The Forest’s Gifts: An Afternoon with Author & Naturalist Mark Warren

Discover the timeless wisdom of Native American traditions through food, medicine, and craft.

Join us at Dunwoody Nature Center for an inspiring afternoon with award-winning author and naturalist Mark Warren, founder of the nationally renowned Medicine Bow Wilderness School in Dahlonega, GA. In his program, The Forest’s Gifts of Food, Medicine and Craft as Practiced by the Native Americans, Mark will share how traditional knowledge of native plants continues to offer valuable lessons for modern life. Through a captivating slide presentation and hands-on examples, you’ll explore the many uses of plants and trees for food, medicine, insect repellent, craft, shelter, and fire. Mark will also display handmade crafts for viewing and discussion, offering a deeper connection to the practical and cultural wisdom of the forest.

As Mark reminds us, “Most folks today have reduced nature to a backdrop of scenery. The great deficit in this scenario is our lack of understanding that we still depend upon nature. Air to breathe, water to drink, energy to consume for our daily actions. These are commodities that are easy to take for granted, and, if they are, future generations will have no reason to respect and conserve the pieces of the puzzle we call ecology.”

Mark Warren’s books will be available for sale & signing at this event following his lecture.

Registration closes November 5th. If you are interested in attending after the deadline, please email autumn@dunwoodynature.org to check availability.

Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $10