Herbal First Aid Kit

Experience the power of nature’s remedies while learning hands-on herbal medicine making in the field. This class offers a unique opportunity to harvest, prepare, and create teas, poultices, salves, and tinctures from locally available plants. Participants will gain practical knowledge of plant identification, ethical wildcrafting, and traditional medicine preparation outside Glacier National Park. Small-group discussions and guided activities ensure that each student leaves with both confidence and useful take-home skills.

Discover the secrets of medicinal plants, their uses, and the importance of responsible harvesting. The day includes field identification, ethical collection of wild plants, and guided preparation of herbal remedies. Students will explore various methods for storing and labeling their creations and will learn techniques that can be applied safely at home. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the local flora, hands-on experience crafting herbal medicines, and a stronger connection to nature’s healing power.