Welcome to the AHG Calendar of Herbal Events.  If you have an event that you think would be of interest to our members and those who visit this website, send a description and contact information to calendar@americanherbalistsguild.com   

December 2011

December 18th: Lotions & Potions:  Making Herbal Creams & Salves, 1:30-5:30
In time for the holidays, make wonderful gifts! Come learn about healing plants for topical medicine, good harvesting and purchasing practices, & what topicals to make for different situations. Everyone will leave with a cream, salve and lip balm and recipes for making more! Tammi Sweet & Kris Miller of Heartstone Herbal School will offer at the Finger Lakes School of Massage, Ithaca, NY. 607-589-4619 http://www.heart-stone.com

January 2012

January 8 Medicinal Mushrooms.
A class on selecting which medicinal mushrooms to use to maintain health, a sense of well-being and for specific conditions.Taught by Karen Aguiar and Terri Jensen. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

January 27-29 Introduction to Herbal Medicine. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

January 30- 31 and February 3 Pulse Diagnosis Workshop.Taught by William Morris. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

February 2012

February 5 Botany for Herbalists
This class is designed to empower students to positively identify and increase their knowledge and use of wild growing medicinal plants. As the herbal community increases our collective ability to identify and use California native plants, we will notably add to the growing body of knowledge regarding California medicinal plants.
 Taught by Jolie Lonner Egert.This class runs one day a month, February through June. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org 

March 2012

March 13, 20, and 27 Herbs for Women
An intensive class focusing on a woman’s life from puberty through menopause.  In different phases of life woman are challenged with a variety of discomforts and diseases.  From menstrual irregularity, PMS, Pregnancy and childrearing to Menopause, women have unique issues to contend with.  We will explain herbal strategies that can help with each phase of life. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

March 7 to October, 2012 Herbal Apprenticeship (Intensive) Program
The Ohlone Center for Herbal Studies offers an eight month intensive program. Studying intensively with professional herbalists on staff at Ohlone Center, a small group of students will fully immerse themselves in the world of herbs through classes, weekly field studies in the natural environment, and educational camping trips. Apprentices will gain a deep understanding of local plant life through firsthand experiences, in preparation for becoming successful herbalists and herbal educators. Apprentices will also participate in three four-day camping trips in diverse California climate zones to study environmental awareness, ethical issues of wildcrafting and field identification. Taught by Pam Fischer and Faculty. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

March 13 - 18 Desert Wildflower Trip
Join Tatiana Almendral and Jim Hall for a spring wild flower trip to Anza Borrego Park in Southern California. They will discuss the medicinal properties of desert plants and flowers essences. Camping fee included, meal and ride sharing will be discussed before the trip. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

March 30 Pulse Diagnosis Mentorship taught by William Morris (prereq: Pulse Diagnosis Workshop -- see above). For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

April 2012

April 1 Plant Identification for Herbalists
This class is for the novice plant lover. It will cover the basic system of botanical field identification.  Students will learn how to identify plants by using common characteristics to group plants into families.  Plant keys will be introduced and explained.  This is a perfect class to get started in identifying spring wildflowers in the local area around us. Taught by Autumn Summers. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

May 2012

May 15, 22, and 29 Herbal Cosmetics. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

June 2012

June 29 - July 1: First Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference featuring Special Guests Susun Weed And Isla Burgess plus many Midwest herbalists and earth-based speakers, plant walks, topics including herbs for family health, and herbal wisdom the Wise Woman way. More details to come. Please save the date and follow midwestwomensherbal.com for updates.
Centered in the Wise Woman Tradition, the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference provides a gathering space to focus on earth-centered healing, nourishment, and the plants that grow around us. From the ground up, we connect to weave ourselves, our families, and our communities back into the dynamic spiral of health. The conference will be held at The Christine Center, a natural sanctuary in Willard, WI.
For more information, contact: herbwomen@gmail.com / PO Box 166, Sheboygan, WI 53081 / 920-452-HERB (4372)

June 25 – July 2  Essential oils and Skin Care in Provence, France with Mindy Green and Aroma Tours of Australia:  http://www.aroma-tours.com/provence-aromatherapy-retreat.htm

July 2012

July 2, 9, 16, and 30: Introduction to Herbal Medicine - San Francisco
A class for the beginner who wants to bring herbs into their everyday life.  We will explore the many facets of herbs and herbal medicine.  Class will cover basic human physiology and common herbal remedies for each body system.  Students will learn to prepare a number of herbal products, including herbal extracts, salves, lotions, syrups and teas. This class includes an herb walk to a local natural area.
For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

July 2 - 6:  Mediterranean Herbs and Essential Oils in Syros, Greece with Mindy Green and the American College of Health Care Sciences:  http://www.achs.edu/course-desc.aspx?pid=208&id=61

July 6 - 8: Plant/Person Immersion Weekend with Isla Burgess.
Since the beginning of human experience, plants have played a role not only in the provision of  food and medicine but in our deepest spiritual experience and in the development of consciousness. Their form, beauty, enchanting scents, their healing and emotional qualities, have all provided a gateway into the great mystery of nature. Join visiting herbal educator and plant conservationist Isla Burgess for a unique opportunity to connect with this great mystery. The Plant/Person weekend intensive is intended to broaden participants relationship with plants. It will increase a connection with the plants that grow around us and facilitate an opportunity to go deeper into herbal knowledge. This event is open to the beginner herbalist as well as the seasoned professional. We will gather At Wellspring Center in West Bend, WI. For more information see: http://www.moonwiseherbs.com/guest_series.htm or call 920-452-HERB (4372)

July 17-August 7, 2012: 6th Annual Women's Herbal/Earthways Residential Apprenticeship Program
This residential apprenticeship is a unique opportunity for women to hear the call of the wild and to listen to their own deep wisdom. We will connect deeply with ourselves, the earth, herbal green allies and all that is. Women will have the opportunity to experience living close to the earth while incorporating herbs and wild foods into their daily life. We will create a community of that encourages, inspires and challenges each other to look to the mother earth. plant sisters and all that is for deep healing and wisdom. This program is an authentic apprenticeship where participants are offered support on their own personal journey and encouraged, supported and challenged to journey to their depths. For more information see: http://www.moonwiseherbs.com/herbalapprenticeshipresidential.htm

August 2012

August 8, 15, 22, and 29: Introduction to Herbal Medicine - Berkeley
A class for the beginner who wants to bring herbs into their everyday life.  We will explore the many facets of herbs and herbal medicine.  Class will cover basic human physiology and common herbal remedies for each body system.  Students will learn to prepare a number of herbal products, including herbal extracts, salves, lotions, syrups and teas. This class includes an herb walk to a local natural area.
For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

August 25- 26: Pulse Diagnosis Workshop taught by William Morris. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

September 2012

San Francisco Class: September 19, 2012 to June 29, 2013. Berkeley Class: September 19, 2012 to June 29, 2013: Herbal Foundations Class
Gain an in-depth understanding of the complex functions and healing nature of more than 300 local plants through theoretical learning, herb gathering and sampling, and medicine making. Half of class time is spent hands on, in nature, with extended trips to local environments such as the Sierras and the Pacific Ocean. This is what distinguishes American herbalism—you learn about the plants in your own body, mind and spirit. You will create your own medicines during every class meeting, learning how to make extracts from multiple solutions, as well as creams and lotions, salves, teas, syrups, honey, oils, vinegars, and suppositories.
This year also involves an in-depth investigation of human physiology to understand the complex interactions among reproductive, endocrine, nervous, skin, muscular, skeletal and digestive systems. Constitutional physiology and the impact of stress are also emphasized. Students examine the cellular system and how fluid is transported throughout the body.Taught by Ohlone Center Staff. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

September 18, 2012 to June 25, 2013: Herbal Therapeutic Program
This 10 month Therapeutics course is the second of three courses in the Clinical Herbalist Training Program.  The content builds on that of the first course of plant identification and individual plant uses and focuses on advanced therapeutic strategies in assessing treatment.  Students focus on disease processes and subsequent application of their herbal knowledge to treat the underlying condition.  Stimulating and fun, the therapeutic course involves case reviews, research and herbal formulating.  The goal is to give clinicians the well-rounded tools needed for working as professional herbalists. 
At the conclusion of the course, students will have a firm foundation in constitutional diagnosis techniques, ability to evaluate herbal combinations, ability to formulate with confidence, and the beginnings of a clinical handout library.  Students completing the course will be awarded a certificate in Therapeutic Herbalism suitable for framing and placement on their office wall. Taught by Pam Fischer and Faculty. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org (Prerequisite: Herbal Foundations Program)

October 2012

October 23: Herbs for Kids
This is a class for the caregivers on the use of herbs for children’s health care. The class will cover disease prevention, how to support the body holistically with herbs, and herbal therapies for common illnesses. We will also discuss alternatives for dealing with chronic problems such as ear infections, allergies, and asthma. Also included is a demonstration on preparation techniques for making herbal products for home use. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org 

November 2012

November 6: Herbs for Colds and Flu (FREE community class)
Learn how to care for yourself and loved ones with herbs during the cold season. We will discuss preventative health care, therapies for common winter illnesses, and how to prepare our own home remedies. Come drink warm tea and prepare for a naturally healthy winter. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

November 3rd 2012 to October 2013: Clinical Internship Program
In this 400-hour course in clinical herbal studies and treatment strategies, students will begin to work in and learn how to run an herbal clinic.  Students will see clients, make herbal assessments, prepare and formulate herbal products, and evaluate client progress.  The student clinic is a busy facility, servicing up to 125 clients per month.
In addition to gaining clinical hours, students will learn basic record keeping, some business accounting, budgeting, scheduling, advertising and the fundamentals of running a successful practice.  Interns will learn teaching techniques and will teach a workshop or herbal class.
Taught by Pam Fischer. Prerequisite: Completion of Apprenticeship and Therapeutic Programs, or instructor’s consent. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org

December 2012

December 2: Mushroom Identification
Learn to identify and harvest edible and medicinal mushrooms from the local wild area. Class will begin with the basics of mushroom identification, including terminology, identification features, spore prints, family groups, and more. In the afternoon, we’ll head into nearby woods to examine varieties of wild mushrooms. We will also be looking for medicinal and edibles. Following the foray, we will visit the local mushroom fair. Taught by Autumn Summers. For more information: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1250 Addison St. #113, Berkeley, CA, 510-540-8010, www.ohlonecenter.org