April 2-3--SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE ON BOTANICAL MEDICINE-Tempe, AZ
I will be teaching classes on Herbal and Nutritional Approaches to Hepatitis B and C, ADHD-The Facts, Fallacies, and Treatment Options, and Tick-Borne Diseases: Their Effective Treatment, Including the Use of Botanical & Complementary Therapies. Some of the other excellent teachers at this conference include Mary Bove, Christopher Hobbs, Phyllis Hogan, and Roy Upton.  Contact: Linnea Wardwell, 800-252-0688, www.botanicalmedicine.org

April 28--ALTERATIVES, DEPURATIVES AND ANTIDYSCRATICS- 6:30–9:00 pm ET
         HERBALIST & ALCHEMIST, INC.-Washington, NJ - Teleconference as well as on-site
The concept of an alterative was a very prominent part of western medicine up until the early 20th century. Alterative
medicines were used to help alter an unhealthy state in the body to a healthier, more normal metabolism. Even though
alteratives were dropped from western medicine their use still persists as an important part of herbal medicine. These herbs
enhance normal eliminatory functioning, thus allowing the body to function more effectively even on a cellular
level. Come join us as we learn about the most important alterative herbs and the differences between alteratives,
depuratives, and antidyscratics and how they can be used in the treatment of chronic degenerative diseases such as cancer,
arthritis, skin problems and autoimmune conditions. Contact: Peter Folz, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882 908-689-9020, ext. 104, peter@herbalist-alchemist.com , www.herbalist-alchemist.com

May 20--EVENING HERB WALK AND STORYTELLING
   WELL--SWEEP HERB FARM-- Port Murray, NJ (6:00--9:00pm)
Join me for a unique evening herb walk followed by Cherokee stories around a fire. Contact: Louise Hyde, Well Sweep Herb Farm, 205 Mt. Bethel Rd., Port Murray NJ 07865, 908-852-5390, www.wellsweep.com

May 24-28--8th ANNUAL NATIONAL HEALTH PRODUCTS RESEARCH SOCIETY OF CANADA CONFERENCE–Montreal, Canada
The conference is focusing on multi-disciplinary approaches to modern therapeutics. It is a joint conference between NHPRS, the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Canadian Society of Pharmacology & Therapeutics. I will be presenting at their plenary session on traditional western herbalism’s opportunities and challenges in collaborative research. My talk will be on The Clinical Herbalist; a Key to Unlocking Good Herbal Research. Contact: NHPRS-MMAMT2011@gmail.com

June 3-6--MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH-Black Mt., NC
Please join me and many other incredible teachers such as Bevin Clare, Mark Blumenthal, Jill Stansbury , Jim Duke and Donald Yance at one of the premier herbal conferences. I will be teaching classes on the Ritual Use of Herbs and The Use of Herbs and Complimentary Therapies for Treating Chronic Back and Neck Pain, as well as leading a day-long native plant field study on Friday. Contact: Linnea Wardwell, 800-252-0688, www.botanicalmedicine.org

June 16--LITTLE--KNOWN USES OF COMMON MEDICINAL PLANTS- 6:30–9:00 pm ET
    HERBALIST & ALCHEMIST, INC.--Washington, NJ
Teleconference as well as on-site!!!  It is common for people to attach sound bites of information to an herb and think they understand its uses. Milk Thistle is the liver herb, St. John's Wort the depression herb. Unfortunately this does a tremendous disservice to the herb because most herbs have a multitude of uses going far beyond the popular ones. In this class we will look at common herbs and learn how Milk Thistle is being used to treat cancer, how Saw Palmetto can treat polycystic ovarian syndrome, and Nettle Seed for degenerative kidney disease. We will discuss many of the most popular herbs but focus in on the uses almost no one knows. Contact: Peter Folz, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882 908-689-9020, ext. 104, peter@herbalist-alchemist.com , www.herbalist-alchemist.com

June 24-26--INTERNATIONAL HERB SYMPOSIUM-Wheaton, MA
Rosemary Gladstar will once again host an amazing collection of teachers from around the world. I will be teaching classes on Adaptogens, Treating ADHD and Talking Leaves. Other amazing teachers at this not-to-be-missed conference include Phyllis Light, David Hoffmann, Christopher Hedley, Rocio Alarcon, Donna Bryant Winston and Paul Stamets.  Contact: carol@sagemountain.com, 802-479-9825, www.internationalsymposium.com

Sept 22-24--NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO EAST-Baltimore, MD
Book or DVD signing.  Contact: Peter Folz, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882 908-689-9020, ext. 104, peter@herbalist-alchemist.com,  www.herbalist-alchemist.com

Oct 6--THE USE OF HERBS AS TOPICAL APPLICATIONS- 6:30–9:00 pm ET
     HERBALIST & ALCHEMIST, INC.-Washington, NJ - Teleconference as well as on-site!!!
The effective use of herbs for treating disease in not limited to internal use. Herbs (as well as clay) have been used as poultices, infused oils, baths, liniments and ointments since the beginnings of medicine. These topical applications can be incredibly effective for relieving pain, healing wounds, treating skin diseases, improving circulation and enhancing relaxation. In this class we will talk about some of the most effective plants used externally for treating arthritis, nerve pain,burns, trauma injuries, psoriasis, peripheral neuropathies, back and neck pain, sciatica and other difficult to treat problems. We will also discuss the most effective forms of application, the use of herbal hydrotherapy and how massage therapists and other bodyworkers can improve patient outcomes by including herbs in their practice.  Contact: Peter Folz, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882 908-689-9020, ext. 104, peter@herbalist-alchemist.com,  www.herbalist-alchemist.com

Oct 21-23--AMERICAN HERBALISTS GUILD SYMPOSIUM–St. Petersburg, FL
This year’s theme is Earth Centered Clinical Herbalism. I will be teaching classes on Herbs for Preventing & Treating Kidney Stones and the Energetic of Herbs, The 10 Tastes. I will be joined by many other wonderful teachers including Howie Brounstein, Amanda McQuade-Crawford, Phyllis Light, Althea Northage-Orr, Wiliam Morris and Dr. Janet Zand.  Contact: Tracy Romm, 141 Nob Hill Rd., Cheshire CT, 06410, 203-272-6731, ahgoffice@earthlink.net, www.americanherbalistsguild.com

Nov 11-12--PANP 3rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE-Philadelphia, PA
I will be the keynote speaker for the 3rd annual Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference. I will be speaking on Friday evening (6:30-8:30) on herbs and healing for the mind and spirit. Contact: PANP, 259 N. 6th St., Columbia, PA 17512, info@panp.org