kids tent
The 2015 and 2016 Great Lakes Herb Faire Kids Tent was spectacular! Both years it was a buzzing activity zone - Herb classes, crafts and herb walks. In 2017 we will have an even greater assortment of activities in the Kids Tent where kids ages four and up will be able to attend classes, giving their parents the opportunity to attend adult classes. Don't miss this great opportunity for our young ones to learn about herbal medicine!
Below is a list of teachers from the 2016 Faire. If you are interested in teaching at the 2017 Faire, please click here to fill out an application. You can email it to [email protected] or snail mail to:
Great Lakes Herb Faire
11150 Boyce Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Great Lakes Herb Faire
11150 Boyce Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118
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Let’s Help the Honey Bees
Liz Timmerman I will present First Aid about bee stings, the difference between honey bees and other insects that sting, I’ll show the pieces of a bee hive and the equipment that I use, talk about the life cycle of the honey bee and the different roles they play in the hive, as well as talk about all of the products we can obtain from the hive and finally, how important honey bees are to humans. We will finish by making seed bombs that the kids can take home with them to help the honey bees. If time allows I would love to do a honey taste sampling with the kids. |
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Shelter Building for Kids
Rowena Conahan Participants will help to construct a shelter framed with saplings and covered with plants, flowers, pinecones, and other treasures from nature. Together we will honor the land and plants with a brief ceremony appreciating their support of our shelter project, set up the shelter’s frame, cover it with plants, decorate it, and go inside to play! |
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The Native American Medicine Wheel, Its Journey With The Circle Of Life
Victoria Voges
The Native American Medicine Wheel is a teaching tool of indigenous origin. Here in Michigan it is used in Tribal Schools to teach youth and adults alike, the Sacred Cycle of the “ Circle of LIfe”. It has herbs, plants and even tree’s in one of its 7 layers it its teachings in the 7 directions, yes seven. This offering will show the children how the human being is linked to and a part of, the Natural World in a very special way. They will take with them a Medicine Wheel and make a small bracelet that reminds them of this sacred responsibility we have on planet Mother Earth.
Victoria Voges
The Native American Medicine Wheel is a teaching tool of indigenous origin. Here in Michigan it is used in Tribal Schools to teach youth and adults alike, the Sacred Cycle of the “ Circle of LIfe”. It has herbs, plants and even tree’s in one of its 7 layers it its teachings in the 7 directions, yes seven. This offering will show the children how the human being is linked to and a part of, the Natural World in a very special way. They will take with them a Medicine Wheel and make a small bracelet that reminds them of this sacred responsibility we have on planet Mother Earth.
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Let’s Meddle with Nettles!
Kristine Brown Sound like a crazy idea? Why would anyone want to purposely handle nettles, let alone eat it or use it for medicine? This class will leave your kids singing the praises of nettles, stings and all! We will take a walk to the nettle patch to view it first hand, maybe sketch it and then go back to the kids area to talk about nettles’ uses as well as learn the medicinal properties through story, song and play. |
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Fun With Herbs Using all of Your Senses
Janice Marsh-Prelesnik In this class we explore five fresh herbs. First we usually observe the plants closely. Then smell the plants. Next the kids are blindfolded and try to guess which plant they are holding. Finally, they taste the herb and guess which one it is. To end the class we draw the plants and write the uses of each. |
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Wisdom of the Elders
Tina and Daniel Stone and Tricia Bellew Take a journey to the edge of the clearing to visit the village herbalist. She has magickal potions and healing remedies to share with you. Gather around as she teaches you about Elderberry Syrup with a song, hike, woodcraft, and medicine making. Come along with us on the journey of awe and respect of our Elders! |
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Plant Whisperers and the Magic Yes/No Meter Inside Your Body
Stacey Quade Have you ever heard plants singing?! Did you know you have a magic yes/no meter built inside your body?Learn how to use it to help you listen to the plants whisper to you in the language of energy, and to use it to make healthy choices for yourself in your life. Come listen to the plants sing and practice talking and listening to them. |
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Healing Animals with a Holistic Approach
Angela McElroy Most Animals are pray animals. This needs to be taken into consideration before approaching a animal in need of help. This class is structured for children to have an hands on approach with different herbs to use on injured animals, but also focuses on how to approach a hurt animal. Using my horse Tut, and some other farm animals and a tortoise, children will learn how to pick the right herbs for different injuries, correctly approach the animal and a dress wounds with herbs they chose. |
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“Is There a Better Way to Carry my Backpack”? And Other Tips for Staying Strong and Flexible as You Grow Up
Joseph Quade School giving you a “heavy load”? Muscles sore after soccer practice? Or skiing or other activities? Do you know what plants can help soothe your body and keep you flexible so you can keep having fun? Do you know how to stretch and move your body to help it grow strong and limber? Lets learn and practice together. |
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