Meet Charlie

From an early age, Charlie Bouck was instilled with a passion for outdoor activities. He grew up enjoying the rugged mountains of Colorado and the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota through hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and rock climbing. After high school, Charlie joined the U.S. Air Force and became a SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) Specialist (aka Survival Instructor), a career that spanned 20 years. He taught survival and evasion tactics to U.S. forces and partner nations in 25 countries, all earthly biomes, and several oceans. With a bachelor's degree in holistic medicine, he merges his military background with a passion for natural healing. Charlie's dedication to education and learning about herbal remedies reflects his commitment to holistic wellness and lifelong learning. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise in wildcrafting herbs and making therapeutic remedies from those herbs and essential oils.