Doug Elliott (he/him) is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, backcountry guide, philosopher, and harmonica virtuoso. For years, he made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies while immersing himself in the wisdom of traditional country folk and Indigenous communities. Through these experiences, he learned their stories, folklore, and time-honored ways of connecting with the natural world.

Doug’s work has taken him around the globe, performing and presenting at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers, and schools. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service, guided wilderness adventures across the U.S., and earned the title of harmonica champion at the prestigious Fiddler’s Grove Festival. An accomplished author, Doug has written five books, contributed numerous articles to regional and national publications, and created award-winning albums of stories and songs. His talents have also been featured on PBS-TV, the History Channel, and the National Geographic Channel.

Doug’s dedication to his craft has earned him widespread recognition. The National Storytelling Network inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for his “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association honored him with the Otto Richter Award for his pioneering work with herbs and wild plants, while the National Association for Interpretation bestowed on him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and creative projects” that celebrate the natural world and humanity’s connection to it.

In order to make our workshops more accessible, we offer two price options for each class, with an additional Equity Discount for qualifying individuals. Please consider these options and select your price at checkout.

• Sponsor Price $65: For those who have enough to share, thank you for being a Sponsor. This is an opportunity to contribute towards the cost of the class for someone else.
• Standard Price $45: The Standard reflects one person’s share of what it costs to produce the class and cover basic expenses.
• Equity Discount $25: We offer an additional Equity Discount for those from the following communities who support reparations and/or an equitable redistribution of wealth and would not have access to this workshop without this discount:
  • Indigenous or Native American, Black, Latino/a/x
  • Other peoples of the global majority, or racialized communities
  • Ethnicities underrepresented in the Southeastern earthskills community