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Amanda Howe
MSc, Registered Herbal Therapist
Amanda Howe is a renowned herbalist, wildcrafter, and educator with over four decades of experience in plant therapeutics and ethical foraging. As the founder of Black Bear Herbs and a key instructor at Pacific Rim College, Amanda has dedicated her life to fostering a deep, respectful connection between people and plants.
Amanda has practiced in both the UK and Canada, served on the boards of the Canadian Herbalists Association of BC and the Canadian Council of Herbalists Associations (CCHA), and advised Health Canada on natural health products. She trained in England in the early ’80s, became a member of the NIMH, and holds a Masters of Science in Herbal Therapeutics from the University of Wales.
Amanda blends academic expertise with hands-on wisdom. Her passion lies in helping others connect to the healing power of plants—teaching how to grow, harvest, and use herbs with intention and respect.
Amanda teaches four courses within the Community Herbalist Online Certificate Program, covering topics such as herbal first aid, wildcrafting therapeutic herbs, external herbal preparations, and an in-depth exploration of over 50 detailed herbal profiles.
Learn the art of ethical wildcrafting this spring
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Amanda Howe, Herbalist, teaches:
Wild Identification & Uses of Nettle
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Basil
Dr. Angeli Chitale, ND, teaches:
Michael Isted, Herbalist, teaches:
How to Make a Herbal Digestive Tonic
Pacific Rim College Online's mission is to impact communities across the globe. We exist to inspire people to take action and find empowerment through education. With 16+ years of success on campus at our sister school Pacific Rim College, we're now bringing the campus to you—online.
16+ years in business
3,000+ campus graduates + 4,000+ online
Hand-selected expert instructors
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Lifetime access to the class recording and class notes.
Live Q&A with Amanda Howe
A live, interactive webinar with our herbal community
FREE WEBINAR
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In this live and recorded webinar, gain tools to remedy the conditions above by (enter reasons here). Support every aspect of your life (by (describing what they will gain here).
This virtual class is a part of the PROGRAM NAME HERE AND LINKED that includes live monthly sessions with program instructors.
Holistic Nutrition for Autumn
Learn about food, spiritual & lifestyle practices to balance your body & mind, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Spring is a time of upward energy, the smooth flow of emotions, and acting on your goals, visions, and dreams.
However, many people experience increased heath issues during this season, including:
Amanda Howe
MSc, Registered Herbal Therapist
Amanda Howe is a renowned herbalist, wildcrafter, and educator with over four decades of experience in plant therapeutics and ethical foraging. As the founder of Black Bear Herbs and a key instructor at Pacific Rim College, Amanda has dedicated her life to fostering a deep, respectful connection between people and plants.
Amanda has practiced in both the UK and Canada, served on the boards of the Canadian Herbalists Association of BC and the Canadian Council of Herbalists Associations (CCHA), and advised Health Canada on natural health products. She trained in England in the early ’80s, became a member of the NIMH, and holds a Masters of Science in Herbal Therapeutics from the University of Wales.
Amanda blends academic expertise with hands-on wisdom. Her passion lies in helping others connect to the healing power of plants—teaching how to grow, harvest, and use herbs with intention and respect.
Amanda teaches four courses within the Community Herbalist Online Certificate Program, covering topics such as herbal first aid, wildcrafting therapeutic herbs, external herbal preparations, and an in-depth exploration of over 50 detailed herbal profiles.
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About the school
Pacific Rim College Online’s mission is to impact communities across the globe. We exist to inspire people to take action and find empowerment through education. With 16+ years of success on campus at our sister school Pacific Rim College, we bring our proven educational expertise directly to you—online.
7+ years in business
8,600+ online students
Hand-selected expert instructors
We believe holistic education can restore balance to people and the planet. Our world-renowned instructors inspire students, practitioners, and enthusiasts like you to heal naturally and live sustainably. With 15+ years of on-campus impact at our sister school, Pacific Rim College, we’re bringing the campus to you — online.
Our mission is to educate one million students worldwide. It’s never too late to create your impact. Together, we can create a healthier and more sustainable future.
15+ years in business
3,000+ campus graduates
4,000+ online students
Hand-selected expert instructors
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Pacific Rim College Online’s mission is to impact communities across the globe. We exist to inspire people to take action and find empowerment through education. With 16+ years of success on campus at our sister school Pacific Rim College, we bring our proven educational expertise directly to you—online.
7+ years in business
8,600+ online students
Hand-selected expert instructors
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FREE WEBINAR
The Art & Ethics of Wildcrafting Therapeutic Plants
Learn how to harvest with care while fostering a deeper connection to nature.
Thursday, March 20
12:00 – 1:30 PM PT
3:00 – 4:30 PM ET
Begin your holistic learning journey and
sample self-paced, online courses taught by experts in their fields. Subscribe to sample 4.5 hours of free lessons, including:
And many more!
Want to learn foraging techniques while preserving the environment you treasure?
Ethical wildcrafting ensures you can gather plants while connecting to your local ecosystem
Amanda Howe, Herbalist, teaches:
Wild Identification & Uses of Nettle
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Basil
Dr. Angeli Chitale, ND, teaches:
Michael Isted, Herbalist, teaches:
How to Make a Herbal Digestive Tonic
Understand which local plants you can harvest.
This live and recorded webinar is a part of the Community Herbalist Online Certificate Program that includes live monthly sessions with program instructors.
Spring is a time of upward energy, the smooth flow of emotions, and acting on your goals, visions, and dreams.
However, many people experience increased heath issues during this season, including:
Pain point that people can resonate with here
Ethical wildcrafting ensures you can gather plants while connecting to your local ecosystem
FREE WEBINAR
The Art and Ethics of Wildcrafting Therapeutic Plants
Learn how to harvest with care while fostering a deeper connection to nature.
Wednesday, March 20
12:00 – 1:30 PM PT
3:00 – 4:30 PM ET
Instructed by Amanda Howe, RHT, Herbalist
*Can't attend live? No worries, you'll have lifetime access to the recording.
The foundations of ethical wildcrafting — best practices for responsible harvesting.
Plant identification tips — how to safely recognize common therapeutic plants.
Sustainable harvesting techniques — methods to minimize ecological impact.
Processing and usage guidance — turning wild plants into safe, usable remedies.
In this live 90-minute live webinar you'll learn:
Designed for herbalists, foragers, and nature lovers—no prior experience needed
Prepare what you need to process and store plant matter.
Learn techniques to harvest safely and sustainably.
