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Before there were pharmacies and grocery stores conveniently located in communities, people had to find natural remedies for common ailments and sources of food by using the plants found in nature. Join Ranger Stephanie as she guides participants on a 2-3 mile hike along the trails of Seven Islands to explore the plants used historically for medicinal purposes and also as a food source. The blackberries in the park should be ripe and available for picking. Participants will be allowed to pick their own berries if they find any ripe ones to take home with them, so please bring a container to carry them in!
Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing, including long pants and preferably a shirt with long sleeves, since the blackberry and black raspberry plants do have thorns and can scratch your skin. Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and bug spray. We will meet at the Bluebird Barn on Kelly Ln at 9:00AM. Registration for this program is $10 per participant. If you have any questions regarding this program please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or by phone 865-333-8270.
Event Document: Essential Eligibility Criteria
Program Host: Stephanie Mueller
Contact Email: stephanie.mueller@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 865-333-8270
Meeting Place: Bluebird Barn
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