Nerding Out with Wildflowers - Basic Botany for Plant Lovers

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of wildflowers and gain useful botany skills during this engaging workshop led by Naturalist and Farmer Ryan Busby. Explore the beauty and ecological importance of wildflowers while developing a deeper understanding of their unique characteristics and habitats.

Join us for a hands-on experience where Ryan will guide participants through the abundant and diverse habitats of “No Name Homestead”, showcasing an array of native and cultivated wildflowers. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, gardener, or simply curious about the natural world, this workshop offers an incredible opportunity to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of wildflowers. You’ll also leave with some strategies for integrating native plants into the landscapes you steward.

Workshop Highlights:

1. Introduction to Wildflowers: Discover the rich diversity of native and naturalized wildflowers found in our region as Ryan shares insights into their ecological roles, cultural significance, and the benefits they provide to pollinators and the environment.
2. Botany Basics: Learn the fundamentals of plant anatomy and botanical terminology, enabling you to identify and classify wildflowers with greater confidence. Dive into the world of leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds as you develop your botany skills.
3. Guided Homestead Tour: Embark on an engaging guided tour of the scenic homestead, where Ryan will showcase a variety of native and cultivated wildflowers, sharing their stories and explaining their preferred habitats.
4. Identification Techniques: Enhance your wildflower identification skills through hands-on activities, observation exercises, and interactive discussions. Learn key features to look for when identifying wildflowers and gain insights into field guides and resources to support your continued learning.
5. Sacred Harvesting: Explore ethical practices for wildflower harvesting and learn how to sustainably incorporate wildflowers into your own garden or landscape, promoting conservation and supporting native pollinators.
6. Q&A Session: Engage in a lively Q&A session, where you can seek advice, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of wildflowers and botany with Ryan's experience and insight.

No prior experience or knowledge of botany or wildflowers is required—this workshop is suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Dress comfortably for outdoor exploration, and don't forget to bring a notebook, pen, and camera(optional) to document your discoveries.
Seize this unique opportunity to delve into the captivating world of wildflowers and expand your botanical horizons. Reserve your spot now for this unforgettable workshop.

Note: Limited spots available, so early registration is encouraged.

About the Guide: Ryan Busby is an amateur naturalist and professional educator in the area of nature connection. A selfish curiosity about human health and wellbeing lead Ryan to leave a career in finance to pursue ancestral skills such as farming, foraging, survival skills, herbalism, bushcraft, ecology, and permaculture. This journey changed the way he viewed himself and the world. He is now on a mission to help shift the way we modern humans interact with the lands we inhabit. He seeks to help others move from either an extractive or a hands-off relationship towards a reciprocal relationship where humans can be a force for co-creating more abundance with the land. Ryan leads walks, teaches workshops, and is developing "Shake the Tree Farm" a regenerative farm in Alfred, ME. Follow Shake the Tree Farm on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakethetreefarm/

Learn more about the site, No Name Farmstead on their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonamefarmstead/

Event Price: Sliding Scale between $10-$30, pay what you can. 20% will go toward the land stewards of No Name Farmstead for graciously hosting our event.

Payment can be made in cash or to:

Venmo: @SeacoastNatureConnection
or
Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ShakeTheTree207
or
Strike(Bitcoin or Cash): strike.me/buzzbeard