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.


June

Survey the modern green and biophilic hospital design movement as well as the myriad benefits of green spaces within a clinical environment, for families and caregivers alike. You'll review the architectural history of the hospital—from the basilica through Frank Lloyd more...
254WEL212O 06/27 Fr 7:00pm-8:00pm Morrison
ONLINE

July

Perfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and keep perfume notes. Through more...
261WEL134O 07/16 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Gordineer
ONLINE

Emerging research suggests that mushrooms may be beneficial for brain and nerve health. Discover the properties of different species and learn where medicinal mushrooms occur locally. Study how select types such as Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane can help strengthen more...
261WEL181O 07/22 Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Michelotti
ONLINE

Your digestive system is home to over 70% of your immune system! So keeping your gut in tip-top shape is crucial to maintaining good health. We will examine the difference between good and bad bacteria and explore how each affects more...
261WEL215O 07/24 Th 6:30pm-8:00pm Paswater
ONLINE

Get a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Learn different methods of jamming that use less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with three delicious jams that will transport you back to summer whenever you reach for more...
261CKG200 07/26 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Davis
NYBG

Beat the summer heat with botanicals. Whether it's learning to identify which herbs to include in a homemade sun protection cream or what type of tea to drink when you need to rehydrate, this class will walk you through the more...
261WEL165 07/27 Su 11:00am-1:30pm Petter
NYBG

Drawing from sources as far back as Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical treatise from 1550 BCE, as well as stories from his own experience as an emergency physician, Dr. Morrison will offer a brief history of medicinal plants and an more...
261WEL208O 07/29 Tu 6:30pm-7:30pm Morrison
ONLINE
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