Links
Homeschooling Herbal, Botany, Wild Food and Nature Based Curriculums & Resources:
Nature Study Notebooking Pages
(Especially Plants & Trees, Trees of North America, and Wildflowers, Weeds & Garden Flowers)
Handbook of Nature Study Outdoor Hour Challenges
An Herbal Summer: Exploring the World of Herbs with your Children
Wild Food Homeschool Package by Linda Runyon
Herbal Stories
The Story of How the Cedar Tree Became a Gift from the Creator
Herbalists Offering Kids’ Programming:
Luna Herb Co. (My own classes)
Rebecca’s Apothecary
Hidden Hollow Farm
Farm at Coventry – 3 summer camp intensives to choose from for ages 9 and up
The Caterpillar’s Summer Day Camp – offers both Jr. Herbalist and other nature camps
Wild Herb Week – Meridians of Health and The People’s Health Series
Herbal Conferences that offer Extensive Kids’ Programs
These conferences have specific programs for kids, mostly focusing on herbs
American Herbalist’s Guild Symposium
Leslie Alexander, PhD., RH (AHG) and I head the kids’ activities for AHG
Green Gathering
Located in Washington State
Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference
New England Women’s Herbal Conference
Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference
Kid Friendly Herbal Conferences (in addition to the above listed)
These conferences typically allow kids in for free or with greatly reduced rates but may only have 1 or 2 classes for kids
Herbal Resurgence / Rendezvous
Mid-Atlantic Women’s Herbal Conference
Planting the Future Conference (created by United Plant Savers)
Nature Camps for Kids
Outdoor School Partnership
Located in Oregan
Feet on the Earth
Located in Colorado, has many programs for girls, including rites of passage
Herbal Publications
Natural Herbal Living Magazine
Websites to Explore
Flora De La Terre, Plant Detective
Take a look at the stinging nettle, its value to wildlife and its role in society, past and present
Herbalists Blogs and Businesses
Luna Herb Co. – My Website
Restoration Herbs – Leslie Alexander
Allegheny Herbal – Leslie Williams
Medicine and Magic – Sean Donahue
Sunnyfield Herb Farm – Matt Wood
Blessed Maine Herb Farm – Gail Faith Edwards
Herbal Remedies Advice – Rosalee de la Foret
Plant Journeys – Ananda Wilson
Dreamseeds Organics – Kristena Haslam
Blue Turtle Botanicals – Darcey Blue French
Sources for Dried Herbs, Seeds and Plants
East Branch Ginger
Specialize in Ginger, Turmeric and Galangel Rhizomes for planting
Sponsors that Help Make Giveaways Possible
Amrita’s Apothecary – Sacred Skin Care and Seasonal Potions, Elixirs, and Unguents from the Landscape of New England
Blessed Maine Herb Farm – Certified organic medicinal herb products for health and beauty.
Botanical Interests – Quality organic and heirloom seeds
Dreamseeds – Where Earth meets Spirit
Floralia – Darcey Blue’s poppyswap shop offering a colorful and magical display of botanical photographs
Geninne’s Art Store – Featuring watercolor and mixed media prints by the artist Geninne D. Zlatkis
Herbal Revolution – Hand made herbal products made in small batches from locally grown and wild gathered herbs
Hollowtop – Tom Elpel’s wonderful world of herbs and outdoor skills
Horizon Herbs – Large range of medicinal herb seeds and plants
Import Food – Sellers of awesome granite mortar and pestles! The best kind to grind your herbs in
Larry’s Orchids – Tropical plants and trees
Mamaroots – SAHM who makes incredible wooden toys for kids to play with
Moonwise Herbs – Earth centered education and more!
Mountain Rose Herbs– supplier of organic herbs, herbal products, essential oils and much more!
Mulberry Mudd – SAHM who makes beautiful one of a kind herbal faeries, pendants, birdhouses, coffee mugs and more!
Pomegranate – Source of herbal knowledge cards, herbal posters and herbal journal planners
Rainbow Meadow Inc – Supplier of wonderful essential oils
The Seaweed Man – A family owned business on the coast of Maine, 25 miles northeast of Acadia National Park, located on quiet Gouldsboro Bay, hand harvesting and drying Atlantic seaweeds and sea vegetables.
zenblocks – beautiful wooden blocks made from walnut that are great play for kids and adults alike!
Wendy Rae – Maker of herbal tinctures, salves and more.
Worts + Cunning Apothecary – Fully enchanted remedies + ecstatic herbology
I was at the TWH conference and love your calendar!
I would like to order a calendar for 2013. How can I do that?
Lisa, Details will be posted soon!