There are many herbs to use during an active fire - herbs for helping protect your lungs, support your nervous system, and help support your body while going through a very difficult time. We would like to share these herbs and foods for you to integrate in your life, hopefully support you and your community in the short-term and long-term. 

Join Laura Ash and jim mcdonald to explore the world of possibilities of herbal choices. 

Laura Ash will be talking about first aid herbalism during fire season, DIY tools such as air filters, remedies, products, and foods that you can use in an emergency situation. 

jim mcdonald will be discussing herbs to support bodily functions, fun recipes, and interesting anecdotes. 

Erin Masako Wilkins will be present for the Q&A to discuss herbs from an Asian American and TCM perspective. 

This class is FREE and intended to support the helpers who are caring for others. 

Here is the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82269846345

(You do not need to sign up to attend. Anyone who signs up with their email will get the slides, information, and video sent to them after the class.)

Laura Ash is a Clinical Herbalist, founder of Land of Verse, and has vast herbal first aid experience for the last 22 years. Laura has worked with victims of fire and smoke in Northern California since 2017. Laura's approach is for people to have access to herbs wherever they land. 

jim mcdonald is a herbalist and founder of herbcraft.org, and is based in Michigan, where he teaches herb classes and sees clients. jim has worked with folks affected by fires and smoke, and has many fun recipes to share to support compliance during times of stress.