On this stop through the world of spice exploration, participants will visit the NEW world. New plant families mean new flavors and new blends. Experience and taste an Adobo mixture, and discover the characteristics of chilis. Samples and recipes included $20 per person

Has the slime craze hit your house? “Seedling” kids will make an herbal version in this class. No Borax or glue involved but it will still be messy! In each class of this series, kids will sample a tea, discuss a kid friendly herb & create a craft using natural ingredients. Ages 5 +/ $10/per child

Learn simple, herbal approaches for a variety of skin concerns in this workshop, taught by Aniko Zala of Wild Origins. Learn benefits of body oiling, how to safely spend time in the sun with the protection of plants, & how to manage everyday skin issues like dryness, acne, eczema, & oiliness. $35/pp

A good syrup is simple to make and a wonderful way to use your herbs. Shrubs can be an acquired taste, but with simple adjustments can please any critic. Learn more about using herbs from your garden (or those you buy), to make tried-and-true herbal recipes. $25/pp

In this session, discover the best combinations of herbs to start in outdoor pots, and what mixture of soil, water and fertilizer will allow them to continue to grow so you can enjoy them all summer long. Take home “recipes” and start your own container herb garden. $25/pp

Learn how to finish your skincare routine and provide a protective layer with oils, during this workshop. Take the guesswork out of making your own herbal beauty care products. For ages 13 and up. $25/pp

What’s it like to be a bug? Make your own antennae and listen to a story about the role of our pollinating friends during this fun National Pollinator Week class! $5/per child

Join Amanda Ferguson, the “bee whisperer” of Gahanna, to embark on a fun hunt for pollinators in the gardens at the Ohio Herb Center. Watch, listen and learn with a “bug’s-eye view” of our pollinator friends. This activity is part of the Herb Center’s National Pollinator Week celebration! $5/per kid

Learn to identify the most common bees and butterflies, how to attract them to your garden and sustainable gardening practices for pollinators. Take a trip into the garden to see where the pollinators like to hang out. For ages 12 and up. $25/pp