Edible & Helpful Plants (TR)
Class | Registration opens Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Throughout history, people have relied on plants for food and wellness. The knowledge of how plants can nourish and help us was well known. There are many edible and beneficial plants right outside your door. We will look at some of the native plants that can be utilized. In this session, we will look at what most people today call “weeds.” Sasha Bowles, a non-traditional educator with over 20 years of experience in environmental education, cultural interpretation, and community engagement, will look at how to identify various plant species, their uses, and their natural habitats. After learning about some of the plants, the group will take a walk and get some first-hand experience finding some of these useful plants.
Activity Level: 2
Class time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm / Travel time: Add 1.5 hours.
This program will meet in person at Lake Dardenelle State Park, located at 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
This option is the Transportation Rate (TR) option.
This program meets in person. Transportation is provided in this selection. Group participants will meet at designated area and ride a van together to the destination. Meeting details (location & time) will be sent to participants in the program reminder.
Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
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Lake Dardenelle SP
Sasha Bowles
I’m Sasha Bowles a non-traditional educator with over 20 years of experience. Skilled in environmental education, cultural interpretation, and community engagement. As a proud member of the Cherokee Nation, I weave my heritage into programming to highlight the cultural and historical significance of the region. Passionate about fostering connections between nature and visitors while promoting conservation, I’m dedicated to sharing Arkansas's natural beauty and history through innovative and engaging outreach