At Wild Roots we believe the best way to learn about plants is from the the plants themselves. Over fifty percent of class time is spent in the field, providing the opportunity to meet with plants up close and personal in their natural habitats. We roam riverbanks and creek beds, meadows, marshes, fields, forested hillsides and sub-alpine meadows, backyard gardens, and lawns. Along the way we not only stop to smell the flowers, we also taste and touch ~ learning becomes a total sensory experience! We also take time to play – splash in the creek, swim in the river, bathe in a waterfall, lie in fields of golden dandelions and sweet smelling clover, rest in cool, shady forest glens.
The classes in themselves become a healing experience.
Learning objectives are clear and classes are experiential, fun, relaxed and informal while at the same time loaded with information with lots of opportunity for hands-on learning. The participants in our programs come from all walks of life and their knowledge and experience becomes part of the curriculum.
Plant Walks
Our Walks are suitable for those who do not have the time to commit to one of our certificate programs. We'll forage for and and learn how to prepare simple medicines and nutritious foods from edible and medicinal weeds and wild plants, many of which can be found growing right in the backyard! Be forewarned: once you have a "taste" of your landscape, you will most likely become "hungry" for more!
A Walk in the Park
We gently forage for easily accessible edible and medicinal weeds and wild plants that can be found growing right in the backyard.
A Walk in The Forest
For the more adventurous!We explore the fields and forests as well as the backyard in search of wild herbs for food and medicine!
A Walk In The Winter
With the Earth's bones laid bare Winter affords us an opportunity to see in detail, that aspect of the plant world which is easily overlooked during spring and summer. After our walk we'll warm up by the fire with a steaming hot cup of herbal tea and herbal munchies!
A Liken for Lichens
Commonly overlooked,these amazing organisms are a barometer of environmental integrity and they thrive in the pristine and diverse ecology of the Shuswap. We'll get our our magnifying lenses and explore the hidden world of lichens!
We offer a variety of one day workshops including:
* Herbal Medicine Making
* Herbal First Aid
* Clean and Green
*Herbal Cosmetics Making
* Healing in the Wise Woman Tradition
* Growing A Medicinal Herb Garden
* Herbs For Babies and Children
All classes consist of a lecture, demonstation and include handouts, recipes
and samples to take home. Workshops can also be customized to your interests.
Workshops
“The Human Body Miracle”
A seven-part lecture series providing an overview of major body systems Including: herbs and foods to nourish and tone each system and herbal remedies to treat acute and chronic conditions. Lectures are delivered in two, three hour sessions and include lots of handouts and recipe samples!
Offered in the Fall and Winter
Herbal Lecture Series
Classes
Walk on the Wild Side
~A Great Place to Start~
This is our basic introduction to Traditional Herbalism in which we introduce you to over 30 local plants including common weeds and indigenous species and their edible and medicinal properties. Curriculum includes plant identification; ethical wildcrafting; harvesting and processing; medicine making; introduction to herbal actions; administration and dosages; using herbs simply and safely; herbal first aid
and much more.
Classes begin in May and run one Saturday a month until October.
A certificate is awarded upon completion of course requirements.
The Home Herbalist
~ A Good Place to Continue~
The Home Herbalist builds upon the basic foundation skills developed in Walk on the Wild Side enhancing your skills to an "intermediate level" and enabling you to deliver herbal medicine in the home. We explore in more depth herbal therapeutics and expand upon our materia medica; learn to create simple formulas and ehance our herbal repetorie with a better understanding of herbal actions.
Classes begin in May and run one weekend a month, Saturday and Sunday until October.
A certificate is awarded upon completion of course requrements.
The Community Herbalist
~Taking in to the Next Level~
Community Herbalism is the oldest health care model on the planet. It is one that looks to Nature as the primary Healer. A Community Herbalist is the conduit – caring for the Communiy as a whole – communities of plants, people and places. This advanced program delivers the best of our curriculum as we delve deep into the Heart of Herbalism. It is for anyone wanting to fully empower self to create a
Holistic, Naturally Healthy Community.
Women's Herbal Intensive
Women have always been healers. Womens' relationship with plants as partners and allies in healing predates history. In this course we will begin by delving back into our ancient past and spiral forward to reclaim our birthright as Healers, Medicine Women, Wise Women. The curriculum will focus on women's health and healing from Maiden to Mother to Crone.... and much more!
Reclaiming the Traditional Roots of Herbalism
Classes, Workshops and Certificate Programs in Traditional Herbalism
Promoting Health and Healing the Wise Woman Way
Now Accepting Registrations for 2010
classes are filling fast so avoid disappointment and register today!
Certificate Programs
Our certificate programs are designed to facilitate a comprehensive and progressive learning experience. Participants in our certificate classes can progress from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced.
