Offered: November 6, 10am–4:00pm*
Location: Commonweal Garden
Instructor: Tellur Fenner

* Please note the season time change that begins on this day

If you are curious about what plants in your local landscape can be wildcrafted into herbal remedies, join Tellur Fenner on this introduction to plant medicine.  An emphasis will be placed on treasures of the fall season - roots, barks and fruits - as well as plants that are well suited to prevent and treat winter colds and flu.  We will explore the diverse array of medicinal biennial and perennial plants found growing throughout California, with an emphasis on those native to the region.

Topics of discussion include: field botany/plant ID, edible and medicinal uses, tips on how to identify and avoid toxic/poisonous plants, sustainable harvesting techniques, and explanation of various preparation methods. The morning session will consist of a lecture/slideshow, while the afternoon will be spent in the field identifying, harvesting, and preparing an herbal remedy.  Anyone curious about the healing potential of our local flora will find this class not only insightful, but self empowering as well.  You will leave with your own herbal remedy for the fall cold and flu season to take home.

Workshop Fees

Material costs are included in workshop fees.

$95 per person
$85 per person if you register with a friend

Multilple Re-skilling Class Discount
If you register for 2 or more re-skilling classes at the same time pay $85 for this class.

Registration

Pre-registration is necessary to hold your space and to allow the instructor to adequately preapare course materials. We recommend that you register as early as possible, as many classes fill up in advance. Classes may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met one week prior to the class. Given the hands-on nature of these classes, there is a maximum 12-15 participants.

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Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 1 week before the course begins will be refunded, excluding a $25 processing fee.
No refunds are given after that date.

For questions or additional information,
email us or call 415-868-9681

Instructor: Tellur Fenner

Tellur Fenner is a clinical herbalist/educator and has traveled extensively throughout the U.S while studying, collecting, and using plant medicines from all the major bioregions. Tellur attended the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, the American School of Herbalism, the California School of Herbal Studies, and received his Bachelor's Degree from Prescott College where he majored in Western Herbalism. As an herbalist of the “generalist” persuasion, he believes in the importance of an interdisciplinary practice which integrates the study of botany, ethnobotany, pharmacy, physiology, and other medical sciences. He has taught classes and led trips for the Regional Parks Botanical Garden, San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco Green Festival, Hayes Valley Farm, Merritt College, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Desert Survivors, California School of Herbal Studies, as well as a number of other organizations. Tellur is an avid camper/hiker, a skilled and experienced outdoor trip leader, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. He is the owner/director of the Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic and Education Center located in Oakland, CA.

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