Join Leslie Alexander, RH (AHG) of Restoration Herbs and Michelle Czolba of Pittsburgh Permaculture for herbal identification walks this summer!We will meet just outside of the entrance to the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at616 N. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, 15206We’ll stroll the streets of Highland Park, talking herbs; identifying medicinal herbs – what many call “weeds”. Our free community herb walks are open to people of all ages. We will begin and end at the Seminary gates and no (!) we…See More

Plants abound and it’s time to make medicines! This workshop is aimed at those wishing to begin stocking, or expanding, their own herbal medicine cabinet with safe, effective, natural means of addressing common health issues. Join us to gain hands-on experience! Learn to make herbal tinctures and healing salves, how and when to infuse oils and decoct herbs ~ as well as how to best use each of these preparations.See More

Join Leslie Alexander, RH (AHG) of Restoration Herbs and Michelle Czolba of Pittsburgh Permaculture for herbal identification walks this summer!We will meet just outside of the entrance to the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at616 N. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, 15206We’ll stroll the streets of Highland Park, talking herbs; identifying medicinal herbs – what many call “weeds”. Our free community herb walks are open to people of all ages. We will begin and end at the Seminary gates and no (!) we…See More

Pittsburgh Garden Experiment We'd call this the local food branch of Transition if it weren't for the legal ramifications. They're organically growing a network of gardeners and farmers to make local food systems a reality via classes & outreach. We see it as people coming together and realizing that they can SPREAD THE SKILLS…See More

Forming a conscious community/co-housing and eco-village based on Native American tribes as a worthy model! 

May 7th 12-2pmWorkshop attendees will learn-by-doing how to grow Shiitake mushrooms on logs. Materials provided, and logs will be available for purchase.Workshop facilitator Matt Peters has been growing shiitake mushrooms since 1997, and will share his experience with you in this hands-on two hour workshop.Cost: $10 to attend or $35 to attend and bring home a finished log (retail value of log ~$40)Register for…See More

May 7th 12-2pmWorkshop attendees will learn-by-doing how to grow Shiitake mushrooms on logs. Materials provided, and logs will be available for purchase.Workshop facilitator Matt Peters has been growing shiitake mushrooms since 1997, and will share his experience with you in this hands-on two hour workshop.Cost: $10 to attend or $35 to attend and bring home a finished log (retail value of log ~$40)Register for…See More

Herbal Medicine Workshop:Explore the Use of Herbs to Promote Wellness (Right Here in Pittsburgh!)With Leslie Alexander, RH (AHG), Co-owner of Restoration Herbs 11am – 3pm, March 26, 2011Stephen Foster Community Center, 286 Main Street 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Topics Include:An Introduction to Medical HerbalismHerbal Medicine Chest  Cost: $40, includes classes and sampling of herbal teasVisit…See More