Hosted by the Herbalists Without Borders, Athens Chapter
Join us for a spring planting at our Zappeion garden! We will be expanding the garden and planting new herbs significant to ancient Greek medicine, as documented by Pedanius Dioscorides (40-90 CE) in his influential medical text, De Materia Medica. This newly expanded garden will be called The Dioscorides Garden and will showcase plants significant to ancient Greek medicine and history.
Come get your hands into the earth and be a part of a special garden in Athens! All ages welcome. This event is suitable for children.
When:
Saturday 6 April, 11am-3pm
Where:
Meet us behind the Lord Byron statue in Zappeion here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/veCUaJs4WxW4hLHZ6
What to bring:
water
sun protection / hat
Paid registration includes:
Refreshments and snacks
Garden gloves
Certificate of participation for children
Plus, entry into a raffle for a copy of "The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the National Garden" and "The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the Mountain"!
Register on Eventbrite:
Admission for children - €8
Admission for adults - free
Kindly note, as a participant your photo may be used in social media and on the website.
Can't join?
Consider supporting the garden with a donation to the Herbalists Without Borders - Athens Greece Chapter. Donations are accepted through the Herbalists Without Borders U.S. headquarters, a legal non-profit entity. Funds raised through the chapter will help support the Garden’s development and ongoing maintenance.
