This statement might sound counter-intuitive to an aspiring herbal student or seasoned practitioner. However, given our current ongoing economic downturn and the difficult, controversial efforts surrounding healthcare reform, the reality is that the time couldn’t be better for herbal students and practitioners to actively involve themselves in their communities. The high cost of an emergency room visit,...
Non-profit status
New Location
Program changes
Clinic
Herb Rooms
Projects
National status
The last two years have been a very exciting time for the Center. With a lot of thought and hard work, we have made some substantial changes.
Non-profit Status In June of 2006, we began working on our transition to non-profit status. After many hours of paperwork and much waiting,...
It is with great sadness that I inform you of Marion’s passing. Marion passed away on April 6th, 2010. She was 61.
She was a dear friend, a beloved teacher, a supportive colleague and a companion for the mission of Ohlone Herbal Center. We all will deeply miss the presence of her generous open-hearted soul as well as her continuous dedication to learning more, understanding all aspects of...
This monthly lecture series by leading herbalists starts January 2011 through June 2011. Each guest lecturer will also lead a workshop on the following Saturday (and some on Sunday as well) on the same subject.
Friday Night Lectures are 7-9 pm and Saturday and Sunday workshops are 10-5 pm. To sign up, please visit the “Classes & Registration” page under the “School” tab....
Ohlone teacher Atava Garcia Swiecicki is featured in the examiner.com article “Love Potion No. 9: It Only Works If You Intend It To” by Rheba Estante. She discusses love potions, herbalism and one of her workshops.
Likewise, the intention we hold when making a love potion has a strong influence on the power and quality of the product. When we make our potion with the intention of attracting...
Reflections from an Urban Herbalist
By Pam Fischer, August 2nd, 2011
Many herb schools are located in the sacred temple of the woods. In these places there is more immediate access to the mindfulness of the plant spirits. There the pace of life slows and we are reminded by the breeze and the buzzing of bees about the present moment. In these temples we find teachers who have...
Come celebrate the culmination of the herbal Intensive Program, with the apprentices, faculty and friends! We will be hosting an herbal craft fair consisting of our herbal potions, lotions, and elixirs. The student’s homemade medicines and other herbal goods will be available for purchase. There will be food and drink available for purchase, as well as musical entertainment for all to enjoy! We...
The incredible Alemany Farm (alemanyfarm.org) is hosting an urban herb walk by Katie Delwiche, a former student at Ohlone, this coming Sunday morning Sept. 18th, 2011 from 10:00-11:30, with a potluck to follow. Learn remedies to stay healthy through autumn and winter. This is a free and kid-friendly event. More info on Katie’s blog: http://wiseleaf.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/herb-walk-at-alemany-farm-sept-18th/
We are excited to announce our guest lecture series for 2012: Women’s Wisdom Workshop Series!
This collection of women herbalists have been movers and shakers who have powerfully transformed herbalism in our Northern California communities. Tap into this resource by joining Ohlone as we take an adventure into the divine feminine and honor the wisdom of our women.
All Women’s Wisdom Workshops...
