With knowledge of how to use plants, comes the responsibility to be a good steward.  But it can be confusing out there, with lots of conflicting information.  In this class we'll unpack all the confusion and dive into the sustainability basics you need to know, including ethical wildcrafting practices, questions to ask when buying herbs, and how to determine if herbal products are sustainable or not.  Whether you are new to herbs, been an herbalist for years, or love to purchase herbal supplements, you'll leave feeling more confident and have the tools to be a good herbal steward.  

Erin Smith is a clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist with more than 30 years experience working with medicinal plants. As an ethnobotanist, she worked internationally supporting the work of indigenous communities to promote their traditional knowledge and community based conservation efforts. With 15 years of experience in the herbal product industry, she has specialized in sustainability and social impact, product development, and research.  She is on the Board of the American Herbal Product Association, the ERB Foundation, and Advisory Board for American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Passionate about sustainability within the herbal industry and broader herbal community, she is Chair of the Sustainability Committee of the American Herbal Products Association and a Stewardship Council member for the Sustainable Herbs Initiative. She teaches internationally on herbal medicine, ethnobotany, sustainability, and the human/nature relationship.