Path of the Folk Herbalist

9-month journey into
everyday herbalism &
practical medicine-making

next round starts Summer 2025

Learn to work with the plants around you, craft simple remedies, and build a personal medicine chest—all within a supportive community of learners.

Shereel standing at the bottom of a mountain with a walking stick and handfuls of freshly picked medicinals with a rainbow in the background

What is folk herbalism?

Folk herbalism is a practical, community-centered approach to working with plants for everyday care and well-being.

It emphasizes resourcefulness, using what’s locally available, and learning through direct relationship with plants rather than relying on formal institutions or complex formulas.

Rooted in ancestral knowledge and lived experience, folk herbalism is about making simple, accessible remedies that connect us to the land, our bodies, and our communities.

Who is this program for?

This program is for those who want to develop a hands-on, resourceful approach to herbalism, whether they are beginners or experienced herbalists looking to deepen their practice.

It’s designed for people who value working with the plants around them, learning through direct experience, and engaging with herbalism in a way that is practical, culturally aware, and community-centered.

This is especially for those seeking something more than clinical herbalism, instead wanting to build a relationship-based practice rooted in everyday life, ancestral knowledge, and accessible care.

If you’re drawn to making your own remedies, understanding the land you live on, and approaching herbalism with curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to accessibility, this program is for you.

Duration: Year-long with 9-months active learning

Sessions: 1x/month, 3 hours per session

Total Hours: 36 hours active learning / 20 hours of outside activities

Prerequisite: The Herbalist Journey Mentorship or 1:1 Interview

starts July 18th!

Take the next step on your herbalist journey.

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Next round starts Summer 2025

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Year 1 Curriculum Overview

Foundations of Folk Herbalism:

Know Your Local Ecosystem – Learn to identify and build relationships with plants around you.
Folk Methods & Simple Preparations – Craft teas, infusions, vinegars, oils, and syrups with what you have.
Food as Medicine – Integrate herbalism into daily life with accessible, nourishing remedies.
Build Your Medicine Chest – Create a personalized herbal toolkit for yourself and loved ones.

About your Teacher

Shereel Washington is a Wellness/Holistic Coach & Naturalist who graduated from the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville, CA in the Community Herbalist Program in Clinical Herbalism. She also holds certifications in Body Systems and Herbal Crafting. She has completed over 1200 hours of herbal craft making training.

Shereel is an instructor at Berkeley Herbal Center, California School of Herbal Studies, Land of Verse, and Women's Herbal Symposium. She is also a speaker and has appeared as a guest panelist for the Sonoma County Herb Exchange, Wise Womb Way Virtual Symposium, and NCWHS' Virtual Symposium.

Shereel also teaches Dance and Qi gong at Deep Root Center For Spiritual Studies in the MOVE: Spirit Rhythm Dance Program in Oakland, CA.

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