Join Megan Kendrick, Registered Herbalist and Herbal Village Coordinator, for a detailed exploration of the mythology, magic, and medicinal uses of mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris. Mugwort has been revered for centuries for its medicinal properties, use in rituals, and role in various cultural traditions. Discover how this powerful herb has been used for everything from digestive health to dream enhancement. Don't […]
Join Dr. Terry Willard for a webinar on the berberine herbs, where he will break down the benefits of herbs like Goldenseal, Oregon Grape, and Barberry. These herbs contain berberine, a compound known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and blood sugar-regulating properties. In this session, you'll learn how berberine works in the body and how to […]
Join Megan Kendrick for our next installment of the Poison Path series. In this webinar we will dive into the fascinating lore and history of Aconite, Poison Hemlock, and Castor. Discover the myths and magic surrounding these notorious botanicals, learn about their toxicology, and explore their potential therapeutic applications. This webinar offers a unique opportunity […]
Theme: Walking the Plant Path: Becoming an Herbalist Together we’ll reflect on what it means to step into herbalism—whether you’re just beginning, deepening your practice, or weaving plants more fully into your daily life. Reflection prompts will be posted in the Village ahead of time to help you prepare. About the Event:The Village Circle is […]
While we can’t stop aging, we can age better. Scientists studying a phenomenon called “inflammaging” have found that chronic, low-grade inflammation plays a central role in many age-related changes in the body and brain. In this webinar, Charity Parkinson, Cl.H., will guide us through: The science behind inflammaging and its impact on long-term health Foundational […]
Discussing Braiding Sweetgrassby Robin Wall Kimmerer We’ll gather to share reflections and insights from this modern classic, exploring how its themes of reciprocity, relationship, and reverence for the natural world resonate with our own herbal journeys. Reflection prompts and a companion workbook will be available in advance inside the Village Book Club group to guide […]
Our Monthly Community Gathering in the Herbal Village This month’s Village Circle invites us to explore Herbs for Immune Resilience, looking at how plants help us strengthen our defences, restore balance, and support vitality through the changing seasons. Together, we’ll reflect on what resilience means for our bodies, minds, and communities, and share herbal allies […]
Part of the Monthly Herbal Village Video Monograph Series This month, we’re exploring the bright and nourishing Rosehip (Rosa spp.)—the vibrant fruit of the wild rose. Rich in vitality and resilience, Rosehip reminds us of the warmth and nourishment that nature offers even as the seasons turn. Join us in this month’s Video Monograph to […]
The Village Circle – Bitters, Integration, and Digestive Fire The Village Circle is a bi-monthly facilitated community discussion space for reflection, conversation, and connection within the Herbal Village. In this January Circle, we’ll explore digestion as more than a physical process. Using the lens of Bitters, Integration, and Digestive Fire, we’ll reflect on how we […]
Settle in with Chaga, one of the great forest allies of the north, with Megan Kendrick, Registered Herbalist and Herbal Village Coordinator, in this Video Monograph. In this session, we explore the medicine, mythology, and modern understanding of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), from its role as a grounding immune tonic to its deep relationship with birch […]
Join Megan Kendrick, Registered Herbalist and Herbal Village Coordinator, for an in-depth video monograph exploring Damiana (Turnera diffusa), a plant long associated with warmth, vitality, and embodied presence. In this session, we’ll look beyond Damiana’s modern reputation to explore its traditional use as a daily tea, its role as a nervine and digestive bitter, and […]
The Village Circle is a live, discussion-based gathering space within the Herbal Village where members come together to explore timely themes in herbalism, seasonal living, and personal practice. These conversations are reflective, participatory, and rooted in shared experience rather than presentation or lecture. This month’s theme, Tending the Garden, explores care, pacing, responsibility, and seasonal […]
