We are sad to announce that three of our board members have stepped down. Kristy Garnet, Rebecca Saunders and Bree Nabholz have moved on to new adventures. Kristy and Bree acted as AHA representatives on our national association the CCHA. Rebecca was Secretary and head of the Marketing Committee. They have all worked tirelessly for years supporting the herbalist community and their contributions will be missed. We wish them the very best with their new endeavors. Although we are sad to see Kristy, Rebecca and Bree leave, we are happy to announce our newest board member. Becki Brouwer has joine ..read more

Kalyn Kodiak CIH ,www.kodiakherbal.com Clinical Herbalist Educator Iridologist Happy New Year to our Herbalists & Supporters! It is a humbling honour to step into the shoes of President at the AHA this year. Following in the footsteps of Jeananne Laing, AHA President 2014-2019, is no small feat. Jeananne used her experience as a member on both the CCHA (Canadian Council of Herbalists Associations) & the previous Alberta herbalists association to lead us through the twists and turns of creating a government-recognized, not-for-profit society, all the while guiding with her steady advic ..read more

Dagmar Holland B.Sc. (Hons.) biology Artist Herbalist Thinking back to my childhood, remembering how often I spent time alone in the woods, I realize my affinity for nature is a deep and sacred part of who I am. I wanted to work with nature, taking care of animals or doing biological field work and this inspired me to study biological sciences at the University of Guelph. After working in research at the U of Alberta in animal science for a few years, life took a different trajectory, I attended art college, went into partnership as an illustrator and enjoyed the pleasure of having children ..read more

From: Elizabeth Chabassol, AHA Secretary Volunteers are the heart blood of the Alberta Herbalist Association. Everything from the Board of Directors to committees to our events is organized and run by volunteers. The time commitment for volunteers varies depending on the position. Volunteering to become a member of the Board of Directors requires nomination and election at the Annual General Meeting, however, participation within a standing committee or helping with an event does not. **Nominate Yourself or another AHA Member for AHA Board Position Using this Form for 2022 Elections.** Any mem ..read more

We are thrilled to return with the Alberta Herb Gathering in 2023, at Camp Jubilee in Cochrane on the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. To celebrate our herbalists gathering together again, we've implemented 2 discount codes, just for AHA members! Student & Professional Members! Save an Extra $25.00 off your full price ticket order to the Alberta Herb Gathering 2023! Use Discount Code: MemberBoost23 when purchasing your AHG 2023 tickets. This discount is available for Student & Professional Members only and does not apply to Early-Bird and Super-Early-Bird pricing. Become a Vendor fo ..read more

What to Know About Registered Herbalists in Alberta ● Herbalists Associations are self-governing organizations providing recommendations for education, ethics, & scope of practice to Registered Herbalists Herbalists associations set a standard for self-regulation within our industry - we have codes of ethics, codes for practice, and education standards for Registered Herbalists. These codes and policies are set forward by the Canadian Council of Herbalists Associations (CCHA), with a view to providing safe, ethical & effective services to any member of the public who consults a herbali ..read more

Bursary applications for students enrolled in the ​January to December 2023 educational year are now open! Applications will be received until December 15, 2022. Bursary amount(s) will be awarded by December 31, 2022. Bursaries are funds for students in financial need. Unlike loans, they do not have to be repaid. For the 2023 year we are awarding two bursaries of $500 each. To be eligible for an AHA bursary, you must be able to demonstrate financial need for the 2022 year and meet the enrolment requirements. Financial-need criteria 1) Exhaustion or shortfall of available funding sources, incl ..read more

Blue skies, warm nights, and even warmer days. The busy-ness of summer is in full swing and you may find yourself having difficulty sleeping and feeling a bit on edge. This is the perfect time to be introduced to Green Flowering Oats (Avena sativa) . Talking to oat farmers, the green oats will be ready in the next couple weeks to harvest and make the best nervine tincture for the rest of the year. Both the grass and the seed have this amazing rejuvenating ability to soothe the frayed nerves, improve sleep and provide you a profound sense of calm. Ellingwood (1919) remarks the usefulness of the ..read more

We have crested the halfway mark of the year and the balmy days of summer are truly here -perfect timing to talk about Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis). Did you see what I did there? Mom humor at its best. Lemon Balm, sweet, lemony, fast growing and beautiful, a wonderful addition to any sun tea and a lovely aid to ease you into sleep on those warm summer nights. As it swells over the shelf above my kitchen sink in the beautiful drapery of foliage that few herbs attain, I like to consider and learn about the past of this herb. Lemon balm has recorded historical uses dating back to 1551 (Gerar ..read more

51 My love for nature has always been a part of me. Growing up in the Rocky Mountains, it was easy to explore and cultivate my passion for plants and the wilderness. I was regularly creating tinctures, salves and other various concoctions; learning through trial and error as I went along. When I discovered the AHA, I immediately became a member and it wasn’t long after that I joined the Board, offering support to many different positions and committees. During this time, my husband and I founded an outdoor wilderness survival business and it became necessary to take a short hiatus from the Bo ..read more