06/05/2026
The Mountain Trails Junior Herbalist Certification is a six class educational journey designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of herbalism through hands on learning, exploration, and real life application.
Throughout the program, students will learn how herbalists identify plants, understand herbal categories, and recognize the unique roles herbs play in supporting the body. As they progress through the series, they will explore seasonal herbs, create herbal preparations, and gain confidence working with the plants growing around them.
Topics include:
- Understanding herbal categories such as nervines, vulneraries, nutritives, and more
- Learning how the seasons influence the herbs available to us
- Identifying and understanding common herbs found in Appalachia
- Harvesting, drying, and properly storing herbs
- Preparing herbal teas, glycerites, infused oils, salves, and poultices
- Understanding how herbalists choose herbs for different purposes
- Developing observation skills and learning to view nature through the eyes of an herbalist
Students will participate in hands on activities, take home projects, seasonal challenges, and interactive learning experiences designed to make herbal education both memorable and practical.
Upon completing all six classes and the Junior Herbalist Challenge, students will earn their Certified Junior Herbalist Certificate from Mountain Trails Wellness Studio.
This program is designed for curious learners who want to deepen their understanding of God’s creation, discover the value of the plants growing around them, and build a strong foundation in traditional herbal knowledge.
Join the first class this month!
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