Join farmer, herbalist, and Rising Tide wellness department co-manager, Abby Lydon for a Winter Wellness Workshop this Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5:15- 6:15 p.m. at FARMS Community Kitchen. During the workshop, Abby will discuss herbs and remedies for preventing, treating, and recovering from colds and flus. Learn about herbs to be used at the earliest onset of a cold or flu to boost natural immunity, as well as herbs used during the course of an illness to treat acute symptoms and hasten recovery. Throughout the evening, Abby will share samples of remedies, tips, tricks, and a recipe. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

Rising Tide Community Market is a natural food cooperative with 3,200+ member-owners located at 323 Main Street in Damariscotta. The co-op is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

FARMS (Focus on Agriculture in Rural Maine Schools) is nonprofit community kitchen that educates children and their families about local foods and the importance of farms to good nutrition and healthy, sustainable communities. They can be found online at: http://www.mefarms.org.