Foraging and Herbalism Class at Starkey Park in Zionsville
About this Event
Interested in learning how to identify your local plants and learn their virtues? Join Functional Medicine Practitioner & Herbalist Aron McNicholas for this plant walk at Starkey Park in Zionsville).
Class will meet in the parking lot at 2pm and begin to walk, exploring the local terrain. Together we will cover:
- Basics to foraging and plant ID.
- Fall medicinal plant preparations.
- The benefits of bitters.
- Introduction to vitalistic herbalism and alchemical philosophy.
- Energetics of plants and clinical application.
Participants will have a chance to sample several medicinal plant preparations. Make sure to bring a notebook, proper clothing, water, and lots of questions.
Please dress for the weather and bring shoes and clothing suitable for walking along the many beautiful trails inside the park.
Please show up a few minutes early because we will begin walking when the class starts and it will be harder for you to find us if you are late.
About Aron
Aron McNicholas is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist with a passion for dispelling confusion around modern illness and offering natural interventions. His journey began with hands-on training at Hobbit Gardens in Indiana, followed by intensive study with 7Song at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, where he honed his skills in clinical herbalism and plant identification. Seeking continual growth, he earned a Master’s in Functional Medicine and Nutrition from the University of Western States.
Through Hartwood Herbals, Aron crafts wildcrafted remedies, leads plant walks and immersive classes, and offers one-on-one consultations to help clients navigate everything from autoimmune conditions to hormone imbalances, gut health, and chronic illness. As the Indianapolis chapter leader for the Weston A. Price Organization, he also works to reconnect families with nutrient-dense, regenerative foods.
Whether you’re looking for personalized health support, hands-on herbal education, or a deeper connection to the natural world, Aron is here to guide the way.
Note: I have a few copies left of Sam Thayer's Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America at a discounted price of $30. If you would like one, just let me know.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 33.85
