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Aug 23rd.   6:00 pm  (Friday) Herbs for Womens Health (Rebecca) $25

This is a class to become more familiar with herbs that are beneficial for many areas specific to women's health in the different phases of our lives. We'll talk about herbs that are useful for menstration issues including cramps and PMS, fertility, libido, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, menopause and more.

Sept 7th 10:30 am.  (Saturday)  Uses and Benefits of Castor Oil (Lauren)  $25

Every plant has a story that needs to be told. Castor Oil has a long history and a lot to discover.  You may have heard about this oil and all of its marvelous benefits, such as reduced inflammation, detoxification, and menstrual symptom relief, but were a little intimidated and didn't know where to start. In this class we will learn about all of the different ways to apply and use the oil as well as dive into the many benefits. We will also touch on how to combine castor oil with some of your favorite herbs for added benefit. Castor oil may just be the missing link on your journey to better health.

Sept 13th 6:00 pm   (Friday) Herbalism for Beginners (Rebecca)  $25

The most successful use of herbs requires an understanding that different people have different underlying constitutions and require plants with different qualities based on this. The art of herbalism is more complex than "take this herb for this problem." This class lays a solid foundation to start to think of herbs in a constitutionally appropriate way and to start to work your way through how to really use herbs with a deeper knowledge of how they affect the body.

In this class we will talk about how to choose herbs based on their energetics- cooling, warming, moistening, drying, as well as some examples of herbs from each of these categories. We will meet a few of our best allies and learn the basics of how to use them.

Sept 18th  6:00 (Wednesday)   Herb Walk at Dauner Martin (Rebecca) $25
One of the best parts of learning about herbalism is finding all the wonderful herbal allies that grow in our region. Michigan is rich in herbs that are potential allies if you know how to identify and use them! For this class, we will meet at the southern entrance of Dauner-Martin Nature Preserve on Dauner Road. **Parking can be somewhat limited. For those of you who would like to carpool, meet at the Hawthorn & Violet parking lot by 5:45 and we'll go as a group or two and make parking easier!We will go on a one mile hike through wooded trails and meadow. Along the way, we will stop many times to point out and discuss medicinal plants growing in Michigan. I plan to do three herbs walks over the course of the warm weather on this same trail so that we can see how the plants look in later summer. (May, July & September)It's always a good idea to wear good close toed walking shoes, and maybe even long pants, and to apply bug deterrent spray. We will still plan on going if it’s raining. Cancellation will only happen if weather is dangerous such as a thunderstorm with lightening is imminent. So if it looks like rain and you’d like to bring an umbrella, take that into account. A notebook and camera may also be useful.  In fall things are starting to wind down a bit, but the woods and meadow have lots to offer still!

Sept 20th 6:00 pm (Friday)  **SOLD OUT** Supporting Gut Health & How it Impacts Allergies, Autoimmune and Inflammation (Rebecca) $25
The root of all disease begins in the gut. We'll talk about why gut health is so important for reducing your hay fever symptoms, your aches and pains, your mental health outlook, as well as the impact on autoimmune conditions.  We will look at the ways modern life is so disruptive to gut health and talk about strategies for counteracting this.  Gut health goes way beyond taking probiotics, and we'll talk about what else can be done.
 

Sept 21st 10:30 am (Saturday)  Immune Support: Winter Wellness (Rebecca) $25

This is the class you want to take if you want to figure out how to use herbs when you or your family members get sick with acute viruses, as well as how to try to boost the immune system to prevent it to begin with.
We will discuss herbs, foods, and other tools to do this. I love biology so will sneak a little of that in there too. We will also discuss what herbs and foods will help us recover wellness if we do fall ill this winter, including addressing specific symptoms.

Sept 27th 6:00 pm (Friday)  Herbal Medicine Making (Rebecca) $35

This class will be a demonstration of how to make your herbs into medicine, with many opportunities to get up and help with the medicine making if you like to be a little more hands on!. We will learn about how to make infusions, decoctions, tinctures, poultices, steams, salves, syrups and more. This class tends to run closer to 2.5 hours

Oct 5th  10:30 am   (Saturday)  Tarot 101 (Heather) $45

In this workshop (formerly known as “Tuning in with Tarot), we will be learning the basics of tarot cards and how to read/work with them, as well as how to tune in to our own personal style(s) of awareness and how we receive energies and information.
This is great for newbie’s and beginners that want to grow their knowledge and confidence in the world of Tarot and Oracle cards.
We’ll be working specifically with the “LightSeer’s Tarot” deck, which is included in the cost of the class. If you’ve always wanted to learn how Tarot works, or even if you are just plain curious about them, we’d love to have you join us!

Oct 11th 6:00 pm. (Friday) The Wee Beasties Inside: Intro to Parasitology (Rebecca) $25

Ready for a bit of a creepy crawly class? It's ok. Take a deep breath. We will talk about some of the myriad of parasites that can affect people right here in Michigan and more importantly, what to DO about them!  We'll talk about herbs that are effective, when parasite cleanses should be done and other strategies.

Oct 12th   10:30 am  (Saturday)  Herbal Allies for Different Types of Pain (Rebecca) $25

There are lots of herbal allies that are helpful to know about for different types of pains, and we'll tease those apart to help you come up with the best strategies for different circumstances.What herbs are might be helpful for a headache? Which ones for nerve pain? Which ones for toothaches? What is the type of pain? We're not talking of course about a silver bullet for intense chronic pain, but some allies with which it is useful to become familiar.

Oct 19th   10:30 am (Saturday)  Contraceptive Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide to Birth Control (Lauren) $25

Join us for Contraceptive Conversations, an informative class designed to empower individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about birth control. This class will explore various forms of contraception, including:
The Pill: Understand the different types of oral contraceptives, how they work, and their benefits and potential side effects.
IUD (Intrauterine Device): Learn about the two main types of IUDs—hormonal and copper—along with their effectiveness, insertion process, and long-term benefits.
Implant: Discover how the contraceptive implant works, its effectiveness, and what to expect during the insertion and removal process.
The Ring (NuvaRing): Explore the flexible hormonal ring that is inserted into the vagina, its usage, effectiveness, and any side effects.
Shot (Depo-Provera): Get insights into the hormonal injection method, including its advantages, potential side effects, and how often it needs to be administered.
Fertility Awareness Method: Explore natural methods of tracking fertility, understanding menstrual cycles, and how to use this knowledge to prevent or plan for pregnancy.
Throughout the class, participants will learn about the effectiveness, benefits, and potential drawbacks of each method, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how they work. Whether you are seeking information for yourself or to support someone else, Contraceptive Conversations will equip you with the tools to take control of your reproductive health with confidence.

Oct 25th 6:00 pm (Friday)  Incense Rolling Workshop (Jamie of Black River Moon) $40  **SOLD OUT** See Nov 24th

In this make & take class you’ll get your hands dirty working directly with a wide variety of aromatics, from common and locally growing herbs to imported resins that have been used for centuries, creating your very own unique blend that we will then roll into incense cones. No synthetics, no fragrance oils, no essential oils, just herbs, resins and water. Each participant will leave with about 20 cones to burn at home, as well as the basic foundation of incense making. Class fee includes materials fee.

Oct 26th.   10:30 am. (Saturday)  Tarot 201 (Heather) $45

This workshop is for folks who have a comfortable wisdom of general Tarot and Oracle card meanings. If you enjoy learning new and cool ways to work with the cards, please do join us!Some of the things we’ll be learning:Creating our own spreadsCreating focused intention spacesInfusing our drinking waterWe will also be talking about how astrology, runes, and other elements can bring even more clarity and awareness into our readings.For this workshop, we will be working with the “Water Crystal Oracle” deck, by Dr. Masaru Emoto, which is included in the class fee. Please feel free to bring 2-3 of your favorite crystals and if you have a special deck that you enjoy working with, bring that too!

Nov 2nd   10:30 am  (Saturday).  Elderberry Syrup Workshop (Rebecca) $35

Most of us know how amazing elderberry syrup is to combat the first signs of viral infection or exposure. However, commercially made stuff in the stores is not only expensive, it leaves something to be desired in the taste department (with the exception of our small batch syrup of course!)
I'll show you how easily elderberry syrup can be made at home and how delicious it can be. We'll make a batch while I'm teaching and bottle it up so everyone can bring one home.
You'll also learn about the mechanisms by which elderberry is thought to work in the body, and learn about some other herbs that are helpful allies to add to your syrup.

Nov 8th  10:30 am  (Saturday)  Spice Rack Herbalism (Rebecca)  $25

Sage, turmeric, garlic, thyme, basil, rosemary, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla.
You may already have some of the world's most lovely and fragrant herbs right in your kitchen! But did you know you can use them medicinally as well? Learn about which of these powerhouses to reach for next time you have a stomachache, can't sleep, have a cold, or are have aches and pains. Learn which of these herbs are useful for some of the chronic health conditions many people experience.
Learning how to apply our culinary herbs to our health needs is a game changer for many!

Nov 9th  10:30 am   (Saturday)  Womb Wisdom: Perimenopause/Menopause (Heather) $25

This class is for folks that are either curious about what to expect with perimenopause/menopause, or are currently experiencing this transition from our fertility years to our wisdom years.We will be talking about the most common issues like hot flashes, insomnia, and body aches and pains, as well as the oddball ones such as itchy skin and scalps! We will also be learning which herbs and supplements can be super beneficial during this transition as we are shifting into the wisest versions of ourselves.This class is inclusive and a safe space for everyone who has a uterus, and even if you’ve had a hysterectomy, there will be lots of useful information on these powerful changes that are happening in our bodies, minds, and spirits. Please join us!

Nov 16th 10:30 am (Saturday)  Medicinal Mushrooms (Rebecca) $25

Here we'll learn about the qualities of various medicinal mushrooms including Reishi, Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Maitake Chaga, and many more.  We'll talk about , how they can be used medicinally, how to identify them, where they grow, about their constituents and how best to extract them.  We'll also touch on certification programs for the state of Michigan.

Nov 23nd  10:30 am Herbs for Stress and Anxiety (Rebecca) $25

You may have heard about herbs like St. Johns wort for depression and Chamomile for soothing stressed nerves, but let me take you a little deeper into the world of herbs we can use to help balance our energy patterns, that will help alleviate stress, fatigue and other emotional states. We will look at several different adaptogenic and nervine herbs and discuss the types of imbalances and personalities they best address. Whether you love the holidays or find them a source of stress, (or both honestly) we can all use some extra support at this time. This class will introduce you to several herbs that help support the nervous system and the adrenals, helping to buffer the effects of stress on the body, helping with energy, stamina and recovery.  (In herbal speak, we'll be learning the nerviness and adaptogens)

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Nov 24th 1:30 pm Incense Rolling Workshop (Jamie of Black River Moon) $40

In this make & take class you’ll get your hands dirty working directly with a wide variety of aromatics, from common and locally growing herbs to imported resins that have been used for centuries, creating your very own unique blend that we will then roll into incense cones. No synthetics, no fragrance oils, no essential oils, just herbs, resins and water. Each participant will leave with about 20 cones to burn at home, as well as the basic foundation of incense making. Class fee includes materials fee.

 

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