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The University Of Natural Medicine Presents: Midwestern Foraging & Herbalism

Course Description:

This series of classes is designed to give students a basic knowledge of edible and medicinal herbs and the skills necessary to identify and collect them.

Plant identification will follow the weeks and months of the growing season, as it is easiest to identify and remember plants in bloom. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera, sketchpad and/or a plant press.

The medicinal and nutritional properties of each plant and the systems and organs of the body for which each plant has an affinity will be learned.

These five credit hours can go towards any degree program of a University - Bachelor's, Master's or PhD.

COURSE TITLE: Midwestern Foraging & Herbalism

COURSE NUMBER: MFH 509

Total University Credits Awarded: 5 (can apply toward any University degree)

Instructor: Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren, Dean, assisted by experienced foragers and junior herbalists

Course Location: River Haven Community, Colfax, Wisconsin (one hour East of the Twin Cities). For directions go to www.RiverHaven.org

Course Curriculum and Requirements

A. Reading material for this course:

1) Peterson Field Guides; "Edible Wild Plants: Eastern/Central North America" Required

2) Peterson Field Guides; "Wildflowers: Northeastern/North-central North America" Suggested

B. Course Method:

Each weekend will include foraging walks and plant/herb identification. Short classes dealing with plant anatomy and herbal uses in health and disease will follow the foraging walk, including in-depth description of popular and important herbs found in the Midwest.

Homework will consist of readings from the book/s mentioned above as well as e-mailed handouts.  Final pass/fail exam will consist of practical review, and demonstration of identification skill as well as basic knowledge about medicinal use of the plants we have studied in-depth.  

C. Course Schedule for 2010:

Classes will be held on Saturdays of the following weekends.

June 18-20 Late Spring Foraging & Herbal Identification

July 9-11 Early Summer Foraging & Herbal Identification

July 30 - August 1 Midsummer Foraging & Herbal Identification

August 20-22 Late Summer Foraging & Herbal Identification

September 3-5 - Early Fall Foraging & Herbal Identification + Review and Practical/Theoretical Exam (Pass/Fail)

Midwestern Foraging & Herbalism- 5 credits - total cost $750.

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Practical Western Herbalism Course for $750

This entitles registrants to a $20 discount on the Foraging Weekend activities occurring on each weekend of the course (tubing in the Hay River, infrared sauna, campfire with music, and more).