Mountain Rose Herbs: RootsTalk Free Herbalism Project AUGUST 22nd, 2026

bringing together classes, workshops, plant walks, music, and community

RootsTalk is an in-person annual gathering that reflects the spirit of immersive herbal learning. This one-day celebration, formerly known as the Free Herbalism Project (FHP), embodies that spirit and brings together classes, workshops, plant walks, music, and community in a vibrant gathering rooted in herbal tradition, ecological awareness, and joyful connection. As part of the broader FHP educational vision, RootsTalk represents the kind of live experience that inspires curiosity, deepens knowledge and skills, and helps further our goal of Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists.

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Mountain Rose Herbs has expanded the Free Herbalism Project to be a community-centered umbrella for our botanical education initiatives. It connects free events (such as RootsTalk and Mercantile events), recorded conversations (on our Herbal Radio podcast and YouTube channel), and written resources (Mountain Rose Herbs Blog, Journal, and newsletters), so learners can deepen their understanding at every stage.

Whether someone is discovering their first medicinal herb, building a home apothecary, studying herbal traditions, exploring culinary creations, or pursuing an herbal small business, the collection of offerings within FHP makes the journey more accessible and connected.

Save the Date for RootsTalk 2026 in Eugene, Oregon
Saturday, August 22nd – Oak Hill School
Check back often for schedule updates

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we hope to see you there!