Fire Cider Workshop with McKenzie Craig

Join us for a fun, hands-on make-and-take workshop where you'll craft your own jar of Fire Cider! A spicy, immune-boosting herbal tonic made with ingredients like garlic - locally grown from NettleBrook Farm, available at Andrew’s Farm Stand in Saanich - ginger, horseradish, and apple cider vinegar. You'll learn about the history and health benefits of this traditional remedy while creating a personalized blend to take home and enjoy. 

Each participant will take home a 500 mL jar of the seasonal Fire Cider we create together, which will provides 10–14 servings, depending on personal preference for strength and dilution.

Perfect for beginners and herbal enthusiasts alike, this class is all about seasonal wellness, creativity, and community. All materials are provided.

About your facilitator: McKenzie Craig

McKenzie Craig is a clinical herbalist, forager and founder of Making Medicine with McKenzie, where she teaches others how to connect with plants and create their own herbal remedies for everyday use. Her work blends traditional herbal wisdom with hands-on foraging to empower others in natural wellness. Instagram: @makingmedicinewithmckenzie

When: Wednesday December 3, 2025 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Road

Cost: $40.00

Parking: 

Please view the Parking page on our website (link embedded).

Accessibility information: 

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Entrance and Facilities:

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.  

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.   

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time. 

Accessible Parking:

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd. 

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up:

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.  

Service Dogs and Animals:

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.