The Herb of the Ocean: Seaweed 101
Guest Workshop by Krisi Nehls of Fallow Fern Healing
Join local herbalist Krisi Nehls to learn about the healing properties of the “herb of the ocean”: seaweed.
We’ll explore seaweed through the lens of red, green, and brown varieties, focusing on seaweed’s botanical anatomy, its healing properties, and how it can be used topically, internally, and nutritionally to help various illnesses and ailments. At the end of class, we'll have an interactive component where we’ll formulate our own custom blends of a famed seaweed condiment – "gomashio” – which each participant will take home with them.
~ There are only 16 spots available per workshop ~
About Krisi
Krisi is the founder of Fallow Fern Healing. She combines spiritual plant guidance with scientific medicinal insights to create individualized healing plans. Krisi started her herbal journey studying the wise woman tradition in the American Midwest. Since then, she’s apprenticed with a handful of other herbalists – most notably, graduating from 7Song’s intensive community herbalism program in 2022. Krisi is also a yoga teacher, level 2 reiki practitioner, and level 1 bath master in sauna ceremony.
Greenspell Studio Location, Details, & Arrival
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Greenspell Studio is located at N Oakley Blvd and W Fulton St. (333 N Oakley Blvd, Unit 101, Chicago, IL 60612)
5 minute walk from the corner of Western Ave and Grand Ave
10 minute walk from Damen Green Line Stop
6 minute walk from Western Metra Station
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There is plenty of free street parking available on Oakley. Please do not park in the building’s parking lot. This lot is reserved for building tenants only and your car may be towed if you choose to park in the lot.
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Please enter through the door by the loading dock in the parking lot, not through the front door. Ideally the door will be propped open, but the door is locked for any reason, ring the intercom for unit 101 to be buzzed in. Once you’re in, you’ll walk through the loading dock area and our studio is the first door on your left. I always try to provide as much signage as possible to direct you to our space :)
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There are several bathrooms in the common area just down the hall from our studio. These bathrooms are shared with other building tenants and are ADA accessible.
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Greenspell studio is located on the first floor and is wheelchair accessible. All surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before each workshop. We keep workshop size to a minimum to ensure enough space for each participant. Masks are available upon request.
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For the most up-to-date information regarding the workshop, please return to this webpage. You will also receive a workshop reminder prior to the date of the workshop/plant walk. Please add [email protected] to your contacts so emails related to the workshop/plant walk don't get sent to your spam folder.
