Community Herbalism Intensive 2026
Please Note: I will not be running this program in 2025 but will again in 2026.
There may be some minor changes to the information below.
Hello Prospective Students
Before applying, please read through the below information.
I have already started interviewing people for the 2026 program
This program is 3 days a week, Monday-Wednesday, plus field trips
Field Trips
Traditionally, the first field trip is at the Rainbow Gathering to practice first aid. I am currently reassessing if we will be going there in 2026 (see below). The second field trip will be to the Adirondacks, and the third will be to West Virginia.
The Rainbow Gathering. For over 25 years, I took my students to the Rainbow Gathering to work in the first aid station. For too many reasons to enumerate here, I am not sure if we will be going in 2026. I will not know where the 2026 Rainbow Gathering will be until August 2025 (when the location is decided). I will post about then whether we will be going or not then. Otherwise, I will plan a different field trip, likely to the United Plant Savers Sanctuary in southern Ohio. Stay tuned for more details.
What you can expect to learn
This program is designed to give students a comprehensive, hands-on, practical study of herbal medicine. Classes are divided between classroom teaching and time outdoors identifying, gathering, and preparing plants. The goal of the program is for students to have a well-rounded overview of herbalism, plants and a solid foundation of clinical herbalism. Please see the write-up of the individual classes here and the syllabus below.
About Covid
Please read this, as it is an important consideration before joining this in-person class.
It is now October 2024, and the Covid virus is on the rise in the US, but there is no way to know what the activity of the Covid virus will be when classes begin in May 2026. This may affect aspects of the class, such as distancing and masking.
Classes begin May 13 and end November 13, 2026
- Enrollment is limited to 22 students
- For an interview, please call or write to set up a time to speak.
Weekly Schedule
- Monday, 2:00 to 8:00
- Tuesday, 10:30 to 4:30
- Wednesday, 2:00 to 8:00
Tuition: $4,200
Deposit-A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance (unless I cancel the class, see the message above). Please note, the remainder of the tuition is due April 30, 2026, unless prior arrangements have been made
Please make out checks and money orders to 7Song and send to the below address:
7Song
P.O. Box 6626
Ithaca, NY 14851
Additional Costs: A detailed list of the items named below will be sent upon acceptance or can be downloaded from the handouts section of this site.
Certificate: A handsome certificate is given to students who successfully finish the program. This means completing all assignments and missing no more than 7 classes throughout the program.
For a more in-depth look at some of the tools below, please see the Wildcrafting handout (under Other Subjects).
- Tools: Wildcrafting implements such as pruners, digging fork, hori-hori, shovel, etc. I strongly suggest purchasing good quality tools. They will last longer and be easier on your body.
- Books: Four books are required for the course. There is an endless variety of books, newsletters, magazines, herbal software programs, and other resources you may want to purchase. See Book List
- Herbal Supplies: Alcohol, oil, bottles, and other expenses necessary for medicine making
Class Syllabus 2021 (this is a link)
The 2022 syllabus will be similar though the dates and field trip information will vary.
