My experience in Wild Ginger's Community Herbalism program reminds me of the interconnectedness between all living things. I joined this program because I wanted to continue to deepen my relationship with the plants and to be a better herbalist for my family and community. What I found was that PEOPLE are at the heart of this program. I have really enjoyed hearing the stories of my classmates and teachers and when they first answered the call of the plants. It is so refreshing to see folks who could easily pass by each other in any other setting, sitting together on the grass, exchanging stories, weaving together our history, making medicine, sharing meals, experiencing new herbs for the first time together. I have taken other herbal programs, but this one truly holds so much depth and wisdom. The teachers are all so incredibly knowledgeable and each bring their own unique medicine to their classes. But there are no notes, books, or powerpoints that could replace our time spent on the farms throughout Maryland going on plant walks, learning directly from the plants and being in respectful and honest relationship with each other. I am so grateful to Molly and The Wild Ginger Family for continuously gathering the community near and far and holding these beautiful and thoughtful spaces for us to remember. I am not only a better herbalist because of the experiences I've had in this program, but truly a better human. Toni