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Upper Midwest Regional Calendar
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Medicinal Herb and Wild Food Classes and Events
This section of the CRHI website will be updated monthly. It generally includes an update from the Coulee Region Herbal Institute director along with current listings of classes and events being offered throughout the region. If you have a class or event you would like featured on this calendar page, please send information to .. dandeliongold22@hotmail.com
Our next Coulee Region Herbal Institute event is a Mushroom
Walk at Hixon Forest Nature
Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin led by mycologist
Anna Greneday from the University of Minnesota. This walk takes
place on Sunday, September 21 from 3:30-5:30 pm. Pray for lots of rain
beforehand and abundant mushrooms!
From
August 30-September 1 Stephen Herrod Buhner will be offering a
conference in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin on Gaia, Plant Intelligence
and the Ecstatic Path. This promises to be an engaging and
enlightening seminar for those interested in going deeper into both the
scientific and the metaphysical components of herbalism.
Scroll down for details for both of these events.
Plans are underway for Madison's second Herb Day to be held in October at Olbrich Gardens. The Herb Day committee is presently seeking presenters, vendors and sponsors for the event. Scroll down for details under the Madison area heading.
Finally, the deadline for submissions for the next issue of our Coulee Region Herbal Institute quarterly newsletter is September 10. Any submissions are welcome...articles, poems, book reviews, calendar items, recipes.........The newsletter is intended to be a community conversation, educational outreach and networking opportunity for people interested in herbal medicine and wild foods in our region. Don't be shy! The issue will be mailed out around September 21.
Meanwhile, enjoy the changing of the guard
as summer all too quickly gives way to autumn. I've already seen wooly
bears crossing the road and the goldenrod always gives me wistful reminders of
winter. It also reminds me to stay in the present moment and and
enjoy today. There is glory in every living thing, recieve it!
August/September
2008
LaCrosse Area
Coulee Region Herbal Institute presents:
“Mushroom Identification Walk”
DATE: Sunday, Setpember 21
TIME: 3:30-5:30
PLACE: Hixon Forest Nature Center, LaCrosse
The autumn rains bring a rich variety of mushrooms to the forest floor. We’ll be taking a walk through the Hixon Forest Nature Center in LaCrosse with Mycologist Ann Greneday from the University of Minnesota to learn to identify and deepen our appreciation for the magical, mysterious world of mushrooms. We will meet in the parking lot at the Nature Center. Dress appropriately for the weather!
Call 608-637-3074 for more information.
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viroqua Area
Making Herbal Salves and Lotions
Instructor: Robin Mari
Learn the magic and science of making the freshest, highest quality skin care for yourself using herbal oils and infusions. Homemade salves and lotions are inexpensive, fun to make and tremendously helpful for healing burns, wounds, bites, and making your skin happy. We will go from the growing plants t finished products, and learn about the healing qualities of “weeds” that are most likely already in your own backyard. Natural preservatives, beneficial acid constituents and properties of various oils will be explained, which will guide you in formulating the best combinations for your needs. You will go home with samples of our creations, handout sheets with recipes, information from the class and a list of recommended books.
Date: September 13 (Half Day)
Course Fee: $40
Supply Fee: $8
http://www.driftlessfolkschool.org/
Madison Area
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Herb Day-Madison
Dear
friend of herbs,
On behalf of the Herb Day Committee, I'm writing to get all of you thinking
about the celebration of Herb Day in Madison at Olbrich Gardens on October 4,
2008 from 9:30 until 3:00. Dave, Lauri, Jane and Jackie, you gave talks last
year. Kathy, Jane, Kathleen, Dave (and Ann, who does not use e-mail), you gave
herb walks last year. And Mihal, I think you are new to this event. All of you
are lovers of our medicinal plants. And we need you involved again this year.
I'm asking that anyone who is interested in giving a talk this year submit a
title and brief description (abstract) of a proposed topic. If you know someone
who is not on this e-mail and would like to submit an abstract, pass this e-mail
on to them and have them submit to me. We are trying to bring the medicinal
applications of the plants into focus this year. Once I have all the abstracts,
I'll let people know which ones will be used for this year's event. If you are
interested in giving an herb walk, please let me know that as well and I'll get
back to you about the available slots and scheduling.
We'd like to get the publicity started, so the deadline for submitting abstracts
or interest in giving an herb walk is Sunday, June 8, 2008.
We are looking to increase the number of sponsors and vendors this year, so
spread the word and see if there is anyone in your world who would be willing to
be a sponsor or who wants to have a table at the event.
The sponsorship levels are as follows:
Goldenrod supporter: $300
Violet supporter: $150
White Oak supporter: $100
The display space will cost $30 (plus $10 vendor
permit if selling)
Businesses can also place ads in the program.
1/4 page $20
1/2 page $35
Full page $60
For the past two years, I have been in Washington, DC at the United States
Botanical Garden giving talks and celebrating National Herb Day. I'm excited to
be a part of the Madison celebration. Madison has the Olbrich Gardens to house
the event, almost a miniature of the USBG.
Green Blessings,
Robin
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)
Naturopathic Physician
robindipasquale@yahoo.com
(608) 203-5890
Twin cities area
North Country Herbalist Guild
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North Country Herbalist Guild
Case Study Group (Ongoing)
This group is open to all herbalists. You do not need to be a professional herbalist with paying clients to attend the group, but you do need to have some background in herbal studies and be actively working with people using herbs. At the group we will:
Newcomers are welcome--don't be shy. And as always, experienced practitioners are welcome to come and share their knowledge and experience.
Location: 2812 - 30th Ave S, Minneapolis
Contact Erin Piorier for additional questions: 651-290-7622,
epiorier@mninter.net
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Duluth Area
GIVING GROUND
2007 Herbal Weekend Retreat/Workshop Schedule
Giving Ground
is open year round. Guests can stay for as long as they wish.
Each day will include time for instruction, meditation and relaxation. Giving
Ground's accommodations are heated for year round comfort. Reservations are
important as Giving Ground limits its overnight student/guests to no more than
four at one time.
Please feel free to call us at
1-888-276-1336 if these specific scheduling times and workshops don't work for
you. We can often arrange other combinations of weekdays or weekends to
accommodate individual needs. You can also let us know what topic focus
interests you.
September - December
2008
September 5-7, 2008:
Friday afternoon - Sunday
afternoon
Fall Harvest: Roots
We'll walk and walk, and dig in the autumn earth, bringing roots home
with which to make some fine herbal tinctures for winter. It will be like
filling up your jam closet and freezer. This is the most ancient rhythm of
herbal medicine, and your glass jars of root tinctures "working" will be a feast
for your eyes. We will discuss the protocol of digging roots; this must be the
most conservative of harvests in order to sustain the plant communities. Finnish
sauna bath, all meals, cottage beds made up, fans - or heat - and lights on.
September
14-16, 2008:
Sunday afternoon - Tuesday afternoon
Digging Roots, Full Moon! All the best of everything!
We'll walk and walk, and dig in the autumn earth, bringing roots home
with which to make some fine herbal tinctures for winter. It will be like
filling up your jam closet and freezer. This is the most ancient rhythm of
herbal medicine, and your glass jars of root tinctures "working" will be a feast
for your eyes. We will discuss the protocol of digging roots; this must be the
most conservative of harvests in order to sustain the plant communities. Finnish
sauna bath, all meals, cottage beds made up, fans - or heat - and lights on.
September 19-21, 2008:
Friday afternoon - Sunday
afternoon
Digging Roots:
see above
October 3-5, 2008:
Friday afternoon - Sunday
afternoon
Tree Resins and Holiday Gift-Making
We'll explore some lovely ways to "take" herbal medicine, and our study
will range from tree resins gathered here along our herbal trails, to a
frankincense and myrrh hand and body lotion we'll make up and tie with gold
braid. We'll talk of the ancient trade routes for those two precious medicinal
tree resins from Africa. There will be bottles, jars, fabric, ribbon -
everything you'll need here to complete some unique herbal presents for the
winter holidays. Finnish sauna bath, all meals, cottage beds made up, heat and
lights on.
October 11-13, 2008:
Saturday afternoon - Monday
afternoon--Columbus Day
Tree Resins and Holiday Gift-Making
See above
October 17-19, 2008:
Friday afternoon - Sunday
afternoon
Tree Resins and Holiday Gift-Making
See above
December 5-7, 2008:
Friday afternoon - Sunday
afternoon
Tree Resins and Holiday Gift-Making
We'll explore some lovely ways to "take" herbal medicine, and our study
will range from tree resins gathered here along our herbal trails, to a
frankincense and myrrh hand and body lotion we'll make up and tie with gold
braid. We'll talk of the ancient trade routes for those two precious medicinal
tree resins from Africa. There will be bottles, jars, fabric, ribbon -
everything you'll need here to complete some unique herbal presents for the
winter holidays. Finnish sauna bath, all meals, cottage beds made up, heat and
lights on.
www.givingground.com
NorthHouse Folk School
Herbal Healthcare for Winter
Gigi Stafne
Session Options:
. . . 10/18/2008 -
10/19/2008
Discover holistic ways to deal with the chills and ills that accompany Old
Man Winter and help ease discomforts associated with the common cold. Boost and
build your immunity...naturally. Learn about preparatory winter nutrition and
cleansing/detoxifying of your body. There will be hands-on opportunities for
making teas, restorative recipes and herbal remedies as well as tips on learning
to listen to your body to determine what it needs. Get ready before the snow
flies and go home well prepared and stocked for the coming winter season.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 2
. . . Hours: 9am - 4pm
. . . Tuition: $150
. . . Materials Fee: $20
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Intergenerational Tuition:
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Historic Medicines -
Exploring An Alien Invasion
Teresa Wolfe
Session Options:
. . . to be
scheduled
Immigrants and settlers who traveled into the unfamiliar territory of the
Midwest brought European plants with them as a traditional source of medicine.
Today, many of these plants are familiar lawn, field and roadside weeds.
Eco-herbalist Teresa Wolfe uses fascinating and intriguing stories and visuals
to describe various historical medicinal, edible and other uses of these plants
to help us understand how they arrived in our area. The program will include a
short ‘plant walk’ and each participant will make an herbal medicinal salve
traditionally used for insect bites and stings.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 0.5
. . . Hours: 1pm-4pm
. . . Tuition: $60
. . . Materials Fee: $7
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Intergenerational Tuition:
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
http://www.northhousefolkschool.com/classes/NEcology&FWS.htm
sheboygan Area
Moonwise Herbs:
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Eat Wild:
Community Meals-
Join us as we celebrate the wild foods that thrive around us. Linda has been preparing wild and whole foods for her friends and family for close to a decade. She is currently working on a cook book featuring wild and whole foods. Each recipe will feature seasonal wild foods, whole foods prepared from scratch and nutritional information. As we journey through the seasons, each menu reflects the bounty that nature has gifted us. |
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Herbal Wisdom Series November 5th, 12th and 19th, 2008
(6-8:30pm) Outpost Natural Foods, Milwaukee, WI For more information see www.outpostnaturalfoods.coop or call 414-755-3202 ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ November 10, 2008 Herbal Soap Making (6-8:30pm)Outpost Natural Foods, Milwaukee, WI For more information see www.outpostnaturalfoods.coop or call 414-755-3202 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ November 11, 2008 Herbal Soap Making (6-9:00pm) Maywood Environmental Center, Sheboygan, WI For more information and to register call (920) 459-3906 |
winona Area
eau claire Area
Adventure Botanica: A Global Classroom
http://www.adventurebotanica.com/home/ecotoursprograms.html
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elsewhere
Foragers Harvest Sam Thayer
Gaia, Plant Intelligence and the Ecstatic Path with Stephen Harrod Buhner August 30—September 1, St. Croix River Valley, Wisconsin
Gaia, Plant Intelligence and The Ecstatic Path is a journey into depth of meaning, into the states of mind, being, and communicatory relationships necessary to work with the plants and the living wildness of the world as ancient and indigenous humans have always done. A journey, not of intellect, but of self and spirit. And that journey takes all of us deep into the wildness of the world, into places where the greens are more luminous, where shadow takes on a special life of its own, where light possesses an almost liquid quality, and where Sacha Runa, the forest person, still lives, and sometimes speaks, to the humans who encounter her. It is a place where humans begin the crucial, and long overdue, task of reclaiming the invisible.
These Three Days will Explore Sacred Plant Medicine The Visionary Source of Indigenous and Ancient Plant Knowledge The Heart as an Organ of Perception Plant/Human Communication The 5 Steps of Direct Perception The Importance and Necessity of Following Golden Threads The Three Elements of the Ecstatic Path The Mundus Imaginalis, The use of Depth Diagnosis and Sacred Plant Medicine in Healing And A Great Deal More
People who ingest the wild, whether plants or landscapes, do something civilized people never do, they take inside themselves the wildness of the world; they eat the Wild Redeemer. In that moment something unique happens, some invisible thing enters inside them. And when that happens everything changes. They become aware that there are intelligences in this world far older than the human and that the human and the older intelligences of the world are intended to make contact.
Earth ecstatics, for millennia, have recognized that eating the wild is one of the primary means of soul shaping, of traveling the ecstatic path. Plants have long been primary teachers for those who travel deep into the heart of the world, for those who seek the soul teaching that only the wild can bring. This workshop is about eating the wild and the journey that that process begins.
Through his unique blend of storytelling, personal reflection, experiential exercises, and depth information, Stephen brings this ancient way of being to life. The vivid and moving tales of the living, intelligent, and sacred Earth conveyed in his storytelling create a living experience of the mindset in which all ancient and indigenous peoples lived. It is a mindset which enables human beings to experience the Earth and the plants as living intelligences capable of communication with human beings. And those communications are an essential part of the soul shaping that all human beings experience when traveling the ecstatic path. Plants and the Wildness of the World bring healing to our bodies and to our souls as well; it is possible to reinhabit our interbeing with the world, to live embedded within the living communications that surround us, to re-bond with the world from which our species emerged, to live every day surrounded by the touch of kin upon us.
Stephen Harrod Buhner is the author of 12 works of nonfiction and one book of poetry, among them the multiple award-winning Lost Language of Plants, Sacred Plant Medicine and The Secret teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of Nature. Stephen’s books focus on the importance of reclaiming the invisible, the journey to the Self, the intelligence of Nature, and herbal medicine. He lectures throughout the U.S. and Europe on herbal and ecological medicine, the direct perception of Nature, and the states of mind necessary for successful habitation of Earth.
THE COST of Gaia, Plant Intelligence, and The Ecstatic Path is $450. A $100 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is necessary to hold your place. Full payment is due August 1. Advance Enrollment recommended CONTACT AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Foundation for Gaian Studies, Church of Gaia * 8 Pioneer Road *Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 538-5498 www.gaianstudies.org - Payment can be made on line. Please contact Julie McIntyre if you have any further questions or wish to talk about the program personally— (575)-538-5498. julie@gaianstudies.org.
FEE INCLUDES teaching, meals and dorm style lodging Saturday and Sunday evening. (Bring your own bedding.) (Additional lodging Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 if needed. Please contact St Croix Camp to make these arrangements info@campstsroix.org, 715-386-4380 or 612-465-0560, 532 County Road F, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016.)
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