Local Events + Classes
Community Education Program
The Community Education Program is part of East Bay Herbals' mission to provide accessible and relatable information about herbal medicine and holistic nutrition to the community. All classes are free or low-cost and are open to the public. We aim to offer at least one free class a season, but feel free to check back on the site for recent additions as they come.
Herbal Meetup: Elderberry Syrup
Online Class (via zoom)
East Bay Herbals - Martinez + Benicia, Ca
March 7th, 2023 / 12:00-12:30 pm / FREE
Join East Bay Herbals for a free community class on the beloved classic, elderberry syrup! This traditional herbal remedy has been a staple in the herbal world for years and is a go-to elixir for supporting the immune system throughout the winter as well as the transitional months. This easy-to-make recipe can be easily crafted at home, using just a few ingredients . In this half-hour workshop, we'll talk about the medicinal value of elderberries as well as my other favorite ingredients to add to this tasty elixir.
Workshops + Classes
Medicinal Broths + Soups
Online On-Demand Class w/ Recipe Book
East Bay Herbals - Martinez + Benicia, Ca
Available: February, 23rd 2023 / Online Recording / $35
This hour-long workshop will focus on bringing the magic of medicinal herbs into the kitchen as we transition from winter into spring. As a staple food in both seasons, broths are a perfect way to help support aid the body in this transition. As a medicinal food, broths also help to support digestion, which is an area of focus for the body during spring. In this course we'll you'll also learn how to utilize seasonal ingredients such as mushrooms and nettle, to help further fortify your broths and soups. You'll lean how to make broths from scratch, and how to infuse them botanicals, turning your food into medicine. Each participant will also get a free copy of my Medicinal Broths and Soups recipe book.
Medicinal + Edible Flowers
w/Contra Costa Libraries (4 Dates)
Contra Costa Libraries (Martinez, Hercules, Pinole, Kensington)
March 4th 2:00-3:00 @ Hercules Library, March 14th 6:00-7:00 @ Martinez Library Online, Thursday March 16th 11:00-12:00 @ Kensington Library, Tuesday April 11th 6:30-7:30 @ Pinole Library / In Person + Online / FREE
In honor of the season of spring, let us explore the world of medicinal plants through the lens of flowers. We'll explore local wildflowers and their medicinal properties as well as other edible flowers and their health benefits. This class will include a quick intro into what herbalism is and how we can use one of nature's most beautiful masterpieces (flowers) to help support us in our health and well-being. Students will walk away knowing the medicinal benefits of a handful of flowers and how they can be used in both teas and cooking.
Medicinal Plant Walks
Medicinal Herb Walk w/ Save Mt. Diablo
Mitchell Canyon - Walnut Creek California
Sign Up Through The Save Mount Diablo Website
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 / 9:00 - 11:00 am / FREE
Join us for a meander around the base of Mount Diablo to explore the medicinal plants growing along the trails at Mitchell Canyon. We will talk about the modern-day uses of the plants we see and discover some of the diversity that this abundant ecosystem holds. The walk will begin in the native plant garden at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center, where we will start our journey into the world of local medicinal herbs and their wonder/magic
Past Events + Workshops
Free Community Class: Herbal Meetup: Summer Wellness - July 2022
Online Recorded Class: Planning Your Medicinal Herb + Pollinator Garden - May 2022
Free Community Class: Herbal Meetup: Spring Wellness - May 2022
Free Community Class: Herbal Meetup: Brain Health - Online Class - March 17th, 2022
Workshop: Sustainably Growing + Using Herbs - Martinez Library (Online Class) - March 8th, 2022
Free Community Class: Herbal Meetup: Ask an Herbalist - Online Class
Workshop: Spruce Up Your Holidays - Online Class - November 26th, 2021
Free Community Class: Nutrition 101 - Turning Your Home Kitchen Into A Medicine Chest w/ Herbs and Foods - Online Class - August 2, 2021
Free Community Class: Medicinal Food Stroll w/ Matilija Farm - Martinez Farmer's Market - July 25th, 2021
Medicinal Plant Walk: W/Save Mount Diablo - Mitchell Canyon - May 1, 2021
Free Community Class: Three Part Series - Herbal Wellness; March 9th, April 13th, May 11th 2021 - Martinez Library (online)
Workshop: Cooking With Herbs: Fall - Monday, September 28th, 2020 - Online Class via Zoom
Free Community Class: Lung Love + Recording - Friday, August 28th, 2020 - Online Class w/ The Remedy
Virtual Pop-Up Apothecary: low-cost community herbal consultations - July 6th - July 10th, 2020 - Online Consults via Zoom
Workshop: Planning Your Medicinal Herb Garden - Saturday, May 30th, 2020 - Online Class via Zoom
Workshop: Herbs + Foods For Immune Support - Thursday, March 19th, 2020.- Online Class via Zoom
Virtual Pop-Up Apothecary: low-cost community herbal consultations - March 30th - April 8th, 2020 - Online Consults via Zoom
Virtual Pop-Up Apothecary: low-cost community herbal consultations - July 6th - July 10th, 2020 - Online Consults via Zoom
Pop-Up Apothecary: low-cost community herbal consultations - Sunday, March 1st, 2020 - Grey Goods, Martinez Ca
Pop-Up Apothecary: low-cost community herbal consultations - Saturday, January 18th, 2020 - Grey Goods, Martinez Ca
Free Community Class: Herbs For Winter Health - Monday, December 9th, 2019 - Martinez Library, Martinez, Ca
Free Community Class: Fire Cider Demo - Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - Pittsburg Library, Pittsburg, Ca
Class Series: The Home Herbalist - September 24th - October 15th, 2019 - Martinez Adult Education, Martinez, Ca
Workshop: Kitchen Medicinals - Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.- Herb Folk Community Medicine, Petaluma, Ca
Workshop: The Medicine of Lavender - Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 - Soul Food Farm, Vacaville, Ca
Community Event: DVC Horticulture Department Herb Fair - Sunday May 5th, 2019 - Pleasant Hill, Ca
Free Community Class: Medicinal Broths - soups, stews, and other healing winter foods - Saturday February 9th, 2019 - Martinez Library, Martinez Ca
Free Community Class: Love Your Lungs: herbs that help support a healthy respiratory system - Tuesday April 30th, 2019 - Martinez Library, Martinez, Ca
Free Community Class: Holiday Special - DIY Elderberry Syrup - Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 - Martinez Library, Martinez, Ca
Free Community Class: Herbs for Winter Immunity - Saturday November 10, 2019 - Harvest House, Concord, Ca
Free Community Class: Herbal Fire Cider Demo and Workshop - Friday October 12, 2018 - Orchard Nursery, Lafayette, Ca
Free Community Class: DIY Herbal Medicine - Oils, Vinegars, Salves. Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Harvest House, Concord Ca
Local Outreach: Pleasant Hill Herb Society Herb Day 2018. Sunday, July 15, 2018 - Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, Pleasant Hill, Ca
Free Community Class: Herbal Skincare for Sun Exposure. Sunday, July 8, 2018 - Harvest House, Concord, Ca
Local Outreach: Martinez Beaver Festival. Sunday, June 30, 2018 - Martinez, Ca
Free Community Class: Medicinal Teas + Refreshing Herbal Beverages. Sunday, June 10, 2018 - Harvest House, Concord, Ca
Herb Walk: Parent-Child Herb Walk w/East Bay Forest School. Saturday, June 9, 2018 - Crockett Hills Regional Park, Crockett, Ca
Free Community Class: Medicinal Herb Gardening + Planning for Pollinators. Saturday, May 19, 2018 - Harvest House, Concord, CA
Herb Walk: Medicinal Plants w/ Sierra Club. Saturday, May 12, 2018 - Crockett Hills Regional Park, Crockett, Ca
Free Community Class: Intro to Herbal Medicine + Herbs for Seasonal Allergies. Sunday, April 15, 2018 - Harvest House, Concord, CA