Posted on June 29, 2010 - by Blackhawk Staff Writer

Eco-Culinary Plant Walk

On June 12th Jil Wickander, Blackhawk’s Director of Outdoor Pursuits, led an eco-culinary plant hike throughout the Blackhawk Meadow where participants learned about new, yummy uses for plants we see everyday including dandelions and stinging nettles. Jil also shared her recipe for a great herbal insect repellent you can make with plants right outside your door. If you missed out on this event, you can still get a great recipe for herbal insect repellent to keep you comfy this summer below. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our next Summer Plant Walk scheduled for July 24th! If you would like to RSVP to this event, please call Jil at 208.630.4348.

HERBAL INSECT REPELLENT

2 Cups fresh American Pennyroyal leaves and flowers
1/2 Cup fresh Yarrow leaves and flowers
1/2 Cup fresh Tall Sagebush leaves
2 Cups rubbing alcohol
1/2 Cup distilled water
1 tsp jojoba oil

Combine all ingredients except jojoba oil and distilled water in a quart jar and let stand for three weeks. Strain the liquid through a coffee filter, discarding solids. Add distilled water and jojoba oil to the strained liquid. Pour into a glass sprayer bottle. Shake well before using. Apply as needed.