Herb Programs
Herbal Foundations Program
A YEAR-LONG, ONLINE PROGRAM IN HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal Foundations is an in-depth, herbal studies program designed for laypeople and practitioners who wish to use herbs safely and effectively. This program is great for people who want to develop self-sufficiency with herbal medicine. Study medicinal plants easily grown in a garden, weedy herbs, and some special exotics. Learn about the medicinal actions of herbs. Explore using herbs for different body systems. Learn the art and science of medicine making. Students will complete Herbal Foundations with a full natural medicine kit created with their own hands, as well as a certificate upon completion of the course.
Herbalist Certificate Program
AN IMMERSIVE PROGRAM, DESIGNED FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL HERBALIST
Offered both in-house and online, this is a comprehensive program catering to those interested in becoming professional herbalists, this curriculum is designed to provide a total immersion into natural healing and medicinal plants. Students will take away from this course the skill set and confidence needed to practice herbalism. Discover a new and exciting direction in your life: explore the ancient art and modern science of herbal healing!
Cycle Tracking & Natural Birth Control Webinar
AN ONLINE WEBINAR FOR INDIVIDUALS, HERBALISTS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Learn how to avoid pregnancy naturally, or achieve it! The Fertility Awareness Method uses a woman’s natural fertility signs such as cervical fluid and basal body temperature to accurately and scientifically determine when she can and cannot become pregnant. Both men and women are welcome and encouraged to come. It’s about time we all knew about a safe and highly effective birth control method that really works!
Herbal Immersion Program
AN IN-PERSON, WEEK-LONG SUMMER HERBAL PROGRAM IN MONTANA
Join herbalists John Goicovich and Elaine Sheff of Green Path Herb School for our annual hands-on, week-long intensive in herbal medicine. We will be exploring the native and weedy herbs of the forests, mountains, and rivers of Northwestern Montana.
Understanding Basic Labs and Bloodwork
A TWO-DAY PRERECORDED WEBINAR
Join Naturopathic Doctor William Franklin for a two-day pre-recorded seminar on how to read and understand basic lab reports and blood panels. The labs covered in this webinar are used as initial screening tools to check for a variety of things, such as the functioning of certain organs (including the liver, kidneys, thyroid and heart), the health of your circulatory system (including the immune cells), and some of the more overt issues with nutrient status.
Foraging Wild Foods and Medicine
AN IN-PERSON, DAY-LONG ADVENTURE IN MISSOULA, MONTANA
Join herbalist Elaine Sheff for a day-long foraging class. We will be starting with the ethics, recommended tools, and "how-to" for harvesting wild plants. We will then be exploring different ecosystems around Missoula, focusing on medicinal, weedy, and edible wild plants.
Green Pharmacy: Making your own Herbal Medicines
AN ONLINE, IMMERSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO START YOUR OWN HERBAL APOTHECARY
An online program to create your own home herbal apothecary. Learn how to make herbal medicines including teas, decoctions, cold infusions, tinctures, salves, oils, glycerites, vinegars, honeys, elixirs, oxymels and more! Although this is an online program, we will be making products together in most classes.
Herbal Care for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Health
AN ONLINE, IMMERSIVE, EIGHT-WEEK PROGRAM
Every birth is a miracle. The human body is incredible and divine! And each of us needs the support of others, a village if you will. Pregnancy is a wonderful time to have plants as your ally. Herbs can be a non-invasive, gentle way to move through pregnancy, labor, postpartum care, and nursing. This course is designed for herbalists, birth workers such as doulas and midwives, parents, and anyone who may be pregnant or considering having a baby. Support people such as partners, family members, new grandparents, and friends are also encouraged to attend.
