Patrick Kooyman of Blue Lotus Ethnobotanicals teaching during a forest herb walk

Plant Teachings Collective

Plant Teachings Collective is a collaboration between Kootenay based herbalists Patrick Kooyman of Blue Lotus Ethnobotanicals and Travis Cartwright and Marie Zak of Althaea Herbals. In this program, we work with six local herbs that grow wild or are cultivated in the West Kootenay region. We empower participants with the training and skills to use our own built-in sensory tool kit of taste and smell to evaluate, understand and gain insight into the qualities of herbal medicine within their own bodies.

Wild Rose College 50th Anniversary Celebration Herb Gathering

Wild Rose College 50th Anniversary Celebration Herb Gathering

Join us for an unforgettable 3-day herbal conference as we celebrate Wild Rose College’s 50th anniversary! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in Kananaskis, Alberta, this once-in-a-lifetime event brings together herbalists, nature enthusiasts, and plant medicine lovers to honor half a century of community, education, and the healing power of herbs.