Reclaiming the Traditional Roots of Herbalism
Classes, Workshops and Certificate Programs in Traditional Herbalism
Promoting Health and Healing the Wise Woman Way
Apprenticeship Opportunity
Each year we offer an Apprenticeship for one or two students. In exchange for assisting Barbara with the delivery of classes and other duties involved in running the learning Centre we will waive all or part of the program fees for our certificate programs. In addition to reduced fees you will have the opportunity to work one on one with Barbara and accompany her on wild crafting expeditions. As an Apprentice your learning experience will be intense and advanced.
Heather LaLonde - 2009 Apprentice
Heather arrived in the Okanagan five years ago from the Ottawa Valley. She fell in love with the landscape and has spent her time here exploring BC’s wilderness and discovering all it has to offer. Heather has recently completed a Registered Yoga Teacher program and is committed to a life of opportunities to learn and developing a harmony with her surroundings that infiltrates all aspects of everyday life.
This journey will continue as she brings her skills, experience and gifts to support the work and common goals of Wild Roots Centre.
Besides her love of nature and yoga practice Heather enjoys camping, canoeing, beadwork and pine needle crafts.
Danielle Legault ~ "Baby Bear" ~ 2008 Apprentice
“I come from a family of healers and farmers/gardeners and I lovingly embrace the two together. I've always had my own vegtable garden and when working in the dirt, I couldn't be happier. I just love to experience the earth and all it has to offer. My life moto is : 'Live the life you love and love the life you live'.”
Danielle impressed us with her positive attitude and the enthusiasm in which she has embraced all of her duties as Apprentice. Her beautiful smile and sunny dispostion made her a joy to be around. For one so young she is nonetheless very Wise and we were thrilled to have her as part of our team!
Terryn Trachuk ~ "Terryn TreeWalker" ~ 2007 Apprentice
Terryn "Treewalker" Thachuk is a certified Herbalist, Iridologist, Wise Woman, Yoga Teacher and Counsellor. She has been involved in the healing arts for more than a decade. Having Completed the Herbal Intensive, Terryn is eager to continue her studies apprenticing with Wild Roots. Born a city girl, Terryn is excited her path has brought her back to "the source", to her Wild Roots, to herbs and to plants. Terryn's dream is to combine her love of yoga, passion for plants and counselling into one amazing job!
Update: TT has added another accomplishment to her never ending list of accomplishments and has gone on to found "Om Naturals" - a natural body care company. Terryn creates all of her own products using organic, natural ingredients. Cogratulations TT - we are so very proud of you! Terryn will be joining us a a guest instructor for 2009 - Wecome Back TT!
Megan Jamieson ~ "Princess Daisy" ~ 2006 Apprentice
Megan McNairn, a previous apprentice of Wild Roots, is/was a local 'Kingfisher' girl and has been delivering interactive ecology and stewardship programs with the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre for the past three years. She has formal training in Natural Sciences, as well as practical experience as a field technician and florist!
She delights in discovering new forest treasures, and sharing these with others.
Megan's goal is for a long and varied career in ecological stewardship, but her passion is plants .... they eat light! What could be cooler?
The Apprenticeship Position for 2010 has now been filled. Thank you to everyone who made an application!
Introducting our Beautiful Apprentices for 2010
Dawn Sharman
Dawn discovered Wild Roots Herbs last year and, after two days with Barb, knew she was needing more! The wisdom Barb has to share is filling an inner well of desire Dawn has always felt to be deeper connected to plants. Dawn is very excited about the apprenticeship, and plans to embrace each moment from a place of grace with an open heart so she can hear the stories the plants are speaking. Dawns story includes mothering her two boys, loving her husband, teaching yoga, massaging bodies and being a doula for birthing women.
You can learn more about Dawn at her website Alba Healing Arts.
Michelle Dallyn
Michelle has an extensive background in recreation and rehabilitation health and has taught primitve living skills - fire making, hide tanning, cordage to name a few - so we will for sure be getting a little more primitive this year!
More on Michelle coming soon.
Past Apprenctices
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