Join us for a walk at the U.S. National Arboretum to highlight the medicinal uses of common trees. The uses and preparations of medicinal trees will be covered at stops along the trails in the Arboretum’s Fern Valley. Participants will learn about basic identification and medicinal uses of black walnut, oaks, sassafras, white pine and other species.
Continuing Education Credits
ISA Continuing Education Credits pending.
Getting There
The closest Metrorail station is Stadium Armory (Blue and Orange Lines). Transfer to the the B2 Metrobus and get off at the stop near the intersection of Bladensburg Road and Rand Place NE. Walk back to sign at R Street and walk down R Street 2 blocks to Arboretum entrance. We will be meeting at the R Street entrance. There is also free parking available on site. We will be meeting at the circle parking lot in front of the Visitor’s Center.
Instructors
Holly Poole-Kavana, botanist and herbalist
Who Should Attend?
Open to the general public for anyone interested in learning about the medicinal uses of common trees.
Come Prepared
This event will take place rain or shine barring severe weather so please wear appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. We recommend participants bring water.
Site Information
The tree tour will cover a slght distance at a leisurely pace and is accessible for all participants.