Suitable for children from age 7 - 12 and over. Teaching children how to make herbal remedies once a month through the seasons.

Starting on: Saturday the 5th of September

Venue: Gablecroft, Whittington SY11 4DT

Suitable for children from ages 7 and over. Each month we will be learning about the medicinal uses of plants, stories, songs, growing, harvesting, and making something to take home - lavender bags, lip balms, bath bombs, lotions, potions, salves, ointments and many more remedies!!

The aim of JHC is to let children learn about the healing and medicinal plants all around them in a safe and supervised environment and is proudly supported by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

The course includes:

· Identification of common herbs growing all around

· Safety – which herbs are safe to use and which are poisonous

· Folklore – taught through stories and songs

· How to grow and harvest herbs

· Medicinal uses of common herbs

· How to use a variety of common herbs for first aid

· How to make a variety of herbal preparations to keep and take home

· Respect for all plants and their environment

All classes run by Medical Herbalist and NIMH registered JHC leader

Places are strictly limited and as this course is very popular, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

For more information and to book your child’s place, please contact:

Louise Idoux MNIMH Oswestryherbarium@gmail.com

Dates for JHC 2026-2027

2026

September 5th

October 9th

November 21st

No session in December

2027

January 16th

February 13th

March 20th

April 10th

May 15th

June 5th

July 3rd

Session times:

Year One Junior Herbalists 1.30pm – 3pm

Remember to bring your folders each time, and wear clothes appropriate to the activity & weather.

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