I think this course started a metamorphosis in who I was, who I am, and who I want to be. I have gone through I lot of life changes since this course began and I really do attribute it to that. I moved to a new state away from friends and family and now I am looking for a new job that aligns with who I want to be. The outcome was a deeper soul connection to plants, knowledge about herbalism and my ancestry.

― 2022 Community Herbalist Student

I was so inspired by the community herbalism course. I am now mixing my own teas for everything that ails me and my family, and the results are fantastic! I have so much to say about cinnamon, about tea tree oil, and many other plants that can help us live our best lives. Personal update: This weekend I've been fighting a fever (gone now) with tea made from dried orange and lemon peal plus a few red chili flakes. I feel so empowered. Thank you!

― Amy, San Francisco

I was craving more plant people in my life and also wanted to learn about herbs that can benefit my health. I feel like this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey. I have learned a ton and have so many resources now to continue growing.

― Margo, San Francisco

Surprised by how accurate my instincts with plants actually are. Felt amazing to grow into that realization - the feeling that "we already know each other", particularly with ancestral herbs. I often felt an instinctual draw to a plant and when I read up on it it turned out to be the right thing to use. I feel empowered to make medicine and to support myself and my loved ones with it in basic but powerful ways. 

― 2022 Community Herbalist Student

I am just amazed at the knowledge I have gained this year. I remember in community year going in thinking this was something I just wanted to learn about in a structured environment. It has now transformed in to a lifelong career. I could have never imagined for myself. I am excited to keep learning and growing. 

― 2022 Community Herbalist Student

I most definitely met my goal of using herbs daily and being able to share easily with family and friends.
After doing the ancestral project, I realized that there is so much more that I want to research in my family lineage of using herbs, particularly with how my aunts in El Salvador still buy herbs in the open market and use herbs on a daily basis.

― 2022 Community Herbalist Student