Herbal Tea Gardening


Herbal Tea Gardening
Date/Time
Registration Begins
2/29/2024
Last Day To Register
6/12/2024 12:00 PM
Age Requirement
Birthdate cannot be after 6/12/2010
Location
3145 Milo St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504, US
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Pre-registration is required to attend this program. Online registration closes at 12pm the day before the program, unless it is sold out first. If this program is sold out, please complete online registration to be added to the waitlist. You will not be charged to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available.

Interested in growing your own herbal tea garden? Join Camilla Voelker, our resident herbalist, and Sarah Bass, our Farm Programs Specialist, to learn more about garden plants that make excellent herbal teas, how to prepare them and take home your very own 5 plants to start your herb garden today! Plants provided include: calendula, tulsi, chamomile, yarrow, lemon balm. We will taste each plant as a tea. Each plant is valued at $3, a $15 value for all 5. Enjoy this class and these plants in the cost of your registration. We cannot replace plants if they do not survive throughout the season. Substitutions not available.

 

This program is intended for ages 14 and up.

 

Price:

Members: $24

Non-members: $30

 

Your program will be taking place at Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. 

 

Please note there are NO BATHROOMS AT THE FARM from November to March and only port-a-potties available from April to October. The nearest full-service bathrooms are at the Blandford Visitor Center, a 10-15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away

 

Please Note: This program will take place entirely outdoors. In the event of rain, the program will be moved indoors to 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.

 

Cancellation Policy: Notice must be received at least 7 days before the scheduled program to receive a 75% refund. Due to processing fees, full refunds are not available. There will be no refunds issued after that time. All Community Programs will be held unless there is severe weather. Please come prepared for the elements as refunds are not available for weather-related conditions except in the case of severe weather. All Community Programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.

 

COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford will continue to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.

Cost
$24.00 per Adult - Member
$30.00 per Adult - Non-Member
$24.00 per Teen - Member
$30.00 per Teen - Non-Member
Cancellation Policy
Notice must be received at least 7 days before the scheduled program to receive a 75% refund. Due to processing fees, full refunds are not available. There will be no refunds issued after that time. All Community Programs will be held unless there is severe weather. Please come prepared for the elements as refunds are not available for weather-related conditions except in the case of severe weather. All Community Programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.
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