Nothing is more satisfying than foraging food from the backyard. This spring I have been eating dandelion greens at least twice a day, sauteed in olive oil and garlic. They are high in trace minerals, calcium, and iron, and vitamins A, C, and B6 – a very nutritious early spring addition to any meal. Best…
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Herbs of the Summer Fields
Herbs of the Summer Fields with Dr. Nate Petley Learn about useful herbs growing in fields throughout the summer months in Maine with Dr. Nate Petley, naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist. Dr. Petley will discuss herbal extractions and various applications throughout the class while introducing herbs growing at Inner Wisdom Sanctuary, focusing on those that…
The Amazing Dandelion
It’s dandelion season in Maine! Dandelions are one of my favorite wild foods (ok, I have a lot of favorites…), but these ‘weeds’ do rank highly. Join me in New Sharon, Maine for this outdoor, hands-on class where you will experience harvesting, tasting and making herbal medicine. Handouts and recipes will be provided. Discover wild…
Introduction to Medicinal Herbs June 2016
Increase your understanding of 15 key herbs in this 3-class series with Dr. Nate Petley, naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist. Each night he will discuss a different body system and 5 exemplary herbs. Handouts on each herb will include its constituents, actions, uses, dosing, and contraindications. Sample each herb in tincture or tea form! This…
Essential Oils: The Series
An intensive approach to learning about essential oils with Dr. Nate Petley that provides a strong foundation for working with them medicinally and for their inherent scent. Click Here to Register Class 1: Introduction to Essential Oils (June 2nd) Join Dr. Petley for a fun evening of wafting, sniffing, and, if you’re not careful, snorting…
Making Herbal Soaps
This class will cover all aspects of making a batch of cold-processed soap. We start the class with a discussion about safety, ingredients, techniques, and tools. After the discussion, we will all participate in making a batch of soap. This is a hands-on class, so plan to have fun! Class included materials, handouts (including recipe),…
Introduction to Medicinal Herbs Series
3 Nights | 15 Herbs! Increase your understanding of 15 key herbs in this 3-class series with Dr. Nate Petley, naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist. Each night he will discuss a different body system and 5 exemplary herbs. Handouts on each herb will include its constituents, actions, uses, dosing, and contraindications. Sample each herb in…
Herbal Detoxification
Join Nathaniel Petley, ND, naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist, as he discusses herbs that naturally help cleanse the body of sludge that accumulates over the winter months. Spring is the perfect time to restore your body to optimal health by kick-starting your digestion and improving the elimination of toxins. This class will cover all organs…
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