Plants for the People
Nicole Telkes

Green Kinship: Herbal Commons and Community Resilience

A Talk by Nicole Telkes (Clinical Herbalist · Author · Founder, Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine)

With Gratitude To

The Science & Art of Herbalism
Traditional Medicinals
Woodland Essence
Urban Moonshine
Real Mushrooms

About this Talk

Herbalism is more than medicine—it is direct action, resistance, and care. In this class, Nicole Telkes—herbalist, educator, and Fire Cider activist—offers stories and strategies for building herbal resilience in times of climate chaos and social change. Nicole, one of the “Fire Cider 3” who helped defend traditional remedies in the public domain, brings that same spirit of protection and creativity to her teaching. From disaster response and free people’s clinics to herbal pantries and guerrilla gardens, she shows how herbalists are cultivating commons rooted in kindness, gifting, and protection. With plants like Dandelion, Rose, Calendula, Tulsi, Elderberry, and Yarrow as guides, Nicole invites us to create the world we want to live in—one act of herbal care at a time.

October 08, 2025, 03:00 PM

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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About The Speaker

Nicole Telkes

Nicole Telkes

Clinical Herbalist · Author · Founder, Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine

Nicole Telkes, RH (AHG), is a clinical herbalist, author, and educator with 20+ years of experience. Founder of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine, she is recognized for her leadership in herbal first aid, plant conservation, and the Fire Cider movement.

Nicole Telkes

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Jen Collins

Jen Collins

Director, The Science & Art of Herbalism

The Science & Art of Herbalism

Traditional Medicinals

Traditional Medicinals, founded in 1974, is the leader in botanical wellness with a purpose to inspire active connection to plant wisdom in service of people and planet.

Woodland Essence

Woodland Essence's intention & practice is to offer high quality herbal products prepared by hand from organically grown & ethically wildcrafted plants. The challenges of tick-borne infections has fueled our search for plant medicine that can help people on their journey back to health & well-being.

Urban Moonshine

Urban Moonshine has been dedicated to fostering a deeper connection to plants and amplifying everyday herbalism since its inception in 2008. An independent and woman-owned organic herbal apothecary from VT, all of their products are herbalist-formulated, organic and sustainably sourced.

Real Mushrooms

Real Mushrooms 100% Organic Mushroom Extracts Real Ingredients. Real Results. 40+ Years Experience No Grain Fillers Verified Beta-glucans Human and Pet Product Lines

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