Harvest the Season: Making Herbal Tinctures

As fall temperatures drop, plants like curly dock and dandelion pull their energy into their roots, creating the ideal opportunity to harvest. Walk the Boston Nature Center community garden and food forest with a naturalist, learning to identify plants preparing for winter dormancy and how to harvest their roots responsibly.

Back inside, use your harvest to create an herbal tincture, exploring the centuries-old practice of storing plant medicine for the cold months ahead. This grounding, seasonal program connects local ecology, plant science, and traditional wellness into one restorative experience.