The Herbalist Training Program
Our foundational 8-month herbalism course includes materia medica, medicine making and longer field day adventures; as well as a camping trip where we can practice ethical wildcrafting.
This program is designed for students who want to truly set out on the path to being a practicing herbalist, and who are excited to work together with others in an ongoing experience through the year.
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If you have already completed a foundational herbal medicine course and are looking for advanced herbalism classes, check out our second year of study: Clinical Herbalism.
Option 1: Herbalist Training Program
(inclusive)
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Eight in-person weekends with Saturdays spent in the classroom and Sundays hiking in various locations near Portland.
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2024 In-Person Dates: March 16-17, April 20-21, May 18-19, June 19-23*, July 20-21, August 17-18, September 14-15, October 26-27. Classes are 10 am - 5 pm.
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One 4-day camping trip, June 19-23, spent meeting the plants, wildcrafting and medicine making in the forest!
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Inclusive program option enrolls students in the Plant Medicine series: our live online materia medica classes on Thursday evenings in Late February, March, April, May, September, and October.
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Student discounts on tincture tasting packets, additional hikes, and other offerings.
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The opportunity to build community and enhance the healing connection to the plants by spending time with your fellow herbalists.
180+ hours of live instruction
Tuition: $1925
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Interested? Learn more and complete the application here.
Option 2: Herbalist Training Program
(in-person only)
​We have a limited number of spaces for students who cannot attend the online classes:
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Eight in-person weekends with Saturdays spent in the classroom and Sundays hiking in various locations near Portland.
2024 In-Person Dates: March 16-17, April 20-21, May 18-19, June 19-23*, July 20-21, August 17-18, September 14-15, October 26-27. Classes are 10 am - 5 pm.
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One 4-day camping trip, June 19-23, spent meeting the plants, wildcrafting and medicine making in the forest!
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Student discounts on additional hikes and other offerings.
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The opportunity to build community and enhance the healing connection to the plants by spending time with your fellow herbalists.
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Tuition: $1475
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Interested? Learn more and complete the application here.
Option 3: Live Online Classes Only
This option is recommended for people who cannot come to the Portland area for classes or who cannot go on long hikes.
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Take just the Plant Medicine series of live online materia medica classes on Thursday evenings in March, April, May, September, and October: The Complete Plant Medicine Series.
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5 months of live instruction, discounted to $495​​
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You can sign up for this option on our Open Classes page: choose The Complete Plant Medicine Series.
No application required.
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Online classes for 2024 are coming soon!