Kids Tent 2023
For Ages 5 and Up
It may be that the kids at the Faire have more fun even than the rest of us. The Great Lakes Herb Faire provides an inspiring learning environment for our next generation of herbalists. Many of the kids have been coming since the beginning and we are blessed to watch them grow. Others come for the first time and find the atmosphere welcoming with a weekend full of activities of herbal lore and knowledge.
Space is limited! Register early as the kids tent fills up fast.
Space is limited! Register early as the kids tent fills up fast.
Kids Tent Class Descriptions
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Beauty Everywhere – Stories for a Nature-Connected Community
with Rowena Conahan Friday night by the Amphitheater- open to kids and adults
“Beauty Everywhere” is the title of a book of nature-connected stories and activities I’ve written that might be ready for distribution in September. I will be telling original stories from my book. Stories will likely be told at the amphitheater with the fire.
Fight, Flight or Freeze: Vagus Nerve Reset –Techniques and Herbs to Help You Recenter and Calm
with Stacey Quade
Your Vagus nerve is one of the largest and most important nerves in your body. It connects to many other organ systems in your body. This nerve is a key player in helping us stay calm and centered and happy. Learn about how to keep it functioning in balance with techniques to re-set yourself when you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. And, explore herbs that help our nervous system.
“Oh Boy, Does That Taste Great!"
with Leslie Alexander
We’ll explore five flavors, why flavor is important, discuss the differences we experience and what we each prefer. We’ll choose a group favorite. Yes, lots to taste!
Plant Fibers: Making Cordage
with Greg Monzel
Hominids have been twisting plant fibers into twine by hand for at least 50,000 years. Playing with plant fibers is a great winter craft to connect with stems and ancestors while producing beautiful and strong twine for tying herb bundles, tourniquets, lashing shelters, etc. Together we break down stems and tease out the fibers, then learn the reverse-wrap two-ply cordage technique.
Tai Chi for Kids
with Joseph Quade
Come and have fun learning moves like Grasp Bird’s Tail Right and Left, Ward Off, White Crane Spreads Wings , Play Guitar, and more from the first section of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. Find out why Tai Chi is good for you and why people have been practicing this art form of movement for hundreds of years.
with Rowena Conahan Friday night by the Amphitheater- open to kids and adults
“Beauty Everywhere” is the title of a book of nature-connected stories and activities I’ve written that might be ready for distribution in September. I will be telling original stories from my book. Stories will likely be told at the amphitheater with the fire.
Fight, Flight or Freeze: Vagus Nerve Reset –Techniques and Herbs to Help You Recenter and Calm
with Stacey Quade
Your Vagus nerve is one of the largest and most important nerves in your body. It connects to many other organ systems in your body. This nerve is a key player in helping us stay calm and centered and happy. Learn about how to keep it functioning in balance with techniques to re-set yourself when you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. And, explore herbs that help our nervous system.
“Oh Boy, Does That Taste Great!"
with Leslie Alexander
We’ll explore five flavors, why flavor is important, discuss the differences we experience and what we each prefer. We’ll choose a group favorite. Yes, lots to taste!
Plant Fibers: Making Cordage
with Greg Monzel
Hominids have been twisting plant fibers into twine by hand for at least 50,000 years. Playing with plant fibers is a great winter craft to connect with stems and ancestors while producing beautiful and strong twine for tying herb bundles, tourniquets, lashing shelters, etc. Together we break down stems and tease out the fibers, then learn the reverse-wrap two-ply cordage technique.
Tai Chi for Kids
with Joseph Quade
Come and have fun learning moves like Grasp Bird’s Tail Right and Left, Ward Off, White Crane Spreads Wings , Play Guitar, and more from the first section of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. Find out why Tai Chi is good for you and why people have been practicing this art form of movement for hundreds of years.
Tween/Teen Class Descriptions
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Backyard Buddies for Your Boo Boos: Basic Herbal First Aid
with Lora Krall
Drawing on my years in emergency nursing, this class isdesigned to instruct you on how to use common plants from your yard as well as common kitchen spices to support such injuries as cuts, abrasions, insect bites, nose bleeds, and many others. We will discuss various applications, the best supplies to always have focusing on multiple uses for single plants. This will include demonstration and hands-on practice.
with Lora Krall
Drawing on my years in emergency nursing, this class isdesigned to instruct you on how to use common plants from your yard as well as common kitchen spices to support such injuries as cuts, abrasions, insect bites, nose bleeds, and many others. We will discuss various applications, the best supplies to always have focusing on multiple uses for single plants. This will include demonstration and hands-on practice.
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