Before I studied with David Winston (2016-2020), I thought I knew a great deal about medicinal plants-I was wrong! David covered more about medicinal plants in the first two years than what I had previously learned over a lifetime. He teaching style is personal, tailored and honed to help people find their path in plants. Many of his students go one to do remarkable things, like practicing clinical herbalists, formulators to fill herbal orders for patients, working in the field of conservation of rare native species and running nature centers across the country. David’s reach goes far beyond the U.S. In fact, he has students attending his classes from across the globe and he has lectured in many countries. So, what did I do with my time invested in studying with David? I found a place in my local nature conservancy with a mission to preserve our native plants, many of which are medicinal. It’s the kind of place where people want to learn more about the benefits of the plants they love. It’s a place to teach, to learn, and to help people on their own journeys.  I’m finding that there are conservancy efforts happening throughout the U.S. and around the globe; an imperative made all the more urgent in current times of climate shift. David opened my eyes to a world I never knew existed- a world that needed me, and I it. Thanks, David!