Take part in an Urban Bird Hike around downtown Kalamazoo! Join experienced birder Seth Chapman as we hike along a segment of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail (KRVT) and discover which birds have adapted to urban sprawl. You might be surprised at the variety of species that call downtown Kalamazoo their home, and even more surprised to learn that certain species thrive in this environment.

Join experienced birder, Seth Chapman, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the Baltimore Oriole.

Join Kara Aubin & Kara Markovich for this special evening event to celebrate the solstice. This celebration weaves together the modalities of Yoga, sound therapy, and community connection to create an intentional and collective pause.

You’re never too young to start birding! Engage your little one in the outdoors this month by taking them on a bird hike just for them. Fun, engaging, and educational, this hike will spark your child's curiosity about nature and the birds around them!

Join experienced birder, Seth Chapman, for an opportunity to witness the Peregrine Falcon. After this hike, you will have a deeper understanding of this species, and perhaps, a deeper understanding of yourself, as we contemplate this spectacle.

Join experienced birder, Seth Chapman, for a short hike to a local heronry, where we will observe numerous Great Blue Herons tending their roost. After this hike, you will have a deeper understanding of the Great Blue Heron, and perhaps, a deeper understanding of yourself, as we contemplate this spectacle.

Join experienced birder, Seth Chapman, for a short hike where we will witness the magical mating display of the American Woodcock. After this hike, you will have a deeper understanding of the Woodcock, and perhaps, a deeper understanding of yourself, as we contemplate this spectacle.

Get ready to eat your weeds! Originally introduced to North America for medicinal and culinary purposes, Garlic Mustard has now spread as an invasive throughout the US over the last 150 years. We will harvest this plant, and gather for a demo on how to make a delicious Garlic Mustard Pesto!

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, for a hike at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery. You will have the opportunity to observe a variety of species of birds (many of which we don’t encounter on our Kleinstuck hikes), including swans, ducks, geese, mergansers, kingfishers, and more!

We all need a little incentive to get outside midwinter and look for birds beyond what we can see from our windows at home. Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, for the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Immerse yourself in a deeply relaxing sound bath with the didgeridoo, accompanied by sacred instruments like Australian message sticks, Navajo traditional drum, Native American “love” flute, crystal singing bowls, tongue drum and keyboard drones.

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manager and experienced birder, for a workshop on all things owls. Perhaps the most mysterious and captivating species of birds, owls have inspired a sense of wonder and wisdom upon those fortunate to catch a glimpse.

Join Kara Aubin for this special evening practice to celebrate the solstice. This celebration weaves together the modalities of āsana, pranayama, mantra, and community connection to create an intentional and collective pause.

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manager and experienced birder, to learn the basics of waterfowl. From migration to identification, this course will cover the basics of waterfowl, and inspire you to go birding for ducks, geese, loons, and more!

We’re so grateful to be a small business in Kalamazoo. Our community makes it a priority to shop small. You honor the time and effort it takes us to create the best Ayurvedic selection in the midwest, source products with integrity, keep on-hand inventory, and create amazing herbal products - all with the education of our amazing team to help you find the right tools to support your radical wellness journey.

Stop by the Ayurvedic Wellness Center 9:00a-1:00p on Saturday, November 30.

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manager and experienced birder, for a workshop detailing what birding can look like through the winter in Michigan, and what opportunities arise to keep you engaged in birding. From exciting new species to observe, to participating in bird counts, there’s no shortage of ways to engage in birding, and this workshop will show you the way.

Join Angie Jackson, aka "The Traveling Elixir Fixer" for a festive and informative workshop on making delicious and sophisticated zero-proof (alcohol-free) drinks that celebrate the season! You'll learn all about the different ingredients we can use to create a variety of classic and creative drinks that are perfect for Sober October.

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the Yellow-rumped Warbler. Come to hike in community, sharpen your identification skills, build your life list, and expand your bird knowledge!

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the Cedar Waxwing. Come to hike in community, sharpen your identification skills, build your life list, and expand your bird knowledge!

Join Angie Jackson, aka “The Traveling Elixir Fixer” for a workshop that offers participants a unique opportunity to taste and learn about the recipes featured in her book, “Drink the Wild: Recipes from the Apothecary of a Kitchen Witch for the Spirited and Sober Soul”. Unlock the secrets of herbal medicine, as you discover the power of nature to heal and nourish the body and mind.

Take part in our first Urban Bird Hike around downtown Kalamazoo! Join Seth, Apothecary Manager and experienced birder, as we hike along a segment of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail (KRVT) and discover which birds have adapted to urban sprawl.

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the Northern Flicker. Come to hike in community, sharpen your identification skills, build your life list, and expand your bird knowledge!

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a special evening bird hike through Kleinstuck Preserve!

The phrase "The early bird gets the worm" rings true when it comes to birding (birds are generally most active in the early morning hours), but evening bird hikes can be just as rewarding.

Join Angie Jackson, aka "The Traveling Elixir Fixer" for a Bitters & Tinctures Workshop! Learn how to make your own alcohol-free bitters and tinctures for delicious drinks and cocktails!

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the House Wren. Come to hike in community, sharpen your identification skills, build your life list, and expand your bird knowledge!

Join Angie Jackson, aka "The Traveling Elixir Fixer" for a Bitters & Tinctures Workshop! Learn how to make your own alcohol-free bitters and tinctures for delicious drinks and cocktails!

You’re never too young to start birding! Engage your little one in the outdoors this month by taking them on a bird hike just for them. Fun, engaging, and educational, this hike will spark your child's curiosity about nature and the birds around them!

Join Kara Aubin & Kara Markovich for this special evening event to celebrate the solstice. This celebration weaves together the modalities of Yoga, sound therapy, and community connection to create an intentional and collective pause.

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve. This month’s featured bird is the Green Heron. Come to hike in community, sharpen your identification skills, build your life list, and expand your bird knowledge!

Mid-May is peak migration season in southwest Michigan, and many of the species that can be seen in Kleinstuck at this time belong to a family of birds called Wood Warblers. Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve.