The inaugural event that brought together 80,000 plant-loving people for a week of connection is back!
(for a limited time)
Come as you are.
Leave feeling whole.
Leave feeling whole.
The 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference is a free, global gathering devoted to whole plants, whole people, and the wisdom that lives between us.
Join us February 15–20, 2026, for our immersive exploration of herbalism – where
connection is the medicine, and learning happens in community.
This is more than a conference. It’s a circle.
A place to expand your herbal horizons
Whether you’re just beginning your herbal journey or have walked this path for years, this gathering meets you where you are.
✿ Get Inspired
Reconnect with the heart of herbalism through stories and teachings that nourish beyond information.
✿ Find Belonging
80,000 attendees joined the inaugural event. Join a flourishing global community of herbalists and plant lovers gathering together in shared intention.
✿ Grow in Knowledge
Develop a deeper understanding of plants with guidance from trusted teachers—rooted in tradition and lived experience.
Grow your herbal knowledge through connection, shared learning, and practical insight.
Learn from World-Class Herbalists!
OPENING CEREMONY SPEAKERS
OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome Celebration
& Orientation
Amber Meyers*
Herbal Academy Founding Partner and Co-Director, Herbalism Conference Visionary
Lindsey Feldpausch*
Herbal Academy Assistant Director, clinical herbalist, creator of Plant Matters
& Special Guest Speakers
With reflections from Rosemary Gladstar, Selima Harleston Lust, Dr. Jacqui Wilkins, and others!
5-DAY MASTERCLASS CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Rosemary Gladstar
The “godmother of American herbalism,” best-selling author, and educator
From the Earth: Rosemary’s Favorite Plants to Save the World
David Winston*
Internationally known lecturer, ethnobotanist, and expert on adaptogens
Herbal Strategies for Inflammation: Addressing the Root Cause
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz*
Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator, Curandera, chef, and author of Earth Medicines
The Role of Ritual and Intention in Working with Herbs
Dr. Jacqui Wilkins
Naturopathic doctor, teacher, Land protector, wisdom keeper, and steward of the Earth
Physician's View on Building Health with Herbs (and How You Can Too)
Guido Masé*
Clinical herbalist, herbal educator, Principal Scientist and Head Formulator at Traditional Medicinals
Tonic Herbs as Allies for Well-being in the Anthropocene
Adriana Ayales
Founder of Anima Mundi, healer, herbalist, and educator
Lessons from a Curandera: Ancient Healing Traditions for Today
Gaz Oakley
Classically trained chef, homesteader, creator behind @gazoakley, and author of Plant to Plate
Old Ways, New Tables: Herbs in Culinary Traditions
Kat Maier
Clinical herbalist, Ecoversity educator, and author of Energetic Herbalism
The Energetic Patterns of Disease in Healing Systems Across Cultures
Dr. Rosita Arvigo
Doctor of Naprapathy, ethnobotanist, herbalist, international lecturer, and esteemed author
The Waters Within—Lymphatic Care in Herbal Traditions
Sajah Popham
Co-Founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism and expert in energetic herbalism
Herbal Synergy: How Plants Work Better Together
Abril Donea*
Herbal Anthropologist, founder of Beauty Herbs & Tea and BIPOC Herbalism Community
Learning Herbs Across Climates and Cultures
Mary Blue*
Community herbalist, organic herb farmer, and founder of Farmacy Herbs
Medicine Making 101: Making Effective Herbal Products
Jasper Degenaars
Mycologist, educator, and the Hyphae Headmaster of Fungi Academy
Medicinal Mushrooms in Current and Traditional Healing Modalities
Selima Harleston Lust*
Clinical herbalist, Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator, and co-founder of Iwilla Remedy
Cultivating Herbal Habits for Lasting Change
Dr. Marisa Marciano
Naturopathic Doctor, author, founder of The Naturopathic Herbalist, owner of Herbal Energetics
Herbs and Pharmaceuticals—How to Navigate Herb–Drug Interactions
Jessica Bergeron*
Family herbalist, founder of JKB Kitchen, and creator behind @jkb.journal
Wellness in Plain Sight: Everyday Kitchen Staples for Holistic Support
Asia Suler
Author of Mirrors in the Earth, teacher, herbalist, and earth intuitive
Green Whispers and Wisdom: Soul Lessons from Plant Encounters
Ruthie Kølle
Herbalist, storyteller, and founder of Mother Hylde
Herbal Folklore and Fairytales
Steven Yaeger
Executive VP of Mountain Rose Herbs, educator, and board member of the American Herbal Products Association
What Every Herbalist Should Know About Regulations and Plant Sourcing
Pamela Spence*
Medical herbalist, Twinings Herbal Expert, and Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator
Seasonal Herbal Strategies for Immune Support
Dr. Taryn Forrelli
Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals and expert in formulation
Cultivating Joy and Wonder: Herbal Wisdom and the Science of Feeling Good
Natalya King
Founder and CEO of BodyLove by Tal, and creator of @bodylovebytal
Skin Food: A Holistic Approach to Crafting Botanical Skincare
Susan Leopold
Ethnobotanist, conservation biologist, Executive Director at United Plant Savers
Ethnobotany: The Story of Plants and People
Laura Ash
Clinical herbalist, social entrepreneur, founder of Land of Verse and Holistic Business Folk
Building an Herbal Business from the Ground Up
POTENT CONVERSATIONS IN HERBALISM SPEAKERS
PANEL DISCUSSION
Herbalism in Many Forms: Alternative Plant Therapies
Holly Brandenberger*
RN, aromatherapist, creator behind @scienceofessentials
Cristina Asensio Foley*
Herbalist, educator, Herbal Academy Student Communities Manager
Alyson Morgan*
Author of Our Kindred Home, creator of @alysonsimplygrows, Herbal Academy Content Creator
PANEL DISCUSSION
Heart of the Harvest: Exploring Cultivation and Wildcrafting in Herbal Practice
Sarah Wu*
Clinical herbalist, regenerative herbalism educator, permaculturist, and The Herbarium educator
Heather Wood Buzzard*
Author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Herbal Academy educator
Logan Keister*
Clinical herbalist, wildcrafter, medicinal herb farmer, founder of Noti Botanica, and The Herbarium educator
PANEL DISCUSSION
Everyday Herbalism for Families From Tummy Aches to Big Feelings
Jane Metzger*
Herbal Academy Co-Director and Director of Education, folk herbalist, and educator
Meagan Visser*
Author of Nature’s Medicine Cabinet, Herbal Academy Continuing Education Manager, founder of Growing Up Herbal
Lisa Olson*
Clinical herbalist and Course Development Director at Herbal Academy
PANEL DISCUSSION
Getting Crafty with Herbs: Inspiring Makers, Crafters, and Creators
Cat Seixas*
Folk herbalist, author of Wild Craft, Herbal Academy Partnerships Coordinator
Hannah Lasorsa*
Founder of Herbal Content Cottage, herbalist, Herbal Academy Marketing Specialist
Robyn Chubey
Creator behind @life_of_glow and creative director of Prairie Glow Acres
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Menopause Transition: A Clinical Herbal Perspective
Pamela Spence*
Medical herbalist, Twinings Herbal Expert, and Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator
Selima Harleston Lust*
Clinical herbalist, Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator, and co-founder of Iwilla Remedy
Shona Richter MacDougall*
Clinical herbalist, owner of Earth Rhythm Herbal, Herbal Academy Student Mentor
* Herbal Academy educators
Community
Praise
"A great, powerful week being fully ‘infused’ in the herbalism community. A community I am so grateful to consider my self a part of. My heart is so full."
Shayna
2025 Conference Attendee
"This conference has reignited my passion for herbalism… This is a confirmation that this is my life purpose that I need to pursue."
Lynn
2025 Conference Attendee
THIS FREE CONFERENCE IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM:
TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS • Berkeley herbal center • herbal entrepreneur • the herbarium
Join us – we gather February 15 - 20, 2026
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Wholeness thrives in connection—and the circle is forming. Join us for the 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference, and step into a week of learning, listening, and remembering what it means to practice herbalism in relationship.
✿ Free to attend
✿ Rooted in care
✿ Guided by community
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Common Questions
Is it really free?
Yes! From the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, February 15 to 30 sessions scheduled through February 20, enjoy the conference completely for free!
Is the 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference live?
6 speaker presentations will be streamed every 2 hours Monday through Friday during the conference premiere. Tune in during the webinar release times to engage in live community conversation throughout the week!
What's included in the VIP Access Ticket
- VIP Access Ticket purchasers will get lifetime access* to all conference masterclasses!
- Including transcripts and audio files for all masterclasses.
- In addition, get access to 18 bonus classes and ebooks by conference speakers and partners.
- Plus, discounts to partners such as such as Mountain Rose Herbs, Herbal Academy, Traditional Medicinals, Anima Mundi, Fungi Academy, and more.
- VIP Access Ticket purchasers will also receive a free membership to The Herbarium and BIPOC Herbalism Community!
- But that's not all, join as a VIP Access Ticket member for exclusive access to a speaker film on the Herb of the Year: Turmeric.
- AND exclusive access to the speaker-produced Rooted Routines herbal course.
"I knew the VIP Ticket to the conference would be well worth the investment since I've taken Herbal Academy classes before. But I'm actually speechless!! This is way more than I imagined... will keep me busy all year! **If you're thinking about the VIP Ticket, just do it!"
– Su, 2025 Conference Attendee
What if I can't attend the live sessions?
You can watch each speaker presentation replay for up to 24 hours after the webinar. You can also purchase a VIP Access Ticket for lifetime access to all the sessions PLUS dozens of VIP bonuses, a Special Speaker Herb of the Year Film, and an exclusive invite to join the conference herbalists for Rooted Routines herbal course!
Is this conference for real?
Yes—very real. 
Last year’s Virtual Herbalism Conference welcomed nearly 80,000 attendees, creating a vibrant, supportive community space that many called “deeply nourishing” and “unlike any online conference they’d attended before.”
We’re honored to gather again—and continue growing, together.
"This has been such a great, powerful week being fully 'infused' in the herbalism community..."
– Shayna, 2025 Conference Attendee
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What's the refund policy?
Happiness guaranteed! If you are not satisfied with your VIP Access Ticket, let us know within 14 days and get a 100% refund.
* Lifetime Access is access to the conference that you purchased for as long as the particular conference is offered by Herbalism Conferences.