Tend and Flourish School of Botanicals Educational Offerings
The Tend & Flourish School of Botanicals is a unique school that offers classes and workshops ranging from entry level basic herbalism, medicinal and culinary herbs cultivation and harvesting techniques, basic plant identification, and the ethics and sustainability of foraging. We also host plant walks, private group events, group parties, medicine making plant walks and parties, or bring an herbal elixir bar to you.
The Tend & Flourish School of Botanicals is a unique school that offers classes and workshops ranging from entry level basic herbalism, medicinal and culinary herbs cultivation and harvesting techniques, basic plant identification, and the ethics and sustainability of foraging. We also host plant walks, private group events, group parties, medicine making plant walks and parties, or bring an herbal elixir bar to you.
Herbal Foundations Program
Upon completion of this course you will understand basic herbal concepts from Western Traditional Herbalism, basic botany and ecology concepts, as well as tending techniques for culinary and medicinal herbs. We will be focusing on native plants in the Midwest region and abundant backyard weeds; however, these skills are applicable throughout various regions.
Upon completion of this course you will understand basic herbal concepts from Western Traditional Herbalism, basic botany and ecology concepts, as well as tending techniques for culinary and medicinal herbs. We will be focusing on native plants in the Midwest region and abundant backyard weeds; however, these skills are applicable throughout various regions.
Homegrown Apothecary Apprenticeship
Want to build your botanical skillset and experience hands-in-the-earth learning in a beautiful farm setting? Experience the beautiful process of starting with seed to tending to harvest firsthand. We will cover seed sowing, transplants, divisions, perennials vs. annuals, plant life cycles, basic botany, and more!
Want to build your botanical skillset and experience hands-in-the-earth learning in a beautiful farm setting? Experience the beautiful process of starting with seed to tending to harvest firsthand. We will cover seed sowing, transplants, divisions, perennials vs. annuals, plant life cycles, basic botany, and more!
Plant Walks
Spring Wild Foraging Plant Walk, Fall Wild Foraging Plant Walk, Native Plant Walk
We will cover abundant herbs to forage for such as Dandelion, Violets, Chickweed, Red Dead Nettle, Nettles, Wild Persimmon, Rosehips, etc. We cover basic botany skills, learn the parts of a flower and some leaf shapes, we discuss medicinal and food valuable plants, fungi, and trees.
Each plant walk is unique and fun!
Workshops are offered throughout the year at local farms, virtually, conferences, and events. Please be in touch if you're interested in hosting a workshop in your community!
See the full 2021 schedule for upcoming workshops.
Birthday Parties / Private Events
We will travel to your home or office to teach you about wild edible and medicinal plants.
We can accommodate children and adult groups of any size.
Cooking with Wild Edibles
Wild Food Tasting
Wild Food Preparation Skills
Hands-On Demonstrations
Hike Around your Yard to Identify Wild Foods and Medicine
Make Art with Plants
Make Wild Plant Medicine Preparations
Wild Plant Scavenger Hunts
Herbal Tea Parties
& More!
To inquire about hosting a private event for a group, please email us at tendandflourishschool@gmail.com
Tend & Flourish Alumni Farm Volunteers
Join the community in helping our local farmers. We will schedule volunteer work parties throughout the spring and summer on various local farms. You will receive personal hand’s on experience and training and access to our two online short courses, Food as Medicine and Backyard Medicinals.
Spring Wild Foraging Plant Walk, Fall Wild Foraging Plant Walk, Native Plant Walk
We will cover abundant herbs to forage for such as Dandelion, Violets, Chickweed, Red Dead Nettle, Nettles, Wild Persimmon, Rosehips, etc. We cover basic botany skills, learn the parts of a flower and some leaf shapes, we discuss medicinal and food valuable plants, fungi, and trees.
Each plant walk is unique and fun!
Workshops are offered throughout the year at local farms, virtually, conferences, and events. Please be in touch if you're interested in hosting a workshop in your community!
See the full 2021 schedule for upcoming workshops.
Birthday Parties / Private Events
We will travel to your home or office to teach you about wild edible and medicinal plants.
We can accommodate children and adult groups of any size.
Cooking with Wild Edibles
Wild Food Tasting
Wild Food Preparation Skills
Hands-On Demonstrations
Hike Around your Yard to Identify Wild Foods and Medicine
Make Art with Plants
Make Wild Plant Medicine Preparations
Wild Plant Scavenger Hunts
Herbal Tea Parties
& More!
To inquire about hosting a private event for a group, please email us at tendandflourishschool@gmail.com
Tend & Flourish Alumni Farm Volunteers
Join the community in helping our local farmers. We will schedule volunteer work parties throughout the spring and summer on various local farms. You will receive personal hand’s on experience and training and access to our two online short courses, Food as Medicine and Backyard Medicinals.
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 Herbal Foundations Program and Homegrown Apothecary!
How to Apply
● Please fill out the online interview request form by clicking the button up above, or email us at tendandflourishschool@gmail.com if you would like to print a paper copy to mail in.
● We will be conducting phone interviews in March – September until the classes are full.
● Each interview will take 15-20 minutes.
● Interviews are required for the Herbal Foundations Program & the Homegrown Apothecary Apprenticeship Program.
Email tendandflourishschool@gmail.com for more info.