Herbalism in Practice

Submit $35 application fee at @dre__ok venmo to be considered ⋆.˚𖦹

No specific educational background requirement. This is a foundational herbalism program. Consistency, commitment, motivation and hard work is required to walk the plant path at Herbalism In Practice.

Students must be at least 18 years old.

Reliable transportation to and from the Los Angeles National Forest is required.

Expect to spend five to ten hours per week on reading assignments, projects, and occasional homework on top of your classes.

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Do you have reliable transportation to and from the Los Angeles National Forest for the dates listed on the website? Note that you will need reliable transportation to be a part of this apprenticeship.

Would you like to join the Oak cohort or the Pine Cohort?

Note that the Oak Cohort meets the first 2 Saturday's of the month in-person and the Pine Cohort meets the first 2 Sunday's of the month in-person. Both meet online on the 4th Thursday.

View exact dates for the Cohorts Here and scroll down to "Dates We Will Meet": https://herbclubla.org/pages/herbalism-in-practice

Yes, you may join on other days when things come up with proper communication and consideration but you have to choose one cohort to belong to. You may not switch back and forth at all times.

We do a lot of communication through Telegram. Will you be able to join us and check in every other day to contribute to the group chat?

Tell me about yourself. How do you spend your time? What are your interests (within & outside herbalism)?

Do you have any prior experience in herbalism? What is your knowledge level related to herbal medicine, gardening, botany, etc.? Have you taken any classes or been to an herb school prior to this?

Do you embrace any specific traditional ways of learning plants? Any previous influences on your approach to herbalism?

What interests you most about herbalism?

What are you hoping to learn with me these next 9 months? I will try my best to work in most of all your needs whenever possible, so the more specific you are, the better.

Payment plants are an administrative fee added to the total. This fee goes towards setting up, tracking and adjusting payment plans and schedules. A 6 or 9 months schedule will be agreed on after your acceptance. A 6 month plan accrues a $125 administrative fee & a 9 month plan accrues a $155 fee. A $555 deposit that goes towards your tuition is also required upon acceptance. Deposits are non-refundable.

Will you need to set up a payment plan?

Will you be able to make your monthly payments on time?

Do you have any special needs or physical requirements that might affect your ability to do physical tasks on a hot day like, go on hikes or garden? Note: this does not disqualify you. It's so I know how to accommodate the schedule & my planning process.

Do you have any questions about me or the program?

Work Trade assistants will show up 1 hour before every in-person class and stay 30 minutes after every in-person class to set up & break down. Occasionally, they will also help document throughout the in-person classes with some phone photography & video. Punctuality, willingness to help, confidence taking photos and video for social media, and availability are required to be considered.

To apply for a Work Trade position, a letter of recommendation is required. Work Trade assistants receive a 25% discount from the Regular Tuition. Payment plans subject to an administrative fee and deposit. Work Trade discount cannot be combined with the BIPOC discount.

Would you like to be considered for the Work Trade position?

If yes, upload your letter of recommendation here:

Relationship to the reference:

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Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Herbalism in Practice does not receive any outside grants or funding and therefore we are unable to offer any scholarships this year. We are also a first-generation immigrant, Woman, and BIPOC ran program.

BIPOC 10% discounts are first come first serve with 3 discount spots available this time around. Payment plans available.

Would you like to be considered for the BIPOC discount?

Please share about how the BIPOC discount will help you in any way. Will you able to show up to classes consistently, have reliable transportation and make your other payments on time?

What times & dates work best for you to jump on a 10 minute call interview next week? & Do you prefer Zoom of phone call?

Application fee is needed to be considered. Did you submit your $35 application fee to venmo @dre__ok (two underscores "__")? You may also PayPal the application fee to 230.ajimenez@gmail.com

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Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application! You will receive a follow-up email to schedule a 10 minute interview and will know within 1 week if you have been accepted in to the program. Hope you can join us!

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Herb Club LA