We will be hosting two farm owners from the Bay Area: Yolanda Burell, an Oakland-based farmer and owner of Pollinate Farm; and Bonnie Rose Weaver, a medicinal herbalist andfounder plus owner of 1849 Medicine Garden.
10:00 AM
Welcome speech
11:00 AM
Workshop #1 - led by Yolanda Burrell on sustainable gardening practices and the importance of soil health
12:30 PM
Break
1:30 PM
Workshop #2 - an educational hands-on herbal medicine lecture led by Bonnie Rose Weaver
2:30 PM
Workshop #3 - medicinal tea party with Bonnie Rose Weaver
3:45 PM
A walk around the SF Botanical Garden and free time in the garden
4:30 PM
Q&A with guest speakers
5:30 PM
Final Goodbyes & Wrap Up
Yolanda Burell works with California universities and students, including interns from Stanford University and the University of San Diego, and collaborates with local Farmers Markets and restaurants.
Bonnie Rose Weaver is an herbalist, farmer, and educator specializing in herbal medicine, especially urban medicinal gardening.
The whole event takes place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Botanical Garden at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
