Global Herbal Foundations: Herbalism in Littleton, Colorado
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12 weeks (weekly sessions averaging 2–3 hours)
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic mobility and comfort with light walking outdoor; no advanced fitness required.
Overview
Explore the art of herbalism with Bridget's Botanicals in Littleton, Colorado, through a 12-week program that brings ancient traditions to life. Discover medicinal plants and create your own healing remedies.
Global Herbal Foundations
Starts March 26th! Explore foundations of herbalism & traditions around the world • 12 Weeks
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About This Adventure
Embark on a transformative 12-week journey into the world of herbalism with the Global Herbal Foundations program. Discover healing traditions from Italy to the Amazon, learn to create your own remedies, and explore over 30 medicinal plants. Enhance your health and well-being while connecting with ancient rituals and modern practices.
Global Herbal Foundations
Duration
12 Weeks Wednesday Evenings 6-9 p.m.
About
Does making your own herbal remedies and learning about healing traditions and rituals call to you? How about exploring botanicals from around the world?
Explore foundations of herbalism in the Global Herbal Foundations certificate program as we delve into different areas of the world to learn about healing traditions and ethnobotany focused on medicinal plants. Learn global materia medica (herbal plants and their uses), healing rituals, and herbal recipes of Italy, Ireland, Belize, and the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
You'll walk away understanding the foundations of herbalism, herbal remedies to stock your home apothecary, how to use 30+ herbs to enhance your health and wellbeing, and how to utilize various rituals and healing methods to support yourself, family, and friends.
Curriculum
We will explore the following topics:
- Welcome + Introduction to Herbalism
- Herbal Remedies
- Galenic herbalism and The Four Humours
- Gemmotherapy
- Introduction to Celtic herbalism and spirituality
- Mayan healing traditions and sacred cacao
- Shamanism & medicine of the Amazon Rainforest
- The modern apothecary: the science of botanicals
Details
This course meets 12 weeks on Wednesdays at Bridget's Botanicals in historic Downtown Littleton.
- Intended for ages 18+
- Course materials included
- Books not included
- Optional Herbalism Certification based on completion of course projects
Pay in full online, or create a payment plan each month.
Registration available online, or you can email Bridget@bridgetsbotanicalworld.com to register if you are interested in the payment plan option.
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated During Workshops
Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, especially during outdoor plant identification sessions.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Opt for breathable layers to adapt to changing indoor and outdoor temperatures during the course.
Take Notes and Photos
Document your learning with notes and plant photos to reinforce identification and remedy preparation skills.
Allergy Awareness
If you have plant allergies, inform your instructor beforehand to ensure a safe experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Black-capped chickadee
- Eastern fox squirrel
History
Littleton has a rich tradition of natural medicine practices influenced by Native American and early European settlers.
Conservation
Bridget’s Botanicals encourages sustainable wildcrafting techniques to protect native plant populations and habitats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Notebook and Pen
To record plant information, workshop notes, and preparation techniques.
Comfortable Outdoor Shoes
Supportive shoes for outdoor plant walks through varying terrain.
spring specific
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during outdoor sessions in warmer months.
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Layered Clothing
Wear layers to adjust for cooler mornings and warmer afternoons.
fall specific