The Herbal Bear is dedicated to promoting and providing responsible information and education about medicinal plants.Upcoming classes: -Medical Botany - 6 classes from January 25 - March 8, 2014. 2pm - 4pm NYBGHerbal Preparations Workshop - Tuesday, February 4, 2014; 6pm to 8pm NYBGIntroduction to Aromatherapy - The Basics of Essential Oil Blending - Thursday, April 10, 2014; 6pm - 8pm NYBGAn Introduction to Herbal Medicine - Saturday, April 26, 2014; 10am-Noon NYBGHerbal Preparations Workshop - Saturday, April 26, 2014; 12:45pm-2:45pm NYBGIntroduction to Aromatherapy - The Basics of Essential Oil Blending - Saturday, May 10, 2014; 10am - Noon NYBGBotanical Medicine Program - A 6 weekend intensive program for those interested in herbal studies. The class is located on a private 30 acre sanctuary in the Catskill Mountains and runs June through October. Students are able to study the plants in their natural environment through a complete growing season.This program is now accepting students for the 2014 season. Please click here for more information about this program.Meets all dates belowSaturday, June 21 - Sunday June 22, 2014 Saturday July 26 - Sunday July 27, 2014 Saturday August 23 - Sunday August 24, 2014 Saturday September 20 - Sunday Sept 21, 2014 Saturday October 4 - Sunday October 5, 2014 Saturday October 25 - Sunday October 26, 2014