The Healing Project Wellness Series: Ecological Herbalism, Part I

ocelyn Perez-Blanco, Founder of Herban Garden, is an educator, herbalist, urban naturalist, Flower Essence Therapist, conservationist, and avid gardener with a background in biology, animal husbandry and agriculture. Her work infuses the values of community-building, accessible learning, and the betterment of the environment through educational services, namely, providing consultations for everything from incorporating herbs into your life to tending to your houseplants. Via free or low-cost interactive webinars and outdoor activities, she helps students explore the many facets of plant identification, horticulture, herbalism, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and ecosystem management. She is currently compiling research for a book and interactive app. Her classes have been recommended by The New York Times. 

A few of her roles include being the organizer for the Herbalists MeetUp Group of NY, currently serves as Secretary on the Herbalists Without Borders Board of Directors, and Coordinator of the NYC Queens Chapter. She is a member of the American Herbalists Guild’s Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, as well as their NYC Chapter. She is also an educator and guide with NYCH20, and as a Citizen Pruner with TreesNY, and Super Steward for NYC Parks, Jocelyn participates in street tree care, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and reforestation projects