Over the past few decades, John J. Slattery’s mission has been stewardship of local plants and supporting the dynamic heritage of traditional herbal practice in the Sonoran desert region. His work is a reflection of years of direct experience in the field in the American Southwest and northern Mexico, traditional knowledge shared with him by indigenous elders and healers, clinical training in herbalism and nutrition, cutting-edge scientific research – and a deep desire to meet the needs of his community. John offers educational opportunities and training in bioregional herbalism and foraging, including field botany, plant energetics, wildcrafting, herbal medicine making, and plant-focused cultural trips to Sonora, Mexico to visit with indigenous herbalists.