2019-2020 Herb Meetings and Events
2019-2020 Calendar Overview
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.
Monday, August 19, 2019
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
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
A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
9:30 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
37th ANNUAL HERB FAIR
Free event
Open to the public.
Theme: Wisconsin's Wild and
Native Herbs
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
Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members
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.
2020 Herb Meetings and Events
Saturday, January 18, 2020
All About Seeds!
9:30 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
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
Making Herbal Paper
9:30 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.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Herbs and Honey
9:30 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.
Saturday, April 18, 2020 - Tea
Annual Spring Tea for MHS Members
and Their Guests
9:30 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
Exploring Essential Oils
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 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.
2020 Herb Meetings and Events (continued)
June 2020
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July 2020
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Monday, August 17, 2020
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.
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