Many indigenous cultures hold

that the Earth is sentient and intelligent...

Now cutting-edge science is coming to the same conclusion. For example, when pine trees get over-heated, they release aerosols that create clouds to deflect solar radiation. Tobacco plants overrun by pests chemically enlist helper bugs to eat the pests. The field of Plant Intelligence (A.K.A Plant Neurobiology) shows that plants smell, taste, make clear choices, exhibit learned behavior, and share resources with the sick and needy.  When viewed through a Gaian lens even the coronavirus, which many believe is “not alive”,  is highly intelligent, and just might have the capacity change the genetic code of every human on Earth. The intelligence of nature extends far past individual and multiplies through the diverse community members (fungi, bacteria, viruses, animals) who team up in highly intelligent ecosystems. That’s pretty smart. Join Ethnobotanist and Deep ecologist Jolie Elan as we explore some mind-blowing discoveries in the fields of Deep Ecology and Plant Intelligence. Discover the radical intelligence of our Nature.

Class Includes:

- 105 minute presentation (webinar recording with slideshow presentation)

- Webinar chat discussion

- Audio only file to easily re-listen while in the car, on your phone, or with slow internet.

- 1-year access to recording and online Q&A (Please see UPDATE below)

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Fascinating

Kat Magoon

Jolie guides us through many examples where the intelligence of nature truly shines and helps strengthen our knowledge that plants show a thought process or ...

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Jolie guides us through many examples where the intelligence of nature truly shines and helps strengthen our knowledge that plants show a thought process or make informed "decisions" about their everyday lives. It was a truly fascinating learning opportunity and I’m grateful that you are making this type of learning available to us.

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Perfectly titled

Andrea Johnson

Full of fun and interesting facts that support the mental shift and practice; from not seeing ourselves as part of nature, to always doing so.

Full of fun and interesting facts that support the mental shift and practice; from not seeing ourselves as part of nature, to always doing so.

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Title is relevant to the content

Michele Conde

Content was interesting and a great introduction to the ways in which nature expresses intelligence that we can comprehend.

Content was interesting and a great introduction to the ways in which nature expresses intelligence that we can comprehend.

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Curriculum

A class you can enjoy again and again!

Unlimited access for 1-year

About Jolie Elan


Jolie Elan, M.S. is the founding director of Go Wild Institute, which offers educational and mentoring programs that weave science, myth, and spirit to awaken our nature and find balance in the great web of life. Jolie is a deep ecologist, herbalist, consulting botanist, and educator. She has inspired thousands of people to deepen their relationship with nature. Jolie has worked with ethnobotanical projects on four continents including developing the herbal medicine sector in war torn Kosovo and restoring sacred forest groves in India. 

Jolie has studied both herbalism and botany for twenty-five years and has taught botany to herbalists for almost a decade. She also acts as a spiritual companion for those who wish to increase their intimacy with the divine, especially through the natural world.

Jolie received her B.A. from the Evergreen State College in Environmental Studies, her Master’s degree in Natural Resources from Humboldt State University, and her certification in Spiritual Direction from the Chaplaincy Institute.

Jolie also teaches Botany for Herbalists with Matthew Wood.

Check out "The Language of Nature," inspired by this "Intelligence of Nature" class.

UPDATE

Dear Friends,

It’s with great sadness that we inform you that our dear teacher, Jolie passed from complications from cancer. In late November 2020 she was diagnosed with very advanced cancer and on Monday, November 30th, she passed. 

This news came as a shock to so many. Our sincere condolences go to her friends and family.

As far as we know right now, Jolie’s family and friends wish that her work continue and we are more than happy to help fulfill that wish.

We are relieved to inform you that Susan Leopold of United Plant Savers will be helping answer Botany for Herbalists course questions. 

No one can replace the whit, spark, and character of Jolie. For those participating in her Language of Nature and Intelligence of Nature classes, we will leave the Discussion function open for you to chat with one-another and to relish in the responses and interactions you had with Jolie before she left this world.

Very warm regards,

Tara Baklund

Operating Director

Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism