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Herbalism Certificate Program

This program is designed to inspire each student to be more connected to nature, learn the powers of plants and become healthier and happier: mind, body and soul.

For thousands of years, plants have been used to promote healthy natural living. This is the basis for the Herbalism Certificate Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens. This series offers a unique learning experience to transform each student into a confident, knowledgeable and resourceful steward of plants. Classes are offered only as a full series. 

Spring Herbal Certificate Program 101: Body Systems

Learn about the relationship between our body systems and the use of herbs. A variety of medicinal plants are introduced, including those grown at Denver Botanic Gardens and Chatfield Farms. Classes are led by some of the region’s most experienced herbalists. To earn the certificate students must attend 11 classes in person. Students have the opportunity to present a final project based on the cumulative knowledge gained during the course.

Herbal Certificate Program 101: Body Systems Course Topics

Ayurvedic Herbalism 101   
Botanical Celebration: Share, Make and Take 101   
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System 101   
Constitutions and Energetic Herbalism 101   
Digestive System and Liver 101   
Endocrine/Adaptogens 101   
Immune System 101   
Nervous System 101   
Nutritive Herbs and Botanic Safety 101   
Remedy-making: Tasty Treats 101   
Reproductive Systems 101   
Respiratory System 101   
Skin/Integumentary System 101   
 

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Summer Herbal Certificate Program 201: Hands-On Applications

This program offers a unique learning experience to transform each student into a confident, knowledgeable and resourceful steward of plants by introducing practical and powerful herbalism knowledge. Classes focus on a variety of medicinal plants, including ones grown onsite at the Gardens as well as those native to Colorado. Led by some of the region’s most experienced herbalists, students are guided through every step with a hands-on teaching approach. Classes take place in the classroom, in our gardens and out in the field. To earn the certificate, students must attend at least nine classes in person. Students have the opportunity to present a final project based on the cumulative knowledge gained during the course.

Summer Herbal Certificate 201: Course Topics

Botanical Celebration: Share, Make and Take 201  
Building an Apothecary with Food-based Remedies 201  
Flower Essences for Spiritual and Ritual Explorations 201  
Gardening with Medicinal Gardening with Medicinal Herbs in Colorado 201  
Herbal Safety and Tea Formulations 201  
Herbalism Hike and Plant Identification 201  
Natural First Aid 201  
Nurturing the Skin You Live In: Skin Spa Day 201  
Plant Identification and Field Botanicals-making 201  
Remedy-making: Fire Cider 201  
Tincture and Cordials 201

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