Herbstalk is a grassroots, Boston-area herbal event. We host classes on herbal and holistic health topics, offer urban plant walks, and bring together herbal crafters & artisans from across New England and beyond.
Our focus is on community. Our spirited events inspire and educate people about the art and science of herbalism.
We want to create a more beautiful and healthy world by offering a gathering place to exchange herbal and plant-based knowledge. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences who share our vision of community and well-being.
As a mission-driven organization our goals are to:
Our focus is on community. Our spirited events inspire and educate people about the art and science of herbalism.
We want to create a more beautiful and healthy world by offering a gathering place to exchange herbal and plant-based knowledge. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences who share our vision of community and well-being.
As a mission-driven organization our goals are to:
- offer accessible & high-quality educational opportunities
- provide a platform that highlights the work of local and emerging herbalists
- connect, strengthen & beautify our local communities
- facilitate a direct relationship to plants and the natural world
Our Core Values:
LEARNING + GROWTH
We aim to change people’s lives and perspectives through the experiences and interactions that take place at our events. We believe that change starts on an individual level and then moves outwards to affect the greater world.
COLLABORATION + SHARING
We work together with our partners and participants to offer meaningful and inspirational events for the community. We facilitate knowledge sharing, generosity and collaboration.
KINDNESS + WELCOME
We believe that everyone deserves kindness, compassion, and respect, and we strive to create events that are warm and welcoming for all.
INTEGRITY + TRUTH
We communicate with authenticity, truth, and straightforwardness in our work and interactions with others.
We aim to change people’s lives and perspectives through the experiences and interactions that take place at our events. We believe that change starts on an individual level and then moves outwards to affect the greater world.
COLLABORATION + SHARING
We work together with our partners and participants to offer meaningful and inspirational events for the community. We facilitate knowledge sharing, generosity and collaboration.
KINDNESS + WELCOME
We believe that everyone deserves kindness, compassion, and respect, and we strive to create events that are warm and welcoming for all.
INTEGRITY + TRUTH
We communicate with authenticity, truth, and straightforwardness in our work and interactions with others.
Together We Create Our Community
We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities to participate in Herbstalk events as teachers, vendors, partners, volunteers and attendees. The herbal community contains many perspectives and practices, and Herbstalk is meant to give everyone space to share their unique experience and knowledge.
As an organization we are committed to:
Herbstalk is a joyful place that fosters community building, learning, sharing and collaboration. Our purpose lies in raising awareness about our deep interconnections with the natural world, as well as with one another.
Together we are the creators of our community, our reality, and our world.
As an organization we are committed to:
- creating educational events where all people are included, heard, and empowered; where diverse voices and practices are honored and shared.
- offering a welcoming and respectful environment for all.
- cultivating a space that fosters inclusivity for all.
Herbstalk is a joyful place that fosters community building, learning, sharing and collaboration. Our purpose lies in raising awareness about our deep interconnections with the natural world, as well as with one another.
Together we are the creators of our community, our reality, and our world.