EEK! Using Herbs for Anxiety & Overwhelm
Sunday, February 1, 2026
1:00pm -3:30pm(ish)
We hope the New Year has been full of wonder and ease for y'all, but perhaps... maybe not entirely. Have you also noticed that people seem pretty stressed out? And not just in the “Wow, there's a lot of stuff going on...” sense, but also in the “I feel imperiled!” sense.
On Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at Otter Creek Lodge, jim mcdonald will be teaching about why this happens, and what can be done about it (it’s always more than just taking stuff, but we will be passing around all manner of relaxant herbs to sample...).
Stress is one of the largest contributors to illness, depleting our bodies of the energy needed to maintain health, digest our food, fight off infection, and keep us happy & smiling. All too many of us feel like we’re swimming upstream or in a constant state of “fight or flight”, even if we’re just standing in our kitchen. Fortunately, there are a myriad assortment of herbs not only known to offer a calming influence, but which act in a restorative manner upon the nervous system as well.
Join herbalist jim mcdonald in a discussion of the herbs and practices that will support us through times of stress and strain, whether it be due to acute trauma or just trying to keep up with the unsustainable pace of life that surrounds us. We’ll look at a number of herbs that can support us through hard times, emphasizing how plants can help specific manifestations of stress, from overwhelm to outbursts to heartache.
***If you're interested in jim's 2026 lindera either online or in person , this class provides a great preview of his teaching and approach to herbalism.
cost...
$40 per person and includes extensive handouts.
location...
Otter Creek Lodge
3140 North Otter Creek Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161 (directions)
Or 41.878340, -83.473075 ← enter these coordinates into whatever map app you use for exact directions.
venue details...
The proper drive to pull into will be marked with colored flags.
Please bring along easy off shoes or slippers to wear inside the classroom/community space.
We love dogs but kindly ask that your dogs stay at home.
Also, please know that this space is a drug, smoke, and vape free place.
to register...
To register for any of these walks, please use a "register for an herb class" button on this page ; pre-registration helps SO MUCH and is deeply appreciated. Likewise, sharing with and bringing along friends, family, and random passersby makes you awesome! If there is space left you can also bring payment the day of the class.
Email jim@herbcraft.org to see if there are spots available.
questions about classes?
I've got answers to frequently asked questions (like times, weather exceptions, missed classes and such) here.