Redland Evening Herb Society Online

The Redland Evening Herb Society and the Fruit and Spice Park are co-sponsoring a new event, the Great GREEN Family Festival, on November 15 and 16, 2008! The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of simple, green-living practices, products and services that local families can put into use in their homes and community. As the premier green event in Miami-Dade county, we anticipate an attendance of five to ten thousand people.

We want you to join us! We are looking for local, sustainable, and environmentally responsible vendors and exhibitors to participate in the following categories:

• Local & Organic Farmer�s Market & Natural Foods
• Culinary and/or Native Plant Growers/Sellers
• Natural Baby and Family Products
• Alternative Vehicles & Fuels
• Renewable Energy
• Natural Health and Beauty Care
• Medicinal Herbs, Oils, & Teas
• Environmental Education & Art Exhibits
• Fair Trade and Conscious Consumerism
• Entertainment & Children�s Activities

Vendor requests will go out via e-mail approximately 3 months prior to the event. Contact Kristin (email link to jaydedj@mac.com) to be added to the e-mailing list

We are also currently partnering with sponsors who contribute to the health and vitality of the community they serve. We have sponsorship available in the following categories:
Silver Sponsor $1000, Gold Sponsor $2500, GREEN Sponsor $5000 and Event Partner Sponsorship $15,000. Please contact Kristin(email link to jaydedj@mac.com) to find out how your company or organization can contribute.

To learn more about this amazing event, visit http://myspace.com/greatGREENfamilyfestival. And share this message far and wide with all of your great GREEN friends!

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October 6: Hunter’s Moon Celebration featuring a campfire, stargazing, music and park tours. Bring the family, a blanket & telescope. 7:30 pm. $15, children under 12 free.

November 4: Historic Garden Tour of the Redland with Chris Rollins. Tour landscaped estates in the Redland and learn how to create your own tropical oasis. 10am-1pm. $25.

November 11 & 12: Plant & Garden Extravaganza—a weekend full of plant societies and nurseries selling their specialty items. 10am-5pm. $5, children under 12 free.

For more information on any of these events or to register, call the Fruit & Spice Park at 305-247-5727. Registration is required for all classes.

“Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.” - Aldous Huxley
 

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April 1, 2006: Establishing A Small Grove led by Chris Rollins. Goodie bags presented. 9am-Noon. $25.

April 7—9: “Think Natural Health: An Herbal Wellness Weekend.” Featuring concessions with a variety of natural products; interactive sessions of reiki, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, more; speakers throughout the day. 9am- 6pm. Admission $10, includes 10 minute chair massage.

April 7—9: “Think Natural Health: An Herbal Wellness Weekend.” Featuring concessions with a variety of natural products; interactive sessions of reiki, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, more; speakers throughout the day. 9am- 6pm. Admission $10, includes 10 minute chair massage.

May 13: Propagation class led by Chris Rollins. 10am-5pm. $40 fee includes tree to graft.

May 19-21: Redland International Orchid Show. An American Orchid Society judged show, featuring over 50 booths of educational and sale exhibits. 9am-5pm. Admission $5, children under 12 free.

June 10-11: Tropical Ag Fiesta. Exhibition of local agriculture, featuring tropical fruits and plants for sale. Cosponsored by the Fruit & Spice Park and Tropical Fruit Growers. 10am- 5pm. Admission $5, children under 12 April 1, 2006: Establishing A Small Grove led by Chris Rollins. Goodie bags
presented. 9am-Noon. $25.

June 17: Lychee & Longan Workshop led by Chris Rollins. 10am-noon. Tasting, recipes & plants included in $25 fee.

For more information on any of these events or to register, call the Fruit & Spice Park at 305-247-5727. Registration is required for all classes.

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Miami-Dade Parks to Host
 “Think Natural Health”
  An Herbal Wellness Weekend
April 8 & 9 at the Fruit & Spice Park

Two-day event includes lectures and workshops on wellness through the wonderful world of herb and spices.

(Miami-Dade County, Fl.) – “Think Natural Health – An Herbal Wellness Weekend, A weekend to celebrate health, wellness, and well being using herbs and spice as your main medicine cabinet will take place Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2006, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Avenue in Homestead.  

Lecture and workshop topics include: “The value of Complementary Medicine”, “Weight Loss with Acupuncture”, “Environmental Health- How to Create a non-toxic Environment”, “ Aroma Therapy as Complementary Medicine”, “Healing Teas – Herbal Medicine, Cancer and Qi-Gong and Herbal Aphrodisiacs”. There is also an Aroma Therapy session for children.  

Concessions include an array of natural products, crafts, fresh herbs, organic fruit & vegetables, all natural tropical fruit ice cream, and gourmet salads.  Unwind with yoga, meditation, chair massage, gi-gong, Tai-Chi, Reiki, Marital Arts or a leisurely stroll through the exotic tropical Fruit & Spice Park.

If cooking is your forte, make an all natural dessert (bring recipe) for the cooking contest.  Prizes will be awarded.  


What: “Think Natural Health”
            An Herbal Wellness Weekend

Where:  Redland Fruit & Spice Park
               24801 SW 187 Avenue
              Homestead, Florida 33031
              305-247-5727 or fsp@miamidade.gov

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2006
            9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2006
           Admission: $10. – Children 6 - 12 - $3.
           


The Fruit & Spice Park, established by Miami-Dade County Parks, grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruit, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 35 lush acres in the agricultural Redlands.  The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist-led workshops.

 A Call for Vendors!

$75  for two days for a booth at the event.  Hundreds of people expected per day.  Please contact Karen at 305-247-5727 to sign up! 

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March 3, 2006: Asian Twilight Gala. Fundraiser featuring Asian song, dance and dining. Entertainment begins at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm, with more music after. $50 per person.

March 4-5, 2006: 16th Annual Asian Culture Festival. Sponsored by the Park and the Thai American Association. 10am-6pm. $6 admission, free for children under 12.

March 11, 2006: Authentic Thai Cooking held at the Buddhist Temple. 10am-1pm. $25

March 15, 2006: Aromatherapy Blending Lab led by Miguel Cisneros-Abreu. 7:30pm-9:30pm. $55.

March 18, 2006: Authentic Indian Cooking led by Laura Mani. 10am- 1pm. $25

March 25, 2006: Authentic Chinese Cooking. 10am-1pm. $25.

April 1, 2006: Establishing A Small Grove led by Chris Rollins. Goodie bags presented. 9am-Noon. $25.

For more information on any of these events or to register, call the Fruit & Spice Park at 305-247-5727. Registration is required for all classes.

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February 4, 2006: Photography in the Garden, led by Ian
Maguire, 2pm-5pm. $25

February 15, 2006: Aromatherapy as Preventive Medicine,
led by Miguel Cisneros-Abreu, 7:30pm-9:30pm. $35.

February 18, 2006: Photography—Digital Dark Room, led
by Ian Maguire, 10am-1pm. $25.

February 25, 2006: Propagation for fruit trees, led by Chris
Rollins, 10am-5pm. $40.

March 3, 2006: Asian Twilight Gala. Fundraiser featuring
Asian song, dance and dining. Entertainment begins at
6:30pm, dinner at 7pm, with more music after. $50 per person.

March 4-5, 2006: 16th Annual Asian Culture Festival. Sponsored
by the Park and the Thai American Association.
10am-6pm. $6 admission, free for children under 12.

March 11, 2006: Authentic Thai Cooking held at the Buddhist
Temple. 10am-1pm. $25.

For more information on any of these events or to register,
call the Fruit & Spice Park at 305-247-5727. Registration is
required for all classes.

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Media Contact:  Lilian Bohorquez
LBOHORQ@miamidade.gov
305-755-7931

Fruit & Spice Park to Offer Classes on the Use of Herbs in Aromatherapy

(MIAMI) —Miami-Dade Parks is offering a series of classes on the various uses and benefits of herbs in aromatherapy from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Avenue in Homestead beginning Thursday January 26, 2006.

The first class offers an introduction to the history and modern uses of herbs in aromatherapy. Other classes feature the use of aromatherapy in alternative preventive medicine, a hands-on lab for blending techniques and the benefits of herbal teas. 


WHO:        Miami-Dade Parks’ Fruit & Spice Park

WHAT:    Introduction to Aromatherapy and Herbs

WHERE:    Fruit & Spice Park
              24801 SW 187 Avenue
              Homestead, Florida 33031
              305-247-5727

WHEN:     January, 26: Introduction to Aromatherapy. Fee $25.
              February, 15: Aromatherapy as Preventive Medicine.  Fee: $35.
              March, 15: Aromatherapy Blending Lab.  Fee: $55.
              April, 12: Aromatherapy as Preventive Medicine (In Spanish.) $35.
            May, 17: Aromatherapy Blending Lab (In Spanish.) $55.                        
              June, 21: Herbal Teas for Your Health.  Fee: $25.

For more information and class registration, call 305-247-5727.

The information obtained in these classes is not to be construed as medical recommendation. Class participants are encouraged to confirm the information given in these classes with other reliable sources and to direct any questions concerning personal health care to licensed physicians or other appropriate health care professionals.
The Fruit & Spice Park, operated by Miami-Dade County Parks, grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 32 lush acres in the agricultural Redlands. The Park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tastings and naturalist-led workshops.

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