Learn to make your own vegan natural moisturiser using foraged elements with Nature Queerdos, a community group for LGBTQIA+ people to creatively connect with nature.
on Sunday 7th September 2025
13:30-16:30
Eastville Park, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6QG
As Autumn falls upon us, let us gather around our cauldrons in community and whip up a creamy delight, infused with nature’s medicines, to nourish our skin and enhance its protective capacities.
We are taught that our skin is the barrier between us and the outside world, but as our largest organ, it also has the incredible ability to absorb plant medicine through our pores, connecting us to nature in everyday but powerful ways. We’ll explore how incorporating nature-connected rituals of self-care can have rippling effects…
Whilst skincare has been heavily gendered and capitalised on, this workshop will teach you how to make your own vegan, petroleum free, affordable moisturiser using foraged elements adaptable according to the seasons and your needs. Using medicinal plants which have been grown and harvested in local green spaces, you’ll be able to imbibe the powers of flowers all autumn and winter long.
We’ll share the tricks of extracting plant essences, emulsification, explain hydrosols, infused oils and learn about some of the therapeutic topical applications of common plants you can find locally.
We’d like to thank Rhizome Clinic for generously allowing us to adapt their recipe and share their medical herbalist expertise with our community.
We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that fosters wellbeing. We’ll open the workshop sharing a foraged tea, an optional nature-inspired grounding exercise and because this is Nature Queerdos…there may also be snacks!
AGE: this event is for 18+
Access information:
This event takes place in a wheelchair accessible venue with accessible toilets. Making the moisturiser requires use of arms; however, as this will be done in groups support will be available. If you would benefit from a carer/personal assistant they can attend for free.
If you require transport in order to attend the event we have some funding to support this.
For any access enquiries or requests, please email: naturequeerdos@gmail.com
Exact location will be provided after booking
Materials and equipment will be provided.
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queer-affirming & queer-led: LGBTQIA+ and allies welcome
PAY WHAT YOU CAN: suggested donation £4-10
Who we are:
Nature Queerdos is a community interest company (not for profit) created by and for LGBTQIA+ people with a passion for enhancing well-being through nature and creativity.
Together we will explore our local (ish) green spaces, learn about the edible, medicinal and practical uses of plants growing there, engage in well-being practices, and create something special together with whatever is in abundance that can be sustainably gathered. Our focus is on creating a friendly, inclusive and accessible experience for the queer community.
Follow us on instagram: nature_queerdos or facebook: nature queerdos: forage and make.
Queer Nature Club South West is a programme of walks and workshops by and for the LGBTQIA+ community in South West England between July & November 2025, organised by Social Material CIC. It is supported by the John Lewis Partnership Foundation Nature Fund.
All activities are queer affirming and queer-led, the programme is designed to be as open and accessible as possible. If you have any questions or suggestions about access, we'd love to hear from you: thebluehouseblue@gmail.com
Follow us on instagram: daniel.baker.wells