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About Bear Wallow Herbs
Hello, my name is Cara Saunders, the creator of Bear Wallow Herbs.
I became an herbalist to combine all of my unique talents for the purpose of helping people heal and inspiring people to develop a connection to nature. My journey to become an herbalist started in 1999 after I completed a B. S. in Forestry and Environmental Studies. I wondered if there wasn't more to forests than just the (commercially valuable) trees. So I started observing plants and learning from experienced herbalists including Lise Wolff and Matthew Wood in Minnesota. In 2003, I was a full-time student at the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine. I continue to learn as I interact with the plants on a daily basis.
In December 2007, Bear Wallow Herbs was awarded a technology grant from the eBay Foundation and Cara Saunders was named a Microenterprise Entrepreneur of the Year in Siskiyou County. The grant money has allowed me to run my business from this remote off-the-grid location. The success of my business has earned me the respect of my community.
I welcome visitors who are interested in learning about plants and their medicinal uses. I enjoy teaching others and sharing my knowledge. Thanks to all the great volunteers who helped out this summer with harvesting, digging, chopping, and creating herbal tinctures and salves.
Bear Wallow Herbs is a "one woman business," but it is also a "family business." I am so grateful for all the love and support of my sister and my parents (pictured at right at the San Francisco Green Festival, November 2008).
Bear Wallow Herbs was featured on the CBS program Eye on the Bay when Cara Saunders taught a workshop at Alemany Farm in San Francisco as part of the Green Festival 2008. To watch the video, click here!
Please contact me.
Your feedback is appreciated and your questions are welcome.Send an e-mail: cara@bearwallowherbs.com
Write a letter: PO Box 803, Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Give a call: (530)462-4784
