{"title":"Plant Walks \u0026 Harvesting","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"intro-to-wild-foraging","title":"Intro to Wild Foraging - June 17 or July 8","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro to Wild Foraging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Beginner’s Guide to Finding Food \u0026amp; Medicine in the City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eIntroductory Plant Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the date that works best for you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Wednesday, June 17th — 6:00pm–7:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Wednesday, July 8th — 6:00pm–7:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Experience — $39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e NW Calgary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Exact meeting location provided after registration)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegin seeing the plants around you in a completely new way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing all around us—many of which most people walk past every day without ever noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis introductory plant walk is designed to help you begin building the foundational skills, awareness, and confidence needed to start responsibly foraging your own food and medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Malcolm Saunders for a guided walk through a variety of urban ecosystems as we explore the practical foundations of wild foraging, plant identification, ethical harvesting, and reconnecting with the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re completely new to foraging or simply curious about the plants growing in your own neighbourhood, this experience is designed to open the door to a lifelong journey of learning, connection, and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this class, you’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of identifying wild edible and medicinal plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to look for when learning plant identification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere and when to forage responsibly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential tools and resources for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable and ethical harvesting practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to safely begin your own foraging journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guided outdoor learning experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploration of multiple local plant species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical plant identification insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpportunities for questions, discussion, and observation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deeper connection to the natural world around you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat previous participants have said:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Fantastic walk led by Malcolm! I got to see a park I never knew existed, was introduced to eighteen edible and medicinal plants, and found my new favourite vegetable.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Paige S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This was an exceptional experience. The wealth of knowledge and the ability to taste so many everyday plants right in our own backyard was worth every nickel. I’ll definitely be doing more.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kelly F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall group experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the intimacy and quality of learning, group size is intentionally limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis walk will take place outdoors in NW Calgary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact meeting location will be provided after registration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease dress appropriately for the weather and walking conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll events run rain or shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking pace will be easy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue your learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated experiences include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/pine-pollen-harvesting-tree-to-tincture-june-21\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine Pollen Harvesting: Tree to Tincture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/wild-foods-medicinal-plant-walk-june-27\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Foods \u0026amp; Culinary Plant Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/the-complete-herbal-medicine-making-workshop-july-18\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Herbal Medicine Making Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete beginners curious about wild foraging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature lovers wanting deeper plant knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in edible and medicinal plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose wanting to reconnect with food, medicine, and the land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith \u003cstrong\u003eMalcolm Saunders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter you register:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll participants will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reminder email with full event details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact meeting location and what to bring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess to any follow-up notes or resources shared after the walk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is an outdoor event and will proceed rain or shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday June 17","offer_id":45091494887600,"sku":"210000006269","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wednesday July 8","offer_id":45091494920368,"sku":"210000006269","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1486\/7780\/files\/introtowildforagingclass.png?v=1778200862"},{"product_id":"pine-pollen-harvesting-tree-to-tincture","title":"Pine Pollen Harvesting: Tree to Tincture - June 7","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine Pollen Harvesting: Tree to Tincture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to Harvest Pine Pollen \u0026amp; Craft Wild Forest Medicines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive Plant Walk \u0026amp; Harvest Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, June 7th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:00am – 1:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Experience — $79\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Within approximately 1 hour of Calgary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Exact meeting location and carpool details provided after registration)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the forest and experience the medicine of pine firsthand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Malcolm Saunders for an immersive field day focused on one of the forest’s most unique and celebrated seasonal gifts: pine pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this guided outdoor experience, you’ll learn how to responsibly and efficiently harvest pine pollen while gaining insight into the traditional uses, preparations, and medicinal qualities of pine and other wild forest plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hands-on harvesting experience designed to help you move beyond simply identifying plants and into the practical world of transforming wild ingredients into usable food and medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we’ll explore the forest, gather pine pollen, discuss harvesting techniques developed through years of experience, and share ideas for turning what you collect into tinctures, ferments, salves, and other preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this class, you’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to identify and responsibly harvest pine pollen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal timing and conditions for harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfficient harvesting techniques and tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional and modern uses of pine pollen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to transform pine into tinctures, ferments, salves, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthical and sustainable harvesting practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional edible and medicinal plants encountered during the walk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided forest walk and hands-on harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive demonstrations and harvesting techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples of pine-based preparations and recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect experience working with wild medicinal plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deeper understanding of seasonal wildcrafting practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat previous participants have said:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I am grateful to be more knowledgeable on pine pollen and all the medicinal values. It was so nice to receive a bottle of the tincture after it was made.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jeanine L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I managed to collect a substantial amount of pine pollen and picked up many good and healthy ideas from the workshop. Thank you!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eva M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall group experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the intimacy and quality of learning, group size is intentionally limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outdoor field experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe location will be within approximately 1 hour of Calgary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact meeting location and optional carpool information will be provided after registration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease dress appropriately for changing weather and walking conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll events run rain or shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate walking through uneven natural terrain may be involved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue your learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated experiences include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/intro-to-wild-foraging-june-17\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro to Wild Foraging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/wild-foods-in-the-kitchen-july-12\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Foods \u0026amp; Culinary Plant 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herbalists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone curious about pine pollen and forest medicines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose wanting practical harvesting and medicine-making skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople seeking deeper connection with the natural world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith \u003cstrong\u003eMalcolm Saunders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter you register:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll participants will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reminder email with full event details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact 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