Hikes & Workshops
Our native plant hikes and edible mushroom forays explore northwest Oregon and beyond. We visit our favorite places at peak times, encountering orchids in bloom and fungi in flush. These trips are educational and experiential.

The herbalism workshops span a broad range of topics. Some provide hands-on experience in gathering and crafting homemade herbal remedies; other classes explore the materia medica of a certain condition or season. Among our offerings for 2010 are:



Make Your Own Medicinal Syrup!
Saturday, January 23rd, 1pm-2:30pm
 - with Missy Rohs
Want to learn how to make a cough syrup, cold syrup, or other medicinal elixir? In this class, we'll make an Elderberry syrup to fight off colds, and we'll talk about each of the medicinal ingredients. Students will go home with new herbal knowledge, skills to make their own concoction at home, and a rockin' syrup for the next time they get sick. Please bring a clean, dry, 4-oz. jar or bottle. Special low price thanks to People's!
People's Co-op (3029 SE 21st Ave.).
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. Registration required.


Herbal Love Potions
Sunday, February 7th, 1pm-3pm
 - with Missy Rohs
'Tis the season to concoct potions with sensual or amorous intent! In this workshop, we'll make a cordial and sip a tea made with herbal aphrodisiacs, and discuss other plant-based decadent treats. You'll leave with love-laced recipes, plus a cordial to woo a special someone - or to enjoy on a delightful evening on your own.
Location: SE Portland
Cost: $20-$30, sliding scale, plus a $10 materials fee. Registration required.


Poplar Buds & Red Cedar
Saturday, February 20th, 10am-1pm
 - with Gradey Proctor
It's February and Spring is near, and a good time to work with a few medicinal champions! Take a walk with us through beautiful Oaks Bottom to meet them. We'll learn to identify medicinal trees and shrubs by their twigs; discussing botany, medicinal uses, and wildcrafting. A few early bloomers might be out, too. Come dressed for the weather.
Meet at Oaks Bottom, North parking lot (SE Milwaukie, 3 blocks sout of Holgate.)
Cost: $15-$25, sliding scale.


Personalized classes, by appointment
 - with Missy Rohs
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make tinctures, salves, and other healing preparations out of herbs? Or are you dying to find out what medicinal plants are growing in your garden? How to Make Herbal Remedies, Backyard Medicine, and other herb classes can be personalized to suit your needs. Contact us to discuss workshops for individuals, groups, or organizations in the Portland area. We would love to share the art of folk medicine with you!