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:
February 24th, 2025
Guest Speaker:
Robert (Bob) Shearer
Where:
Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus - Conference Room A01, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. (south of Grant), Winnipeg, MB

Robert (Bob) Shearer

Devils Creek Berry Farm was started in 1990 by Bob and his wife Wendy Roosen. They were able to be involved in the Veggie Market in downtown Selkirk for 4 years where they displayed and sold cucumbers, plums, potatoes, beans, beets, squash, onion and many other vegetables. They currently farm 2 acres of black currants and are expanding to 3 acres soon. They farm between 1 to 3 acres of vegetables, depending on the year. The farm is focusing thier research on the benefits of black currants and their significant health benefits (twice as many antioxidants as blueberries and 4 times as much Vitamin C as orange juice). The farm currently operates a U-Pick (for over 33 years) which includes vegetables and black currants, various herbs (commercial selling of basil) and experiments with raspberry leaf tea.

Devils Creek Berry Farm is located 44km North of Winnipeg off Hwy 59 (Google Earth Map for an exact location) near St. Clements MB.

Presentation Description:

Bob will speak about the various changes and challenges the farm has experienced over the more than 30 years of farming and lessons learned along the way. The presentation may include what worked and did not work for various crops grown over the years and the success they have experienced with black currants.

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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