Join Jenny Perez, Education Coordinator for the American Botanical Council to learn about seasonally relevant plants to help keep us cool and hydrated as well as soothe sun-kissed and bug-bitten skin.

Learn more about growing, harvesting and utilizing plants like hibiscus, lemon verbena, lemongrass and lemon balm to prepare as herbal infusions. Become familiar with key plants for summertime first aid including aloe, plantain, Echinacea and calendula. We will also discuss the pros and cons of utilizing certain plants as natural insect repellents. This presentation will present practical information on how to make the most of summer with the help of our herbal allies.