Do you want to be more self-sustainable with your health care and home? Perhaps you've dipped your toes into the deep waters of herbalism and you're ready to learn more? Combine the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine, apprenticing with a Master Herbalist for an intensive weekend. Core components include: foundations in natural and botanical medicine; cross-cultural herbalism; herbs for the life cycle; top 20 herbs in North America; and botanicals not only for physical health but for contemporary life stressors such as anxiety, depression, environmental factors, and stress. Students will learn to create their own herbal apothecary and take home handcrafted preparations including teas, tinctures, lotions, oils, and flower essences. This course is a certificate level course and a strong pathway and prerequisite for those who desire to pursue a future Master Herbalism Program.

Required Tools

• All materials, supplies and herbs are covered in the materials fee listed for this course offering.

You will need the following tools for this class:

All materials, supplies and herbs are covered in materials fee listed for this course offering. However, please bring the following:

• 4-8 additional new or sterile recycled bottles and jars for botanical product preparation if desired above and beyond for 'leftover' herbs at the end of class to take home. Small tins, baby food jars, amber or cobalt colored tincture dropper bottles, etc.
• Hiking shoes and outdoor attire for a short Plant ID walk
• 1 pint Mason jar.
• 1/2 to 1 pint of tincture solvent that is right for you.
  For example, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brandy, Vodka or Vegetable Glycerin.
• Tote bag or basket to carry your green medicines home in.

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.