Creative Wellness Group, 726 Main St 3rd floor, East Aurora

Studies confirm that gentle local herbs like hawthorne & motherwort offer significant benefits on the cardiovascular system. Interestingly, these plants have also been used for emotional healing, and support in times of change or grief.

Using science and traditional knowledge, Community Herbalist Sarah Sorci will discuss how these herbs affect the body, exploring the connection between the physical and emotional “heart." Learn safe identification and effective use of each plant.

Participants will sample herbal concoctions and take home motherwort seeds to plant at home. Each herb discussed can easily be grown in Western N.Y.

Cost: $14