Rising to the Health Challenges of Our Times With Herbal Medicine: Plant Walk & Introductory Workshop
Thursday September 18th at 5-7pm
Our health cannot be separated from the earth that nourishes us. The growing epidemic of chronic illness is deeply entwined with a disconnected culture, degradation of the earth and societal inequalities. Many are embracing herbal medicine as a path to empowered healthcare that connects us with our own bodies, each other, and the natural rhythms of the earth. Whether you are new to herbal medicine, or you are wondering what is the next step to improve your knowledge and skill, this workshop is for you.
In this workshop, we will explore:
Core philosophies and tools vital to a vibrant, ethical, and effective approach to herbal medicine
The potential of herbal medicine in empowering, accessible, integrative healthcare
How to apply these concepts to local abundant medicinal plants that you can harvest for medicine!
This class is free/pay-what-you-can. Donations will be accepted.
Please register below:
Ember Peters (they/them) is a clinical herbalist and educator based in Bridgetown NS, unceded Mi'kmaq territory. They are the founder of Wild Current Herbalism and co-founder of the Maritime School of Holistic Herbalism and Rosehip Community Herbs. Ember has been teaching herbal medicine and in clinical practice for over a decade, with a focus on chronic illness and transgender herbal care. Ember recognizes community based holistic health as a tangible step towards collective and individual liberation and resilience. Ember is a Registered Herbal Practitioner with the Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia (HANS). For more information visit: www.wildcurrentherbalism.com