You’re Surrounded by Medicine - June 19

You’re Surrounded by Medicine

How to Be Your Own Herbalist Through the 5-Fold Path

Free Community Event — Choose Your Format
Friday, June 19th
6:30pm–8:00pm MST

In-Person: Light Cellar Teaching Kitchen (limited seats)
Online: Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)

Please register thoughtfully

Space is limited for the in-person experience, so we ask that you only register if you reasonably plan to attend.

If your plans change, cancelling your registration helps open spots for others who would love to join.

What if the plants growing all around you could support your health, energy, and resilience?

Most people walk past useful food and medicine every day without ever realizing it.

In this engaging and eye-opening session, Malcolm Saunders will introduce you to a simple and approachable framework for beginning to work with plants in a way that is practical, grounded, and actually doable in everyday life.

This is not about becoming an expert herbalist or memorizing hundreds of herbs.

It’s about learning how to:

• Recognize useful plants around you

• Understand how they support the body

• Start using them in simple, practical ways

• Build confidence in your ability to care for yourself and your family

You’ll be introduced to the 5-Fold Path—a clear and manageable approach designed to help you move from curiosity to real-world application without overwhelm.

Along the way, we’ll explore local plants, practical preparations, and simple ways to begin integrating herbal practices into your life.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The foundations of becoming your own herbalist

• How to begin working with local and accessible plants

• Practical ways to incorporate herbs into daily life

• The difference between overwhelm and sustainable learning

• How herbalism can deepen connection, resilience, and self-reliance

• A realistic pathway for continuing your learning over time

What you’ll experience:

• A guided introduction to practical herbalism

• Real examples using local and accessible herbs

• Stories, insights, and foundational frameworks

• Tangible ideas you can begin applying immediately

• A new perspective on the plants and ecosystems around you

What previous participants have said:

“Anyone can do this! Malcolm is engaging, funny, knowledgeable, and inspiring.”
— Patty

“Malcolm is so knowledgeable and approachable. I now have more confidence with herbs.”
— Danielle

“Really enjoyed it! Been coming to lots of classes and can’t wait for the next one.”
— Jessica

Choose your experience:

In-Person Experience

• Immersive live presentation

• Direct interaction and Q&A

• Community connection and discussion

Online Experience

• Join live from home

• Full teaching + Q&A

• Great for those outside Calgary or unable to attend in person

Continue your journey:

For those wanting to go deeper, we’ll share next steps including:

• Local plant walks

• Herbal medicine-making workshops

• Wild food and foraging experiences

• The Urbalist membership for ongoing seasonal learning and guidance

Who this is for:

• Anyone curious about herbalism but unsure where to begin

• People wanting a deeper connection to health and nature

• Those interested in practical self-reliance and traditional skills

• Beginners looking for an approachable entry point into plant medicine

• Anyone wanting to see the natural world through a new lens

Instructor

with Malcolm Saunders
Founder of Light Cellar and author of Elixir Life and Chocolate Life

After you register:

All participants will receive:

• A reminder email with full event details

• The link to join live (for online attendees)

• Access to the session recording after the event

• Any notes or supporting resources shared during the session

If you can’t attend live, you’re still welcome to register and watch the replay.