Community Offerings
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My passion is in sharing my knowledge and educating my community on the many benefits that herbal medicine can provide for them. I teach in a wide variety of formats: via apprenticeships, herbal conferences and events, local herbal apothecaries, in person one-on-one sessions, or online. See below for a list of current class offerings.
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Would you like to book me to teach at your event/school? Please contact me to do so!
The 4 Season's Herbal Apprenticeship
a mingling of spirit, tradition, and science
An immersive apprenticeship rooted in seasonal plant wisdom, field observation, and hands‑on medicine‑making. Designed for students seeking grounded, practical herbal skills in a small, mentored cohort. Throughout the year we will be exploring the unique qualities of each season,
how the seasons affect us, and the herbal allies that nature provides us with for seasonal support.
With over twenty years of experience as an herbalist, botanist, and educator, I share a wide range of knowledge throughout the apprenticeship. This includes plant spirit medicine, botanical identification, medicinal plant actions and uses, sustainable wildcrafting practices, and herbal medicine‑making, along with many other skills essential for working closely and respectfully with the plants. It is my hope to pass along what I
have learned so that a small green flame is kindled within each student—one that continues to grow, and is carried forward through generations to come.
Program Structure
Each season is taught through a dedicated three‑day session, reflecting the plants, energetics, and ecological rhythms of Western Washington. Each carries its own distinct energy that touches the mind, body, heart, and spirit—offering both gifts and challenges.
When we learn to be present with that energy and observe how it moves within us, we gain a deeper understanding of how to care for ourselves, our families, and our communities. With every season come herbal allies that grow in abundance, ready to offer their
support, and the Pacific Northwest provides a remarkable bounty of medicinal plants to work with!
Seasonal Energetics
Each session explores the distinct energetic qualities of its season—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—offering a focused study of how those rhythms shape both the plants around us and our own inner ecology. Students learn to recognize subtle seasonal transitions—
how they manifest in the landscape, in the plants, and within the body. Emphasis is placed on developing sensitivity to
these shifts as a foundation for seasonal herbal practice.
Tuning Into the Season
Instruction includes methods for attuning to the prevailing seasonal energy and observing how it influences physical, emotional, and environmental patterns. Students are guided in practices that cultivate awareness, presence, and connection to the living landscape.
Seasonal Medicinal Plants
Every season offers its own medicinal abundance. Students are introduced to the plants of each season through direct engagement: proper identification, botanical characteristics, medicinal actions, traditional uses, and preparation methods. Attention is given to both the medicine and the spirit of each plant, along with seasonally appropriate remedies.
Plant Identification & Morphology
The Pacific Northwest provides an exceptional diversity of medicinal flora. To work safely and confidently with regional plants,
students learn botanical morphology—the structural features of stems, roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits—and how these characteristics determine genus and species. Instruction includes morphological terminology, diagnostic features, and identification of both native
and naturalized plants of Western Washington.
Sustainable Wildcrafting & Respectful Harvesting
Students receive training in ethical and ecologically responsible harvesting practices. Topics include which plant parts to gather,
optimal seasonal timing, and techniques that support plant vitality and ecosystem health. Emphasis is placed on reciprocity, restraint, and long‑term stewardship of wild plant communities.
Herbal Medicine‑Making Techniques
Throughout the apprenticeship, students learn a range of traditional and contemporary methods for preparing herbal remedies. Each session includes hands‑on medicine‑making aligned with the season’s plants, allowing students to create tinctures, salves, teas, oils, and other preparations to take home. Instruction focuses on precision, safety, and honoring the character of each plant.
Location
I will be hosting the apprenticeship on my 2.5‑acre property in Tulalip, Washington. For students traveling from a distance,
limited weekend camping may be available; please contact me directly to discuss arrangements. Throughout the program, we will work closely with the native plants that surround the land, explore the medicinal herb garden, and take guided sojourns into nearby ecosystems to meet plants in their natural habitats.
Apprenticeship Schedule
We will meet for one weekend, Fri-Sun, once per season during the year. I am still in planning mode, but here is a tentative schedule to offer an example of what it may look like.
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Informational Session March 27-28th: Saturday the 27th 10am-6pm; Sunday the 28th 10am-4pm. This introductory session establishes the rhythm and conceptual framework that will guide our work throughout the year. It offers foundational orientation to the themes we will explore and provides guidance on how to prepare for each gathering so that students can arrive grounded, receptive, and ready to engage with the plants and the season.
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Spring Session April 16th-18th: Friday the 16th 12-4pm; Saturday the 17th 10am-6pm; Sunday the 18th 9am-12pm.
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Summer Session July 16th-18th: Friday the 16th 12-4pm; Saturday the 17th 10am-6pm; Sunday the 18th 9am-12pm.
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Fall Session October 15th-17th: Friday the 15th 12-4pm; Saturday the 16th 10am-6pm; Sunday the 19th 9am-12pm.
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Winter Session January 14th-16th: Friday the 14th 12-4pm; Saturday the 15th 10am-6pm; Sunday the 16th 9am-12pm.
Apprenticeship Fee
$1,800 – $2,400: Covers the informational session and all four seasonal sessions for the year‑long mentorship.
Payment Options
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Pay‑in‑Full: $2000
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Monthly Plan: $200/month for 12 months = $2400
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Early Registration Discount: $150 off full tuition when paid by the early‑bird deadline of January 1st 2027
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Sliding Scale: Limited reduced‑tuition spots available for those in need. Sliding scale range: $1,200 – $1,800. Contact me to discuss options.
Work‑Exchange Option
Two work‑exchange positions are available for students who wish to offset a portion of their tuition through service. All work‑exchange hours are completed prior to the start of the apprenticeship sessions.
Work may include seasonal weeding, garden and land preparation, harvesting, and other stewardship tasks essential to maintaining the health of the property and its medicinal plant communities. These roles support the ecological care of the land and offer students an opportunity to engage directly with the plants through meaningful, hands‑on work.
Contact me to apply for the position.
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
Because space in the apprenticeship is limited, I ask students to commit fully to the program. There are no refunds, transfers, or
make‑up days for missed classes, nor for withdrawing within one month of the start date or after the program has begun. Students are responsible for attending each session.
Each enrollment represents a valued place that others are often waiting for. If a student chooses to withdraw one month or more before the program begins, a refund may be issued minus a 25% processing fee. Thank you for understanding the care and planning that go into offering this program.
Application Process
To apply for the apprenticeship, prospective students are invited to email a short written introduction that helps me understand who they are and why they feel called to this work. No previous experience is needed. There is truly something
for everyone—whether you are just beginning your herbal journey or looking to deepen and expand your existing knowledge and
skillset.
Your Application Email Should Include:
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Your Background: Share any relevant life experience, herbal studies, plant relationships, or personal practices that have shaped your path so far.
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Your Intention for Stepping into the Apprenticeship: Describe what draws you to this program at this time and what you feel ready to explore or deepen.
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What You Hope to Gain from the Experience: Speak to the skills, understanding, or personal growth you are seeking to learn from the program.
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Why You Feel You are a Good Fit for the Program: Explain why you believe you should be offered a spot—what you will bring to the learning community, and how you envision engaging with the plants, the land, and the group.
Once applications are received, I will review them thoughtfully and reach out with next steps.
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Podcast Episodes
Herbs and Dreams Podcast with Lauren Morgan
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Herbal Conferences/Events
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The NW Herb Fair returns for another year of herbal wisdom and merriment. I'm super excited to be a presenter at this year's event, and I look forward to meeting my herbal community at such a stunning location. Click the heading above to access their webpage.
Seasonal Herbalism: medicinal support for the practicing herbalist
As children of Earth, we are affected emotionally, physically, and spiritually by the changing of the seasons. Each season has its blessings and its challenges and when we tap into the information that the season is giving us we can begin to understand what our mind, body, and soul needs during each shift to be happy, healthy and whole. In this class we will explore the unique qualities of each season, and we will discover which herbs we can rely on to support ourselves seasonally.
When: 4-5:00pm, workshop period 4.
Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery
124 Center Road, Chimacum, WA
Olympic Peninsula
