Herbal Education Events
Events Calendar
Singing Nettles Herbs offers seasonal workshops, plant walks, and small-group gatherings focused on herbal education and learning about plants in place.
Events may include guided plant walks, herbal tea workshops, seasonal discussions, and hands-on learning about herbs traditionally used for tea, food, and everyday wellness. These events are designed to support curiosity, practical knowledge, and a grounded relationship with local plants.
All events are led by a practicing herbalist and are rooted in seasonal cycles, local plants, and traditional herbal knowledge. Offerings change throughout the year based on what is growing, available, and appropriate for the season.
What to Expect
Herbal workshops and talks
Guided plant walks and plant identification
Herbal tea blending and tasting sessions
Seasonal, land-based learning
Small, community-focused groups
No prior herbal knowledge is required. Events are open to beginners and those with experience who want to deepen their understanding of plants.
Location
In-person events take place in and around Stratford, Ontario, and may include outdoor locations, community spaces, or partner venues. Details for each event—including accessibility, location, and what to bring—are listed in individual event descriptions.
Online events & Webinars will take place during Eastern Standard Time. Registration links will be placed on the calendar,
Registration
Advance registration is required for most events, as group sizes are kept small. Please check individual listings for dates, pricing, and registration details.
If you have questions about an upcoming event or are interested in future workshops, you’re welcome to get in touch or join the newsletter for updates.
A Note on Herbal Education
The events offered through Singing Nettles Herbs are educational in nature. They are intended to share knowledge about plants, traditional herbal practices, and seasonal approaches to working with herbs. They are not medical appointments and do not replace professional medical care.
Previous Events
July: A Season in Place: Stratford's Riverside Plant Walk
** Registration required: email terranvshaver@gmail.com to register**
Join your hosts Gabby and Terran for a monthly plant walk along the Avon River!
A Season in Place will follow largely the same route each month along the north side of Lake Victoria (the dammed portion of the Avon River in Stratford).
We will talk about 3-4 plants each time, as well as plant identification skills, foraging/harvesting safety and ethics, as well as practicing observation and grounding.
You can sign up for 1 walk, but signing up for all 4 is recommended to experience the changes in plants and the riverside ecosystem throughout the season.
$25 for 1 walk, $60 for all 3.
Registration Required: Email terranvshaver@gmail.com to register.
About Your Hosts:
Terran V. Shaver, B.A., is a spoonie, femme-witch, artist, activist and educator devoted to building a slow new world.
@terran.ofearth
Gabrielle Arkett is a community herbalist who runs Singing Nettles Herbs, offering herbs and herbal products as well as educational oppotunities.
@snherbs
June: A Season in Place: Stratford's Riverside Plant Walk
** Registration required: email terranvshaver@gmail.com to register**
Join your hosts Gabby and Terran for a monthly plant walk along the Avon River!
A Season in Place will follow largely the same route each month along the north side of Lake Victoria (the dammed portion of the Avon River in Stratford).
We will talk about 3-4 plants each time, as well as plant identification skills, foraging/harvesting safety and ethics, as well as practicing observation and grounding.
You can sign up for 1 walk, but signing up for all 4 is recommended to experience the changes in plants and the riverside ecosystem throughout the season.
$25 for 1 walk, $60 for all 3.
Registration Required: Email terranvshaver@gmail.com to register.
About Your Hosts:
Terran V. Shaver, B.A., is a spoonie, femme-witch, artist, activist and educator devoted to building a slow new world.
@terran.ofearth
Gabrielle Arkett is a community herbalist who runs Singing Nettles Herbs, offering herbs and herbal products as well as educational oppotunities.
@snherbs