Herbal Education Program
Level I
In Third Root’s Herbal Education Program, we strive to build the local community knowledge that has been prevalent in every culture regarding how to care for ourselves with plants and diet. Karen Rose (of Sacred Vibes Apothecary) and Jacoby Ballard (co-founder of Third Root) co- facilitate this course using popular education and experiential education to build the aspiring urban herbalists’ knowledge, empower and share the wisdom that each of us already embody, and build herbal community.
In Level I, we cover most body system and the herbs that benefit that system. We cover over 30 medicinal herbs and their everyday uses, their actions, and doses. We learn medicine-making techniques every week, building your personal herbal apothecary. We also learn about the body systems through popular education techniques that make it more engaging and relevant.
Level II
This level builds on the foundation of knowledge gained from Level I. Once again we will cover over 30 medicinal herbs and their everyday uses, their actions, and doses. This level will include an introductory and intermediate class on Botany and plant identification, a guest speaker and field trip. We will continue to learn medicine-making techniques, study more in-depth formulary skills, and you will continue building your personal herbal apothecary. We will cover additional body systems and utilize popular education techniques that make your education more engaging and relevant.
Upcoming Level I Programs
September 11 - December 18, 2010, Saturdays 12:30-3:30pm
Upcoming Level II Programs
September 18 - November 20, 2010, three Saturdays a month from 4:00-6:00pm
To find out more, or to sign up for our next Herbal Education session, email jacoby@thirdroot.org or submit an application.
