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.


March

Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
263BOT346BO 03/07 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Candee
ONLINE

Scented smoke has been used traditionally throughout human history to create a sense of well-being. Learn several different methods for creating your own at home incense experience with a mix of woodland material and culinary herbs in this exploration of more...
263WEL233 03/11 We 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Are you interested in bringing the natural benefits of herbs and herbal remedies into your life? Discover the differences between herbal medicine and homeopathy, the three major branches of herbalism, and the fascinating history of herbal medicine. Learn how to more...
263WEL109BO 03/27 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Gordineer
ONLINE

Bring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more...
263WEL143 03/28 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Scholl
NYBG

April

Pollen rich air can irritate the eyes, sinuses, and throat for many. Discover creative ways to support your immune system with botanical medicines and delicious recipes. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to build resistance to environmental irritants and more...
264WEL218 04/10 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

This ancient, meditative Chinese exercise teaches relaxation, balance, and self-defense with an emphasis on correct body posture and spinal alignment. Students become relaxed, physically stronger, and ultimately healthier in both mind and body. more...
264WEL102A 04/18 Sa 10:00am-11:00am Torres
NYBG

May

Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
264BOT346AO 05/12 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Bijkerk
ONLINE

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...
264WEL212O 06/25 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Morrison
ONLINE

July

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...
271WEL181O 07/21 Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Michelotti
ONLINE

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...
271WEL165 07/26 Su 11:00am-1:30pm Petter
NYBG

August

Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
271BOT346BO 08/02 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Candee
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...
271CKG200 08/02 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Davis
NYBG

The centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an "elixir of longlife." Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant more...
271CKG203 08/09 Su 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

Use herbal skills and recipes to treat many of life's little mishaps. Herbalist Dawn Petter will cover which herbs to keep on hand and how best to use them. She'll also demonstrate how to blend various herbs to produce balms, more...
271WEL221 08/19 We 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

September

This ancient, meditative Chinese exercise teaches relaxation, balance, and self-defense with an emphasis on correct body posture and spinal alignment. Students become relaxed, physically stronger, and ultimately healthier in both mind and body. more...
271WEL102B 09/19 Sa 10:00am-11:00am Torres
NYBG