What can we learn from plants that goes beyond book learning? When we understand the ways plants communicate and interact with their landscape, we can unlock the potential to obtain knowledge directly from the plants themselves. In this class we will discuss some of the science behind plant communication such as chemical signaling and the ecological web, as well as traditional ethnobotanical concepts such as the Medicine Wheel, Doctrine of Signatures, and Trickster medicine.   

Please dress appropriately for the outdoors and off trail walking. A pencil and notebook is required.

About the Instructor

Calyx Liddick

Calyx is a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist, field botanist, wildcrafter, activist, writer, and mother of two. She was born and raised in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. She sees the human body as an ecological microcosm, and that by reconnecting to the land we can heal the land as well as ourselves. In her practice, she integrates the long, rich history of traditional herbalism with modern scientifically sound research. Calyx is a graduate of the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and is the founding director of the Northern Appalachia School. Find out more at northernappalachiaschool.com.

Horn Farm Center Health and Safety Policy

The Horn Farm Center is offering on-site educational programming with some modifications due to COVID-19. Multiple hand sanitizer stations are available. We will adjust as needed as time passes and things change.

In order to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff, the Horn Farm Center if following current CDC Guidelines. Please contact us at info@hornfarmcenter.org for questions or concerns.

*All programs are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email and phone call if there are any program changes or cancellations.  

*Parking is along the field above the farmhouse. 

*All payments for single day classes & workshops are non-refundable. Canceled registrations or no-shows will be considered donations unless Horn Farm Center cancels the program. Thank you for supporting regenerative farming and educational programs at the Horn Farm Center.