How is the Botanical Medicine Program different from other programs?
The Botanical Medicine Program is different from many other herbal programs in a number of ways. The program was designed by Ursula Basch, a practicing herbalist and an environmental engineer. The approach is towards a more holistic education. The program is taught in the Northern Catskills with an emphasis on field work. The Botanical Medicine Program meets one weekend a month for 6 months. Students learn about the medicinal plants, the wildlife that is around us and other healing modalities that promote health. The program is not limited to one teacher. There a several instructors who teach, each providing a level of expertise in their field. Classes are not oversized. The Apprenticeship program is limited to no more than 15 students to provide individual attention. Students are not required to provide their own meals. All meals are provided during the weekend. The facility is not uncomfortably rustic. There are a number of amenities available to students such as: a swimming pool, ho
