Reclaiming Your Roots Herbal Certification course offers participants a six-month journey to learn how to treat non-emergency health issues while gaining a grounding in the basics of herbal medicine making including teas, tinctures, salves, syrups, and compresses. Classes meet on alternate Saturday mornings at Herb Corner in Melbourne from June through November or alternate Sundays from June to September.

The classes, lead by Master Herbalist Cecelia Avitabile, will provide participants with an in-depth study of the healing properties of herbs for women, men, children, and pets. “Reclaiming Your Roots provides you with the health-promoting herbal skills that have nearly been lost to our ‘modern’ world” says Avitabile. An herbal natural walk at Turkey Creek is also scheduled.

Pre-registration is required. A $40 non-refundable deposit required for books and supplies is due by May 25. The $300 tuition can be paid in installments of $20 due at each class. Graduates receive a certificate upon completion. The Herb Corner is located at 277 N. Babcock St in Melbourne. For more information, call 321-757-7522 or visit HerbCorner.net.