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About Owl & Frog Meadow

"Be like a flower, turn your face to the sun."
~Kahlil Gibran

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Why Owl & Frog Meadow?
Both Owl and Frog have been important to me on my journey of who I am and what I am here to do: both are what I consider my Medicines, or my connections to the Animal Realm; simply put, they are personal allies. And as for the Meadow part?  My first name, Leigh, translates to “Meadow.”

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My Story

My name is Leigh Arnoldy, and I am Minnesota herbalist based in the Twin Cities South Metro Area.

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My official documents state that I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and I have been teaching for over 18 years. From a young age, I have been in love with the arts and nature, spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and identifying plants.  At some point, I fell into a pile of astrology books and haven't crawled out since.  While teaching music, Spirit gave me a nudge, and I knew it was time to return to my nature-loving roots. This time, I brought with me my self studies in mythology and the esoteric; in 2016, I became a student of the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism.  Currently, I am co-teaching the Doctrine of Signatures class with Matthew Wood at www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com.

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In my spare time, I like to create Spirit-based art, pick blackcap raspberries, and teach in-person herbal classes locally.  I enjoy writings and teachings that can incorporate my background in archetypes and mythology. 

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I am actively involved with my local co-op by serving on the Board of Directors and hope to help it expand to meet the growing demand for natural and organic foods and health products. 

Education


Bachelor of Music, Education, K-12; University of Minnesota. Duluth
 

Student of the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism. Online and in person studies with Matthew Wood (R.H.) since 2016.

Apprenticeship with Matthew in the summer of 2019.

 

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Matthew Wood Institute teachers include:

Phyllis Light - R.H. (A.H.G)

Francis Bonaldo - LAC

Jolie Elan - M.S.

Dawn Gates - R.N., herbalist, aromatherapist

Lise Wolff - R.H, MSc. Scotland

Judith Hill - astrologer, author, herbalist

Lori Rose, PhD, CNP, BCHN, FDN-P, RH, NBC-HWC

 

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I have also worked with Dr. David Blackie - Dip.H.I, DPT, NMD

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  Areas of Interest

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  • Botany

  • Wildcrafting

  • Doctrine of Signatures

  • Creating Spirit and nature-based art

  • Astrological and esoteric herbal connections

  • Co-operative natural and local food

  • Nutrition, supplements, and minerals

  • Hiking, canoeing, and kayaking

  • Music and the arts

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