Botanical School of Tejás
Community Education
Botanical School of Tejás
providing accessible community programs in studies of clinical, folk and traditional root work medicine and spiritual herbalism practices. A community effort to enrich the Mexican, Hispanic and Latin Culture.
For the General Public:
*All are welcome to attend*
Community Classes & Workshops Below
These offerings are guided by the Students and Mentors of HerbalActionproject.com
2025 Fall & Winter Season Offerings
These are Non Membership Public Classes
In Person Class
Forest Therapy Plant Walks
Lockhart Texas
Public Plant Walk
Meet at Rec Hall at LSP
Entrance Fee Upon State Park Arrival
10am
Monthly Rotation: Join us every 28th of the month for a free Community Plant Walk at Lockhart State Park Bilingual Public Class includes a 1 hour forest therapy walk , botanical identification lesson on Spirit guided herbalism with traditional conversation on Texas & Mexican Bioregional Herbs for Health, Curas & Rituals
Public Community Class no RSVP needed: Please email for attendance questions at Jesus@ShamanJesus.org
Public Class 2025
Self Care Curas & Herbal Astrology
10am Online
Join us every 4th of the month at 7pm Online: Herbal Astrology Class includes a 1 hour herbalism lesson, paring herbal formulas for specific zodiac signs with traditional Latin Herbs for Mind & Body. Class Focus: New Beginning Ceremonies. Level 1 Herbalism Class.
Sold Out Registration Full for Fall
Class Full
Healing Infused Oils & Seasonal Botanicals Herbalism Class
Public Class 2025
10am in Person
Join us in person every 1st Sunday of each month! Botanical Oils and Herbal Formulas. This Offering Includes a 1 hour garden lesson of Spirit Guided Herbalism with Traditional Ritual Medicine Crafting. Education will focus on Self Care Oils. Level 1 Herbalism Class.
Sold Out Registration Full for Fall Dates 10/01 & 11/01
Class Full
Free Class 2025
Mutual Aid Herbalism
Saturday 8am to 9am
Last Saturday of every month at Festival Beach Food Forest 29 Waller Street Austin Texas No RSVP
Learn about the wonders and healing of Herbalism through our free introduction to native and bioregional botanicals.
Want to be enrolled in our studentship Fall & Winter Season Program?
Apply for or mentorship program below and learn more at
BotanicalSchool.de
New 2025 Mentees & Members Must Enroll for October- February Rotation by Purchasing Student Membership.
How much are membership dues per month?
Dues are voluntary contributions of a service or cost value of $50 per month to cover expenses of materials.
Now Enrolling Spring 2025 Students
Rotation Begins October 4th and Ends on May 4th
Who is eligible for enrollment:
The general public is eligible to participate in our program rotation, we ask that you commit your attendance in each classroom & field study offerings as spaces are limited and these are intimate gatherings.
To be enrolled: you must purchase a membership below for all private programs.
For public classes & workshops please visit the top of the page for our free rotation of public offerings.
Our Private Offerings include mentoring sessions with our directors, teachers and partnering organizations with various opportunities to learn alongside dedicated plant stewards, healers, wellness practitioners, clinicians, farmers and native cultures thriving in our communities.
Community Herbalism Teachers Training & Certification Program Begins October 4th Graduation Day May 4th 2025
Rotation as follows:
September 20th Introduction to Herbalism
September 21st Mentorship Orientation
October 1st Community Herbalism Begins
October 3rd Herbalism Class Wild Foraging
October 4th Teas, Tisanes & Tonics
October 5th Ceremonial Herbs Plant Walk
October 8th Wellness & Herbal Nutrition
October 11th Hays City Herbalist Clean Up / Community Plant Walk for Kyle TX
Learn More at BotanicalSchool.de
Non Members & New Students are required to Purchase Fall Membership
2025 Dues Below
$150 due February 28th
Financial Aid & Mentorship Program
Apply for internship, fellowship, mentorship program:
Free for University Students (ACC & UT Austin)
(all are welcome to apply, strongly encouraged: state teachers and university students to apply)
Spring / Fall Interns will receive free education to all classes, workshops, materials, mentorship, job training and certification upon graduation (Education Grant per student is of $1200 value. All materials donated by our partners, members and faculty)
SPRING Rotation: 2025 3/01 - 5/11
FALL Rotation: 2025 10/01 - 12/11
Mentoring the next generation of Herbalists, Farmers, Botanical Educators, Holistic Healers, Community Leaders and Schools Teachers!
Mutual Aid Community Programs
Community Herbalism at ABC
Hays PBS Children’s Garden
Holistic Garden Sunset Valley ESB-MACC
Volunteers: Please send interest for our monthly garden volunteer days the 3rd Sunday of every month regardless of American Holidays, please send interest email to Jesus@ShamanJesus.org
Want to become a member and study with our core students and alumni?
Apply below by sending an essay letter to Jesus@ShamanJesus.org
Application Essay Requirements:
Tell us about yourself and why you want to join our program, how will this opportunity support your growth and the growth of our communities. Tell us about your favorite herb or plant, and a special memory that connected you to the natural world.
Title of essay must contain your name/ example:
Spring Internship Essay from Joanna Gonzales
We consider all applications regardless of race, age or gender, we value diversity, must be 18+ to apply/ if you are a guardian of the applicant please indicate the relationship of child you are applying for; indicate school or organization you represent if applicable (School Principals & Directors must indicate student grade level and ISD county)
All Classes: includes materials, herbal homework handouts, bilingual instruction and references . All classes are non refundable, sliding scale available & internships offered for BIPOC University Students. Email directly for more information Jesus@ShamanJesus.org
Education Understanding:
The Botanical School of Tejás is a BIPOC Education Resource on Sacred and Private Land
Discrimination is not Tolerated
Rooting down education in Central Texas, South America / Latin America
Private Policy ©️ 2025