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Plant Identification Course
Learn to identify local herbs, and know their medicinal benefits...
March 3rd - April 7th, 2024
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Sessions

All sessions take place in Trinidad (West Indies), in person. (More information to come... Check this page often for updates.)

Plant Identification Training Sunday March 3, 2024
Location: Heights of Aripo, Trinidad - Roadside walk Time: To be announced Cost: Any-sized cash donation
Objectives:
  • Identify plants that are commonly seen... but not necessarily commonly known
  • Understand the medicinal benefits of various local herbs
Identifying and Preparing Plants for Male Health Sunday March 10, 2024
Location: Heights of Aripo, Trinidad - Forest walk Time: To be announced Cost: $150 (TTD)
Objectives:
  • Identify local herbs for improving Male Health
Identifying and Preparing Plants for Female Health Sunday March 17, 2024
Location: Heights of Aripo, Trinidad - Forest walk Time: To be announced Cost: $150 (TTD)
Objectives:
  • Identify local herbs for improving Female Health
Herbal Medicine Production Sunday March 24, 2024
Location: Aruka Lifestyle Centre, Mausica, Trinidad - Classroom Time: To be announced Cost: $350 (TTD)
Objectives:
  • Learn how and when to harvest plants
  • Understand herbal combinations
  • Learn how to extract plant properties
  • Learn how and when to set medicines
  • Understand dosage and usage
Bamboo Charcoal Production Sunday April 7, 2024
Location: Heights of Aripo, Trinidad Time: To be announced Cost: $350 (TTD)
Objectives:
  • Learn how to make charcoal (from bamboo!)
  • Learn how to activate charcoal

General Information

  • Our sessions are guided by Christian values (see Rules below).
  • You can choose the class sessions you prefer to attend; it is not mandatory that you attend all.
  • Outdoor Sessions
    • What to expect on walks:
      • Walks will take about 4 hours, with adequate time to observe and collect samples.
      • The walk for each session will cover a different route.
      • Distance will be about 4 kilometers, on average.
      • The terrain is not difficult, but will call for physical fitness.
    • How you should dress:
      • For all outdoor activities, dress appropriately for the season and environment (guard against bugs, sun/heatstroke et cetera).
    • How to protect against insects:
      • Insect repellent will be helpful; do not wear strong-scented perfumes/scents.
    • What you should bring:
      • Adequate water
      • Note-taking materials
      • Paper bags for samples you might collect (plastic not preferable)
      • Camera (highly recommended)
    • Toilet facilities are not available on the routes, or at the meeting points.
    • Ask your questions during the sessions!
  • Classroom Session (Herbal Medicine Production)
    • Duration: Classroom session will last about 4 hours.
    • Materials: Walk with note-taking materials (notebook, pens and other stationery); camera (optional).
    • Participation: Ask your questions during the session!
  • For queries regarding this event, please contact an administrator (include your phone/WhatsApp contact in the message).
  • Registration is mandatory for this event. When you register:
    • Acquire login credentials for this website
    • Indicate which sessions you'll attend
    • View any transactions that you make
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  • Special Offer:
    Sign up for all five sessions, and get one of the following sessions free:
    • Identifying and Preparing Plants for Male Health, March 10th 2024 ($150)
    • Identifying and Preparing Plants for Female Health, March 17th 2024 ($150)

Rules

  • Conduct (in-person or online)
    • We aim for a Christian atmosphere in all our sessions and social media groups.
    • Profanity, alcohol, smoking and abusive language are all discouraged.
    • Courtesy, kindness, helpfulness, sympathy and understanding are all encouraged.
  • Attendance & Punctuality: We respect your time, so we will begin our events on time. Remember to cater for travel time in your journey to the meeting point, so that we can begin punctually.
  • Payments: Before you attend each session, you should (ideally) pay for it in full, in advance. Please make arrangements by contacting an administrator.
  • Photography/Video: We encourage respect for and protection of the personal privacy of all participants regarding their appearance in photos/videos. Please get the consent of others before taking photos or videos of them.
  • Accuracy of information: Please provide accurate info on the website, and in our social media groups.
  • Use of our social media groups: We ask for a temperate use of our groups, with a respect for the environment we are trying to maintain (see 'Conduct' above).

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The marker indicates Heights of Aripo Junction... The actual meeting points will be North of this area.

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