Blossoms & Botanical Lemonades: A Walk in the Garden
Join us for an evening of herbal discovery as we explore the beauty and benefits of blossoms and garden botanicals. This engaging workshop blends plant identification, herbal preparation, and refreshing seasonal drinks. Carri from Apothecarri & Teas will guide participants through creating floral infusions and botanical syrups using fresh herbs and flowers. The class includes a relaxed walk through the Lake Katherine herbal garden, where students will identify common medicinal plants while enjoying freshly crafted botanical lemonade, followed by an herbal benefit workshop.
What You’ll Learn
- How to identify several common herbs and blossoms growing in the Lake Katherine herbal garden
- The traditional wellness properties and uses of popular garden botanicals
- How to create herbal infusions and syrups using fresh flowers and herbs
- How to prepare botanical syrups and alcohol infusions
- How to turn floral syrups into refreshing herbal lemonades
Who This Class Is For
Anyone curious about herbal wellness, gardeners, tea lovers, and beginners interested in learning how to use fresh herbs and flowers in simple botanical preparations.
Participants Will Take Home
- dried herbs & blossoms to craft a botanical syrup at home
- Recipe sheets for herbal syrups and botanical lemonade
- Knowledge and confidence to create garden-inspired drinks
Date & Duration
May 14 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanical Gardens
7402 W Lake Katherine Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Ph: 708-361-1873
Price
$25 per person
$40 with botanical cocktail — contact Lake Katherine or click here to purchase tickets
Instructor
Carri is the founder of Apothecarri & Teas, a woman-owned herbal wellness company rooted in functional herbalism, traditional folk medicine, and organic crafted botanical blends. She teaches practical plant wisdom, serving as a bridge that connects people to approachable, hands-on herbal skills, empowering them to take their wellness into their own hands.