Introduction to Herbalism with Claudia Nagy

The history of plant-human relationships varies across the world, yet all cultures have developed fundamental bonds with plant species unique to their heritage. Join us for an afternoon of discussing these relationships, in an introduction to practical herbalism for wellness. We will cover the ethical harvesting, processing and consumption of herbs, roots, and mushrooms for their traditional benefits. We will also cover the various actions and uses for these herbs in our daily lives. The second portion of this class will feature the creation of a flower essence, tea, infusion, tincture, vinegar, infused oil, and salve. All participants will go home with herbal preparations made in class.

This course will be led by Claudia Nagy, a Vermont Center of Integrative Herbalism Clinical Herbalist Candidate and Community Herbalist serving Flower Power from 2014 – 2023 --completing her 2,000 hour apprenticeship in 2020. Claudia is an environmentalist, gardener, activist and artist living in Catskill. She graduated from Barnard College with a BA in Environmental Policy & Science, and Columbia University with a Master's of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy. She is the founder of the Earth Arts, an ecology, arts, and wellness nonprofit, offering environmental education for people and planet. She joined Mountain Top Arboretum in 2025 and is our Advancement and Horticulture Specialist.

Registration is free for members and a $10 donation for non-members. Registration is required.