Battle of Rivers Bridge

Medicinal Plants: Wild Blackberry

Historically, people used a lot of plants for ailments and diseases, some of which have held up through modern science and research, and others that have not. This program will focus on the benefits of blackberry, both modern and historic.

First, we'll head outside to find, identify, and harvest wild blackberry. Then we'll make and test a decoction using directions from a Confederate surgeon in 1863! We'll also make a medicinal blackberry tea and harvest seeds from some delicouse store bought blackberrys to grow later. At the end of the program, anyone who wants one can take a blackberry plant home with them! 

Allergin warning: blackberries and tannins