Due to the popularity of the 2023 sessions of Wild Infusions Herbal Study, the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will be hosting Jessica Maureen Hinsdill of Wild Soulstice, LLC with new sessions of the study group.

These herbal study group sessions will focus on plants that many think of as weeds and are found throughout the Adirondacks. The first three sessions will be held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of May, June and July.

At the May 21 session, the group will discuss the Dandelion. The leaves can be used to stimulate the appetite and help digestion. Dandelion’s flower has antioxidant properties and also improves the immune system. Discussion may include plant identification, medicinal usage, herbalism terminology and more.

On June 18, the group will discuss Plantain and it’s uses and health benefits.

The July 16 study session will focus on Mullein. Additional sessions are planned for August, September and October.

Jessica has been her family’s herbalist, healing scrapes and colds with herbal medicine and holistic living. When diagnosed with Lyme Disease, she took a break from college for Holistic Nutrition to heal, finding herbs to support the path back to wellness. Now studying with Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, she started Wild Soulstice, LLC to provide herbal education and Lyme Disease support to the community. The study group session is a great avenue to create a circle of support, a place to reawaken a culture of wellness and rekindle the confidence to “nourish ourselves, our families, and our community”.

Participants should bring their prior knowledge to enhance the conversation or come to learn. All experiences and ages are encouraged.

All are welcome to attend the free Herbal Studies but group size is limited. Call the library, 315-369-6008, or email oldforge@midyork.org to register.