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Herbs for Stress Relief and Relaxation

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  •  Sat., February 3, 2018
     9:30am - 12:30pm

Are you stressed and hoping for a more calm and happy 2018? We now know that excess stress affects not only happiness, but the entire body, and may be behind many of our chronic health problems. This class will introduce techniques for addressing stress and improving relaxation with herbal remedies, diet, and lifestyle. The class format includes lecture, hands-on medicine-making, and, weather permitting, time enjoyed outdoors.

Basics of Herbal Medicine

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  •  Wed., January 24, 2018
     5:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to bring medicinal plants into your everyday life to promote overall wellness and address minor illnesses and injuries. We will discuss the healing properties of several common herbs, and how to incorporate them through cooking, everyday herbal tonics and simple home remedies to use when ailments arise.

Herbs for the New Year – Free Class

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  •  Thu., January 4, 2018
     6:00pm - 7:30pm

Learn what role medicinal plants can play in increasing your health and well-being in 2018. This free talk will introduce a philosophy of herbal medicine, how herbs work, and basic remedies for maintaining and increasing health and happiness. Come with curiosity, leave with recipes and inspiration.

Introducation to Aromatherapy

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  •  Sat., November 4, 2017
     9:00am - 12:00pm

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from plants for healing body, mind and spirit. This class will give you the foundation of using essential oils: extraction techniques, categories and properties, common uses and the types of tools, equipment and carrier agents used in aromatherapy.

Winter Herbal Wellness

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  •  Sat., December 2, 2017
     9:30am - 12:30pm

Each season brings unique challenges and opportunities for our well-being. This class will offer techniques for using herbs, diet, and good habits for optimizing health and avoiding illness in the colder, darker months of the year. The class will include lecture, demonstration and hands-on experiences.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making II

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  •  Tue., November 7, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:30pm

This class will delve deeper into the art and science of herbal remedies. We will discuss approaches to combining herbs and effectively extracting medicinal properties and broaden our discussion and practice in making herbal preparations, including creams and advanced tinctures. This class is intended to follow The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I, though it is not a perquisite. Some prior experience in herbal medicine-making is recommended, though not required.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I

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  •  Tue., October 10, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:30pm

This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them. We will discuss herbal teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and herbal foods. Participants will practice medicine-preparation techniques and make remedies to take home.

Family Herbalist Course Beginners Program 2017-2018

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  •  Sat., October 14, 2017
     10:00am - 4:30pm
  •  Sat., November 11, 2017
     10:00am - 4:30pm
  •  Sat., December 9, 2017
     10:00am - 4:30pm
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     10:00am - 4:30pm
  •  Sat., February 10, 2018
     10:00am - 4:30pm
  •  Sat., March 10, 2018
     10:00am - 4:30pm

with Rev. Candis Cantin, Integrative Herbalist, Counselor & Teacher Second Saturdays, 10am – 4:30pm: October 14 • November 11 • December 9 • January 13 • February 10 • March 10 Join Candis and her team in learning the basics of Western Herbology while integrating it with Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine. This six-month course (more…)

Healing the Heart

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  •  Sat., July 15, 2017
     9:30am - 12:30pm

Our heart is an extremely vital organ and heart disease is a major health problem with serious consequences. We will be exploring various herbs, herbal honey and essential oils that can help ease and heal our hearts.

Homegrown Herbalism Course

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  •  Tue., June 6, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 13, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 20, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 27, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm

This course is an opportunity to explore herbal medicine from soil to teacup. Participants will learn the basics of planning, starting, and maintaining an herb garden, plant harvesting and storage, safe and sustainable collection of wild medicinal plants, making home remedies for use throughout the year, and the specific applications for several medicinal plants. This is primarily a hands-on, outdoor class, with lecture woven in.

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