Sarah Willard Smits, Summerland-based herbalist and owner of 13 Moons Herbal Apothecary, will demonstrate the age-old methods of poultices and compresses, and participants will have the opportunity to make blends of their own and practice. Learn the differences between the two, why temperature is important, and the situations in which they may prove helpful.

Find out which herbs, flowers and weeds arrest bleeding, cleanse wounds, soothe burns or stings, minimize inflammation from bruising, relieve itching or pain from bug bites or allergic reactions like hives and rashes.

Participants will take home the ingredients, supplies and instructions for three recipes.

Space is limited.