Why Plant ID Skills Are Important

Because humans need plants, and plants need humans. For us to begin caring for each other in a way that feels whole, we need to understand each other. This mini-course is designed to not only introduce you to concepts - but hopefully provides a little breadcrumb trail for you to introduce yourself to the plant people in person. 

What the Mini - Course Covers

- Botanical terminology - Plant Family Patterns - Major Poisonous Plants - Intro to Wild Crafting Ethics

Course Access

Once you sign up for the course, you'll have access to the content for a year. 

The Mini Syllabus

5 Chapters · 31 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Botany

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      Botany vs Plant ID

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      Botany Resourses

  2. 2

    Botanical Classifications

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      Introduction to Botanical Language

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      Plant Classification Part 3: Plant Families

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      Plant Classification Part 5: Latin Binomials and Common Names

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      Botanical Classifications Quiz

  3. 3

    Botanical Terminology

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      Organoleptics, the Human Senses and Plant ID

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      Plant Habits I

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      Leaves I - Basic Anatomy

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      Leaves IV - Leaf Arrangement

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      Leaves V - Leaf Shapes, Simple vs. Compound Leaves

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      Botanical Terminology - Leafy Things Quiz

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      Flower Anatomy I: Intro to 4 Whorls, Sepals and Petals

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      Flower Anatomy III: Reproductive Structures - Stamen and Ovaries (Pistils)

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      Flower Anatomy V: Fruits

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      Flower Anatomy X: Flower Symmetry

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      Inflorescences (Flower Arrangement) I: Intro to Inflorescences

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      Botanical Terminology - Flowers & Fruits Quiz

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    Plant Families: Edible, Medicinal, and Poisonous

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      Introduction to Plant Families

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      Asteraceae - Sunflower Family Characteristics

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      Apiaceae - Carrot Family Characteristics

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      Apocynaceae - Dogbane Family Characteristics

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      Lamiaceae - Mint Family Characteristics

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      Melanthiaceae - Bunchflower Family Characteristics

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      Amaryllidaceae - Onion or Amaryllis Family Characteristics

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      Pinaceae - Pine Family Characteristics

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      Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family Characteristics

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    Wildcrafting Ethics; How to Cultivate Relationship

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      Introduction to Wildcrafting Ethics, Locations, and Permission

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      Fragile Ecosystems, Plants, and Curbing your Herb Lust

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      Wildcrafting and Accurate Identification Practices

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      Creating a Wildcrafting Checklist - What Questions to Ask Before Harvesting

About Kat

Most of my work in the herb world is as a teacher and a clinician, and I approach both of those things from a Vitalist perspective. This means I'm always looking for the root cause of disease.  One of the things I strongly believe humans need is a connection with land and place - without it, something in us begins to weaken. For me, one of the most powerful ways to connect with my landscape is by understanding the life around me, especially the food and medicine plants.  My experience with plant identification started with learning from my mother and grandmother, a horticulturist and a farmer, respectively. As a forestry major at Northern Arizona University, I was introduced to the more technical botanical language and ecological studies and got hooked. I've had the privilege of teaching botany through several programs, including directing the Rocky Mountain Field Botany program through the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. After teaching botany for almost 2 decades, I'm so excited to share these skills with you!

Ready to Dive Into Botany?

This class is free of charge - I can't give away all of my content for free, but I can give some.    Please share this with anyone you know who would benefit from the liberation and comfort that comes with understanding the plant people!

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