Wilderness Survival is a 2-day intensive taught by Dr. Bob Linde AP, RH(AHG). This class is designed for the beginner to intermediate level person. We will explore what to do when lost on land or sea. The focus will be on our unique tropical environment. Be prepared for Zombies, lost in the woods/sea, self care post hurricane, or longer term issues. Topics include herbal first aid, foraging wild foods, shelters, fire and identifying bioregional medicinal plants. Although this class will be offered on Zoom, it will best be taken in person for hands-on practice and plant ID. Bob has been a wilderness survivalist since he was a preteen. His experience is diverse with 5 years in the military, 3 years on a small sailboat, scoutmaster in Germany, treasure hunter, commercial fisherman, guide on 30 day canoe trips around Florida, sailing instructor, and wilderness youth counselor. Bob enjoys problem solving in the wilderness and has traveled everywhere from the arctic circle in Canada, wilds of Alaska, the headwaters of the Amazon, Desert Storm, and throughout Europe. You can see his 12 part TV series on INTI TV in Ecuador. This class will be offered In Person only.
Bob's Bio
Bob Linde’s journey to becoming a Registered Herbalist and Acupuncture Physician has been anything but conventional. From starting self-study in herbalism at age 10 to exploring a variety of careers—including commercial diving, treasure hunting, military service, and activism with Greenpeace—Bob eventually found his calling in natural medicine. As the owner of Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and co-founder of Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida, Bob has designed comprehensive training programs for both Chinese and Western clinical herbalists and oversees a student clinic. He also consults for herbal product companies, grows medicinal plants, and is a frequent speaker at national conferences. An avid traveler and educator, Bob has shared his expertise on TV shows like Animal Planet and INTI TV’s “Sanaciones con Bob Linde.” His school offers a wide array of herbalism classes and continues to expand, nurturing a community of future herbalists and acupuncturists.
03/28/2026, 03/29/2026
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 27
Registration starts on 09/02/2025 and ends on 03/28/2026.
Please contact Traditions School of Herbal Studies if you have any questions.