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Wild Alchemy Specialist
Wildcrafted Food and Medicine Certification
Presented in Learning Retreats or online through Distance Learning Certification.
We have changed our Wild Alchemy Training Program. Now more than ever the world is seeking to rewild human consciousness along with planet Earth, and now you can make this happen no matter where you live. Join us for our Wildcrafted Food and Medicine Certification Learning Retreats which are held in person or online.
You can complete your certification by attending one of our scheduled retreats or you can sign up for our distance learning certification which includes a placement into one of our 5-day support retreats that you can attend here in British Columbia at anytime in the future.
This Wild Alchemy program offers an understanding of wild plants for the application of unique foods and medicines. This series is ideal for both beginners and established healthcare professionals and food specialists. The series includes wild plant characteristics and properties within a number of wild ecosystems and places them into a context that includes plant spirit medicine. Courses offer learning experiences with nature’s nutrients, which include phytoncides as well as ancient remedies and aromas.
The series includes food and medicine preparation as well as methods for approaching value-added opportunities as a business or service. The series also includes fermentation processes within historical alchemy methods. The series also leads participants into an advanced understanding of plant spirit medicines and species relationships that support regenerative stewardship.
Participants are trained to deliver a number of multi-session programs in what we call Forest Biotics, one for children and youth; youth at risk; seniors and for wellness groups. This training provides good opportunities for expanding existing workshop and special event programs.
Both the retreat and online learning offer a great way to learn about better health and lifestyle choices and gives participants a chance to explore pristine environments and capture skills in wild food and medicine making. Upon completion of the camps, participants will be able to apply for a Wildcrafted Foods and Medicines Certification, which can assist them in both career and self-employment, endeavors especially suited for education, healthcare, food, nutrition and outdoor recreation.
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Section 1
Applied Wild and Indigenous Sciences
- Plants and Ecology Studies, understanding wild foods and plant identification, harvesting and stewardship, the Mother Tree, Biosemiotics, Microbe Studies.
- Mother Tree Studies and Stewardship
Plant Spirit Medicine Camp
- Exploration, fieldwork and Vision Quest in one of the following ecosystems: Rainforest, Tundra, Savannah or Aquatic.
Camp Section 2
Plant Spirit Medicines: The Cosmic Tree
- Plant Spirit Guilds
- Plant deities, ceremonial protection and sacred practices
- The nature and methods of ecstasy and soul travel.
Re-wilding Food
- Preparing wild dishes, open fire cooking, fermenting, serving, the story of place and terrior.
Camp Section 3
- Re-wilding Medicine
- Understanding wild medicines preparing wild medicines, alchemy, fermenting, distilling.
- Working collaborations and building an audience.
Camp Section 4
- Delivering multi-session Wild Alchemy programs,
- Children and youth;
- Youth at risk;
- Seniors;
- Wellness groups;
- Working collaborations and building an audience.
- Getting started
This the in-person retreat certification program includes a four lesson distance learning introduction. The in-person portion takes place on the dates listed below. The cost is $2600 (Canadian Dollars) per person.
2025 Camp Program Dates Open for Registration
This program is delivered over four weekends:
- February 15/16
- February 22/23
- March 1/2
- March 8/9
This program includes both in-person and distance learning training. The cost is $2600 (Canadian Dollars) per person.
We will begin your training within 5 days of registration.
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I will study and seek to understand wild places and plant spirit medicines, craft and food that considers biodiversity and shadow biodiversity. I promise to re-wild food, medicines, community and the human experience including key aspects of political, economic and social structures.
I will study and seek to understand wild places and plant spirit medicines, craft and food that considers biodiversity and shadow biodiversity. I promise to re-wild food, medicines, community and the human experience including key aspects of political, economic and social structures.
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Rewild
Online
“Rewild” is the distance-learning program offered by the Wildcraft Forest School. We offer online courses, seminars and outdoor challenges and restoration programs which provide an inspirational and creative environment for students ranging from children to adults and from beginners to professionals.
Mystery School
With the Earth being placed at risk it has become necessary to find, educate and initiate new keepers of ancient wisdom. In every Wildcraft Forest School course new keepers have emerged and in order to further support this effort we have made public our Mystery School that will share the “lesser mysteries” in this realm we call "wild mysticism".
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Wildcrafted Food and Medicine Certification
Each set of camp dates is limited to 6 participants so please register well in advance.
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learning
Wildcrafting Basics Online
A distance learning program that is a great opportunity to explore the art of wildcrafting. The language of nature consists of codes and energies, which serve as the foundation for life on Earth. This online course introduces participants to practical methods by which humans can “connect” with the natural world and offers the basics for wildcrafting plants and habitat for better health. This course offers a great learning opportunity for naturalists, healthcare professionals and food specialists.
REGISTRATION
Wildcrafted Food and Medicine Certification
Learning Retreat Program (In-person)
Cost: $2600 (Canadian Dollars)
You may register using this secure Paypal link:
REGISTRATION
Wildcrafted Food and Medicine Certification
Distance Learning Program
Cost: $1800 (Canadian Dollars)
You may register using this secure Paypal link:
