Botanical School of Tejás
Community Education
The Botanical School of Tejás provides accessible community programs in studies of clinical, folk and traditional root work medicine and spiritual herbalism practices. A community effort to enrich the Mexican, Hispanic and Latin culture.
Public classes & workshops
All are welcome to attend. These offerings are guided by the students and mentors of shamanjesus.org.
2026 Fall & Winter season offerings. These are non-membership public classes.
Studentship & membership
Want to be enrolled in our studentship Fall & Winter season program? Learn more at shamanjesus.org.
Who is eligible
The general public is eligible to participate in our program rotation. We ask that you commit your attendance to each classroom and field study offering, as spaces are limited and these are intimate gatherings. To be enrolled in any private program, you must purchase a membership.
Our private offerings include mentoring sessions with our directors, teachers and partnering organizations, with opportunities to learn alongside plant stewards, healers, wellness practitioners, clinicians, farmers and native cultures thriving in our communities.
Membership dues
New 2026 mentees and members must enroll for the October–February rotation by purchasing a student membership. Non-members and new students are required to purchase the fall membership.
$150
Due February 28th
Monthly dues are voluntary contributions of a service or cost value of $50 per month to cover the expenses of materials.
Rotation begins October 4th and ends on May 4th. Now enrolling Spring 2026 students.
Buy membershipCommunity Herbalism Teachers Training & Certification
Program begins October 4th. Graduation day May 4th 2026.
Financial aid & mentorship
Apply for internship, fellowship and mentorship programs. Free for university students (ACC & UT Austin). All are welcome to apply; state teachers and university students are strongly encouraged.
Spring and fall interns receive free education to all classes, workshops, materials, mentorship, job training and certification upon graduation. The education grant is valued at $1,200 per student, and all materials are donated by our partners, members and faculty.
- Spring rotation: 2026, 3/01 – 5/11
- Fall rotation: 2026, 10/01 – 12/11
Mentoring the next generation of herbalists, farmers, botanical educators, holistic healers, community leaders and school teachers.
Mutual aid community programs
Volunteers: monthly garden volunteer days are on the 3rd Sunday of every month, regardless of American holidays. Send your interest to email.
How to apply
Want to become a member and study with our core students and alumni? Apply by sending an essay letter by email.
Essay requirements: tell us about yourself and why you want to join our program, and how this opportunity will support your growth and the growth of our communities. Tell us about your favorite herb or plant, and a special memory that connected you to the natural world.
The title of the essay must contain your name, for example: “Spring Internship Essay from Joanna Gonzales”.
We consider all applications regardless of race, age or gender, and we value diversity. Applicants must be 18+. If you are a guardian, indicate your relationship to the child you are applying for. Indicate the school or organization you represent, if applicable (school principals and directors must indicate student grade level and ISD county).