A herb walk is a great way to learn about the herbal medicines growing locally near you. It will help you become more familiar with identifying the different leaves, berries, barks, roots and flowers that you can use to support your health. Knowing the uses of local wild plants can be very empowering and brings with it a whole new level of appreciation for the natural world!
Herbalist Mark Jack will be running free herb walks in Chepstow looking at the herbs that can be found in the woodland and hedgerows near Mopla Road (where the walk will start). He will share with you the common uses of the plants, a little of their history and modern research concerning their use, and how to use herbs safely and harvest them responsibly. There will be time throughout for any questions you may have.
Upcoming Herb Walks
Sunday 4th October 2015
Walks will then restart again in Spring.
These herb walks are free but are limited to 15 places so it’s important to book your place if you wish to attend. Also please read the details about the walk below. Contact Mark here to find out more or to book your place.
Walk Details
The herb walks will start at the end of Mopla road (see map at the end of the page) walking less than a mile in total (most of the time is spent chatting about the plants that are found). It will be mainly on level ground on grass although it may be slightly muddy and uneven in places, so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Please wear outdoor shoes and weather appropriate clothing. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The walk lasts about an hour to an hour and a half.
The walk will be led by Mark P. Jack BSc(Hons) MNIMH who is a medical herbalist practising in Chepstow. He holds an honours degree in herbal medicine and is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Have a look around this website for more information about Mark, about herbal medicine, consultations, workshops and other events or you can join Mark’s newsletter here.
