Learning the language of plants doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating. Identifying plants typically came first through intuitive perception, and naming came later based on the plants' properties.

This class moves away from an academic approach to classification and introduces the idea that the plants themselves can serve as our guides. Through mindful practices of stillness and whole-body listening, we will engage both the mind and body in a different way of learning about the properties of plants and trees, as well as their names and phenologies. Participants will leave with an intuitive approach and common mnemonics to help build a more intimate relationship with their environment.

details:

• Registration required.

• Ages 18+

• Event is free; donations are welcome.

• Workshop will be held at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center.

• Carpooling will be necessary for the 2-mile drive into Yakona. Four-wheel drive is not needed, but be aware we'll be driving on logging roads, so decent ground clearance is recommended for passenger cars.

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artist bio

Juniper has been a teacher in a variety of capacities for over nine years now. Her background is in herbalism, education, Jungian psychology, mythic studies, and is working on accreditation for sylvotherapy (Forest therapy). She has a Masters in Curriculum and Design from Portland State and is a certified Forest Educator with the CedarSong Way. She has studied under Colette Gardiner, and partners with the Rewild Program of Portland, OR. She loves stinging nettles, storytelling and taking naps with the trees.