Located just north of the Albuquerque Basin, the Jemez Mountains rise to a breath-taking 11,562' and mark the southern most extent of the greater Rocky Mountains. The fall color and crisp weather makes October a FANTASTIC time of year to explore the higher elevation forests which enshroud this volcanic montane wonderland. Join us as we discover together the diverse array of both edible and medicinal plants found growing within this spectacularly rich bioregion.
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Topics to be covered during class include: field botany/plant I.D, plant family characteristics, legal-ethical harvesting/processing/preparation methods, edible/medicinal/utilitarian uses, regional ethnobotany, plant toxicology (plus tips on how to avoid poisonous look-alike species), natural history, plant conservation and at-risk species, sampling of a variety of wild edible & medicinal plant preparations, and more! Our study will emphasize a dynamic sensory awareness of the plants via close observation, touching, tasting, and smelling.

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Experience the profound effects of sound healing relaxation with gongs, singing bowls, drums, and flutes.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow and light shawl or blanket. Please arrive 15 minutes early to make yourself comfortable.