About this Event
Our first community herbal class of the year, facilitated by Marika Clymer (The Woodsman's Daughter), Intro to PNW Bioregional Herbalism is a lecture-style class that dives deep into the foundations of an herbal practice firmly rooted in the Northwest. Together, we will discuss guiding principles of bioregionalism, sustainability & ethics, tools of the practice, and materia medica (in-depth plant profiles of a select number of medicinal plants here in the PNW).
Herbalism is an incredibly diverse practice, each practitioner having their own unique way of working with plants. Some herbalists prefer the consistency and accessibility of purchasing herbs from larger distributors that source their plants from all over the country, or all over the world. However, this class if for people who want to cultivate an intimate relationship with the plants through personal land-based relationships & connections. Whether you are herbal-curious and just wanting to dip your toes, or a more experienced practitioner who hasn't worked as much with local plants, this class will give you a strong knowledge base to begin (or expand) your journey.
Ticket Info: Unfortunately, there is over $8 in taxes and fees included in the ticket price for this event due to a new WA state law that requires sales tax to be collected on live events, this is in addition to Eventbrite processing fees. If you would like to just pay the actual ticket cost ($35), please email Marika directly at [email protected] to register for this event; ticket must be paid in cash upon arrival for the class.
Topics we will cover in this class include:
- Bioregional herbalism as a framework for our herbal practice: the importance of place and our connection to it in medicine making, ecological responsibility & resilience, community care, and much more
- Bioregional herbal sourcing: why where our herbs come from matters, foraging, supporting local growers, growing our own herbs
- Introduction to sustainability & ethics in harvesting wild plants (a full class on this topic, Wildcrafting with Integrity, will be held on Saturday, August 8th, check back for details)
- Tools of the practice: learning resources, plant identification process, using apps as tools for identification & mapping, and more
- Materia medica: Plant profiles for 5 regional plants available during the growing season, their medicinal properties, and herbal preparation recipes
About Marika: "I am a bioregional herbalist. While the definition of that term means something different for everyone, to me it means that my practice as an herbalist is inseparable from the Pacific Northwest through familial generational ties, my relationships with farmers, and most importantly, my personal relationship to this land through farming, foraging, stewardship, and so much more.
I worked on farms here in Washington from 2013 to 2020, primarily vegetable and mushroom farms; I’ve even plowed crops with oxen like back in the old days! In 2018, I completed an interdisciplinary degree from the University of Washington in Environmental Studies & Sciences, focusing on Pacific Northwest ecology, sustainability, and more. I began my journey as a folk herbalist in the Central Cascade Foothills in 2014, and have since completed multiple programs and studied under teachers such as Sajah Popham, Michael Moore, and Matthew Wood.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
blosm studio, 8050 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, United States
USD 43.32
