Name: Community Herbalism with Jennifer Monroy and Kathryn Sisler Waple
Start: 2025-01-16T23:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-21T01:00:00+00:00
Location: Lighthouse Yoga Studio

Description

Join Jennifer Monroy from Erekani Herbs and Kathryn Sisler Waple from the Seagate School of Holistic Herbalism for a 6-week journey into the world of community-based herbalism, where western herbalism meets the rich traditions of indigenous knowledge. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the history and practice of herbal medicine so you can have the confidence to become a natural healer and ally within your community.

Topics Included:

Land back issues
Influence of European colonization on indigenous practices
Cultural appropriation
Ethnography
Lineage of knowledge
Plant Spirit Relationships

Early Bird Tuition (through December 16th, 2024) $270*

Regular Tuition (after December 16th) $300*

*does not include processing fee

Refunds

We do not offer refunds, but your registration may be gifted or transferred to another person.

None of the information in this class series is intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease and does not constitute medical advice.

Date & Time

Jan 16 - Feb 20, 2025

Venue Details

Lighthouse Yoga Studio

1731 Dawson Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

Seagate School of Holistic Herbalism

About us

Kathryn Sisler Waple

Certificate in the Fundamentals of Herbalism from Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism; Apprentice with Corinna Wood of Red Moon Herbs;

BA in English from UNCW, certificate in High School Education

Kathryn Waple is an herbalist who has been working with plants for more than 15 years. Her passion is in teaching people about how to use and grow medicinal herbs safely and easily for the benefit of the whole family. She teaches classes on growing, harvesting and using medicinal herbs.

"Learning about herbalism and natural/alternative health is a form of community activism. I think it is a crucial part of bringing people together. I would like to infuse the local community with a sense of responsibility and support for individual health. Being able to heal yourself is an empowering act that lays a foundation for the ability to heal your community."

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