Whether it’s in person or online, get the know-how you need to discover the power of plant medicine for you and your loved ones.
Local Resources
Herbalista Health Network
Herbalista recognizes healthcare as a fundamental human right. They sponsor health services and herbal education through a variety of programs, empowering folks to care for themselves and their neighbors. They believe true healthcare is based on a foundation of mutual respect and mutual aid– solidarity, not charity!
*Currently offering online education
Ordinary Herbalist: Leslie Williams
A complete 9-month clinical/community herbalism program both in person and online as well as Round Table workshops to further your knowledge and skills.
BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies
Grounded in the belief that the best herbs are the ones that grow nearby, and that the best way to learn about them is to see them growing in the wild, BotanoLogos programs encourage students to use all of their senses to truly experience herbs as they learn about their uses.
*Currently offering online education
Georgia Herbalists Guild
As an official chapter of the American Herbalists Guild, the GHG supports access to herbal medicine for all and advocate excellence in herbal education. Their most common activity is their monthly meeting, typically the third Sunday of every month, but they also have a variety of speakers that they invite and endorse throughout the year.
Online Education
We don’t want to re-invent the wheel, so be sure to check out these amazing directories of online herbal education to find the perfect fit for you:
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine Directory: Explore herb schools by type (in-person, online, clinical training.) BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ led organizations are denoted.
American Herbalists Guild Distance Learning Directory: Discover in-depth descriptions of online learning options from respected schools all over the country.
Green Wisdom: This SoCal herb school offers a free, hour-long herb profile every Monday on Facebook. Check it out!
Homestead Favorites
BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ voices have historically been under-represented in the craft and homestead movements despite being leaders in them. Check out some magical folks bringing the goodness - and let us know if there’s someone you’d like to see included!
BIPOC Voices in the Herbal Community: A fantastic (though not necessarily comprehensive) collection of IG accounts compiled by @herbrally.
Rootwork Herbals: Lovingly handcrafted community herbalism; home of The People’s Medicine School
Hood Herbalism: A BIPOC Community Herbal Education Project supporting the connection between “yerbas y people” honoring ancestral wisdom.
Tieraona Low Dog: Physician, author, and educator passionate about empowering people with the knowledge necessary for transformational health and well-being.