08/17/2026
Join Justin and Mohican herbalist Misty Cook for a medicine walk tomorrow in New Paltz!
"Those That Sustain Us: Native Plants As Both Food and Medicine," a grounds tour with Misty Cook, will take place TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 18th from 6pm to 7:30 pm.
UPDATED! This walking exploration of the grounds of HHS will now be co-led by traditional medicine expert Misty Cook, a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, AND by local ethnoecologist Justin Wexler. As we encounter various native plant species found growing at HHS, Misty and Justin will weave together the history and cultural significance of each species as both food and medicine, while also exploring the intercultural sharing of plant knowledge between Hudson Valley indigenous peoples and their settler neighbors, past and present.
Misty Cook, M.S., studied medicines in-depth for over seven years in preparation for the completion of her book, MEDICINE GENERATIONS: Natural Native American Medicines Traditional to the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans Indian Tribe. This included identifying, gathering, drying, preserving for use throughout the year, preparing, and making them available to those in need. She is a cultural consultant with a Masters in Management, providing diversity trainings on many topics, including Native American students in education, Native American history, Native American games, and of course, medicines
Justin Wexler is an ethnoecologist who has spent over twenty years reconstructing the lifeways of Hudson Valley native peoples and connecting with their descendants in Ontario, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. He can be found teaching all over the region through his organization, which strives to reconnect people with the earth by opening up our eyes to historic land stewardship practices.
This program SOLD OUT last summer! Please pre-register in order to ensure your participation.
$25 General Admission
$20 Discounted Admission for HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel and their families, and veterans
$15 Youth Admission for kids 13-17 years of age
$10 Kids' Admission for kids 7-12 years of age
Free Admission for children 6 and under
For more information and to register visit: huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events/2026/8/18/those-that-sustain
This program is rain or shine! Please plan accordingly for the weather. Wear comfortable, appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed.
