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2021 Herb Meetings and Events

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

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Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Preparations for Coping with Winter Colds and Flu  

Kate McFeeley

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

via Zoom

Kate will discuss medicinal herbs and herbal preparations for coping with winter colds and flu. She will tell us about infused teas, tinctures, syrups, and honey using such herbs as ginger, garlic, boneset, horehound, hyssop, and more. Kate also plans to demonstrate the process for making salves. 

She’s very interested in an interactive presentation and welcomes and encourages questions from all, so please think about questions you may have!

Kate McFeeley owns Prairie Pearls Greenhouse in Fitchburg. She has studied the history and medicinal qualities of plants for many years. Kate started her business in 2005 and specializes in growing medicinal herbs and native plants. She been a long time vendor for the Madison Herb Society Herb Fair and a member of the Southern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild, Herbalists without Borders, and United Plants Savers. Kate was a presenter at the 2019 Herb Society of America Educational Conference in Madison.

Download recipes.
 

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

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Herbal Skin Care

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

via Zoom

Watch your email for details and Zoom link.

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Saturday, March 20, 2021

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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

via Zoom

Watch your email for details and Zoom link.

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Saturday, March 20, 2021

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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

via Zoom

Watch your email for details and Zoom link.

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Saturday, May 15, 2021

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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

via Zoom

Watch your email for details and Zoom link.

June 2021

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Saturday, May 15, 2021

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Information coming soon

2020 Herb Meetings and Events (continued)

June 2020

CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020

June 2020

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Our usual garden tours and summer gatherings have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to see you soon, virtually!

July 2020

CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020

June 2020

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Our usual garden tours and summer gatherings have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to see you soon, virtually!

CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020

CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020

CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020

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Summer Harvest Potluck

Theme to be announced.

Set-up 5-5:30 p.m.

Dinner 5:30-7 p.m.

Cleanup 7-7:30 p.m.


Bring a dish to pass—something fun and herbal. Invite a friend. Bring your own table service – plate, fork, knife, spoon, napkin.

WE NEED HELPERS TO SET UP 

AND CLEAN UP.  

Read the MHS newsletter for 

additional details.

September 19, 2020

September 19, 2020

CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020

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Virtual Tea and 

MHS Member Introductions

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.


Membership renewals are 

due in September. 


We are holding a Virtual Tea on Zoom for our meeting this month. Join us and have your favorite tea and breakfast or tea foods to enjoy during our meeting. 

Watch for Zoom meeting details in your newsletter and email.

October 17, 2020

September 19, 2020

October 17, 2020

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Herbs, Stress, and Doshas

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Zoom Meeting

Herbalist Kyle Denton of Tippecanoe Herbs will offer this online presentation on nervines. We all cope with stresses, and there are hundreds of plants that can alleviate stress. But, it can be overwhelming to figure out which plants to use and how to best use them. Kyle's presentation will start with a framework based on a traditional Ayurvedic model and show different ways that stress can manifest. Whether we experience anxiety, grief, anger, or tension, if we understand the ways we feel, we have a stronger idea of which plants will help and which will not. Kyle will cover several plants in depth and how to use them.

Kyle Denton is an herbalist and founder of Tippecanoe Herbs and Apothecary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  There he runs an herb shop, manufactures the medicine sold there, conducts herb walks and workshops, and occasionally practices clinically. 

Meeting invitation with Zoom code will be emailed to MHS members a few days ahead of the meeting. Watch for it and look for tips on using Zoom!

November 7, 2020

September 19, 2020

October 17, 2020

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38th Annual (Virtual) Herb Fair

Herbs in Ferment

 

The 38th annual Madison Herb Fair goes virtual on Crowdcast this year on November 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our theme is HERBS IN FERMENT. Our three speakers will present varied perspectives on herbs in fermented foods and beverages. We also will have mini-sessions with local creators of herbal products. 

Please pre-register here for the FREE EVENT so that we can email you schedule updates and announcements for this fun annual event. You will not need to download any software for Crowdcast. 


9 a.m. Herbs and Fermentation for Digestive Health Presented by Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs 

The digestive system is the gateway to health, as nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it. This talk will offer practical ways to bring herbs and fermented food into daily life, for optimal health, nourishment, and fun! 


10:30 a.m. Brewing Beer with Herbs (Not Hops) Presented by Nick Ryan of the Herbiery Brewery. 

Nick brews exciting beers with herbs and spices instead of hops. They will discuss which herbs inspired them throughout the process of opening Herbiery and how they decide which herbs to use. Nick will share some failures and some surprising successes. 


1:30 pm Make Your Own Nourishing Fermented Granola Presented by Michael McClennen of Wildwood Institute Granola is a wonderful traditional food, and its benefits are greatly enhanced when it is made using fermented nuts, grains, and herbs. Michael will talk about the nutritional benefits of fermented nuts and grains and give a live demonstration. The recipe he uses will be provided to participants. 


MINI TALKS BY VENDORS 

11:45–11:50 Inspired Alchemy 

Herbal and CBD gourmet truffles, with organic, raw ingredients. www.inspiredalchemy.org 

11:55–12:05 Wildwood Institute and Herbs Herbal education, apprenticeships, tinctures, teas and ointments, and holistic health consultations. www.wildwoodinstitute.com 12:45–12:50 Creative quinTESSence 

Lotion Bars, Body Lotion Sticks, and Lip Balm. www.creativequintessence.com 

12:50–1:00 Nativa Medica 

Offering plant spirit classes and products, herbal tinctures, and private consultations. Special Herb Fair offer of a Community Support Herbs sampler box with nervous system support, dream pillow, tinctures, and cough syrup. www.NativaMedica.com 

1:00–1:10 pm Moonwise Herbs 

Handcrafted herbal wares, earth-centered education, apprenticeships, classes, and consultations. Products include salves, infused oils, lotions, tinctures, soap, herbal infused vinegars/honey, dry herbs, beeswax, honey, and much more. https://moonwiseherbs.com 

December 7, 2020

December 7, 2020

December 7, 2020

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Virtual Holiday Potluck

6 p.m. on Zoom

Our December meeting will be on MONDAY EVENING, December 7, at 6 pm via Zoom. We will have a brief business meeting and socializing, followed by our guest speaker, Michelle of Clasen’s European Bakery in Middleton. She will tell us about Clasen’s traditions of Central European heritage recipes for breads, pastries, tortes, and candy confections. The bakery was started in 1959 by Ralph and Ernst Clasen, emigrant brothers from Cologne, Germany.

2020 Herb Meetings and Events

Saturday, January 18, 2020

February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo

February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo

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All About Seeds!

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Matthew Weaver, Horticulture Specialist at the Bruce Company.

We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo

February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo

February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo

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Held at the Alliant Energy Center, 

Madison, WI

 

Come and visit the Madison Herb Society booth at the Wisconsin Garden Expo to learn about herbs, stock up on your favorite MHS products, or buy a cookbook!

Saturday, February 15, 2020

February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo

CANCELLED - Saturday, March 21, 2020

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Making Herbal Paper

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

MHS board member and mixed media artist Sylvia Lieteau will demonstrate how to make homemade paper. See how common garden herbs and weeds can add fascinating pattern and texture to handmade paper.

We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

CANCELLED - Saturday, March 21, 2020

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19

CANCELLED - Saturday, March 21, 2020

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CANCELLED Due to COVID-19

Herbs and Honey

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

MHS member Suzanne Heideman and her husband, Mike Heideman, will share their experiences as beekeepers and honey producers, including the role of herbs in 

their business.

We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

CANCELLED - Saturday, April 18, 2020 - Tea

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19

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CANCELLED Due to COVID-19

Annual Spring Tea for MHS Members 

and Their Guests

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Speaker details to come.

What to bring:

 

  • A plate of herbal tea dainties (sweet or savory) to share, with serving utensil
  • Your own plate(s), cup(s), and dining utensils
  • Optional: A friend/partner (bring additional food, utensils, etc.)
  • Fancy hats and spring finery are encouraged!

We will meet in the Atrium.

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19

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Exploring Essential Oils

10 a.m.

Presented by Teai Czajka, MHS member and a wellness advocate for doTERRA essential oils. Teai’s goal is to empower you and your family with natural health and wellness. 

Learn about essential oils and 

ways to use them.


Also, MHS elections and our seedling exchange will take place at the May meeting.

We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.


Watch your email for complete details on how to attend our online meeting via Zoom. Business meeting information will be in the MHS newsletter.

2019 Herb Meetings and Events

2019-2020 Calendar Overview

Saturday, September 14, 2019

2019-2020 Calendar Overview

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Join us for business, announcements, herbal treats, and a featured presentation. 

Society general meetings are held at 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens unless 

otherwise noted. *

Business meeting and program 

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 


Download the MHS Event Calendar PDF.

Monday, August 19, 2019

Saturday, September 14, 2019

2019-2020 Calendar Overview

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Vegetarian Theme Summer Potluck 

Set-up 5-5:30 p.m.

Dinner 5:30-7 p.m.

Cleanup 7-7:30 p.m.

This summer’s MHS potluck is a vegetarian theme on Monday, August 19, in Olbrich’s Commons Room at 5 p.m.

Bring a dish to pass—something fun and herbal. Invite a friend. Bring your own table service – plate, fork, knife, spoon, napkin.

WE NEED HELPERS TO SET UP 

AND CLEAN UP.  

Read the Summer Potluck flyer for 

additional details.

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

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What I Did With Herbs This Summer

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Several MHS members will share how they used a variety of common and unusual herbs this summer for cooking, beverages, body care, health, and more. 

Then we’ll invite other members to share their own herbal ideas. Please come prepared to share your herbal experiences!

We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

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A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Come join the fun of packaging MHS’s signature herb and tea blends for our upcoming Herb Fair. 

The work goes quickly with many hands. 


After the packaging, enjoy herbal treats and conversation. Members are asked to bring herbal treats to share.

We will meet in the Atrium.


Saturday, November 2, 2019 Annual Herb Fair

Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members

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37th ANNUAL HERB FAIR
Free event

Open to the public.

Theme: Wisconsin's Wild and 

Native Herbs

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


There will be lots of vendors, the MHS booth and the Educational Room with three fabulous speakers!


Speaker Topics include:

  • 9:30 a.m. - Meet the Wild and Native Herbs of Wisconsin
  • 11:30 a.m. - Native Herbs in 

Ho-Chunk Food Traditions

  • 1:30 p.m. - Medicinal Herbs and Lyme Disease

Read all about the Herb Fair. 

Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members

Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair

Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members

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Holiday Potluck for MHS Members and their Guests at Olbrich Gardens

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

What to bring:

  • An herbal potluck dish to share, with serving utensil
  • Your own plate(s), cup(s), and dining utensils
  • A donation of full size personal care items for a women’s shelter
  • Optional: A friend/partner (bring additional food, utensils, etc.)
  • Holiday cheer!

We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.

Meeting and Event Downloads

MHS Event Calendar and Meeting Handouts

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2019-20-mhs-event-calendar (pdf)Download
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