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Introducing Spring Ephemerals
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 | 10am | Choose Your Price: $30 – $5
Discover spring ephemerals—enchanting wildflowers that herald the arrival of spring in the Appalachians. Led by local herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell, you’ll learn to identify these delicate beauties, understand their life cycles, and explore their traditional herbal uses.
This presentation-style class in our comfortable Pavilion covers identification, ecological importance, historical Appalachian uses, garden cultivation tips, and sustainable conservation practices.
Whether you’re a wildflower enthusiast, home gardener, or simply want to catch these fleeting blooms at their peak, this class will deepen your appreciation for the seasonal rhythms of our mountain forests.
About Patricia: Patricia Kyritsi Howell is a renowned herbalist, educator, and author of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians, inspiring students to use local herbs sustainably for over thirty years.