Wildkräuter für Fortgeschrittene - Weiterbildung

In the organizer's words:

This herbal training is a multi-day course for advanced plant experts who want to systematically develop their botanical skills and raise them to a more professional level. It is aimed at participants who already have a solid knowledge of species and now want to learn to identify wild plants not only intuitively, but methodically and confidently.

The training focuses on precise plant identification with the help of systematic identification keys, supplemented by ecological contexts, extended ingredient knowledge and an in-depth excursion into woody plant identification. The aim is to be able to clearly classify wild plants and thus create the basis for safe and responsible use.

The herbal training takes place as an 8-day course in Berlin and has a modular structure. The dates are spread over several face-to-face and online units, so that there is sufficient time for repetition, consolidation and transfer. Parts of the training are recognized as educational leave in selected federal states, which also makes it attractive for working people.

Target group and recommended prior knowledge

The course requires sound prior knowledge. A sound knowledge of common wild plants and experience in dealing with basic identification characteristics is expected. People without previous experience are recommended to complete a beginners' or basic seminar beforehand. If you already have an advanced level of knowledge, individual preliminary stages can be skipped and content can be caught up on independently.

The course is particularly suitable for

those with an advanced interest in wild herbs

People with an interest in natural science

Participants who want to significantly improve their identification skills

People with the aim of later offering courses or guided tours themselves

Didactic concept

The herb training follows a clearly structured learning approach: short, in-depth theoretical units alternate with extensive practical work in the field. Work is mainly carried out directly on the plant and in different habitats. Special emphasis is placed on working with dichotomous identification keys, which enable exact classification down to species level.

While beginner courses often rely on visual characteristics and photo books, participants learn an analytical approach here: from family to genus to species. In addition, the sensible use of identification apps and AI is critically assessed.

Contents of the herb training

In-depth theory:

Classification in central plant families

Advanced identification features and key work

Plant ecology and site studies

Complex secondary plant substances and their significance

Legal basis and safe use

Woody plants (summer and winter identification)

Practice and excursions:

Intensive identification work in the field

Several day and full-day excursions

Application of ecological and systematic knowledge

Winter module on the bud identification of woody plants

Organization and supervision

The course is led by biologist and author Manuel Larbig together with the Waldsamkeit team. All lecturers have a scientific background and many years of experience in teaching botanical content.

To ensure long-term learning success, annual online revision sessions are offered free of charge. In addition, all participants receive access to the digital learning platform with scripts, presentations and supplementary materials.

Services and completion

The course price includes

Semi-professional identification book

Pocket magnifying glass

Comprehensive printed script

Access to the learning platform

Free review sessions

Printed certificate of completion

Recognition as training time (depending on the federal state)

Upon completion, participants will have an in-depth botanical understanding, a high level of identification confidence and the ability to classify wild plants in a technically sound manner. Registration at: https://waldsamkeit.de/wildkraeuter-ausbildung/

Price information:

Registration on the site required