 423-0005 ext. 3 or email WatsonFarm@historicnewengland.org. Admission is $25 per person, or $20 for Historic New England members.
Directions: Take Route 138 east across Jamestown Bridge. Take Helm St. exit. Turn right onto North Road. The farm is 0.3 miles on the right. From Newport Bridge, take the first exit. Follow signs to Jamestown. Turn right on Narragansett Avenue. Turn right at light on North Road. The farm is 1.6 miles on the left. Follow sign to ample visitors parking in unpaved lot.
**This is the third in a four-part series on Herbal Remedies. The others are offered on June 15, August 3, and October 13.
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