Autumn Summers

Autumn Summers (she/her) is an avid wild foods forager, herbalist, gardener, and ethnobotanist. Autumn is passionate about sharing her 35 years of experience in an accessible and empowering way.  She teaches botany, medicinal plant cultivation, and how to safely and sustainably gather and use abundant wild edibles, including seaweeds and mushrooms in Northern California. She teaches at several herbal schools in NorCal and is the lead herbal educator for Herb Pharm.

“Autumn was wonderfully knowledgeable and an excellent teacher—I immediately felt comfortable working with her. I also appreciated the way she constantly referenced and acknowledged her Indigenous teachers, not just in general but specifically by name and regarding the techniques and tools they'd taught her.” -Participant feedback

“Autumn was amazing!! Such a great instructor and really helpful. I can’t wait to sign up for her other classes.” -Participant feedback