Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. 

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults.

Program Description: As autumn sets in, the fields turn to gold, and we’re heading out to harvest. During this hands-on program, we’ll forage for prime goldenrod flowers and explore this vibrant plant’s edible and medicinal uses by making it into “sunshine in a jar” jelly and a skin-soothing soap.  

During this program, you’ll:

• learn to identify various species of goldenrod most commonly found in our region. 
• learn by doing as you safely and sustainably harvest goldenrod. 
• help make goldenrod flower essential oil.
• be inspired by the cultural and historical significance of the plant whose scientific name, Solidago, means “to make whole.”
• explore how goldenrod is a fall powerhouse plant for insects.
• try some goldenrod food samples.
• go home with a 4-oz jar of goldenrod jelly and some goldenrod soap. 

What to Expect:  This is a hands-on class with an optional gathering in the field portion.

• Our hike will take us upwards of a 1/2 mile, some off-trail (optional). You may opt to skip the gathering in the field portion and stay at the barn.
• Restrooms are available at the start and end of the program. Restrooms are not available on the trails.
• This program is mostly outdoors.
• Program runs rain or shine.

What to Bring: A water bottle and some way to carry it. Scissors and a basket for harvesting goldenrod flowers would be useful. 

What to Wear: As this experience will take us off-trail (optional) part of the time, long pants and proper shoes are recommended. 

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the Creekside Barn at our Long Branch Farm & Trails location. (6926 Gaynor Rd, Goshen, OH 45122)

Cost: Ticket fees include admission.  

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Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.