For the second year running, HerbDay was celebrated across the nation with a wide variety of events in 2007. People everywhere recognize the importance of herbs in their lives — bringing better health, better food, and their natural beauty — and celebrate their value in unique ways.
HerbDay 2007 events are not being added to the listing (below), but we'll start collecting events again for 2008 in the months to come, so if you don't see your community now, come back again later. Also, note that many folks are already celebrating HerbDay, while others will celebrate all month long!
If you wish to host an event in your community (and please consider partnering with others who also care about plants, including garden clubs, herbalists, acupuncturists, nurseries, botanical gardens, health food stores, tea shops, etc.), please click here to visit this page to learn more and to register your event.
HerbDay events all across America are listed below by state:
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia (see Washington DC, below) | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington, DC | Washington State | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
Several major retailers are celebrating HerbDay in their stores as well. Simply click on their names below, which will take you to their websites for their HerbDay special offers and/or to locate a store near you:
Aveda Salons & Spas
The Aveda Institute in Washington DC will host an informational booth at the HerbDay event which will take place at the US Botanic Garden on Saturday, October 13, 2007. The booth will include informational and educational materials about Aveda products, mini-experiences and samples of products, such as Aveda’s Comforting Tea — a soothing herbal tea with a 100% certified organic blend of licorice root and peppermint. Aveda aromaologist, Mindy Green, will present information on "Essential Oils in Skincare" and "Green Cross — Natural Remedies for First Aid." At the company's headquarters, Aveda will host a special lecture on caring for your skin and scalp as well as an interactive herbal event, Plants Speak (see details below, under Minnesota). In addition, many individual Aveda Salons and Spas will participate in HerbDay in local regions. Find an Aveda Salon near you by clicking on the link above as well as by looking over the events listed below.
GNC
GNC loves herbs as much as you do — and will celebrate Herb Day for an entire month! Throughout October, you'll get FREE multivitamins when you spend $25 on your favorite herbal supplements. Visit your local store today to take advantage of this great offer, or click here for more information: http://www.gnc.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2167112. (The link above will include the offer details in October).
Vitamin World
Vitamin World is proud to be a sponsor of HerbDay 2006. Herbs play an important role in healthy living and deserve to be celebrated. Vitamin World carries herbs from all ends of the spectrum—from Echinacea and Saw Palmetto to the traditionally used Cinnamon and Garlic and everything in between. We are dedicated to broadening herbal appreciation while paying tribute to these natural gifts from nature. Individual Vitamin World stores plan a variety of events. Check the listing below and find your local store by clicking on the link above.
HerbDay events in Canada listed by province:
Alberta | British Columbia | Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | N.W.T. | Nova Scotia | Nunavut | Ontario | P.E.I. | Quebec | Saskatchewan | Yukon Territory
HerbDay events in other countries:
Australia
England
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Who: Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House
Where: 4773 N. 20th Street / Phoenix, AZ 85016
Telephone: 602-283-1210
What: Celebrate the Plants of Arizona
Launch our line of AZ plant medicines, educational info, talks at intervals through the day about AZ medicinal plants. Sale prices on herbs. A fun day!
Who: Tucson Herbalists Guild
Where: Patagonia Fall Festival, downtown Patagonia, AZ
Telephone: 520-829-5934
What: From 9–5 on Saturday & Sunday, Oct 13th & 14th, we will host an informational booth at the Patagonia Fall Festival. The festival takes over all of downtown Patagonia, and our booth will be in the Non-Profit section off Quiroga St. Our team of herbalists will provide free educational pamphlets and we will showcase some of our locally handmade herbal products. Our website is www.tucsonherbalistcollective.com
Who: Brigitte Mars
Where: Raw Spirit Festival, The Radisson Poco Diablo Resort / 1752 S. Hwy 179 / Sedona, AZ 86336
Telephone: 928-776-1497
What: Brigitte Mars will present two talks about herbs in conjunction with the Raw Spirit Festival (www.rawspiritfest.com):
- Therapeutic Properties of Culinary Herbs
- Food and Herbs for Sexual Vitality
Arkansas
California
Who: Chassom
Where: 3033 Highview Ave / Altadena, CA 91001
Telephone: 626-277-9575
What: Chassom: tea ~ ceremony ~ imagination
Chassom honors and celebrates HerbDay in our October newsletter — celebrating mint and spiced chai, includes articles and recipes. Please visit : http://chassom.typepad.com/chassom. Email: chassom@mac.com
Who: Good Earth Natural and Organic Foods
Where: 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd / Fairfax, CA 94930
Telephone: 415-454-0123
What: Here at the Good Earth, everyday is HerbDay! We feature an herb every month in our newsletter and have that herb on sale. We will celebrate HerbDay on Saturday, October 13, with green tea tasting, tincture samples, herbalist education talks, and our love affair of the plant kingdom. Also, handouts about how to make herb infusions and tinctures. Our October herb of the month is olive leaf and we will share a recipe for a vinegar infusion. The fun will start around 10am and carry on until 6pm.
Who: Rodgers Ranch
Where: 315 Cortsen Rd. / Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
What: On Saturday, Oct 13, 10am–3 pm, exhibitors and presenters will provide information on the many uses of herbs in cooking, crafts and health. Walk through our herb garden next to the 1867 farmhouse and sample herb teas from Natural Healings. Rodgers Ranch information is online at: http://www.rodgersranch.org/
Who: Coastal Sage Gardening
Where: 3685 Voltaire Street / San Diego, CA 92106
Telephone: 619-223-5229
What: Come to our free event Saturday Oct.13 from 2pm to 6pm.
- Expert speakers, lectures, workshops, vendors, and lots of free information!
- Plants for sale!
- Music and refreshments!
- Fun for all ages!
All herbalists gardeners and friends are invited.
There will be herbal tarot readings by Carole Brown and Charlotte Tenney. Other Herbalists signed up, so far, include Judy Dunning from The San Diego Herb Club, John Finch and Jane Richmond of Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies and Healing, James Green author of The Male Herbal and The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook, Jodi Shagg of In Harmony Herbs and Spices. Ken Stittsworth will talk about rain forest herbs. Cindy Christ of Following Season's will have handmade soap. Botany for Kids will be doing botanical crafts.
Co-sponsored by the San Diego Herb Club. Please check our website, www.coastalsage.com for updates!
Who: Following Seasons ... Naturally Fine Things
Where: Coastal Sage Garden Shop / 3685 Voltaire St. / San Diego, California
Telephone: 619-223-5229
What: Following Seasons will participate in the HerbDay event hosted by Coastal Sage Garden Shop on October 13th, 2 p.m.–6 p.m., in San Diego. The Festival will include 30-minute presentations and demonstrations on herbal growing, medicine making and usage for health. There will be tea sampling, herbal snacks, herbal tarot readings, and shopping for plants and herbal products. Following Seasons will display a booth demonstrating how to create your own sugar scrub and salt scrub. A variety of luxurious herbal soap to select from will be available with a 10% of all soap sales being donated to the San Diego Herb Club. For more information, go to www.FollowingSeasons.com
Colorado
Who: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
Where: 645 S.Broadway / Boulder, CO 80305
Telephone: 303-867-3400
What: Join us in Celebrating HerbDay with Herbalist Helen Joffe RH(AHG). We will be giving free lectures and demonstrations on using medicinal herbs.
Who: Gentle Strength Wellness Education & Herb Shop
Where: 4831 Barnes Rd at Oro Blanco / Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Telephone: 719-533-0707 or email Herbs@pcisys.net
What: Enjoy our HerbDay events and specials throughout the month of October, and be sure to join our Herb Extravaganza on HerbDay, Saturday, Oct 13, in conjunction with the Pikes Peak Herb Association. On-going free hourly presentations, free chai tea, free 30-min foot reflexology & Reiki sessions, door prize drawings, other free giveaways and more. Meet local herbalists, with a variety of expertise, who will be on hand through out the day to answer your questions at your North End Communi-Tea Herb Shop…. A Gentle Strength Wellness Education and Herb Shop, which offers herbs, herbal products, books, nutritional needs and a variety of other items from local providers.
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9 am — Video: Michel Tierra and The Way of Herbs
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10 am — Introduction to Herbs
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11 am — Demonstration: Making Herbal Tinctures and Vinegars
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Noon — Holistic Muscle Testing with Cynthia Challenner, ND. How to muscle test your herbs and supplements.
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1 pm — Using Herbs in Taming the Hormones
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2 pm — Brewing Herbal Teas and Teas for Children
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3 pm — Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet
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4 pm — Harvesting Herbs
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5 pm — Cooking with Herbs.
Who: LiveWellHerbs
Where: Wild Oats / 1111 S. Washington St. / Denver, CO
Telephone: 303-733-6201
What: On HerbDay, Saturday, October 13, from 10am–4 pm, we will offer free info about herbs and their uses, vendors with samples and info, and tea tasting. There also will be a couple classes and demonstrations on herb use including how to make tea and tinctures, growing and using herbs, a soap making class and how to use henna. Herbalists will be on hand to answer your questions with a variety of expertise such as Ayurvedic herbs, TCM and pregnancy and child birth. We are also organizing a small craft fair.
Connecticut
Who: Happy Rainbows
Where: 1 Saw Mill Road / Sherman, CT 06784
Telephone: 860-355-4959
What: Come to Happy Rainbow's 7th Annual Fairy Festival and HerbDay on Sunday, October 14th 10am–3pm., a delightful family celebration for kids of all ages. Please come as your favorite Fairy, Elf, Dragon, Leprechaun or your own fantasy creation. Join the Lemon Balm Fairy, Music Fairy, House Fairy, Flower Fairy, Face Painting Fairy, Wishing Fairy, Tai Chi Fairy, Story Fairy, Tarot Fairy, Glitter Fairy, Naming Fairy and Crystal Bowl Fairy for a day-long celebration of whimsy and autumnal garden delight. Browse the rainbow store for fairy and herbal delights and join us as we share our 10th Anniversary Rainbow Cake and Sparkling Rosey Lemon Balm Punch. Call the store for further information at 860-355-4959
Delaware
District of Columbia (see Washington DC, below)
Florida
Who: Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates
Where: 2350 McGregor Blvd. / Fort Myers, FL 33901
Telephone: 239-334-7419
What: On Saturday, Oct. 13, celebrate HerbDay 2007 by learning how to grow herbs in Southwest Florida by Horticulturists Debbie Hughes and Angela Weber. Make a herbal container to take home (additional charge), and try herbal foods and beverages. Handouts provided. Bring a bag lunch. Please RSVP for signups and info by calling 239-334-7419.
Who: Florida School of Holistic Living (501c3) formerly Florida School of Herbal Studies
Where: 618 N Thornton Ave / Orlando, FL 32803
Telephone: 407-595-3731
What: Welcome to Herb Day 2007 and the Community Herb Garden celebration! Join us 11 am–4 pm on Saturday, October 13th, as we celebrate the second annual HerbDay, the completion of Orlando's first collective community herb garden and grand opening of Sustainable Sundries & Apothecary (www.floridaherbalschool.com/store.html). Free classes, live music, fabulous herbal raffle prizes, herb and herbal product vendors and more. At the School's Office, Community Garden near Dandelion Communitea Cafe - organic vegetarian cafe and teahouse www.dandelioncommunitea.com. Also visit www.floridaherbalschool.com/garden.html
Who: Hamishe Randall, Chartered Herbalist
Where: Ever'man Natural Foods / 315 W. Garden St / Pensacola, FL 32501
Telephone: 850-438-0402
What: Come on HerbDay, Saturday, Oct. 13, to an educational and fun seminar for kids! Local herbalist, Hamishe Randall will introduce kids to herbal medicine and herbs with fun examples and products to try. Kids will learn the importance of maintaining good health, the use of herbs in preventative medicine, and oral hygiene. Come join us at Ever'man Natural Foods, 10am–12noon and 1–3pm on Saturday, Oct. 13. For more info, call Hamishe Randall at 850-346-8944
Who: Natural Health Hut
Where: 26403 Chianina Drive / Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Telephone: 813-991-5177
What: Rose Kalajian, herbalist, will be hosting a HerbDay Festival on her seven-acre herb farm. We will offer workshops, kids activities, vegan foods for sale, and vendors who will be selling anything to do with herbs. The festival will focus on growing herbs in Florida, harvesting and tincturing herbs and making wine with herbs. Rose will take students on a gentle hike on her farm and identify the wild, native Florida weeds and mushrooms. In addition, she will tell you how she uses them in her clinical practice. The cost of the festival is $5.00. The hours are: 9am to 6 pm.
Georgia
Who: Return To Eden Inc.
Where: 2335 Cheshire Bridge Rd / Atlanta, GA 30324
Telephone: 404-320-3336, ext. 303
Event: Join us for lectures on herb safety and uses in the home. Other activities include Native American storytelling, samples, demos, face painting, kids seed planting and drum circle. No RSVP required and open to the public. Contact: Rex Jones at 404-320-3336, ext.303, or email rex@return2eden.com. Website: www.return2eden.com
Hawaii
Idaho
Who: From The Forest
Where: 1422 Club Hill Blvd. / McCall, ID 83638
Telephone: 208-634-8701
What: The From The Forest Fourth Annual Herbalist Gathering will be in held during the HerbDay celebration this year, from October 11 – 14, at the From The Forest studio in McCall, Idaho. The three-day event will include a fire-pit get-acquainted dinner Friday evening, a Medicinal Mushroom Identification Hike Saturday morning, an herbalist “buy or barter” event Saturday afternoon, followed by a potluck. A Sunday morning Medicinal Herb Identification Walk will conclude the HerbDay and Herbalist Gathering celebration. See website for complete details: http://www.darcyfromtheforest.com
Illinois
Who: Spa Bleu
Where: 106 N.2nd St. / West Dundee, IL 60118
Telephone: 847-426-3656
What: On Saturday, October 13, we will celebrate HerbDay by sharing information about herbs and offering some special services. Since we are an Aveda salon, herbs are a big part of our ingredients in our products. We will have a make-up artist doing make-up applications. And our massage therapist will talk about our pure essence oils and offer complementary chair massages.
Indiana
Who: Double Spiral, LLC
Where: The Complementary Medicine Center / 1250 E. County Line Rd. / Indianapolis, IN
Telephone: 317-882-4104 or 317-446-3802
What: Introduction to Herbalism, being held on October 13, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Christina Mathis and Kate Stocksdale will lead this workshop, which will be held at The Complementary Medicine Center. Participants will learn about how common plants and "weeds" can help with common ailments, how to navigate the herbal supplements aisle, how to make a healthful herbal tea blend. There will also be a demonstration of how to make a simple herbal lip balm for winter's chapped lips. Cost is $15 per person and includes an organic herbal tea blend and herbal lip balm. Call to register by October 10: 317-882-4104 or 317-446-3802
Who: www.BotanicChoice.com
Where: 3401 W 37th Ave / Hobart, IN 46342
Telephone: 219-947-4040
What: Free Shipping throughout the entire month of October 2007 on all orders placed at www.BotanicChoice.com. Use Herb Day Promo Code: HERB2007 to receive free shipping at our web site.
Iowa
Who: Wheatsfield Cooperative
Where: 413 Douglas Avenue / Ames, IA 50010
What: Wellness Saturday
10% off on all wellness products, including herbal supplements, vitamins, other supplements and health & body care products. Free chair massages and spinal screenings. Free samples and product information.
Kansas
Who: The Community Mercantile
Where: 901 Iowa St / Lawrence, KS 66044
Telephone: 785-843-8544
What: Come celebrate HerbDay at The Merc on Saturday, October 13. There will be four free classes from some of our local herbalists, samples of herbal products, giveaways, recipe cards, taste tests, in store coupons, and lots of discounts! Meet your local herbalists at these free classes:
- “Surviving in this toxic world” with Ocoee Miller, 11-12pm
- “Using Medicinal Mushrooms” with Bob Bruce, 12-1pm
- “Herbal Chemistry” with Steve Moring, 1-2pm
- “Aromatherapy” with Jen Denslow, 2-3pm
Other specials:
- Delicious herbal scones from our Bakery
- Herbal cheeses samples
- Sip some Merc-made herbal teas
- Try some mushroom “Immunity Stew”
- Meet the Beets, the Ocoee way!
- Wake up your afternoon with aromatherapy
- Register to win a basket from New Chapter, Gaia Herbs or our favorite local companies
- In-store coupon savings throughout the store
- Free recipes cards for aromatherapy, tinctures, teas, salves, stews and more...
- Try local elderberry juice and chocolate lavender coconut treats (they’re good for you!)
- Look for discounts in the Wellness department on our local herbal products to put on, and in, your body throughout the month of October!
Kentucky
Louisiana
Who: Sharon Murphy, Certified Herbalist
Where: Mandeville Trailhead and Farmers Market / 675 Lafitte St. / Mandeville, LA. 70448
Telephone: 504-579-1493
What: On HerbDay, Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 am–1 pm, there will be a wealth of information on the medicinal uses of herbs. Questions will be answered and handouts will be provided for everyone. There will be herbal teas (Ginkgo Memory & Lemon Balm/Chamomile Nervine) available as well as other herb demonstrations such as how to make a healing salve using Plantain, Calendula and Lavender. Ongoing classes to become a Certified Herbalist through Rosemary Gladstar are offered and folks can sign up for those. Special attention will be given in the lecture to Adrenal Fatigue and Hypothyroidism and what can be expected from herbal allies to help support and nourish the entire Endocrine system.
Who: Herb Society of America, New Orleans Unit
Where: 2202 Gen. Pershing / New Orleans, LA
Telephone: 504-866-7795
What: Come to our HerbDay Plant Sale on October 13th from 9a.m. until 1 p.m. The proceeds will be donated to Longue Vue House & Gardens and the New Orleans Botanical Garden, both of which are still recovering from Hurricane Katrina devastation.
Maine
Maryland
Who: Spa-lon
Where:
Telephone: 410-392-0492
What: My salons will be providing information to celebrate the influence of herbs in our lifestyle. Our guests may experience a stress-relieving treatment, herbal tea and essential oils. Both salons are Aveda focused. Open house.
Massachusetts
Who: Northeast Radical Healthcare Network
Where: Seven Arrows Farm / 346 Oakhill Ave / Attleboro, MA 02703
Telephone: 508-399-7860
What: The 2nd Annual Northeast Grassroots Community Herbal Convergence, October 5–7.
This annual bioregional gathering is co-created by herbalists and activists who are committed to accessibility, diversity, equality, and sustainability within the fields of Clinical and Community Herbalism, and Herbal Education. The convergence is a celebration of honoring ancient roots and new traditions. With our elders, teachers, and plants as guides, we envision health care that moves beyond racism, classism, homophobia, sexism, cultural appropriation, environmental degradation, and the corporate takeover of herbal medicine. This gathering is a space for creativity, sharing, education, gratitude, inquiry, healing, and empowerment. Our intention is to support and nourish diverse, inclusive, and reciprocal herbal networks in the Northeast.
We will have workshops, panels, discussions, and herb walks ongoing all weekend. Check out our website for complete class schedule: http://www.sevenarrowsfarm.com/images/updated%20schedule.pdf
Please write to radherb@gmail.com for more information. Childcare is available. Admission is sliding scale $15-300
Who: Nassal Natural Products
Where: 64 Main Street / Walpole, MA 02081
Telephone: 508-7446652
What: I intend to display different herbal products, especially beauty products, on HerbDay, Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m until 6.00 pm. I have invited five herbalists from Africa who are eager to share their herbal knowledge with us. In Africa, herbal medicine is the basic means of treatment for most people because they have very few doctors and hospitals. We are to display before and after pictures of very bad wounds treated with medicinal herbs.
Who: The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America
Where: Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Hunnewell Building, Elm Bank Horticulture Center / 900 Washington Street, Route 16 / Wellesley MA 02482
What: Fragrance: History, Mystery & Design
Join us on Friday, October 19, 2007, from 8:30am – 3:30pm for an educational and entertaining symposium co-sponsored by The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America (HSA) and The Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS), featuring:
- Edwin Morris — The Story of Perfume
- Dr. Arthur O. Tucker — The Therapy of Aroma
- Holly Shimizu — Creating a Garden of Fragrance
Fragrance is a powerful tool that affects our sense of well being. A particular fragrance can evoke a strong emotional reaction, jar a childhood memory, or remind us of a person or place long forgotten. Fragrance has been used throughout history to mask, to please, and to lure. Join us as we examine the history of the use of fragrance in making perfume, the effects of different fragrances on our psychological well being, and the use of fragrance in designing an unforgettable garden.
Cost: $105 for members of the MHS and HSA; $115 for non-members.
Includes morning refreshments and buffet luncheon. Advance registration is required. For more information visit www.neuhsa.org or www.masshort.org.
To order tickets, go to www.masshort.org OR contact Elizabeth Hoyt, 617-933-4983/ ehoyt@masshort.org or Sydney-Anne Jones, 617-933-4934/ sjones@masshort.org.
Michigan
Minnesota
Who: Aveda Corporation
Where: 4000 Pheasant Ridge Dr. / Blaine, MN 55449
Telephone: 763-951-4000 or 800-328-0849
What: On Thursday, Oct 11; 12–1 pm, the Aveda corporate office in Blaine, MN will host a free lecture in our auditorium on skin and scalp care by Cindy Angerhofer, director of botanical research (R & D). Come early and enjoy lunch at our organic cafe. Take part in our interactive herbal event, "Plants Speak" in our cafe area on Friday, Oct 12 from 11 am to 1 pm.
Who: Local Herbalists, Carol Jacobs and Lora Krall
Where: Winona Farmer's Market / at the corner of Main and 2nd Street / Winona, MN
What: On Saturday, October 13, and in conjunction with the Winona Farmer's Market, local herbalists Carol Jacobs and Lora Krall will host an informational booth to educate the public on the traditional use of herbs as both a food and a medicine. 7:30 am–noon. A list of local events will be available for those interested in further study of plants, handouts on the use of herbs and samples of wild foods will be available for purchase.
Mississippi
Who: Infinity Health Center
Where: 14501 LeMoyne Blvd / Biloxi, MS 39532
Telephone: 228-392-9535
What: We’ll celebrate HerbDay with an indoor/outdoor festival. We will have demonstrations and cooking classes on various topics:
- Herbs of Mississippi,
- Fall Herb Garden,
- Essential Oils,
- Herbal cooking class and more.
Missouri
Montana
Who: Cosmeos Natural Health & Beauty
Address: #206 300 Smelter Ave., Suite 1 / Great Falls, MT 59404
Telephone: 406-952-4011
What: Happy HerbDay from Cosmeos!
In celebration, we offer a special on products and services: If you spend over $100 you will receive a $25 Gift Certificate for yourself or for other to use on any services or products provided. We also offer a free monthly newsletter that includes natural therapeutic and products information.
Nebraska
Nevada
Who: Las Vegas Herb Co-Op
Where: Acacia Park and Demonstration Gardens / off 215 and Gibson at Las Palmas Entradas Dr / Henderson, NV
Telephone: 702-270-3660
What: On Saturday, October 13th, 2007 from 10am–1pm at Acacia Park in Henderson. Master Herbalist Nicole Carter will be giving free lectures as well as other speakers on medicinal herbs. We will also offer demonstrations on cooking, cultivating and using plants for food and pleasure as well as activities for kids. Herbal artisans and other vendors will have booths as well as non-profit groups. Vegetarian food vendors and free herbal teas will be served all day. Vendors may promote herbal prducts and services
- Free plant give-aways, while they last
- Herbal tea samples
- Free bulk dried herbs, while they last
- Children's activities
- Free herbal medicine classes
- Herb tea making demonstrations
- Master Gardener - Panel of Experts
- Demonstration Gardens tour
- Meet your local herbalists and herbal artisans
This is a free community event, open to the public and all vendors of herbal products and services. For more information, or to register as a vendor or presenter, please contact Nicole Carter at 1003@EARTHLINK.NET or 702-493-8097.
New Hampshire
Who: Sage Living LLC
Where: 30A Warren St / Concord, NH 03301
Telephone: 603-415-1070
What: Sage Living LLC is proud to present a day of mini-workshops today, as well as a sale on all items in the shop used for preparing herbal goodies! Tea pots, presses, mortars & pestles, and yes, even the bulk herbs themselves will be on sale! Workshop titles include Harvest Crafts, Herbs for Winter, Fabulous Foot Soaks and Tempting Tub Teas, and Green Solutions for Stress, Depression & Anxiety. Hope to see you there!
Who: Dragonfly Botanicals Herbal Wisdom Center
Where: Sage Living / 30A Warren St / Concord, NH 03301
Telephone: 603-934-3961
What: Melissa Morrison, Master Herbalist and Chef, will co-host HerbDay 2007 with herbalist Rebecca Jones and clinical herbalist Maria Noel Mandile. The celebration starts at 11 am and goes to 2pm and will have something for everyone; from mini herb workshops to tasty refreshments to personal questions about herbs answered by three knowledgeable herbalist !! And herby raffles and prizes too!!!
Come to Sage Living in downtown Concord, have some fun and meet your local community herbal practitioners!
Who: Wintergreen Botanicals, LLC
Where: Sage Living / 30A Warren Street / downtown Concord, NH (across from Granite State Candy)
Telephone: 603-268-0548
What: On HerbDay, Oct 13, clinical herbalist Maria Noel Mandile joins two other local herbalists at Sage Living, LLC to provide a day of free demonstrations, Ask-the-Herbalist, virtual herb walks, raffle baskets, door prizes, and tasty herbal treats. Events from 11 am til 2 pm.
- 11:00: Tub Teas demo
- 11:30: Body Scrubs demo
- 12:00: Herbal Honey demo
- 12:30: Salve demo
- 1:00: Fresh Tincture demo
- 1:30: Electuary demo
New Jersey
Who: Delaware Valley Unit of the Herb Society of America (HSA)
Where: Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway (Rt. 29)/ north of Lambertville, NJ
Telephone: 609-919-1381
What: Celebrate HerbDay at the garden of the Delaware Valley Unit-HSA, located at the Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead, Route 29 north of Lambertville, NJ. Members will be in the garden to talk about the interpretation as well as sell garden crafts. The Farmstead Museum will also be open for tours. For information call Terry Cooper, 609-737-9280. Admission Free to the garden.
New Mexico
Who: The Ayurvedic Institute
Where: 11311 Menaul Blvd NE / Albuquerque, NM 87112
Telephone: 505-291-9698
What: On Friday, October 12, the Herb Department will celebrate HerbDay by hosting an open house from 3–5 pm with presentations, a tour of the herb room, and chai. Topics include:
Who: Neighborhood HerbDay Celebration
Where: On Avenida de Messilla between Valley and Main Streets / Las Cruces, NM
What: Las Cruces is on the map for National HerbDay, October 13. Five businesses are cooperating to put on a day of herbal information and delight.
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Funky Karma will present a program on Medicinal Herbs
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Better Life Pet Foods will create a display on herbs for your pets
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Bobolink Bird Store will tell what plants attract hummingbirds to your garden
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Joan Keif, Herb Society of American member, will do a talk at Enchanted Garden on Herbal Lore
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Enchanted Garden will have herb plants for the fall garden for sale
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Marc’s European Grill menu will featuring fresh herbs
All these businesses are within a two block area on Avenida de Messilla between Valley and Main Streets in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Who: Herbs, Etc.
Where: 1345 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Telephone: 505-982-1265
What: On October 13th, 10:00am to 3:00pm
HerbDay celebrates the importance of herbs and herbalism in America. The goal of this event is to raise public awareness about the significance of herbs in our lives and the many ways herbs can be used safely and creatively for health, beauty care, and culinary enjoyment. We believe informed use of herbal products helps us maintain personal choice in the use of botanicals as a health care option. Held at Herbs, Etc. in Santa Fe:
- 10:00am — Rejuvenation Through Liver Cleansing, with Linda King.
- 11:00am — One Hundred and One Remedies for Arthritis, with Tim Gautchier.
- 12:00pm — Local Plant Identification, with Joshua Laurenzi.
- 1:00pm — Herbs for the Menstrual Cycle: A Talk for Mothers and Daugthers, with Buffy Siedel.
- 2:00pm — Herbal Approach to Strong and Calm Nerves, with Daniel Gagnon.
All talks are free and will be held at Herbs, Etc. 1345 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe. For more information call 505-982-1265 or visit http://www.herbsetc.com/home/newsworthy.htm.
New York
Who: Honest Weight Food Co-op
Where: 484 Central Ave / Albany, NY 12206
Telephone: 518-482-2667
What: On Saturday, October 13, 11am–2pm, we will show a United Plant Savers presentation about “at-risk” plants, including over 80 slides of the roots, leaves, seeds and flowers of native medicinal plants. This will be presented by herbalist Rebecca Hein and department manager Kathleen Boehning. Afterwards Rebecca will demonstrate how to make a basic herbal salve and tincture. Entrepreneur, Sonya Dewitt will show us how to make a rose and lavender facial toner. We will also have herbal tea tasting throughout the day.
Who: Harmony Hill Lodging & Retreat Center
Where: 694 McKee Hill Road / East Meredith, NY 13757
Telephone: (607) 278-6609
What: Harmony Hill Retreat Center is proud to host our second annual HerbDay celebration on July 21, 2007. Admission, keynote speaker and vendor displays are FREE. We have 16 different workshops presented on a large array of subject matter all related to herbs and herbalism. There is a small fee for workshop attendance, with proceeds donated to United Plant Savers.
Who: New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Where: Park Central Hotel in Midtown Manhattan / 870 Seventh Avenue at 56th Street / New York, NY 10019-4038
Telephone: 800-846-6778
What: New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians 3rd Annual Conference, October 12–13, 2007: Nature, Future, Culture.
- Beautiful Venue! Park Central Hotel in Midtown Manhattan ~ www.parkcentralny.com
- Keynote! Lise Alschuler, ND: Naturopathic Co-management of Patients with Cancer
- Other Exciting Speakers! Alan Gaby, MD, Lawrence Palevksy, MD, and more …
- Informative Meetings! Future of Naturopathic Medicine Panel, Annual Membership Meeting
- Evening Fun! Networking Reception, Broadway, Carnegie Hall, World Class Dining …
- Exhibits! An intimate setting to visit with exhibiting companies both days!
- Continuing Education! *Approved for ND license renewal by AANP – 9 credits total!
(NDs licensed in Oregon must check with OBNE for approval)
View Schedule of Events and register online at www.NYANP.org or call (800) 846-6778 for more information.
Who: Tru Salon, an AVEDA concept salon
Where: 437-A North Country Rd / St James, NY 11780
Telephone: 631-584-2210
What: On Saturday, Oct 13, we are having a party at the salon to celebrate HerbDay. We’ll give away prizes and educational brochures.
North Carolina
Who: Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine
Where: 57 Broadway / downtown Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-275-6221
What: Friday, October 12 - An Evening of Herbs
David Winston, RH (AHG) and President of Herbalist & Alchemist, will conduct an evening class on lesser known herbs of the southern U.S., entitled "Little-Known Plants of the Southeast" and the time is 6-9pm. Cost is $30. Contact: CoreyPine Shane, Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, P.O. Box 213, Asheville, NC, 28802, email: cp@blueridgeschool.org
Who: United Plant Savers – Planting The Future
Where: Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC
Telephone: 802-476-6467
What: On HerbDay, Saturday, October 13, at the United Plant Savers meeting, Planting The Future, at the Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC, David Winston, RH (AHG), participates in a day of celebrating and preserving plants and their habitat. He will be teaching The Worst Weeds are Your Best Medicine and Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief. Other teachers will include Jeanine Davis, Patricia Howell, CoreyPine Shane, Corrine Wood, & Ceara Foley. Contact: United Plant Savers, P.O. Box 400, E. Barre, VT 05649, 802-476-6467, email: info@unitedplantsavers.org, website: www.unitedplantsavers.org
Who: Latta Plantation Nature Center
Where: 6211 Sample Road / Huntersville, NC 28078
Telephone: 704-875-1391
What: Join us for the first annual HerbFest at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve on Saturday October 27, 2007 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or 4 p.m.). We will have demonstrations on cooking with herbs and making teas, herb walks, native plants and herbs for sale, food, stories, crafts, information on herbal remedies, gardening and more! We will raffle goodie baskets full of herb-related stuff. Event is free and will be located along the shorefront at the picnic area.
Who: The Little Herb House
Where: 5800 Holland Church Road / Raleigh, NC 27603
Telephone: 919-772-3543
What: The Little Herb House will hold its National Herb Day Celebration all day Saturday, October 13, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with free herbal tea tasting & other herbal goodies. Free Herb Garden Walk/Tours all day. Aromatherapists, massage therapists, tea vendors, and many other herbal related exhibitors will have information tables set up with free handouts. Herb plants, teas, garden accessories and herbal gifts items available for purchase. If you would like to have a picnic lunch on the farm, please call (919) 772-3543 one week in advance to place your order and pay with a debit/credit card. The cost is $10/person, and includes a chicken salad croissant, fresh fruit salad, cookie and a bottled water. Lunch will be served at 12 noon sharp (listen for the dinner bell!). You may bring folding chairs and/or blankets to sit comfortably! In case of inclement weather, lunch will be served in the riding arena of the horse stable (without the horses, of course)!
So, plan to spend the day on the 30-acre herb farm of The Little Herb House, celebrating all the wonderful pleasures and treasures of herbs!
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Who: Cedar Creek Botanicals
Where: 37475 Row River Road / Dorena, OR 97434
Telephone: 541-946-1012
What: Come celebrate HerbDay and the Grand Opening at Cedar Creek Botanicals in Dorena, Oregon. Events to be held Saturday, October 13th, & Sunday, October 14th, 10AM–3PM IT'S FREE!! View the herbs on the farm (both cultivated and wild) thru the seasons on a DVD presentation, then walk the farm looking at the herbs in the fall environment. We will collect some medicinals to make a salve with after lunch break! Herb tasting will also be available to experience! Taste: Tinctures, Cordials, Honeys, Fresh & Dry herbs as well! It will be a fun-filled day for all. This is a great start for beginners!! There will also be drawings for free workshops, and herbal gifts as well.
Space is limited, so sign up early by visiting my website: www.cedarcreekbotanicals.com and click on the "Workshops & Herb Walks" button.
What to bring: Sack lunch, water, camera, good walking shoes & weather appropriate clothing (rain or shine).
Who: Australasian College of Health Sciences
Where: 5940 SW Hood Avenue / Portland, OR 97239
Telephone: 800-487-8839
Event: Join the Staff and Faculty of Australasian College of Health Sciences (ACHS) on Friday, October 12 from 12 to 5 pm, to celebrate HerbDay! ACHS is recognized world-wide as an industry leader in holistic health education. Our herbal programs are recognized by the American Herbalists Guild and the United Plant Savers Partners in Education Program. Come meet the experts and ACHS Faculty.
- 12:00 pm Herbal Tincture preparation demonstration. Meet President Dorene Petersen, DNT, ND RH (AHG) and learn how to prepare tinctures.
- 1:00 pm Herbal Decoction Demonstration. Meet ACHS Instructor and Ayurvedic Specialist Gia von Karl, CAS, and learn to prepare an herbal decoction.
- 2:00 pm Herbs for the Immune System Lecture by ACHS President Dorene Petersen.
- 3:00 pm ACHS Summer Session in Greece 2008 Slideshow Presentation with Dorene Petersen.
- 4:00 pm Tour the ACHS Botanical Teaching Garden with ACHS President Dorene Petersen and learn about the history and uses of herbs, both culinary and medicinal.
This event is free and open to the public! RSVP today by calling 503-244-0726 or email admissions@achs.edu. Enjoy this opportunity to visit the ACHS campus, meet staff and faculty, and take advantage of extra savings in the College store, The Apothecary Shoppe, for all your holistic health shopping!
Who: Herb Pharm
Where: 20260 Williams Hwy. / Williams, OR
Telephone: 541-846-6262, ext. 100
What: Herb Pharm will host an Open House at their facility in Williams, Oregon on HerbDay, Saturday, October 13, 1pm-4pm, with tours beginning at 1, 2 and 3pm. For directions please call or visit www.herb-pharm.com. Herb Pharm is the leading manufacturer of liquid herbal extracts made from organically grown herbs, largely grown on their own 85-acre certified organic herb farm in Williams.
Who: Horizon Herbs
Where: 3350 Cedar Flat Road / Williams, OR
Telephone: 541-846-6704
What: Horizon Herbs will open their doors on HerbDay, Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will be offering a 10% discount off their regular prices for seeds and plants at their nursery. Horizon Herbs are leading growers of organically certified medicinal herb seed and plants grown on their own farm, including indigenous herb seeds from the Native American, Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions.
The nursery is chocked full of plants — rare and interesting oddities from around the globe, standard medicinal plants, also perennial permaculture trees and bushes. Fall is a great season for planting perennials, as they have time to dig in and naturalize through the moist winter months. Planting in the fall means flowers in the spring!
Pennsylvania
Who: Pennsylvania Heartland Unit, Herb Society of America
Where: Berks County Heritage Center, 2201 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing, PA
Telephone: 610-374-8839
What: In celebration of Herb Day 2007, members of the Pennsylvania Heartland Herb Society invite the public to come and enjoy our "Lemony Snippets" program on Sunday October 14th at 2:00 pm, at the Berks County Heritage Center. Several members will present plants to touch and sniff, some lemony tastes to sample and herbal learning about these popular herbs which are known for their lemon fragrance and flavor. We will include lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, in our program since it is the International Herb Society's designated Herb of the Year 2007.
Who: Western Pennsylvania Unit of the Herb Society of America
Where: Fox Chapel Golf Club, 426 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA
Telephone: 412-741-0898
What: Celebrate HerbDay 2007 with the Western Pennsylvania Unit of The Herb Society of America as they host Herbes de Pittsburgh VI at the Fox Chapel Golf Club, 426 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA on Wednesday, October 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Art of Flavor: A Sensory Herb Experience” presented by Susan Belsinger, culinary herbalist, educator, food writer and photographer. Susan will share her passion for gardening and cooking by using robust herbs for cool weather in a demonstration of simple holiday dishes. The event will include a tasting of herbal hors d’oeuvres, marketplace and book signing featuring Susan’s recently released book “The Creative Herbal Home”. Tickets are $40 and benefit the Scholarship Fund of the Western Pennsylvania Unit, The Herb Society of America. Make checks payable to Western PA Unit, HSA, and mail to Pat Leiphart, P.O. Box 88, Ambridge, PA 15003. Reservation in effect upon receipt of check, or call 724-266-5989 or email: westernpahsa@yahoo.com. Reservations must be received by October 3rd, 2007.
Who: Nature's Blessings
Where: 3543 Marietta Ave, Rte. 23 / Lancaster, PA 17603
Telephone: 717-824-4222
What: On Saturday, October 13, we will have a presentation at noon on ways to prevent colds and flu this winter. We will give out herbal remedy samples. Free refreshments and door prize ticket to all who visit our store on the 13th.
At 1:00 we will have a workshop on cooking with herbs.
At 2:00 we will have a talk on brewing herbal teas with fresh herbs.
At 4:00 we will draw the winners of the fresh potted herbs door prizes.
Call 824-4222 for more information, or sign up for our monthly newsletter at www.naturesblessings4u.com
Who: King's Herb Nook
Where: 1060 Compass Road / Honey Brook, PA 19344
Telephone: 610-273-4583
What: Join us on HerbDay, Saturday, Oct. 13, for our All Day Open House for Herb Shop and Gardens. We'll be celebrating all day, 9 am-5 pm. For details, call 610-273-4583 or email 12kings@emypeople.net
- Herb themed games, contests and prizes
- Free herb tea & refreshments for everyone.
- Free Mini Herb Walks on the hour 10–15 minutes in length.
Who: Tom Mondell, MH
Where: Thanksalotte Coffee Shop / 324 Wampum Ave / Ellwood City, PA
Telephone: 724-651-7865
What: Celebrate HerbDay on Saturday, October 13th at 1pm, as Master Herbalist Tom Mondell presents an informal introduction to Herbs and the Herbalist.
Rhode Island
Who: Aveda
Where: 125 Providence Place / Providence, RI 02903
Telephone: 401-270-4530
What: Stress relieving rituals will be offered with Aveda products containing the highlighted herbs. Walk-ins welcome, no RSVP required. Education on medicinal and beautifying properties/benefits of highlighted herbs will be provided. Highlighted herbs include: rosemary, mint, lemon balm, lavender and basil.
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Who: Embellir (um-bee-leer)
Where: 3419 Summer Avenue / Memphis, TN 38122
Telephone: 901-324-1660
What: In recognition of HerbDay, our store will hold three events in Saturday, October 13, to bring awareness to the power of plants. We will focus on their incredible nutrient content, their healing and beautifying properties, and herbal safety.
- 11am–noon — Experience herbs and essential oil hands on
- Noon–1pm — Test and try natural cosmetics
- 1pm–2pm — Health Screening by professionals
We look forward to an informative and fun-filled day!
Texas
Who: Austin Herb Society
Where: Sunset Valley Farmers Market / Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd., off 290 between Brodie Lane and Westgate Blvd / Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-402-9697
What: Austin Herb Society’s annual HerbFest on Saturday, October 13, 9am–1 pm
Sponsored by the Austin Herb Society, www.austinherbsociety.org. Contact Diana Hyland for information by phone or email: hylandinc@austin.rr.com
Who: Rockport Herb & Rose Study Group
Where: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples Street / Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Telephone: 361-582-2100
What: Celebrate HerbDay with us on Saturday, Oct. 13, by taking in different seminars on the hour by Linda Collins and other members of the Rockport Herb & Rose Study Group
- 9 a.m. — "Culinary Herbs" by Linda T. Collins
- 10 a.m. — "Cool Weather vs. Warm Weather Herbs" by Cindy Meredith
- 11 a.m. — "Container-Grown Herbs" by Lois Atwood
- 12 noon — "Harvesting & Preserving Herbs" by Cindy Meredith
Cindy Meredith, of the Herb Cottage in Halletsville, will have potted herbs available for purchase. General Admission ($5 for adults; $4 for seniors, active military and students; $2 for children 5–12). No class fees. Members free! Call for reservations.
Who: Fredericksburg Herb Farm
Where: 405 Whitney St. / Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Telephone: 830-997-8615
What: Celebrate all things herbal at Fredericksburg Herb Farm! Join us on HerbDay, Saturday, Oct. 13th, 9:30am–9:00pm. Events include:
- Walks through the herb gardens
- Lunch and Dinner at the herb Farm
- Herbal spa treatments
- Herb Plants
- Gardening Hand Outs
- Aromatherapy
- Cooking with Herbs
Utah
Vermont
Who: City Market / Onion River Co-op
Where: 82 S. Winooski Ave / Burlington, VT 05401
Telephone: 802-863-3659
What: Celebrate International HerbDay on Saturday, Oct. 13, with herbal samples, complimentary tea, and recipes and info at the HerbDay table (11:00–2:00) There will also be a workshop at noon on using roots for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Virginia
Who: Apothecarian Herbals
Where: 3430-D Anderson Hwy. / Powhatan, VA 23139
What: 10% off of all sales on HerbDay.
Washington, DC
Who: U.S. National Arboretum
Where: 3501 New York Ave NE / Washington DC 20002
Telephone: 202-245-5898
What: Under the Arbor: HerbDay 2007, Saturday, October 13, 2007, 1-4 p.m.
Celebrate HerbDay 2007 in the nation’s largest designed herb garden. Members of the Herb Society of America will share seeds from their own collections and offer tours and demonstrations on Herbal Lore, Growing and Cooking with Herbs, Collecting and Storing Seeds, and Creating Elegant Herbed Cheeses. Editor Kathy Schlosser will be on hand to sign your copy of HSA’s new book that features the garden, Essential Guide to Growing & Cooking with Herbs. Free admission.
Who: U.S. Botanic Garden
Where: The National Mall, Washington, DC
What: Spend HerbDay in the USBG Conservatory celebrating the importance of herbs at this two-day event at the U.S. Botanic Garden next to the capitol building in Washington, DC. You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn more about herbals. This event on Oct. 12 and 13 will feature more than 40 talks and lectures, and a variety of activities for children and adults
On Friday, Oct. 12, the USBG will host an all-day series of lectures. Sign up for the lectures individually or receive a discount and register for the whole day.
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10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Middle Eastern Herbal Medicines, Dr. James Duke
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11:00 – 12:00 p.m. A Walk in the Rainforest (Herbwalk), Dr. James Duke
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1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Aromatherapy and Natural Skin Care, Mindy Green, RH (AHG)
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2:00 – 2:50 p.m. Herbal Medicine and Influenza: A Look at Science and Tradition, Bevin Clare MS, RH (AHG)
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3:00 - 3:50p.m. The Spiritual Dimensions of Herbs, Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG)
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4:00 – 4:50 p.m. Medicinal Plant Monitoring Project, Patricia De Angelis
Location: Conservatory Classroom
Fee per lecture: $5
Fee for all 6 lectures: $25
Pre-registration required (see http://www.usbg.gov/education/events/HerbDay-Celebrate-Herbs-and-Herbalism.cfm).
On Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., discover the significance of herbs in our lives and the many ways herbs can be used safely and creatively for health, beauty care, and culinary enjoyment. Throughout the Conservatory there will be demonstrations, tours, children’s activities, discussions, and information tables. Free. Details online: http://www.usbg.gov/education/events/Herb-Day-Festival.cfm
Washington State
Who: Terry’s Natural Garden
Where: 4823 Freeman Rd East / Puyallup, WA 98371
Telephone: 253-381-2652
What: I grow a one acre vegetable garden for market. I use no sprays of any kind. I am uncertified organic but I call my farm "natural." I grow some herbs. My front yard is full of herbs, and the most beautiful yard on the street. I run a roadside produce farm stand where I market natural items and vegetables. I would be pleased to be a part of such a wonderful movement. My door is open. I did grow 3 thousand pounds of natural tomatoes last year. And about the same amount of green beans. Many wonderful squash and lettuce etc.
Who: The Herbalist
Where: 2106 NE 65th St / Seattle, WA 98115
Telephone: 206-523-2600
What: Join us at the store for mini-iridology consultations, demos and samples. Master Herbalist and Iridologist, Tierney Salter, owner of The Herbalist, will be offering mini-Iridology consultations — sign up soon, spaces are limited. Call 206-523-2600 for more info.
West Virginia
Who: West Virginia Herb Association
Where: Jackson’s Mill / West Virginia University / Weston, WV
Telephone: 304-269-6416
What: We're having our Fall Conference during HerbDay weekend, October 12–14. On Friday, we've scheduled an herb walk (aka weed walk) and tour of the Jackson's Mill facility along with a Lemon Balm Cookie contest and tea sampling. Friday evening we're going to have an herbal book exchange. Our Saturday morning keynote speaker is Doug Elliott, naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basketmaker and wildlife artist. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of N.C. when he's not traveling across the country delighting audiences with his vast knowledge of nature or spinning his tales. He is the author of Roots and Wildwoods Wisdom.
The rest of the day will be filled with presentations on medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, craft projects, something for the growers and more. Sunday, we'll have more presentations and end the conference with lunch before heading home! CEUs will be available for certain workshops taken. Master Gardener credits are also available. More info is on our website www.wvherb.org and this online brochure: http://www.herbday.org/portals/0/07_1012_WVHAConference.pdf
Wisconsin
Who: Madison Herbal Institute
Where: 6771 University Ave / Middleton, WI 53562
Telephone: 608-831-2845
What: HerbDay will be Saturday, October 20 in Madison, WI. Hosted by Olbrich Botanical Garden and sponsored by Green Earth Herbs and Community Pharmacy, HerbDay will run from 10am–3pm. It will feature herbwalks through the gardens every hour on the half-hour led by local herbalists. There will be several classes and herbal exhibits.
Wyoming