Workshops Yuh’ Koh’
Plant Harvesting Workshops
Our workshops offer hands-on experience beyond Western medicine. Led by an Indigenous herbalist, you'll learn how to harvest plants respectfully and gather herbs with gratitude. Discover medicinal plants like goldenrod for relaxation, nettles for energy, and chamomile for sleep. Our instructor teaches ethical and sustainable harvesting, and preserving ecosystems. Join us to appreciate nature and secure healing resources for the future.
Join our tailored workshops for all levels of herbal medicine experience. Discover plant identification, cultivation, preparation and local Indigenous history. Learn how to make tinctures, teas, and balms. Connect with a community of holistic healing enthusiasts, sharing stories and insights. Say goodbye to ineffective pharmaceuticals and embrace the power of plant medicine. Nourish your body and awaken your spirit through transformative workshops. Unlock ancient plant wisdom and embark on a healing journey.
To learn more about our upcoming workshops or to reserve your spot, reach out to Plants4Healing today. Your journey towards natural well-being awaits.
Local Plant Medicine Knowledge
Local Plant Medicine Knowledge
Experience the Magic of Land-Based Learning (In-class) Workshop
At Plants4Healing, we firmly believe that connecting with nature goes beyond reading about it or simply observing from a distance. To truly understand and appreciate the beauty and benefits of local indigenous plants, we encourage a hands-on approach that engages all five senses. Today, we embark on a journey of discovery and connection as we explore several local indigenous plants through touch, sight, smell, taste, and even sound.
Touch: By touching these plants, we establish a physical connection, feeling their unique textures and understanding their adaptations to survive in their environment.
Sight: Taking a closer look at our plants, we marvel at the vibrant colors and intricate patterns nature has to offer. Through our sense of sight, we witness the captivating beauty and diversity of our local indigenous plants.
Smell: Inhale and smell the natural essential oils to awaken your senses. Our sense of smell helps us discover the aromatherapy potential of these indigenous plants, connecting us to their beneficial properties.
Taste: Edible plants offer exploration of tastes and textures to our palate. Through taste, we deepen our connection to the plant and appreciate the nourishing gifts it provides.
Sound: Probably the most important sense in this workshop because for traditional knowledge to be passed down, you must listen.
Join us at Plants4Healing as we continue to explore and celebrate the wonders of the natural world through our five senses – a journey that unwraps the secrets that lie within and strengthens our bond with the earth.
Traditional Indigenous Teas
Indigenous Teas
The indigenous peoples of Northern BC have held a profound understanding of the healing powers of plants for thousands of years. Their ancient knowledge and wisdom have been passed down through generations, allowing us to learn about the traditional healing teas that have provided comfort and relief in this rugged terrain. Here are five teas that have been cherished by the indigenous peoples of Northern BC:
Labrador Mint Tea: Mentha arvensis plant from Northern BC's forests. Leaves are refreshing and have medicinal benefits. Traditionally used for digestion, headaches, and respiratory health. Soothing physically and emotionally.
Spruce & Fir Tea: Indigenous peoples in Northern BC use these trees for invigorating tea rich in vitamin C, boosting immunity. It helps with coughs, congestion, and tastes great with honey.
Rose Hips & Bark Tea: Indigenous people use rose hips for vitamin C and antioxidants. With tree bark like willow or poplar, this tea is a strong healer. It eases joint pain and cold symptoms. The tea is tasty, colorful, and nourishing.
Birch Bark Tea: Northern BC's birch trees provide more than beauty. Indigenous people have long used the bark to make a refreshing, healing tea. It soothes arthritis, detoxifies, and supports urinary health. Enjoy its unique sweet and bitter taste.
Yarrow Tea: Wild plant in Northern BC with powerful medicinal properties. Treats fevers, aids digestion, and relieves menstrual discomfort. Add lemon or honey to personalize the earthy, slightly bitter taste.
Land Based Learning
Experience the Magic of Land-Based Learning Outside -Workshop
Our Land-Based Learning Workshop awakens senses and engages with plants. We will walk where our ancestors walked and learn to identify our local plants and their medicinal uses, and practice sustainability. Immerse in nature to understand plant-human interconnectedness. Touch, taste, and experience therapeutic benefits. Indigenous plant knowledge imparted by wise plant guardians. Preserve indigenous knowledge and ecosystems. Join our journey of learning and discovery. Practice responsible and respectful interaction with nature. Reserve your spot today and be amazed and transformed by plant healing.
One on one experience connecting with the land and learning about the healing properties of plants from indigenous traditions.
