2026 Canadian Herb Conference Schedule

Draft Schedule - Subject to Change.

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Welcome to the 2026 Conference!

Colleen Emery

Colleen Emery

Yarrow Willard

Yarrow Willard

Chanchal Cabrera

Chanchal Cabrera

4:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Presenter Introductions

6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Keynote Presentation

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We are seeking herbalists, and land stewards to te

We are seeking herbalists, and land stewards to teach at this year's Canadian Herb Conference - learn more about workshop formats, suggested workshop topics, past workshop topics, and key dates for this year’s Conference at herbconference.com

Applications close on Thu Sep 3 at 10 am PST.

🌿 Announcing the 2026 Canadian Herb Conference

🌿 Announcing the 2026 Canadian Herb Conference Theme: Release – Adapt – Imagine

Join us as we explore how to surrender outdated paradigms, build resilience across every scale - from mitochondrial health to ethical supply chain standards - and co-create a sustainable future for plant medicine and the herbal community.

• Teacher Applications: Open Now!
• Tickets Sales Begin: Friday, September 4th

Learn more at herbconference.com

A heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of this year’

A heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of this year’s Vancouver Island Herb Gathering! We couldn’t do it without your support.

Show our incredible sponsors some love by giving them a follow, and supporting the brands who support us.

Canopy Sponsors:
@prairiedoctor, @forageandfaire

Tree Sponsor:
Herbal Energetics

Sapling Sponsor:
@pacificrimcollegeonline

Seed Sponsors:
@storeypub, @botanicahealth, @treeislandyogurt, @eatmoresprouts, @chasorganics, @oldfarmmarketcourtenay, @seedsfoodmarket, @qualityfoodsbc

Pollinator Sponsors:
@emeryherbals, @innisfreefarm.botanicgarden, @wildrosecollege, @harmonic_arts

From lichen to roses, trees to hydrosols - Sunday

From lichen to roses, trees to hydrosols - Sunday is packed with more incredible workshops than we could fit! Check out the full schedule at herbconference.com 🌿

This is just a taste of what's happening Saturday

This is just a taste of what's happening Saturday - there's so much more we couldn't fit! See everything going on at herbconference.com 🌿

Friday's lineup is packed and we are HERE for it!

Friday's lineup is packed and we are HERE for it! 🌿

From 2:30 to 4:00 pm, choose your own adventure - settle into the Clinical Stream with Debra St. Claire for Focus on 50, catch Flo Lavallie's Personal Experience of an Elder workshop, explore Story as Scent with Anita in the Demonstration tent, or join Glen Nagel on an herb walk for Herbal Astringents: The Secret Behind Every Great Cup of Tea. Something for everyone.

Then at 4:15 pm, we all come together for something truly special - Lessons from the Elders with Rosemary, David, and Nancy. You will not want to miss this one.

Dinner runs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, because good food and good company are always on the schedule.

Then the evening comes alive with the *ALL NEW* Herbal Parade from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, followed by the always-beloved Talent Show to close out the night from 9:00 to 10:30 pm.

Friday is going to be a day to remember!

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