About the Class: Oxymels: The Ultimate Immune Tonic — A Brief History and Hands-On Demo
A brief history of oxymels, one of the original mediums for making herbal medicine. You will learn what they are, where they came from understand how to make, taste examples from the Cypress Roots line, and go home with recipies to make your own creations.
Audience & capacity Teens - adults welcome!
Participant bring list N/A
Materials fee Suggested $10-20 donation.
About Nicole: Nicole Tait is a clinical herbalist with training from North American Institute of Medical Herbalism, Acorn School of Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine for Women from Aviva Romm, Roots and Spheres course through Ashley and Adam Elenbaas, medicine apprenticeship from Mother Hyde Herbals, herbal farm training from Sacred Blossom Farm, and spiritual herbalism program & apprenticeship through Josh Williams. Through her business Cypress Roots Craft Herbalism, she offers consultation through her online herbal clinic, offers education events on the farm and is always creating remedies in rhythm with the land. She offers an artful approach that combines science and tradition, nurturing an ancient practice in a modern world, offering healing and support through the world of plants. for chronic and acute conditions.
About the Class: The Buzz About Bees: Hive Life & Beekeeping on Wright’s Mesa
Ever wonder what really goes on inside a beehive? Come learn about the queen’s royal duties, worker bee hustle, and the secret waggle dance that keeps the hive humming. We’ll cover practical tips for keeping bees happy in Wright’s Mesa’s high-altitude climate — from seasonal care to local best practices. Test your “Bee IQ” in a fun challenge and enjoy some sweet rewards. Raw, local honey will be for sale — come for the buzz, stay for the bees!
Audience & capacity All are welcome!
Participant bring list N/A
Materials fee Suggested $10-20 donation.
About Ken: A longtime Norwood resident and beekeeper, Ken Currie has spent the past 34 years running his See It Through Window Cleaning business in Telluride and the last 17 years caring for honeybees at home on Wright’s Mesa. Known for his kindness and steady presence in the community, Ken maintains several thriving hives that pollinate plants across a three-mile radius and sells his local honey by word of mouth. His gentle approach to beekeeping and deep respect for pollinators reflect his belief that bees are essential to a healthy ecosystem — and a reminder to live in harmony with nature’s rhythms.
About the Class: From Field to Frame: Crafting with Dried Botanicals
Full class description coming soon.
Audience & capacity Teens + Adults!
Participant bring list N/A
Materials fee Suggested $10-20 donation.
About Jennifer: Presenter bio coming soon!