Welcome!

The idea for Rocky Mountain Herbs sprang from a lifelong curiosity: noticing plants on walks and wondering what they were, how people once used them, and what they might still offer us today.

This site is intended to be a practical resource for people who want to learn about the edible and medicinal plants of the Canadian Rockies and common plant allies found in Western herbalism. Whether you're a beginner, an aspiring herbalist, or someone who simply wants to deepen their connection to the land, our goal is to share clear, accurate, and accessible information to help you along your plant journey.

We focus on:

  • Plant identification tips and seasonal field guides

  • Wildcrafting best practices and ethical harvesting principles

  • Historical and modern herbal uses of native and naturalized plants

  • Simple herbal preparations you can try at home

  • Resources and tools for building your knowledge and confidence

Rocky Mountain Herbs focuses on plants growing in the Canadian Rockies and surrounding regions, emphasizing accurate identification, ethical harvesting, traditional uses, and modern herbal knowledge. We prioritize evidence-based herbalism and a deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and education. Everything shared here is rooted in verifiable information, reputable sources, and real‑world experience—not trends, aesthetics, or exaggerated claims.

Learning about plants is rarely a straight line. It’s observational, seasonal, and ongoing. Much of what we know about herbs comes from generations of careful use, trial and error, and close relationships with the land. This site exists to make that knowledge more accessible.

Our goal is to make Western Herbalism and knowledge feel approachable, relevant, and rooted in place. We don’t focus on trends or mysticism. Instead, we shine a light on the rich, often-overlooked world of wild plants growing all around us, and how learning about them can bring a sense of connection, confidence, and calm to your daily life as you support your health naturally.

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Image of a course title on a botanical-themed background. This image shows the completion of the Holistic Support for the Menopause Transition Intensive from the Herbal Academy.
Person grinding herbs or spices in a stone mortar with a pestle.
Image of a course title on a botanical-themed background. This image shows the completion of the Kitchen Herbalism Intensive from the Herbal Academy.
Ruins of an ancient Greek building with columns, partially destroyed, under a cloudy sky. This image shows the completion of the Greek Herbalism Intensive course on Herbal Academy.
Herbal Academy certificate awarded to Stacey Durnin for completing a herbal formulation course on February 12, 2022, signed by Jane Metzer and Lisa Olson.
A woman lying face down on a bed with her arms wrapped around her head. She has long brown hair and is wearing a black bracelet and dark jeans. The bed has white bedding, and sunlight is illuminating the scene. There is a text overlay on the image th
A wooden table with green palm leaves laid out, displaying a white herbal compress, a stone with two black sticks, a small bowl of dried rose petals, a small bowl of turmeric powder, a small bowl of red chili powder, several cinnamon sticks, a piece
A person giving a dog medicine or supplement using a pill bottle and syringe in a veterinary or pet care setting. This image shows the completion of the Herbs for Animals Herbal Intensive course on Herbal Academy.
A hand holding fresh rosemary herb sprig, wearing two gold bracelets. This image shows the completion of the Botanical Nootropics Herbal Intensive course on Herbal Academy.
Colorful garden with yellow, purple, pink, and white blooming flowers during daytime.
List of herbal courses that the site owner has completed from Herbal Academy, including: Becoming an Herbalist Mini Course, Botanical Skin Care Course, The Foraging Course, and Mastering Herbal Formulation Course.
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