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
Herbal Study Club
Presenting a series of fall workshops at Ånde the Store, 26 Ontario St in Stratford, ON. Workshops are $40 each, or you can save money by signing up for the whole series for $150.
Visit https://andethestore.com/collections/events to register!
Session 1: Create your own Materia medica
Sunday September 10th 6pm- 8 pm
$40
Come learn how to create your own materia medica, or herbal encyclopedia. Participants will get to know one medicinal plant in depth this session, and practice using a valuable tool for getting to know a medicinal plant and its properties.
Herbal tea and worksheets will be provided. $40 for this session, or sign up for all 4 fall workshops for $150. Visit https://andethestore.com/collections/events to register.
Session 2: Intro to Herbal Energetics
Sunday October 22nd 6pm- 8pm
$40
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to herbal energetics in the Western European tradition. Is a plant warming or cooling? Moistening or drying? Tightening or relaxing? How can we choose herbs based on energetics that will work best for us? Some discussion of energetics in other herbal traditions will also be included.
Herbal tea and worksheets will be provided. $40 for this session, or sign up for all 4 fall workshops for $150. Visit https://andethestore.com/collections/events to register.
Session 3: Herbal Extractions and Remedies
Sunday November 19th 6pm- 8pm
$40
The medicinal properties of plants can be extracted in many mediums: water, alcohol, oil, and more! In this workshop, participants will explore making different herbal remedies and learn about the chemistry involved in medicine making.
$40 for this session, or sign up for all 4 fall workshops for $150. Visit https://andethestore.com/collections/events to register.
Session 4: Herbal Gifts for the Holidays
Sunday December 10th 6pm- 8pm
$40
In this final fall session, participants will have the opportunity to put what they’ve learned into practice by making herbal gifts for the holidays. Optional recipes will be provided, and participants will also have the option to experiment and make their own gifts.
$40 for this session, or sign up for all 4 fall workshops for $150. Visit https://andethestore.com/collections/events to register.