Naturalist June Ellen Bradley will begin teaching Wildflower/Discovery Walks and Tree Teachings classes at Isothermal Community College Polk Campus in April.

Bradley will share her knowledge of the plants of the area’s unique ecosystem as she leads you on walks and hikes in the local area. You’ll explore the richness of the landscape and appreciate the natural museum as you celebrate the beauty of spring. Wildflower/Discovery Walks meet each Monday for six weeks from 8 – 11 a.m.

Tree Teachings I will encompass tree identification, survival lore and medicinal information combined with experiential learning exercises. This class will meet Thursdays from 1 – 3 p.m. April 14 through May 19.

Bradley earned her degree in biology and government from Wheaton College. She studied for 10 years under Tom Brown, Jr., learning the art of tracking, Native American skills and philosophy and apprenticed with Rosemary Gladstar, a leading herbalist in the U.S.

A teacher at the Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference and past teacher at the International Herb Symposium, she is a member of the American Herbalist Guild and United Plant Savers.

Call 828-894-3092 for more information or to register for these or other upcoming classes.