For the plant lover in your life…
Persimmon Herb School gift certificates are redeemable for herb classes and yoga classes.

Prenatal Yoga with Kendi Rush
8 class series | Saturdays 10:00-11:00 a.m. | January 21 – March 11
Beginners and all stages of pregnancy welcome. Pregnancy can be a time of great excitement and vulnerability. It is our intention to create a safe space where participants can connect with all of the feelings that come along with this special time, and commune with others in this same stage of life. Registration required – $20 for individual classes or $120 for the 8 week series.
About the instructor: Kendi graduated from yoga teacher training in July 2021, during her first pregnancy. She is a nurturer who fosters loving kindness in our community, with a particular interest in prenatal yoga and childbirth education. Kendi strongly believes that yoga is for everyone and that pregnancy is the perfect time to grow a strong mind-body connection.
Register for Prenatal Yoga Series
Register for Prenatal Yoga single class
Virtual Medicine Making
3rd Wednesday monthly | Feb. 15 – Nov. 15, 2023 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.
With ASL/English Interpretation from Oxford Interpreting and Consulting
Learn how to craft a variety of herbal remedies in your own home with live virtual instruction from Greg Monzel. Choose the topics that interest you most, or sign up for the full intensive by January 30 to receive a $50 discount and a certificate of completion. ASL/English interpretation provided for all classes by Oxford Interpreting and Consulting. You will find an outline of class topics and a links to register HERE, or click the images below.

Foundations of Herbalism
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. | March 2- April 27, 2023
This is an 8 week in-person intensive for anyone interested in offering herbal health consultations and creating custom formulas. You can find a detailed description of the program, an outline of weekly topics, and link to register HERE. We must receive your registration and deposit by February 18 to confirm your spot.

Intro to Herbal Medicine
Thursday January 19, 6:30-8 p.m. | In-Person @ Persimmon Herb School
Are you curious about herbal medicine, but don’t know where to start? Come check out our school and get to know Greg a little as he shares some easy at-home herbal remedies that anyone can make. This class is full. Please sign up for the wait list if you are interested.

Winter Tree ID
Saturday Feb. 4 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Garfield Park | FULL
Meet Greg at the Garfield Park Art Center parking lot for an educational stroll getting to know the trees in their winter form. You’ll examine leaf buds, leaf scars, bark, and surrounding evidence to identify the family, genus, and species of local trees. You may even learn some medicinal and edible uses of these important community members.

Forage & Feast with Wild Food Tours
2023 Dates coming soon
Wild Food Tours are gentle, educational strolls through a public park guided by experienced local foragers. Participants will learn how to identify wild edible plants and learn about their nutritional and medicinal properties. These walks are perfect for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. Each tour ends with a seasonal wild snack to demonstrate ways you can incorporate foraged food into your diet.
Child care:
We have two children and fully understand how all consuming those early developmental years are. We support the selfless service of family caregiving and welcome all generations and ages to our space. Whenever possible, we offer free on-site child care for our in-person programs. Please email Colleen to discuss child care options.
