Apprenticeship

Step into the shoes of a wild plant herbalist and foodie.

This program is for anyone who wants to learn how to cook, bake and create wild food dishes and remedies as well as ethically forage and wildcraft plants using their spirits for guidance. Together, we'll practice identifying plants, learning about their energetics and preparing them for food and healing.

This online apprenticeship meets live via Zoom one day a month from January to October, making it an easy fit into any busy schedule. In 2021, there will be two sections and limited spaces for a more intimate journey together. Applications are open until January 5, 2021 or when spaces are filled.

Connect with the Land

We’ll learn about plant spirit medicine, plant history and folklore, preparing and creating sacred space, food safety, baking/cooking/kitchen skills, botany, identification of poisonous and toxic plants, plant family characteristics, native, non-native and invasive species, gardening, herbalism, wildlife safety, sustainability and ethics — just to name a few things.

Small Groups, Open Hearts

Come with the willingness to learn about what the plants can teach us. Our sections are kept small (between 15 and 20 students) so we can create a sacred space for support and respect to bloom. As we dive into boundary work, we’ll learn what that means for each person, plant and landscape.

No matter your race, gender, sexual preference, identity, religion or any other labels you might use to describe yourself, as long as you’re over the age of 21, all are welcome here.

Schedule

Each class opens with creating sacred space for our journey. A plant meditation guides us through the passageway to the rest of the day for creating tasty foods and natural remedies as well as identification and properties. After lunch, the class is presented as a "kitchen lab" where wild foods will be created online together in your kitchen space. Many recipes will be given out to experiment during the month as well as posted online via social media. Each Zoom class will be 7 hours with breaks and a lunch break.

How Do I Apply?

Enrollment is currently open for 2021! There will be two sections with 15 to 20 spots each. Enrollment will close on January 5, 2021 or when all the spots have been filled.

To apply, choose the section that works best for you and fill out an application. You will need to submit a $250 deposit, which includes a non-refundable $50 application fee to cover admin costs. We carefully consider each application to make sure you will be a good fit with the rest of the apprentices and that the apprenticeship aligns with your goals via a scheduled phone interview. As such, your application does not guarantee you a spot. You will be notified of your application’s status within 30 days.

Join Our Waitlist

Registration is closed for the 2021 apprenticeship. Sign up to be notified when the next apprenticeship opens and check out our classes and workshops in the meantime.