Join Gradey and Missy as we delve into the medicines and practices of the season. Our outdoor classes will look for the clues available even in the depths of winter: How can we identify a tree by its bark and buds? What do the trees and shrubs tell us about the landscape? How do the patterns that emerge guide our practices as herbalists and people who seek relationship with place? We will wildcraft where appropriate and tend where we can, discussing ethics and reciprocity along the way.

Our indoor/zoom classroom days will address the health concerns of the dark months: We’ll talk about herbs for colds, immune support, and warmth, examining how to choose the right remedy for each condition. In the kitchen, we’ll get hands-on, learning how to make fresh-plant tinctures, effective teas, and tasty remedies for the whole household.

This 4-week course is part of the Saturday Herbalism Mini-Series. Each intensive includes two full-day field trips led by Gradey Proctor and two online classroom days taught by Missy Rohs, for a combination of nature immersion, hands-on medicine-making, lecture, discussion, and sensory learning.

Students can choose to sign up for as many mini-series as they like, delving into different focus topics throughout the year. Each block of classes is deeply seasonal, centering us with a sense of place and a knowledge of our bodies through the cycles of the year. Go to the Saturday Herbalism Mini-Series page for registration, pricing, and more.

This class is currently full! Please check out the other offerings in our Saturday Herbalism Mini-Series, or explore winter plant ID with Dead Stem Detectives.