ABOUT
Of Celtic, Calabrian and Slavic descent, Bonnie Rose Weaver strives to bring the beauty of the mountains and the wonder of the ocean’s tides to the wellbeing of her fellow urbanites. Born and raised in the city by the bay (occupied Ramaytush Ohlone land), Bonnie's practice of herbalism focuses on supporting people, especially parents of teens and young adults, through transitions.
Some achievements within the field of herbalism are:
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1849 Medicine Garden (closed)
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Her/their work as a clinical herbalist and educator is interdisciplinary and is influenced by western ("European") and North American energetic herbalism.
Bonnie Rose is also an artist, avid bike rider, breakfast eater and an English and Spanish speaking human.
Formal Training
Deep gratitute to my teachers along this path.
2011
Little City Gardens
Bonnie Rose formally apprenticed in urban agriculture under Caitlyn Galloway and Brooke Budner at Little City Gardens. BR continued to volunteer and collaborate with Little City until its closure in 2016.
2017
Blue Otter School
With a view of Mt. Shasta, Bonnie Rose was trained in clinical energetic herbalism, a Native American practice, from Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes at Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine. In 2019, BR completed the advanced practitioner program, and continues to study with Sarah at a distance.
2012
Herb Pharm
Bonnie Rose's first immersion into herbal agriculture was in Williams Oregon at the 80 acre Herb Pharm. That summer, BR learned to love Wood Betony, listening to plants and the embodied joy of being surrounded by thousands of flowers.
2021
Teaching Credential
Bonnie Rose earned two teaching credentials in Career Technical Education (CTE) from Berkeley Extension in Health Sciences and Agriculture, respectively. They also hold a Bachelors of Arts from The Evergreen State College where they studied Political Economy, Spanish Language and Visual Art.
CONTACT
The plants are patiently waiting for you.
Praying for the next world - showing up for this one.