Hello Reader, Plants have long been our teachers in the healing arts. In this workshop, we explore another way they speak to us, through line, pigment, and paper, remembering that art and healing are simply two languages for the same relationship. Rooted in Tony(a)’s philosophy of Art that Breathes, this four-session workshop invites herbalists, plant lovers, and creative seekers to engage with plants not only as remedies, but as creative companions. Through simple creative practices, the...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, As summer progresses, I'm reminded that our time to gather and celebrate the wisdom of the plants approaches. For me, this time of year means YIKES! I have a lot to do!! Every year, I wonder how I'm going to get it all done, but then I realize that it's not just the things I do that make the BotanicWise Women's Gathering a success, but the women who attend it. The full schedule of events is now available! 👉 Check it out 🐣 Early bird registration is open UNTIL JULY 1! Register...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This is your final reminder to join The Woodpecker’s Gift with Krista Nelson! Join us tomorrow, June 16, for a special offering to nature… The Woodpecker’s Gift: Learn Lenape Language & Lifeways with Krista Nelson June 16 | 6-8 PM ET Learn more Note: All profits from this class support Krista Nelson’s work and will be donated to an organization dedicated to preserving and educating the public about Lenape history and culture. 👉 Learn more and register This webinar will be...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’m curious… What is your love language when you think of Mother Earth? Do you talk to her? Sing her a love ballad? Do you tend your garden, hug trees, lie in the grass…float in a pond? Do you simply drink herbal tea? If you’re reading this email, I know you love the world of nature in your own unique way. For Krista Nelson, a Lenape grandmother and teacher, her love language of nature stems from indigenous traditions that have been here for thousands of years. 🌱 She plays her...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I live in eastern Pennsylvania, on unceded ancestral lands of the Lenape Indigenous peoples. For more than 15 thousand years, the Lenape stewarded land from eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, to areas of New York, Connecticut, and Maryland. Find your Native Land at https://native-land.ca/ The Lenape traveled, hunted, traded, and interacted with other Nations surrounding their homelands. The word “Lenape” means “the people,” and also refers to the traditional language...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This is your final reminder to join the live version of Reclaiming Energy: A Holistic Approach to Mitochondrial Health with Paul Bergner! There’s still time to sign up and watch the replay of Part 1 before we dive into Part 2 tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27, at 6 PM ET. 👉 Learn more and register Yours in Health, Charis Lindrooth BotanicWise P.S. Check out last week's email to read about Part 1 of Paul's workshop series!
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Last week, we listened to Part 1 of Paul Bergner’s 2-Part Workshop, Reclaiming Energy: A Holistic Approach to Mitochondrial Health. After learning how significantly mitochondrial damage can affect every aspect of our well-being, we’re very excited to hear Paul’s protocols for vitality in Part 2! There’s still time to sign up and watch the replay of Part 1 before we dive into Part 2 next Wednesday, May 27, at 6 PM ET. 👉 Learn more and register During Part 1, Paul explained the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, The Lenape people are the original inhabitants of the Delaware River watershed, whose lifeways are rooted in relationship with the land, water, and all living beings. In this immersive experience, participants are invited into The Woodpecker’s Gift, a participatory story that introduces Lenape vocabulary through voice, movement, and shared imagination. The Woodpecker’s Gift: Learn Lenape Language & Lifeways with Krista Nelson June 16 | 6-8 PM ET Learn more Though much has...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, My friends Kyle Denton (who wrote and teaches the course) and Mason Hutchison at HerbRally (who produced it) just released something really thoughtful (this is not a BotanicWise program): 😁 Herbal Dental Care It’s a comprehensive course with live Q&A and lots of support, designed to help you understand what the mouth is actually communicating—and how to respond with herbal care. When it comes to oral health, I tend to see two big challenges. The first is that we’re often taught...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
