The Herbalist Training Program
Our foundational 8-month herbalism course includes materia medica, medicine making and longer field day adventures; as well as a camping trip where we can practice ethical wildcrafting.
This program is designed for students who want to truly set out on the path to being a practicing herbalist, and who are excited to work together with others in an ongoing experience through the year.
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If you have already completed a foundational herbal medicine course and are looking for advanced herbalism classes, check out our second year of study: Clinical Herbalism.
Option 1: Herbalist Training Program
(inclusive)
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Eight in-person weekends with Saturdays spent in the classroom and Sundays hiking in various locations near Portland.
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2025 In-Person Dates: March 15-16, April 26-27, May 17-18, June 18-22*, July 19-20, August 16-17, September 13-14, and October 25-26. Classes are 10 am - 5 pm.​
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One 4-day camping trip, June 18-22, spent meeting the plants, wildcrafting and medicine making in the forest
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Inclusive program option enrolls students in the Plant Medicine series: our live online materia medica classes on Thursday evenings in Late February, March, April, May, September, and October.
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Student discounts on tincture tasting packets, additional hikes, and other offerings.
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The opportunity to build community and enhance the healing connection to the plants by spending time with your fellow herbalists.
180+ hours of live instruction
Tuition: $2275
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Interested? Learn more and complete the application here.
Option 2: Herbalist Training Program
(in-person only)
It is strongly recommended that Herbalist Training Program students take the online materia medica courses, which fully round out the educational experience and provide week-to-week continuity. The "in-person only" option exists for students who have already taken the Plant Medicine series of classes online, or for those who cannot attend online evening classes due to scheduling or financial reasons.
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Eight in-person weekends with Saturdays spent in the classroom and Sundays doing all-day plant hikes.
2025 In-Person Dates: March 15-16, April 26-27, May 17-18, June 18-22*, July 19-20, August 16-17, September 13-14, and October 25-26. Classes are 10 am - 5 pm.
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One 5 day camping trip, June 18-22, spent meeting the plants, wildcrafting and medicine making in the forest!
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Student discounts on additional hikes and other offerings.
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The opportunity to build community and enhance the healing connection to the plants by spending time with your fellow herbalists.
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Tuition: $1825
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Interested? Learn more and complete the application here.
Option 3: Live Online Classes Only
This option is recommended for people who cannot come to the Portland area for classes or who cannot go on long hikes.
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Take the complete Plant Medicine series of live online materia medica classes on Thursday evenings in February, March, April, May, September, and October: The Complete Plant Medicine Series.
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5 months of live instruction, discounted to $525​​
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You can sign up for this option on our Open Classes page: choose The Complete Plant Medicine Series.
No application required.​