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Wild Folk Herb Farm
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Wild Folk Botanical Academy
An 8 Month Herbal Immersive
"Reclaiming the narrative around agriculture"
Join Storii & Dane for an 8 month deep dive into the exciting and dynamic world of plants as medicine!
Starting in the Spring of 2023, From March - October, we will be gathering on the Wild Folk Herb farm to deliver our unique combination of Science & Magic in the world of Herbal Medicine. This course is designed for the beginner and experienced herb enthusiasts alike. Through phytotherapy, biology, chemistry folklore, intuition & magic, this course is meant to facilitate an in-depth exploration into botanical medicines using a holistic approach.
Program Syllabus:
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Biodynamic Agriculture
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Growing Herbal Medicines from Seed to Bottle
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Wildcrafting (ethics & identification)
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Medicine Making (tinctures, oils, salves, syrups & more)
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Plant Spirit Medicine
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Plant Propogation
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Drying/Harvesting Herbs
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Organoleptics
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Formulation Techniques
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Plant Anatomy/Physiology
Site Location: Weekends will take place at the Wild Folk Herb Farm located on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC. There will be 2-3 forest/wildcrafting field trips during our 8 months together, all of which will be located on Salt Spring Island.
For students coming from off island, there is the opportunity to camp onsite on the Saturday night and the use of our farm kitchen/washroom facilities.
We are located approximately 30minutes from the Fulford Ferry, 10 minutes from the Vesuvius Ferry & 15 minutes from Long Harbour Ferry.
Tuition & Fee's: $2250 ($250 deposit required upon program acceptance which will be deducated from your total tuition). Payment Plans Available.
What Students Will Receive:
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Course Material & Texts
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In-depth & hands-on experience on a medicinal herb farm
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Several different herbal preparations that you will make yourself using organically grown herbs
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Medicinal Plant Starts for your own gardens
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Herb Seeds
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Engaging lectures and course content
Time Commitment Required: Students will be required/expected to attend all class dates or at least 85% of the course dates in order to graduate and receive their certificate of completion.
Class dates run every 3rd weekend of the month
from March-October 2023. Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm.
There are a total of 8 weekend classes, 96hours of immersion
Hawthorn Harvest!
One of our favourite plants to explore during Plant Spirit Medicine
Who this course is for: Whether you are a beginner or well versed in the world of herbal medicine, you will benefit from this program. Together Dane and Storii bring a unique perspective to growing medicinal herbs and medicine making. This mentorship program will be of extra interest to those who are keen to study herbal medicine within an agricultural setting, or for those interested in gaining experience on an organic herb farm.
Marshmallow, Elecampane & Licorice Root Harvest from 2021
To Apply or Inquire About This Mentorship: There are limited spaces available for the program so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Please fill out the form below -or- visit the CONTACT PAGE to receive the mentorship application!
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