CHC 2023 – Canadian Herb Conference

Herbalism at the Hearth Nov 16-19, 2023 | Online

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2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nancy Turner

Emeritus Professor, CM, OBC, PhD, FRSC, FLS

2023 PRESENTERS

Christiaan Spangenberg

Conservation Researcher

Doug Moore

Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Rachelle Walker

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Terry Vanderheyden

Registered Herbalist, Naturopathic Doctor

Eckehart H. Marenholtz

Professional Forester, Herb Farmer

Elizabeth Bosma

Herb Farmer

Gavin Mah

Advocate, CHFA

Greg Whitten

Biodynamic Herb Farmer

Kaleigh McGregor-Bales

Herbalist & Restoration Ecologist

Kamaldeep Sidhu

Medical Herbalist and Health Coach

Kat Maier

RH (AHG), Author

Laura Mushumanski

Indigenous Health Educator

Malcolm Saunders

Chocolate Maker & Superfood Alchemist

Maria Recchia

Clinical Herbalist in Training

Melissa Ronaldson

Medical Herbalist

Michael Vertolli

BSc, RH

Pat Crocker

Home Economist

Penelope Beaudrow

Registered Herbalist

Phil Deakin

Herbal Facilitator

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All our roots reach into the same soil. 🌱 Join

All our roots reach into the same soil. 🌱

Join Nikola Barsoum, herbalist, farmer, and educator, for a thought-provoking exploration of how herb farms, gardens, and the tended wilds are more than just sources of medicine.

They are living classrooms, ecological sanctuaries, and people-powered movements for community resilience and collective healing.

Through stories from the field, Nikola will share how regenerative growing practices sustain biodiversity, local access to medicine, and connection to the land. You’ll learn how to integrate ecological design and community ethics into your gardens, clinics, and classrooms - cultivating herbalism as a movement for both personal and planetary wellness. 🌍

✨ Because when we care for the soil, we care for each other.

🌿 Canadian Herb Conference 2025
📅 November 13–16 | Online
🎟️ Register at herbconference.com | Use code HMH25

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Do you like keeping physical copies of notes? Guess what? We’re polishing up our Presenter Notes and oh boy, are they jam-packed! With over 130 vibrant pages, they’re a treasure trove of knowledge from this year’s presenters.

Dreaming of having this herbal gem in your hands before November 13? We’ll send it right to your doorstep in anywhere in Canada! 📦 Please note: We cannot ship to PO Boxes, so please provide your physical address.

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We’re already feeling the buzz and it’s no won

We’re already feeling the buzz and it’s no wonder. 💚

The Vancouver Island Herb Gathering is returning June 26–29, 2026, and interest is through the forest canopy! 🌲

✨ This time, we’re honoured to welcome a triple keynote lineup unlike any other:
David Winston • Rosemary Gladstar • Nancy Turner

It’s going to be a truly unforgettable weekend of learning, connection, and celebration on the land.

🌿 Here’s your insider tip:
If you’re a Canadian Herb Conference 2025 ticket holder, you’ll receive first access to register for the Gathering before tickets open to the public!

We do expect this event to sell out quickly so if you’ve been dreaming of being part of it, this is your gentle nudge to grab your 2025 CHC ticket and get ready for your early invite.

🗓️ Save the date: June 26–29, 2026
📍 @innisfreefarm.botanicgarden, Vancouver Island, BC
🎟️ First access for CHC attendees - get your ticket now at herbconference.com

Good health begins in the gut and herbalists have

Good health begins in the gut and herbalists have known it all along. 🌿

Join Maria Noël Groves, clinical herbalist and author of Body into Balance, for two beautifully complementary classes that explore how herbs can both stimulate and soothe the digestive system for long-term vitality.

In Stimulating Healthy Digestion with Herbs, Maria dives into bitters, carminatives, and sour herbs exploring how these time-tested allies awaken the body’s natural digestive intelligence. You’ll learn her favorite recipes and when each category shines for different constitutions. 🍋

Then, in Soothing Herbs to Heal the Gut, she shares her top demulcent and vulnerary herbs: the gentle, mucilaginous (yes, slimy and soothing!) plants that calm inflammation, repair tissue, and restore gut integrity. 🌾

Whether you’re an herbalist, clinician, or simply someone seeking better digestion and gut-brain balance, Maria’s wisdom offers both the why and the how: practical, nurturing, and rooted in experience.

🌿 Canadian Herb Conference 2025
📅 November 13–16 | Online
🎟️ Register at herbconference.com | Use code MNG25

When your nervous system feels like it’s running

When your nervous system feels like it’s running on overdrive, there’s another way. 💚 
Join Suzanne Tabert, beloved herbal educator and author, for two empowering classes designed to bring calm, clarity, and herbal wisdom into your everyday life. 
In Your Holistic Toolkit for a Fired-Up Nervous System, Suzanne shares simple, effective “herbal hacks” for sleep, stress, and daily balance. No complicated protocols - just practical tools to help you soothe a worried mind, calm overwhelm, and restore your natural rhythm. 🌙 
Then, in Herbal First Aid for Anxiety Relief, you’ll discover five fast-acting herbal allies for moments of acute anxiety and overstimulation with step-by-step ways to prepare and use them safely at home.  
These workshops are perfect for anyone navigating neurodivergence, ADHD, bipolar, or everyday stress, and for herbalists who want to feel confident supporting sensitive nervous systems. 
🌿 Canadian Herb Conference 2025 📅 November 13–16 | Online 🎟️ Register at herbconference.com | Use code ST25

Join Stefanie Henderlin, midwife and lactation spe

Join Stefanie Henderlin, midwife and lactation specialist, for a deeply practical session designed to help herbalists feel at ease supporting pregnant and lactating clients, especially within the context of neurodiversity. 
Through her unique lens of clinical experience and holistic care, you’ll learn: 🌸 How to find and evaluate reliable safety information 🌸 Gentle, supportive herbs to begin with 🌸 Key considerations when supporting pregnant and nursing clients 
Whether you’re a practicing herbalist, doula, or curious student, this class will help you move from hesitation to confident, compassionate care, rooted in safety and trust. 
🌿 Canadian Herb Conference 2025 📅 November 13–16 | Online 🎟️ Register at herbconference.com | Use code SH25

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