Herbalist Kathy Hubbard, of Magnolia Herb Company, is teaching Back to Our Roots, a five-week Saturday herbal certification course that begins from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., January 11, 2014. Join Hubbard for an empowering journey into the world of healing herbs and medicinal plants. Explore each body system, how it works and the herbs traditionally used to heal physical imbalances and maintain health.

Learn techniques to easily integrate herbs into a daily lifestyle practice of health and wellness. Through hands-on involvement, embrace the art of herbal medicine making, including tinctures, teas, infused oils, topical applications and more.

Kathy Hubbard has studied The Science and Art of Herbology with Rosemary Gladstar, of Sage Mountain Herbal Center, and studied and taught with Kathleen Gould, AHG herbalist and founder of Southwest Herb Company, in Phoenix. She has been affiliated with the Southeastern Center for Herbal Studies in Florida and spent several years studying, teaching and working with Master Herbalist Cecelia Avitabile, of The Herb Corner, in Melbourne, Florida.

Cost is $415, including all materials and a comprehensive workbook. Preregistration and $100 nonrefundable deposit is required. $100 discount for prepayment by Dec. 15. Location: Old Thyme Remedies 2475 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ste. E. Pensacola. For more information, call 850-748-3149, email [email protected] or visit MagnoliaHerbs.com.