Ancient & Wise: San Francisco Native Herbs

Dive into the wisdom of local native plants in this hands-on workshop. First, we will take a garden tour with a focus on the plants that have grown on this foggy peninsula since time immemorial.

Then we will learn the principles of the honorable harvest and practice using our ancient and wise green neighbors in common herbal preparations such as tea, infused oil, syrup, and more. Roll up your sleeves and join us in the garden for an afternoon of learning and fun.

What is Honorable Harvest? The Honorable Harvest is a collection of principles and practices that inform the way harvests are done in a respectful way, taking into consideration the energy and exchange of life.

Instructor: Bonnie Rose Weaver is a clinical herbalist, educator, and artist based on the traditional lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people, modern-day San Francisco, California. They work one-on-one with people and offer lower-cost group consultations and hands-on workshops. Learn more about their work and current offerings at bonnieroseweaver.com and @herbalist.bonnierose.

No walk-up registration permitted for this course.

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Info: Class Overview (2 hours)

- Welcome Class and Introductions
- Somatic or Mindfulness Exercise
- Plant Family Identification
- Plant Hunt/Garden Wander
- Group Check In
- Harvest and Medicine Making
- Clean Up
-Closing Circle Reflection

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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