Herbal Study Groups

Want to learn more about herbs in a community setting from a practiced gardener, herbalist and environmental educator?

Join us at Lakeside Hall at the Environmental Learning Center for a weekly 90 minute series examining locally and seasonally accessible herbs that are generally safe for common use, providing a comprehensive introduction to best practices in western folk herbalism.

Each week we'll share and organize information about a single herb and its:

• Botanic identification and growing conditions
• Etymology, folklore and cultural significances
• Chemical constituents and researched effects
• Common preparations and (contra-) indications, applications
• Data and references

Other topics and best practices we'll cover:

• Ethical sourcing and healthy harvesting
• Keeping your collection in check
• Safely sharing with others

Register for one, some or all twelve sessions: WEDNESDAYS 12:00pm -1:30 pm

June 10: Rose

June 17: Bee Balm

June 24: St. John's Wort

July 1: Self-Heal

July 8: California Poppy

July 15: Catnip

July 22: Aloe Vera

July 29: Sage

August 5: Mullein

August 12: Passion Vine

August 19: Raspberry

August 26: Elder

All levels welcome. Youths eager to participate are welcome to register with a supervising adult.

Supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring your preferred note-taking and art supplies, as well as reference sources such as herb books or research articles. If you have the herb of the week growing in your garden, you are welcome to bring in some to share or show. BYO water and snacks as needed.

Tickets are sliding scale, $10-$40 (suggested: $25). Please select the level that works best for you at the time of registration.

Please share with friends and spread the word to ensure we have enough registrants to proceed!