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.


May

Discover how a plant-forward diet can improve your health. Dr. Rosenfeld will dispel myths about common diets (e.g., keto, paleo, low carbohydrate) and offer a practical approach to optimal nutrition. Learn how to stay engaged and motivated on your journey more...
254WEL217O 05/05 Mo 6:30pm-8:00pm Rosenfeld
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When surrounded by the tranquil beauty of trees, the mind naturally becomes quiet and peaceful. You will learn about forest therapy and see for yourself the research-proven health benefits of forest bathing. Learn basic sensory and meditation techniques to help more...
254WEL145 05/09 Fr 10:30am-12:00pm Kane
NYBG

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...
254WEL218 05/16 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

June

Discover how a plant-forward diet and lifestyle can improve your health. Dr. Richard Rosenfeld will share the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how these pillars integrate with NYBG. Emphasis will be placed on optimal nutrition, exercise in nature, relaxation, more...
254WEL162 06/03 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Rosenfeld
NYBG

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
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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

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.
261BOT346O 08/04 Mo 10:00am-12:00pm Bijkerk
ONLINE

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...
261CKG203 08/10 Su 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, more...
261CKG201O 08/13 We 6:30pm-8:00pm Paswater
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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 herbsto produce balms, creams, more...
261WEL221 08/13 We 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

September

Discover an array of wild foods and medicinal herbs that are part of the beloved Rosaceae family. As certain rose plants are known to support our circulation, cognition, mood, and heart health, explore how to incorporate these beneficial plants into more...
261WEL185O 09/10 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Petter
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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...
261WEL233 09/24 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Petter
NYBG

The fall harvest can connect us deeply to earth's healing properties and keep us grounded as the season shifts from summer to autumn. Learn how to use edible and medicinal botanical materials such as berries and plant roots to create more...
261WEL176 09/28 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Fire cider—a spicy herbal tonic—has been known for centuries as a powerful immunity booster. Its benefits have been said to improve blood circulation, prevent and treat colds, aid digestion, and more. Tap into ancient healing methods with Dee Davis, co-founder more...
261WEL216O 09/28 Su 10:00am-12:30pm Davis
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