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Spring Wellness & Backyard Medicinal Weeds

Date and Time
Date / Time
Wed, May 27, 2026
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location
Location
Rutherford Free Public Library
150 Park Ave
Auditorium
Rutherford, NJ, 07070
Category
Category
Miscellaneous
Join Herbalist & Plant Medicine Maker, Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik, owner of Mayernik Kitchen, for an engaging talk on spring wellness and the medicinal “weeds” growing right in our backyards. As the seasons shift, many common wild plants emerge that can gently support our bodies, offering everything from seasonal allergy relief to nourishing tonics that help us transition from season to season.

Shannon will share how to safely identify and work with familiar backyard plants, along with simple, practical ways to incorporate herbs into everyday life during the spring season. Participants will learn about the traditional uses of wild plants, how to recognize their benefits, and approachable ways to begin building a deeper relationship with the natural world around them. Shannon will also bring fresh medicinal plants for attendees to see, touch, smell, and even taste. Engaging our senses is one of the most powerful ways to truly connect with and understand plant medicine.

Enjoy a warm herbal infusion during the presentation and explore a selection of herbal preparations, including Mayernik Kitchen’s best-selling Elderberry Syrup. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover how spring’s wild abundance can support vibrant seasonal wellness.

Registration is required.