Fynbos Medicinal Plant Workshop – 10 April 2021
Venue: Helderberg Nature Reserve
Dates: 10/04/2021 to 10/04/2021
Times: 8 am - 4 pm
Booking Website: http://gantouwtoursexcursions.co.za/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Medicinal-Plant-Course-Booking-HNR.pdf
The Fynbos of the Western Cape is not just well-known for their vast species of Biodiversity, but also for their wealth of unique and useful plants! Do you want to know more about what makes the Western Cape’s Fynbos so special? How to ID the most important species and which ones can be used in the treatment of ailments? Then come and join us for an interactive workshop at the Helderberg Nature Reserve and learn all about our natural Fynbos heritage.
The workshop will explore the history of the ancient knowledge of medicinal plants, as well as their historical use. We will touch on the various chemical properties of plants that can be used as medicines, as well as the various applications of medicinal plants or products made from them.
There will be hands-on interaction with a variety of medicinal Fynbos plants as well as a short guided walk through the nature reserve. Afterward, each person will have the opportunity to compile a basic First Aid Kit made from the various plants and knowledge gained. The workshop will include a tea break as well as a light finger lunch. Cost: R450 / person (Excludes entrance fee to reserve)
Booking is essential : RSVP: Thursday 1 April February 2020
What to bring: Pen & Notebook
Appropriate walking shoes/boots for a short field excursion.
Please be advised that a minimum of 5 paid-up participants are required to make the workshop feasible. If less than that it will be postponed.
For more information contact Andreas Groenewald at info@gantouwtoursexcursions.co.za or 0724360638
Venue Details & Map
Helderberg Nature Reserve
Physical Address: Helderberg 7130 Helderberg Nature Reserve, South AfricaMobile No.: +27(0)724360638 Email: nfo@gantouwtoursexcursions.co.za Latitude: -34.066266 Longitude: 18.874757