Come get nerdy with your local herbalists and learn about botany, plant reproduction and life cycles. In this class we will cover a (short) evolution of plants, trees and mushrooms, basic plant and tree identification terminology and anatomy, plus all the vocabulary that has always managed to escape all of us! Basic botany is foundational to any herbal study and remedy making. Whether you are just getting started, or struggling with all things plant ID and botany, this a great way to get comfortable and competent with all of the above. 

About the instructor:

Hi I’m Alexandra, founder for Vulgaris Herbs and Mindful Wilderness. I began my herbalism journey 10 years ago, inspired by my grandmother and the wise women in my Romanian heritage. For the last 8 years I have been teaching workshops on herbal medicine, nature connection and wilderness skills. I work with herbs in ways that encourage us to:

• Engage with the synergies of the whole plant and its constituents

• Make gentle, nourishing remedies that uniquely support each individual

• Create a purposeful and responsible relationship with plants that fosters curiosity, kindness and simplicity

• Build confidence and competence for the at-home herbalist; empowering each student to bring herbalism into their home through hands-on experience

• Keep herbalism accessible to everyone