Last month, I took a tour of Moonwise Herbs and then sat down to talk with Linda Conroy on her land in Southern Wisconsin where she teaches classes and holds women’s herbal apprenticeship programs.

The focus of our discussion was on the many animals Linda co-habits with on the land and maintains relationships with throughout the seasons.

Our conversation culminates with Linda describing a recent ceremony she and other women took part in to bring death to some drakes (male ducks) for the many reasons Linda talks about in the interview.

Hear this eloquent wise woman speak about the interconnection of all beings in the webs of life we live and create, and how women in particular, benefit and give benefit when it comes to our relationships with animals. ~ Thistle