New Englanders have long used certain plants for medical purposes. A noted landscape architect will speak about the relationship between nature and good health at a program hosted by the Seymour Historical Society on Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m.
Legendary 18th-century New England naturalist Joe Pye was one of many who discovered that the flowering plant that now bears his name could be used to treat everything from kidney disease to achy joints.
But the Joe-Pye weed is only one of many plants with healing powers – others include the flowering dogwood, serviceberry and lavender.
Aris W. Stalis, a landscape architect whose work includes a re-design of the Seymour Historical Society’s grounds, will speak about medicinal uses of plants throughout history.
He’ll also examine how plants continue to play a vital role in the modern landscape, promoting the health of individuals and communities.
The Seymour Historical Society is located at 59 West Street in Seymour, near the Trinity Episcopal Church.
Programs are free to members, while a donation of $3 per person (or $5 per couple) is requested of non-members. Doors open at 1 p.m. for those wishing to view the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Way We Were, And How We’ve Changed,” which features historic photos of Seymour landmarks and streetscapes.
For more information, call 203 – 881-2156 or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).