Would you like to have Lori as a Speaker at your next event? Please click the “SCHEDULE A PRESENTATION” button above to inquire about scheduling and to discuss a preferred topic for your group.
Please click on the video link above to view the presentation in March of 2023 at Vinland Valley Nursery in Baldwin City, KS, “Herbal Teas for Good Health”.
Current speaking topics are:
New in 2024 - “The Language and Art of Drinking Tea: A Tasting Experience”
New in 2024 - “Planting a First Aid Kit Garden”
“Herbal Teas for Good Health”
“ The Healing Herb Garden”
“Growing Your Own Medicine”
“Planting Herbs to Attract Pollinators”
Other topics are available and can be developed upon request depending on the specific interests of your group.
You can also attend an interactive Workshop!
Workshops include:
“Making Oils and Vinegars”
“Making Lip Balms and Salves”
“Making Healthy Soil and Compost”
“Raised Beds and Container Gardening”
“Designing a Herb Garden”
“Making Herbal Tea Blends”
“Elderberries Part 1: From Seed to Harvest” “
“Elderberries Part 2: After Harvest Uses”
I look forward to meeting you at our next event!
Upcoming free public speaking engagements in 2024 where you can see Lori:
Saturday, February 10 1-3pm Lori will be at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., passively presenting “Planting Herbs to Attract Pollinators” with free handouts
Saturday, February 17 9:45-10:15am The Kaw Valley Seed Fair, Douglas County K-State Extension Office, 2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS, Building 21 “Planting a First Aid Kit Garden”
Saturday, March 2, 9am-6pm (exact time of presentation tba) Master Gardener’s Garden Show, Douglas County K-State Extension Office, 2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS Lori will be a vendor all day and presenting “The Healing Herb Garden”.
Saturday, March 16, 10am-2pm Lori will be offering tea sampling at Next to Nature Farm’s new retail store at 213 S. 5th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Saturday, April 6, 9am-3pm Eat Local & Organic Expo, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS. Join Lori at this fun vendor event and see all the Wild Ivy Herb Farm products available for purchase!
Saturday, April 13, 7:30am-11:30am Opening day of the Lawrence Farmers Market.
Every Saturday Wild Ivy Herb Farm will be at the Lawrence Farmers Market on New Hampshire Street in Lawrence and the 3rd Friday evening Farmers Markets from 6-9 pm in Baldwin City and the 2nd Thursday evening markets from 5:30-8:30pm in Eudora!
Sunday, July 14 1-3pm Z&M Twisted Winery will be featuring Lori and local author Iris Craver at a book signing event! Join us for custom made paninis using herbs from Wild Ivy Herb Farm, pay one price for lunch and it includes a glass of Z&M wine!
Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20 Join us at the fabulous Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City! This annual event is packed with vendors, a petting zoo and fun for the whole family! Come visit our booth in front of the Baldwin City Parks & Rec Commission on High Street!
Friday Nov 1, 2-6pm, Saturday Nov 2, 9-5pm & Sunday Nov 3, 10-3pm, November 1-3 Join Lori at the historic Taylor Barn Holiday Market! 1827 E 1150 Rd, Lawrence, KS. Experience unique local vendors in the most beautiful historic barn in Lawrence, KS. The holiday spirit is beyond compare and so is the shopping!
Saturday Nov 30 and Sunday Dec 1 Join Lori at “Plantaland”, a fun and memorable holiday event at the Vinland Valley Nursery. Christmas trees, wreaths and local art and upscale crafts will be available for purchase and joy will abound! 1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, KS
Saturday, Dec 7 9-4pm Come to the Lawrence Parks and Rec Holiday Market! This annual event is massive with local vendors and so many choices for gifting, you can’t help but love it! 100 Rock Chalk Lane, Lawrence, KS
Saturday, Dec 14 9-4pm The Lawrence Farmers Market Holiday market! join me and your favorite farmers market vendors offering holiday products, produce and local crafts. Food trucks, Santa and carolers add to the holiday theme. This market is one we look forward to every year and it never disappoints! Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds 2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS