Herbal Study Groups
About this Event
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!
Refund Policy: refunds will be issued only in the event of cancellation, otherwise if you are unable to attend, we can apply the value of your ticket for a later session.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 11.79 to USD 43.39
