Author of National Geographic Herbal to present talk at Columbus Library
Published 11:50 am Friday, June 7, 2024
COLUMBUS—Local author Mimi Prunella Hernandez will present an exploration of herbal wonders in “A Journey through the National Geographic Herbal.” The presentation will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at the Columbus Library.
Hernandez is an herbalist and author of the National Geographic Herbal. She will introduce nine herbs from her book, each revealing a unique facet of herbal wisdom.
For over a decade, she served as the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, where she has worked tirelessly to ensure that herbalists have a strong professional community to support their work. In 2023, Hernandez received a Botanical Excellence Award from the American Botanical Council, a prestigious honor that recognizes her as a Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder.
With her husband Terry, Hernandez stewards The PonderLand Native Plant Sanctuary in Mill Spring and inspires others to consider establishing plant sanctuaries in their communities.
To learn more, visit www.mimiprunellahernandez.com.