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Herbalism Certificate Program

This program is designed to inspire each student to be more connected to nature, learn the powers of plants and become healthier and happier: mind, body and soul.

For thousands of years, plants have been used to promote healthy natural living. This is the basis for the Herbalism Certificate Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens. This series offers a unique learning experience to transform each student into a confident, knowledgeable and resourceful steward of plants. Classes are offered only as a full series. 

2025 Spring Herbal Certificate Program – Herbs in the Body

Learn about the relationship between our body systems and the use of herbs. A variety of medicinal plants are introduced, including those grown at Denver Botanic Gardens and Chatfield Farms. Classes are led by some of the region’s most experienced herbalists. To earn the certificate, students must attend 11 classes in person. Students will have the opportunity to present a final project based on the cumulative knowledge gained during the course.

Spring Herbal Program – Course Topics

Ayurvedic Herbalism 
Botanical Celebration Share, Make and Take 
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System 
Constitutions and Energetic Herbalism 
Digestive System and Liver 
Endocrine/Adaptogens 
Immune System 
Nervous System 
Nutritive Herbs and Botanic Safety 
Remedy Making: Tasty Treats 
Reproductive Systems 
Respiratory System 
Skin/Integumentary System 

Register for the Spring Herbal Certificate Program

Registration opens on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m.

2025 Summer Herbal Certificate Program – Seed to Remedy 

This program offers a unique learning experience to transform each student into a confident, knowledgeable and resourceful steward of plants by introducing practical and powerful herbalism knowledge. Classes focus on a variety of medicinal plants, including ones grown onsite at the Gardens as well as those native to Colorado. Led by some of the region’s most experienced herbalists, students are guided through every step with a hands-on teaching approach. Classes take place in the classroom, in the Gardens and out in the field. To earn the certificate, students must attend at least nine classes in person. Students will have the opportunity to present a final project based on the cumulative knowledge gained during the course.

Summer Herbal Program – Course Topics

Botanical Celebration - Share, Make and Take 
Home Wellness: Using Food as Remedies 
Flower Essences for Spiritual and Ritual Explorations 
Gardening with Medicinal Gardening with Medicinal Herbs in Colorado 
Herbal Safety and Tea Formulations 
Herbalism Hike and Plant Identification 
Natural First Aid 
Nurturing the Skin You Live In: Skin Spa Day 
Plant Identification and Field Botanicals Making 
Remedy Making: Fire Cider 
Tincture and Cordials 

Register for the Summer Herbal Certificate Program

Registration opens on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. 

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