Plant Medicine Workshops

Workshop/Experience guests – please sign the COVID-19 liability waiver before your first visit. You only need to sign the waiver once.

Traditions of Metis Wolf Willow Rosaries – Beaded Jewelry Workshop – Live & Social Distanced

Saturday, October 10th 2-4pm or 5-7pm

The ‘Silverberries’ of the Wolf Willow bush are used to make beautiful natural rosaries by the Metis people. Make your own rosary or necklace while learning about the many food, medicine and cultural uses of this beautiful Canadian Prairie plant. Socially distanced workshop – only 6 participants per group.

Traditional Antiviral Elderberry Syrup Recipes – Live & Social Distanced

Saturday, October 24th
6-8pm

Beginning with fresh elderberries, we use natural ingredients to create an old and very effective remedy for the cold & flu season. Our syrup is based on a traditional metis formula and uses natural and organic ingredients. Includes recipe, materia medica & bottle of syrup to take home with you. Socially distanced workshop – only 6 participants per group.

Metis Medicines in Old Man River Valley @ Lethbridge

Spring 2021 Dates TBA

View the many edible & medicinal plants of the river valley on this fascinating historical medicine walk lead by a traditional Metis Herbalist.

Metis Medicine Walk @ Pincher Creek

Spring 2021 Dates TBA

Explore the traditional medicine of Southern Alberta’s Metis Community. This walk is lead by Metis Knowledge Keeper Kalyn Kodiak, whose family has lived in Southern Alberta for 6 generations.

Mother’s Day Special: Natural Perfumery & Tea Social

May 2021 Dates TBA

Join us for an afternoon of delights! We begin with a D.I.Y. natural perfumery class with herbal chemist Zoe Lynne, who leads us in the creation of the perfect blend of natural scents to compliment your chemistry & personality. Then, we will sit down to a tea social featuring custom-blended, fresh beverages and crumpets with berries & cream.

Wildcrafting & Medicine Making at Providence Lane Farms

Saturday, May 23rd, 2020  POSTPONED
Come out to Providence Lane Homestead for a day spent with Kalyn Kodiak, Metis Knowledge Keeper. We will begin with an herb-foraging walk, enjoy a fresh & locally sourced lunch, and create healthy herbal preparations to take home.  

Adventures in the Woods Wild Picnic & Plantwalk

Saturday in May Date TBA   11am-3pm
A picnic and plantwalk through the soft spring meadows of Kananaskis country! Picnic lunch is included.

Blossoms of Early Summer Picnic & Plantwalk

Saturday in June Date TBA   11am – 3pm
Return to the mountains to view the flowering plants in all their Glory! Meadows, Prairies and forest landscapes and a gourmet lunch in the wild.

Free Consultations @ Calgary Herbal Student Clinic

Sorry – No Student Clinic during COVID-19
Consult a Clinical Herbalist for Free and receive a reflexology treatment

New workshops are scheduled every few months -please bookmark our visual calendar and check back often to see new experiences. Or, contact Kalyn@KodiakHerbal.com to get on the mailing list.

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