Reclaiming Your Roots Herbal Certification course offers participants a seven-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 Saturdays at Herb Corner in Melbourne from January through August or alternate Sundays from February to May.

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 is due by January 15. Tuition is $20 increments, due at each class. The tuition of $280 can be paid in 14 installments of $20. 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