Join host Ally Richardson as she ventures to the opposite slope of Pikes Peak to converse with master herbalist Mari Marques. Explore how plants nurture us, followed by a tour of her stunning and bountiful gardens. Discover additional advantages and applications for the plants thriving in our area, including those often deemed invasive or labeled as weeds!
“Invasive plants are Earth’s way of insisting we notice her medicines.” -Stephen Herrod Buhner
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books
United Plant Savers https://unitedplantsavers.org/
Ute County News Article - Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing by Mari Marguezhttps://www.utecountrynews.com/archives/2022/july-2022.pdf
Home Remedies and Healing with Plants w/ Mari MarquesJune 29th, 1:00-3:00pm
Enjoyed what you learned from the podcast? Join an upcoming class where Mari Marques delves further into cultivating plants and exploring those found in the wild, emphasizing their role in our healing and well-being. Mention your interest in joining Mari on a tour of her space that day! The class will be at the Florissant Fire Protection District at 2606 W Hwy 24, in Florissant. Registration is required due to limited seating.
Here is a link to register: https://www.rlifeskills101.com/book-online
Join Pikes Peak Permaculture for our upcoming class!
Weeds Have a Story For You! July 20th, 9:00-4pm
Discover what the weeds in your landscape reveal about your soil. We'll explore various weedy species, their potential uses, and effective strategies to encourage more desirable plants to thrive. This class will be held at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. 320 Peppergrass Lane, in Colorado Springs. Registration is required due to limited seating.
Here is a link to register: https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/weeds-have-a-story-for-you/
A big thank you to sponsors:
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This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit https://pikespeakpermaculture.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking.
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://peakallianceco.org/
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