Learn about (and sample) many of the common edible and medicinal plants that can be found in all types of habitats. We will discover the numerous other functional uses of common plants, trees, shrubs, and berries. Included will be an activity to make dyes, baskets, cord or other items from plants.
Instructor Info
Paul Brown has over 35 years of active and diverse experience as an educator, which encompasses working within adventure based/experiential learning programs, environmental education, wilderness medical instruction, natural history programs, professional climbing guide and instructor, adunct instructor for community college science courses, and high school science teacher. He has an M.S. in Environmental Studies/Biology fron Antioch University, and is level 2 licensed secondary educator in Vermont. In addition, he has a professional certification as a rock climbing instructor from the American Mountain Guides Association, and has extensive first aid/medical training and experience, which includes Emergency Medical Technician and Wilderness First Responder certifications. More than anything, Paul enjoys being outdoors at all times of the year, engaged in a wide variety of adventure pursuits and experiencing nature in one way or another...and being able to actively share this with others!
CHECK OUT PAUL'S OTHER PROGRAMS! 'HERPETOLOGY- REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS' AND 'BIRDING BONANZA'