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Gatherer to Gardener Apprenticeship Program 2011

 

Traditional Skills & Knowledge
 For a Sustainable Future
 Mentorship with Heidi Bohan
and Friends
at the Hjertoos House in Carnation, WA
 with visits around the valley and beyond   

2011 Summer Season

Ethnobotany Wildcrafting Excursions

Beginning April 17th: Third Sundays 9-3 (may vary)
Learning about 'place' through the plants: Plant identification through the season, ethical gathering practices, historical and contemporary uses, understanding ecosystems and ecology. Maximum 12- must be preregistered.
$35/ Excursion

Sustainable Living Skills Apprenticeship

Beginning in June: Fourth Saturdays 10-3
Hands on activities to build skills related to sustainability, following the traditions of many cultures, including woodworking, gardening, herbal medicines, traditional foods, basketry, small scale livestock, beekeeping, fiber arts and more.  Maximum 8- must be preregistered.
$50/ day; $140/Summer season (June- August)

 

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Registration information:

To register: Contact Heidi Bohan- 425-549-0093 or
email: hbohan@peoplepc.com

 

Mentorships and Practicums:
Prescott University Adjunct faculty for Prescott University and approved as Mentor Instructor for courses students design themselves. In the past I have mentored Pacific Northwest Field Ecology, Pacific Northwest Ethnobotany, Permaculture Design Practicum, and Pacific Northwest Native Plants Field Identification.

Bastyr University Currently adjunct faculty for Bastyr University, teaching 'Northwest Herbs' and 'Ethnobotany' during the Spring Quarter, and Practicum Instructor for students in the Herbal Medicines program.

Northwest Indian College- Traditional Plants Program instructor, consultant and member of their advisory committee.