{"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 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbalist.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin the Urbalist\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\u003ePlant lovers and wildcrafting enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbalists and aspiring 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 meeting location and optional carpool details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation about what to bring and how to prepare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess to any follow-up notes or resources shared after the event\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45086880465072,"sku":"210000006269","price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1486\/7780\/files\/pinepollenharvesting.png?v=1778201471","url":"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/pine-pollen-harvesting-tree-to-tincture","provider":"Light Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}