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Community Involvement

Kara enjoys being involved in her community! Below are some of her involvements.

- Naturescapes by Miss Angie's Place, Pine Island

- Mindset Camp by YWCA, Mankato

- Winter Adventure Day by Project Success, Mankato

Publications

Below are writings, interviews, and podcast episodes featuring Kara.

Photo (taken by Mankato Free Press) of Kara showing the "cleaving" quality of cleavers the plant during a plant walk.

Blog Posts

- Yellow Dock Herb: Identification, Benefits, & Best Uses - a blog post written by Kara

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Podcasts​

- Episode 13: Herbal Wisdom with Kara Swenson - a podcast interview by Sanne on The Nature Connection Podcast

 

Interviews

- VoyageMinnesota Community Highlights: Meet Kara Swenson of Thistle Patch Wellness

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News

- Kara on KEYC Kato Living

The Herb Effect on Overall Wellness

Working with Herbs

Medicinal Plants & Botanicals

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Newspaper Articles

- Plant Walk reveals growing things as medicinal - Mankato Free Press Front Page (need subscription to view)

- Wild Foods: Foraging season springs upon us - Mankato Free Press (need subscription to view)

Located in Eagle Lake, Minnesota

4 miles east of Mankato, MN

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