Education & Empowerment Programs

Herbalists Without Borders (HWB) understands the transformative role that education plays in our outreach to support those impacted by poverty, disasters, and limited access to holistic care and wellness practices. Constantly evolving, HWB is dedicated to adding new resources, webinars, training topics, mentorships, and more to empower communities and practitioners worldwide.

At Herbalists Without Borders, we believe that true healing begins at the community level. Through our multifaceted educational tools—from live webinars and on-demand courses to targeted mentorship programs and a robust member portal—we empower individuals and groups to implement culturally sensitive, ecologically sound, and transformative holistic initiatives.

Together, we are building resilient communities—one herbal remedy, one garden, and one inspired idea at a time.

Our programs are free* for members, enhancing the multitude of free resources and online community forums.

Non-members are invited to make a sliding-scale, pay-what-you-can donation to ensure everyone can participate, while allowing us to continue offering rich programming regardless of your level of community-serving herbalism.

Below are descriptions of the program categories we offer:

Live, interactive sessions where experts share practical demonstrations, herbal techniques, and engaging Q&A.

Each session is paired with comprehensive e-guides and downloadable resources covering topics such as seed saving, community gardening, outreach, care pack assembly, and establishing free clinics.

With over 24 specialized guides available, participants not only gain deep insights into sustainable agriculture and natural health remedies but also earn Continuing Education (CEU) certificates to support their professional development.

Self-paced sessions designed to deepen understanding of community engagement and outreach, equipping organizers with practical strategies, interactive tools, and illustrative case studies for effective mutual aid work.

These include:

• Workshop
• Make Mini
• How To
• GroundWork
• Radicl
• RoundTable (Case Studies)

This initiative pairs emerging practitioners with experienced mentors to guide them in the practical and theoretical aspects of herbal and aromatherapy practices.

Through personalized guidance, the program builds expertise and fosters a supportive network for both clinical and community work. Mentees can focus on clinical or community practice, formulation, or other community programs.

Online Trauma Training: Tailored for those working in communities impacted by trauma, this course shares a rich mosaic of experiences and perspectives. It empowers leaders with the sensitivity and skills required to support individuals on their journey to recovery.
Launching in 2026

Herb Scouts Program: This innovative program introduces modular badge education aimed at igniting curiosity about the healing power of plants. It emphasizes the importance of conservation and preserving time-honored herbal traditions for future generations.
Launching in 2026