Studying Herbal Medicine at Wildwood Institute
We accept applications until the class is full, first come first served. Below are some pictures from this year's class.
October, 2020
![]() Studying in-person and virtually, October 2020 |
Apprentices walking through the garden, October 2020 |
Herb walk on the Ice Age Trail
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Autumn on the Ice Age Trail |
September, 2020
Apprentices gathering burdock seeds |
Burdock seeds ready for medicine making
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Apprentices processing jewelweed
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Jewelweed simmering |
![]() St. John's Wort growing in our garden |
Tinctures and infused oils
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Upcoming Classes:
Plant-based Healing for the Heart |
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Class will be held online through Olbrich Botanical Gardens |
Join us as we explore delicious heart-y infusions, vinegars and honeys from some of nature’s most wonderful plants! In this virtual class you will learn how to use herbs, foods, and lifestyle choices to strengthen your heart, create strong and flexible blood vessels, and maintain healthy blood pressure. |
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So You Want To Be An Herbalist |
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Thursday, March 18, 2021 Class will be held online through Wildwood Institute |
Harvesting dandelion root on a crisp fall day. Making your own elderberry syrup. Knowing which herbs to use when your loved one has a cold. These are just a few of the reasons people become herbalists! Learn what you need to know in order to be a safe and effective herbalist. We will discuss resources, legalities, licensing, and the joy of learning about plants! If you have questions about our Herbalist Apprenticeship program, or about being an herbalist in general, this class is a good place to start.
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Rejuvenate Yourself with Spring Tonics |
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Thursday, April 1, 2021 Class will be held online through Olbrich Botanical Gardens |
Spring is the season when old energies are cleared away and bodies renew themselves. Traditional herbal spring tonics, easily grown in your yard, can help you do this safely, gently and effectively. Learn the modern uses of these wonderful herbs for improved metabolism, stable moods and clear skin, and how to do a six-week spring tune-up. Join us to learn all about herbal spring tonics and for a demonstration on how to make an herbal skin toner. |