Intentional adventures, slowing down in Nature.
Sharing traditional knowledge, in the forest, down by the sea
or in the mountains.
Out in The Wild, where we like to be.
Upcoming Events
A perfect blend of adventure, food, creativity,
learning, and community.
WILD FLOWER HIKE
Sat Jul 25 11am-5pm
Sea To Sky
Join us for a creative and adventurous hike! As summer sets in, the alpine meadows come alive with wildflowers like Indian Paintbrush, Lupines, Arnica and Queen Anne’s Lace. Included in this workshop is a Flower Press. You will be using the flower press and shown how to create beautiful dried flower art. The hike and workshop is lead by designer and gardener Hope Johnson and the Kymare Collective.
HERB NIGHTS
Tuesday's Jul 28| Aug 11| Aug25
Squamish
Join us for the summer edition of 'Herb Nights - Intro to Herbalism' with Herbalist Mandy from Shoots & Roots. A deep dive into one herb - Mullein - from foraging and plant identification to medicine making. Over three evenings, you’ll explore its medicinal properties, history, and traditional uses, while learning how to create your own tea, tincture, and salve.
WILD RIVER FEAST
Sun Aug 30 11am-4pm
Squamish
Escape to our remarkable river & mountain valley and enjoy a summer afternoon feast inspired by the seasonal wild ingredients that grow abundantly around us. From foraging to a wild grazing table, wild swimming to herbal cordials! Connect through foraging & nature. A collaboration with From Charlie Catering
About
The Collective
Kymare Collective is a project focused on forming deeper connections with the natural world and collaborating with local herbalists, foragers, creatives and environment friendly companies here in B.C.
With an intimate group we will go outside to explore nature and learn from the plants, in the forest, down by the sea or in the mountains.
During the workshops or field studies, participants will be given tools to safely identify the plants discussed. Foraging herbs, berries, lichen, mushrooms, slowing down in nature, sharing traditional knowledge and remembering the old ways. Getting to know a variety of wild growing medicinal herbs in a playful way and learn how you can incorporate their medicine in your daily life. The experiences include a blend of the following:
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Foraging and Herbalism
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Field Studies
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Wilderness Dining
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Organic Dyes & Eco Printing Workshops
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Traditional Skills & Crafts
