Explore the healing power of nature.
I offer a variety of educational opportunities to further your knowledge, use and understanding of herbal medicines. Upcoming events and workshops will be posted here.
Upcoming Herbal Events & Workshops
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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.
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Kootenay Herb Gathering
June 27-29th 2025
Vallican Whole Community Centre
Slocan Valley, BC -
Nelson Farmers Market
Blue Lotus Ethnobotanicals can be found at the Nelson Farmers Market when we aren’t busy with other events. Our 2025 Market dates will be posted here once they are confirmed.
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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.
Herbal Consultations
Work with herbalist Patrick Kooyman for client-specific support to meet your health needs.
Herbal Products
High-quality practitioner grade herbal tinctures, salves, and syrups available to clients and health care practitioners.