michigan herb classes & workshops
(well, michigan and a few other states here & there...)

This is a list of my scheduled walks & classes, into 2009... of course; more to come.

Please check back every now and again... I'm still working on next years schedule and more herb classes will undoubtedly pop up here and there, in different areas throughout Michigan or elsewhere. If you'd like to be added to an email list that gives information on my workshops, or to inquire about other stuff I can or might do, just send an email or call me at (248) 737-3589 

Have questions about classes? 
I've got answers to frequently asked questions (like times, weather exceptions and such) here. 

Want to host a class, walk or workshop?
I'm always happy to travel and spend time talking plants, and can speak on a wide array of herbal topics, from a couple hours to a day to a weekend.  If you're interested in having me offer herb classes in your neck of the woods (or tropical beaches), just let me know...

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.:9th International Herb Symposium:.
Friday June 19^th through Sunday June 21^st
at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts

I'll be offering herb walks in the fields and woods surrounding the campus, and there will be innumerable other unstatably wondrous happenings offered by some of the world's most insightful herbalists and plant people.  

Visit International Herb Symposium site for more details;
or write or call: SAGE, P.O. BOX 420, E. BARRE, VT 05649   (802) 479-9825

(hey!  I'm in the picture with Cascade on the homepage... how groovy...)

. : Organic Summer Fun Festival : .
Friday June 28^th from 1-6pm
at Tall Trees Community Farm & Education Center
in White Lake (my walk time is still being determined)
a $5 to $25 sliding scale offering is deeply appreciated

I'll be offering herb walks in the fields and woods of Tall Trees, and there will be a lot of other super cool happenings, including music and dance circles, a tour of the CSA and composting demo, natural building activities, a butterfly & insect exhibit, and kids activities.  This is the second year for this event; last year was a blast.    

For more info, to RSVP, volunteer, or offer a presentation, contact:
Terry - 248-515-7932, talltreescommunityfarm@gmail.com,
or Jennifer - jenlorakova@aol.com

Harvest Days... an Herbal & Honey Feast
Saturday, July 18th at 2pm
at Yule Love It Lavender Farm in Leonard, MI
.: herbs, honey, health & wholeness :.
 
Bees are exceptional herbalists, not only pollinating but also making both food and medicine from the plants they tend to.  Join herbalist jim mcdonald in a discussion of the traditional uses of bee products in herbal syrups, lozenges, and as potent medicinal agents in and of themselves.  The many uses of honey and the invaluable virtues of propolis will be explored...

Midsummer Medicines
~Michigan's Medicinal Plants~
Sunday, July 19th
11:30am to 6ish
At Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center in Oxford
$40/$50 at the door
Graciously sponsored by Living Free Foundation^SM
 

Foundational Herbcraft   
. : a weekend course : .
Friday eve through Sunday, July 24th-26th
at Blooming Valley Retreat in Shelby, MI

(north of grand rapids)

An exploration of the foundational principles that support traditional

western herbalism.   What are the actins by which herbs work? How

do plants communicate their virtues to us through our senses, and

how can we learn to take in and apply this information in a practical

and meaningful way? 

The workshop includes six vegetarian meals and plenty of time for

rest & reflections..
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a yet to be named offering in   
Toledo, OH
Saturday/Sunday, August 15th/16th
times & details
TBA
 
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a weekend workshop on

Holistic Immunity & Respiratory Wellness  
Duluth, Minnesota
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, August 28th/29th/30th
times & details
TBA... ask me.
 
~offered by the Lake Superior Herbalist Guild~ 
 

Wild Roots and Fall Foliage
~Michigan's Medicinal Plants~
Sunday, September 20th
11:30am to 6ish
At Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center in Oxford
$40/$50 at the door
Graciously sponsored by Living Free Foundation^SM

yet another presentation on herbs
Saturday, October 10th
Time to be determined
in pontiac
 
 

Herbs, Vitalism & Holistic Immunity
Sunday, November 8th
Noon to 6ish
At Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center in Oxford
$40/$50 at the door 
Graciously sponsored by Living Free Foundation^SM

2010...

I'll be, again, delighted to offer herb walks at

the MidAmerican Herbal Symposium

Interested in hosting a class?

I'm always happy to share what I've learned in new settings with new people (especially in the sunny tropics)… if your interested in having my offer herbs classes in your area, just holler and we'll figure out what might work…

jim mcdonald
~herbalist~
(248) 737-3589
www.herbcraft.org
jim@herbcraft.org

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