jim & Nathan in the Pigeon River Country State Forest

an
Evening Herbal Series
with herbalists
Nathan Wright & jim mcdonald

October 11th, 2023
at Proud Lake State Recreation Area
in Commerce Township, MI

I (jim) am super excited to be able to offer classes with herbalist Nathan Wright here in Southeast Michigan.  Nathan's knowledge of plants and his connection to this beautiful land runs deep, and its a privilege to be able to host and teach with him...

A Proud Lake Plant Walk
Wednesday, October 11th from 5-7pm(ish)
Join Nathan and jim in a walk around Proud Lake to connect with the plants which grace that land.  We'll discuss the virtues of many of these herbs, with Nathan sharing some historical knowledge, indigenous teachings and names. Bring along a clean mug; we'll have a few teas to sample along the way!

costs...
The class is $40.  Do note that there is limited space, so early enrollment best ensures your spot.

Though they don't always collect it, there is a cost for admission to the state park, if you don't have an annual pass/"Recreation Passport" (a small capital "P" on your license plate tab). Day and annual passes can be purchased "self serve" style at the main park office.

location...
The class will be held at the River Hawk Annex in Proud Lake State Recreation Area  in Commerce Township, MI.  If you click this link here you'll find explicit directions to the exact building we'll be in.

Nathan Wright (Spiritual name: Spiritman from the Sun or Giizus Su Win en eh) of the Crane Clan, is a tribal member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians with First Nations ancestry.  Nathan is a descendant of medicine people on both his parents’ sides.  Nathan continues his ancestors’ legendary plant medicine work by ethically harvesting and making medicines from the same areas as his ancestors.  He is the owner of the Herbal Lodge, which is a USA-made, certified Native American, and veteran-owned company focusing on natural/organic skincare, pain relief, and medicinal tea products using natural/organic and wild harvested herbs or mushroom ingredients.  He has traveled the world in support of his business.  He is an Indigenous Herbalist and certified mushroom expert. Residing in Petoskey Michigan Nathan is a firm believer of his Anishinabek cultural teachings.  “If you do things in a good way, good things will happen,” is one of his favorite teachings.  He offers many online videos for culture and herbal teachings.  He is featured in the film, Troubled Water, a film about the beauty of Michigan and the importance of clean water.  He is an Executive board member for United Plant Savers.  He has taught plant/mushroom-related classes at the International Herb Symposium, Annual Great Lakes Foragers Gathering, Virtual Intertribal Food Summit, Great Lakes Herb Faire, Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan, and more.  He hosts a yearly herbalist event, Northwoods Nature Fest in Indian River at MackinawOde.com.

In 1994, jim mcdonald's life changed when he drank tea from a wild plant he harvested from the land he lived upon.  Since those first sips of strange tea, his life in the woods and meadows of southeast michigan has been centered on the plants & ecosystems of that land, and how he might share their virtues to restore wellness with those around him.  jim's approach to herbcraft is deeply rooted in the land he lives upon, and blends traditional european folk influences with 19th century eclectic and physiomedical vitalism, which he conveys with story, experience, humour, common sense and lore to students, clients, random passersby and readers of his websites www.herbcraft.org & herbcraft.podia.com.  He's taught classes throughout north america, is one of the organizers of the Great Lakes Herb Faire and is currently alternately writing “Foundational Herbcraft” and “A Great Lakes Herbal”, in addition to articles for journals and other publications.  jim is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter and medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft... the plants themselves.

click the link below to register...
(please note that all classes run rain or shine)

Have questions about classes? 
I've got answers to frequently asked questions (like times, weather exceptions and such) here. 

Contact jim at (248) 238-8733 or jim@herbcraft.org
(please note that this is not a cell number and doesn't get texts)

with any questions about the event...