Tea Glee: How to Harvest & Blend Local Herbal Teas

Sunday, October 18, 2026 11am-1pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Children’s Garden (meet at North Gate) About the Program Join us for some witchy-fun in the Children’s Garden where we will learn to identify and harvest local herbal plants for tea! In this workshop participants will learn the basics of medicinal plant identification, harvesting practices, drying technique, and uses of six common Bay Area medicinal plants. Then, put your knowledge to work and blend delicious and therapeutic teas with the guidance of an herbalist. Leave with the confidence of blending herbs at home and take some of your unique tea blend to share with friends and family. Build your skills for the holiday DIY gift season! About the Instructor Bonnie Rose Weaver (they/she) is a clinical energetic herbalist, educator and artist based on the traditional lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people, modern day San Francisco, CA. Trained in the lineage of the Blue Otter School, and inspired by their Irish, southern Italian and Croatian ancestors, Bonnie Rose is passionate about connecting plants and people through access to and education about herbs. Learn more about their book, newsletter and current offerings at bonnieroseweaver.com and @herbalist.bonnierose. — Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members may attend this event at a 20% discount. Contact [email protected] to receive the Member Discount Code, then enter the Member Discount Code in the “Promo Code” field when checking out. Discount codes do not apply to the “Ticket + Donation” price level. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.