The following is a collection of people I have worked with directly, or whose resources I use frequently. Herbal Information An extensive herbal learning website where I regularly contribute informative articles and videos. If you are interested in learning about herbs this is THE website to go to. Learning Herbs This website is run by the Gallagher Family and offers many herbal tips for the beginner to those who already incorporate herbs into their daily life. Check out their website for Wildcraft, a cooporative game created by Kimberly that teaches kids of all ages many facets of herbalism. Kiva Rose is an inspiration to many herbalists. Her blog is full of long herbal monographs that are beautifully written. She and her partners also run the Anima Lifeways and Herbal School that is also worth checking out. She also co-hosts the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference. This site hosted by jim mcdonald is a treasure trove of information. jim's own herbal articles are insightful and entertaining and he also has an incredible list of herbal articles indexed. jim is located in Michigan and regularly teachers there and in surrounding states. If I lived close by I wouldn't want to miss even one of his classes! This school offers a two year clinical herbalist training program in Boulder CO that is run by Paul Bergner, one of my favorite herbalists. Visit the website to also see a wide range of distance learning audio cd sets. I own every one of these and have listened to them countless times. This has been one of my favorite herbal learning resources. Paul is also the editor of the Medical Herbalism Journal which I highly recommend subscribing to. This is such a fantastic zine. Especially created for kids, I find that I love using it as well. Each month Kristine creates a new zine focusing on one herb. Each zine contains all sorts of fun activities, stories, songs and much more. If you have kids or are a kid yourself then you gotta check this out! Henriette offers an amazing resource of historical herbal books on her website. Sean Donahue and Darcey Blue are the herbalists featured on this website. They offer a wide range of online classes. Beautifully handcrafted herbal products from Kristena Haslam. A fantastic herbal zine. Blog Roll Karen is an acupuncturist and herbalists. I regularly visit her blog for informative articles that she publishes frequently. This is one of my most often read blogs. Lisl presents straight forward herbal monographs that will blow you over with the indepth knowledge coming from a person that obviously works close with plants. A beautiful blog by herbalist Ananda Wilson. Run by Natalie Vickery I have really enjoyed her indepth articles. Great blog focused on taking care of your family. Where to buy herbs Where to buy Tinctures Food Related Wilderness Living Located in the Methow Valley, this innovative school connects people to the natural world around them through tracking classes, wilderness survival classes, and wild plants explorations. A Primitive and Life Skills Gathering held in the North Cascades Wildlands. Encouraging re-connecting and re-wilding through ancient living skills and craft that link us all to our ancestors. Recognizing the need to preserve and continue these old ways as we delve deeper into a technologically based society. Promoting self-sufficiency, community building, and deep connection to the land and all beings. Four Seasons Prehistoric Projects teaches people how to live sustainably at the stone age level. We strive to "live" in the wilderness, rather than "survive" it to get back to civilization. I studied with Frank and Karen Sherwood taking both of their apprenticeships and most of their weekend classes. Their experience and knowledge in the field of Wilderness Survival, Ethnobotany, and basketry make them a priceless jewel in the Pacific Northwest. My advice is to take classes with them ASAP. Especially the weekend survival techniques and Coastal Foraging. Wilderness Awareness School Offering classes for both adults and children in naturalist training. If you have children I highly recommended sending them to the summer camps. It'll be the most amazing summer they've ever had. MISC I love the town I live in! Herbal Books I regularly reach for All books by Paul Bergner Medical Herbalism by David Hoffman Healing with the Herbs of Life by Lesley Tierra Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth by Sharol Tiglner All books by herbalist Michael Moore Botanical Medicine for Women's Health by Aviva Romm Natural Pregnancy by Aviva Romm Opening our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs by Gail Faith Edwards Health for Body, Mind and Spirit
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