jim & Nathan in the Pigeon River Country State Forest
an
Evening
Herbal Series
with herbalists
Nathan Wright & jim mcdonald
October 1st and 9th, 2024
at the Troy Historic Village
in Troy, MI
I (jim) am super
excited to be able to offer classes with herbalist
Nathan Wright here in Southeast Michigan. Nathan's
knowledge of plants and his connection to this beautiful
land runs deep, and its a privilege to be able to host
and teach with him...
Medicinal Plants of Michigan...
A Walk & Talk Adventure
Join Us for an Enlightening Evening!
TUESDAY, October 1st from 6-8pm(ish)
Embark on an inspiring journey with Nathan and jim
through the lush herbal greenery of the Troy Historic
Village. This isn’t just a walk—it's your chance to
reconnect with nature and explore the rich tapestry of
plant life that thrives in Michigan.
During this interactive
session, you'll learn about the incredible benefits and
virtues of various herbs native to the region. jim will
discuss the deep medicinal values of each plant while
afterwords Nathan will weave together fascinating tales
from history with indigenous teachings, stories and
traditional plant names, offering you a glimpse into
their cultural significance and medicinal properties
with a power point. Remember to bring a clean mug, as
we'll be offering a selection of herbal teas to savor as
we wind our way through this verdant landscape.
Don't miss this opportunity
to deepen your connection with the natural world and
enhance your understanding of the powerful plants that
have healed and nurtured across generations. Uncover the
secrets of Michigander flora and take home new knowledge
and perhaps even a newfound love for our botanical
friends!
Strengthening the Heart with Natural Remedies
Hawthorn and Other Heart Healthy Botanicals
WEDNESDAY, October 9th from 6-8pm(ish)
Join us for an enlightening
session on natural heart medicines where we will discuss
hawthorn, a renowned remedy for various physical heart
conditions. Additionally, it is beneficial for those
experiencing heart stress due to personal or societal
challenges. Nathan and Jim will guide you through the
uses of hawthorn to bolster both physical and emotional
resilience.
But our exploration doesn't
stop there; we will also delve into the benefits of
other berries and plants well-known for their
heart-supporting properties. Participants will learn
about different heart medicines that cater to both
mental and physical aspects of heart health. The
workshop will include live demonstrations on
transforming these berries into delicious and effective
medicinal forms. Nathan will bring wild-harvested
hawthorn berries from Northern Michigan, available for
purchase, allowing you to start your journey towards
holistic heart wellness.
costs...
The
cost of each class is $40.
location...
Troy Historic Village
60 W Wattles Rd.
Troy, MI 48098
Enter these coordinates into any map app to get exactly
where to park:
42.577697, -83.150100
Nathan
Wright (Spiritual
name: Spiritman from the Sun or Giizus Su Win en eh) of
the Crane Clan, is a tribal member of the Sault Ste.
Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians with First Nations
ancestry. Nathan is a descendant of medicine
people on both his parents’ sides. Nathan
continues his ancestors’ legendary plant medicine work
by ethically harvesting and making medicines from the
same areas as his ancestors. He is the owner of
the
Herbal Lodge, which is
a USA-made, certified Native American, and veteran-owned
company focusing on natural/organic skincare, pain
relief, and medicinal tea products using natural/organic
and wild harvested herbs or mushroom ingredients.
He has traveled the world in support of his business.
He is an Indigenous Herbalist and certified mushroom
expert. Residing in Petoskey Michigan Nathan is a firm
believer of his Anishinabek cultural teachings.
“If you do things in a good way, good things will
happen,” is one of his favorite teachings. He
offers many online videos for culture and herbal
teachings. He is featured in the film, Troubled
Water, a film about the beauty of Michigan and the
importance of clean water. He is an Executive
board member for United Plant Savers. He has
taught plant/mushroom-related classes at the
International Herb Symposium, Annual Great Lakes
Foragers Gathering, Virtual Intertribal Food Summit,
Great Lakes Herb Faire, Master Gardener Association of
Northwest Michigan, and more. He hosts a yearly
herbalist event, Northwoods Nature Fest in Indian River
at
MackinawOde.com.
In 1994,
jim mcdonald's life
changed when he drank tea from a wild plant he harvested
from the land he lived upon. Since those first sips of
strange tea, his life in the woods and meadows of
southeast michigan has been centered on the plants &
ecosystems of that land, and how he might share their
virtues to restore wellness with those around him.
jim's approach to herbcraft is deeply rooted in the land
he lives upon, and blends traditional european folk
influences with 19th century eclectic and physiomedical
vitalism, which he conveys with story, experience, humour,
common sense and lore to students, clients, random
passersby and readers of his websites www.herbcraft.org & herbcraft.podia.com.
He's taught classes throughout north america, is one of
the organizers of the Great Lakes Herb Faire and is
currently alternately writing “Foundational Herbcraft”
and “A Great Lakes Herbal”, in addition to articles
for journals and other publications. jim is a community
herbalist, a manic wildcrafter and medicine maker, and
has been an ardent student of the most learned
teachers of herbcraft...
the plants themselves.
Have questions about classes?
I've got answers to
frequently asked questions
(like times, weather
exceptions and such) here.
to register...
Contact jim at (248)
238-8733 or jim@herbcraft.org
(please note that this is not a cell
number and doesn't get texts)
with any questions about
the event...
