a springtime plant walk with herbalist jim mcdonald

From April into May when sleeping flora begin to burst from the ground, plant people and herbfolk are usually quite busy soaking it all in, sowing seeds, and harvesting these vital foods and medicines.  For over twenty years, jim has offered innumerable herb walks, sharing what he knows about the virtues of these springtime plants.

You can join jim in the northeastern woodlands of Michigan to learn about a slew of wild foods and medicinals found in yards, woods and wetlands...  along with jim's two first rules of wildcrafting and his recommended harvesting tools.

Through a blend of story, experience, humour, common sense and lore discover the virtues of:

Nettles ∙∙∙ Pedicularis ∙∙∙ Water Hemlock
Skunk Cabbage ∙∙∙ Jewelweed ∙∙∙ Strawberry
Cleavers ∙∙∙ Dandelion ∙∙∙ Prickly Ash
Poison Ivy ∙∙∙ Violet ∙∙∙ Ground Ivy

This is volume I of the vernal virtues plant walk series encompassing over 3 hours of video.

Volume II coming soon!

This class will be available to watch online until  December 31, 2030.

All online classes are non-refundable.  More information here.