Wellness Classes

Plants are intimately tied to our well-being. Discover new ways to bring healthful botanical influences into your daily life through courses in herbalism, aromatherapy, and so much more.


October

Stay balanced and healthy as we transition to the cooler months of the year. Learn how to use medicinal roots, berries, and fungi for nutrient-dense remedies and foods to keep your immune system in optimal health and your mind and more...
272WEL198 10/23 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Long before maps, GPS, and modern survival gear, humans relied on their senses to understand and respond to the landscape. Develop essential wilderness awareness and survival skills through sensory exercises, plant observation, and discussion. You'll learn to assess priorities in more...
272WEL163 10/29 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

In Mexico, the marigold flower, Cempazúchitl in the Indigenous language Nahuatl, has been associated with the Día de Muertos celebrations for centuries. Discover the cultural importance of this plant while creating a tonic that supports the nervous system, as well more...
272WEL179 10/30 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Arellano-Gonzalez
NYBG

November

Dive into the history of beeswax candles as you learn how to make candles from natural materials. Using 100% natural beeswax harvested from a family of beekeepers, you'll craft a variety of candles using specific materials and methods, including pre-made more...
272CRF105 11/07 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Have you ever wondered how to make your own natural soap? In this class, you'll learn the science behind three different processes of soap making. Then you'll put your learning into practice as you follow one of these processes to more...
272WEL167 11/08 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Discover the boundless possibilities of working with natural ingredients such as leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries to craft herbal mocktails for any occasion. You'll learn how to infuse different botanical elements, including aromatics and bitters, into beverages to add more...
272CKG119 11/14 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care.
272WEL130A 11/15 Su 10:00am-4:00pm Hill
Bautista-Carolina
Wainwright
NYBG

Prepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones!
272WEL130B 11/15 Su 10:00am-11:30am Hill
NYBG

Offering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal more...
272WEL130C 11/15 Su 12:30pm-2:00pm Bautista-Carolina
NYBG

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making more...
272WEL130D 11/15 Su 2:30pm-4:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Create spa-worthy products from your garden-revitalizing lotion bars, lip balms, bath salts, body scrubs, and more using a variety of botanicals. Ideal for those who want to indulge in self-care or create lovely holiday gifts. All materials provided.
272WEL144 11/22 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Hill
NYBG
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