About Us

The Herb Society of Manitoba was formed in 1995 by a group of enthusiastic volunteers interested in educating the public about herbs and promoting the use of herbs in everyday life. In 1996, a Constitution was written, a Mission Statement formulated, and the Society officially began its work.

Our meetings are generally held the 3rd Monday of each month and start at 7:00 p.m. at the Canadian Mennonite University South Campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For more information on upcoming speakers, please visit the Programming page.

General Meetings are open to the public, however, there is a $5.00 charge for guests to attend. Individual memberships are $25.00/year (Canadian funds).


Mission Statement

The Herb Society of Manitoba is dedicated to promoting knowledge, use and enjoyment of herbs through education, programs, research and sharing the experience of its members with the community.


Next General Meeting

When:
Monday September 15th, 2025
Guest Speaker:
Dawn Kitching
Where:
Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus - Conference Room A01, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. (south of Grant), Winnipeg, MB

Dawn Kitching

In 1999, Dawn Kitching, after being a Nurse’s Aide for 20 years, began a lifelong journey of study, research and living in our natural world following an introduction to some of the natural healing modalities available. She started out with Herbalism, Reiki and Iridology. In the year 2000 she opened a home-based business, Natural Fragments, in the City of Selkirk, Manitoba. Continuing this path, Dawn began studying other areas of natural health and healing such as PsychoSomatic Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical Intuitive Training, Visceral Manipulation, Soils for Horticulture, Applied Botany, Propagation, Composting, Crystology and many other classes.

In July of 2018, Dawn moved back to her hometown, Portage la Prairie, to do more of what she loves, growing and wild harvesting the plants she uses to make her made with nature line of products; infused oils, soaps, salves, lotions, lip balms, bath bombs, etc. that she enjoys creating. Dawn is a Natural Health Practitioner, Certified Medical Intuitive & Quantum Practitioner, avid gardener, wildcrafter, seed saver and author. She loves to write, do speaking engagements and workshops related to the numerous plant products she uses to make and share knowledge about the hands-on work with the earth that she does.

Presentation Description:

Dawn will be speaking about how to preserve herbs once we've harvested them. Some herbs preserve better dried while others are better frozen or even in oil or vinegar. Dawn will try to answer all our questions and provide in-sights to the best way to preserve our favourite ones.


To assist in our ongoing effort to be environmentally friendly, please try to remember to bring your own mug for your herbal tea.


Doors open 6:30 pm | Meeting 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Doors close 9:00 pm

Yearly Membership: Individual $25; Family: $35; Student (age 16+) $15
Admission: Members - FREE; Non-member - $5

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