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Herbal Remedies: Make a Soothing Salve – Saturday, November 15, 2025

Nov 15, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Come join local herbalist Heather Mashuga in a hands-on salve-making class. Want to take that next step and feel comfortable turning all the amazing herbs you have learned about into topical remedies? We will make a couple of different herb-infused oils, turn those oils into salve, and learn how to utilize them. Each participant will…

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Kids in Nature: Ages 3-7 – Saturday, January 3, 2026

Jan 03, 2026 9:30AM—11:00AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Join us outdoors for Kids in Nature—a hands-on, family-friendly class designed for children ages 3-7 and their parents or caregivers. Together we’ll explore nature, try age-appropriate crafts, and enjoy traditional folk activities in every season—rain, snow, or shine. Activities may include candle making in the snow, ice painting, building pine cone bird feeders, creating clay…

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Herbal Remedies: Herbal Salve Make and Take – Saturday, January 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make a variety of herbal salves and discover their different uses and benefits. Each participant will take home several salves they’ve made, along with handouts detailing each recipe and its applications. Students are asked to bring the following materials: Snacks if needed, as there are no food…

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Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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In this class, students will explore the medicinal properties of a variety of wild mushrooms and their extracts. Together, we’ll perform a dual extraction and create a tincture while discussing best practices and learning how to avoid common hazards in the delicate process of making mushroom tonics. Your instructor will provide the following: Mushrooms for…

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Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) – Saturday, October 18, 2025

Oct 18, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

(Waitlist) Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) – Saturday, August 16, 2025

Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Mushroom Foraging with Carson (Ages 10+) – Saturday, August 16, 2025

Aug 16, 2025 9:00AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Mushroom Foraging with Carson (Ages 10+) – Saturday, July 26, 2025

Jul 26, 2025 9:00AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

(Waitlist) Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) – Saturday, July 19, 2025

Jul 19, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047