Our community herbalism training curriculum is organized around seasonal aspects of herbalism and foraging. These courses are designed to support amateur enthusiasts, community healers, and holistic professional practitioners. Whether you intend to integrate clinical herbalism into your work, or you want to develop a deeper connection with the plants and offer natural remedies to your community and family, we have a course for you. We present the material through a combination of weekly discussion, in-person practice, and self guided homework.
Virtual Medicine Making
3rd Wednesday monthly 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Feb. 15 – Nov. 15 | ZOOM
The practice of harvesting fresh plants and preserving their essence is the heart of herbalism. Using your own supplies, in your own space, we will offer live virtual instruction on how to work start to finish to craft a variety of herbal remedies. We can help you source plants and materials to make high quality botanical medicine. ASL/English Interpretation provided by Oxford Interpreting and Consulting. Register for the full course by January 30 to receive a $50 discount.
Virtual Medicine Making: Full Intensive
Click the theme below to register for individual classes.
| Week | Theme |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Teas and Decoctions |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Baths and Steams |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Harvesting and Drying |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Tinctures |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | Poultices and Compresses |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | Syrups and Elixirs |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | Infused Oils |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | Glycerites and Vinegars |
| Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | Salves and Balms |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Smudges and Incense |
| Saturday, December 9, 2023 | IN PERSON Certificate Party |
Foundations of Herbal Medicine
THURSDAYS 6:30-8:00 P.M. | MARCH 2 – 30 and APRIL 6 – 27, 2023 | IN-PERSON
This in-person intensive covers how to evaluate and communicate the taste, energetics, and physiology of medicinal herbs in the human body. You will learn how to observe and assess a person’s health and balance through traditional perspectives, and how to formulate herbal preparations that support their healing. Materia medica study is a cornerstone of the program, including an herb’s actions, uses, and botany. We also teach documentation, organizations and legal framework for herbal practice in the US. Registration and deposit are due by February 18 to confirm your spot.
Register for Foundations of Herbalism
| Date | Theme |
| March 2 | Traditions in Herbal Medicine |
| March 9 | Energetics: A Pattern Language |
| March 16 | Flavors and Preparations of Herbs |
| March 23 | Materia Medica I |
| March 30 | Spring Break – No Class |
| April 6 | Materia Medica II |
| April 13 | Conducting an Intake |
| April 20 | Reading the Body |
| April 27 | Herbal Formulation |
Intentional Foraging: Safety, Ethics and Stewardship
This course will teach you how to find and identify wild edible and medicinal plants, as well as the safety and ethical considerations for responsible foraging. Some of the plants you will meet and eat include: oak, hickory, hazelnut, hackberry, persimmon, lotus, juniper, hawthorn, burdock, amaranth, lamb’s quarters, and many more.