About Us
Southwest School of Botanical Medicine is now a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to specifically support and ensure the legacy of Michael RS Moore, and to ensure the vast storehouse of information that he cataloged is available to the public.
All donations go to support the website
His unique knowledge, gained from a lifetime of studying medicinal plants, culminated in the creation of an in-depth website, which our organization seeks to preserve, maintain and continue to make freely available to all.
Mission of 501C3
Preserve the website of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine created by founder Michael Roland Shaw Moore. Upgrade and maintain the website, protecting and preserving his legacy as one of the guiding lights of modern Western Herbalism. Continue to inspire and serve the global community in the form of freely available information.
Thanks to our Donors
Thanks and gratitude for your generous donations to keep alive Michael Moore’s vision for this informative website.
Who We Are
Executive Director
Greta Montagne RH (AHG)
MASHH Clinic, Leading Michael Moore Biography project, and Michael Moore Memorial Garden project
Secretary
Nicole Telkes RH (AHG)
Director Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine. Adj Faculty Bastyr, Author, SWSBM 2000. Project lead for website redesign, and publicity.
Treasurer
Kelly Yarns
Montana Folk School and Farmer, SWSBM 1994. Fiscal lead and grant manager.
Advisory Committee to the Board
Donna Chesner (SWSBM)
Juliet Blankespoor Director Chestnut Herbs (SWSBM 2000)
Lorna Mauney-Brodek The Herbalista (SWSBM 2004)
Christa Sinadinos RH (AHG) NW School of Botanical Medicine (SWSBM 1998)
Tania Neubauer, ND RH (AHG) (SWSBM 2000)
How to Help
Tax-free donations, fiscal sponsorships, matching grants, etc. are welcome to help further our mission and keep the SWSBM website going strong for years into the future.
Our Founder
Michael Moore is known as the “godfather of modern American herbalism”. His teachings and work have influenced 1000s of people around the world and his books continue to inspire.