Nurturing the Skin You Live In: Skin Spa Day

This class cultivates an understanding of the skin from a holistic approach. Explore skin conditions from acne to wounds and talk about our plant allies that soothe and deeply nourish the skin. Learn how to use demulcent herbs for irritated or inflamed tissue as well as astringent herbs. Discussion includes a review of the anatomy and physiology of skin to gain familiarity with patterns of health and trauma. Learn about key herbs and herbal remedies to support acute traumatic conditions like cuts, bruises, scrapes, infections, burns, inflammation, sprains, strains, fractures, breaks and more! Sample and create herbal remedies such as a fresh comfrey poultice, a lavender witch hazel liniment and a chamomile oat scrub. The second part of class his class covers which plant oils are great for your skin. Learn to make affordable skin care products that are all natural, garden fresh and excellent for your skin.

Price: $51, $46 member

Instructor: Blake Burger

Blake Burger first joined Denver Botanic Gardens as a seasonal gardener. After one year, he was hired full-time as a horticulturalist. Throughout his years at the Gardens, he has worked with tropical plants, native plants, vegetables and herbs. After receiving his herbalist certification here in Denver, Blake immediately began working with the vast array of medicinal plants growing in the Gardens. He founded the Denver Medicinal Plant Society in 2015, created and maintains the medicinal plant beds at the Gardens' York Street location and laid the foundation for the Garden's first Herbalist Certificate Program. As a certified yoga instructor, Blake has led more than 1,000 yoga classes over six years and created a nationally recognized yoga program at the Gardens. Blake believes in a multifaceted approach to health and wellness: eat well, move your body, never stop learning, get outside and connect.