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Wild Weed Medicinal Pesto

September 8, 2026 Newton Community Farm · Newton, MA
Wild Weed Medicinal Pesto
  • Great for Outdoors & Active
  • Great for Arts & Culture
  • Great for Foodies

Wild Weed Medicinal Pesto is a hands-on foraging workshop taking place at Newton Community Farm on September 8, 2026. This event offers participants the opportunity to explore the farm grounds while learning to identify and utilize local wild weeds for culinary and medicinal purposes.

What to expect

  • Hands-on foraging workshop to identify wild weeds on the farm
  • Instruction on the specific medicinal benefits of local plants
  • Guided exploration of the Newton Community Farm grounds
  • Interactive session focused on making medicinal pesto from foraged ingredients

Who it's for

  • Foodies and culinary enthusiasts
  • Outdoors and active individuals
  • Arts and culture seekers interested in herbalism

Good to know

Where is the Wild Weed Medicinal Pesto workshop located?

The event is held at Newton Community Farm, located at 303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459.

When will this workshop take place?

The workshop is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

What will I learn during the class?

Participants will learn how to identify wild weeds at the farm, understand their medicinal benefits, and create a medicinal pesto.