Thanks so much for your interest in sharing your knowledge at Herbstalk 2026! This year's event is taking place on June 6th & 7th at the Armory in Somerville, MA.
This is our FINAL Herbstalk event and we look forward to celebrating together in community! WHAT HERBSTALK OFFERS:
~ A marketplace showcasing local, hand-made herbal goods and whole-plant products
~ Indoor and outdoor classes related to herbalism & plants, holistic well-being, and community connectedness
~ A BIPOC led Artist & Healer space
Herbstalk is made of people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities and we welcome everyone to participate in these events as teachers, vendors, partners, volunteers and attendees. Herbstalk fosters community building, learning, sharing and collaboration. Our purpose lies in raising awareness about our deep interconnections with each other and the natural 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.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:
We are deeply grateful to all of our speakers for sharing their knowledge at this event. In exchange, Herbstalk teachers receive:
➵ One free weekend pass to Herbstalk to attend all non-intensive classes + plant walks
➵ A small monetary stipend to cover travel & supply costs OR a lunch voucher (details are still being determined...)
➵ Promotion on the Herbstalk website, blog, and social media channels
➵ High visibility to an enthusiastic audience of herbal students during the event
Please fill out and submit the following Teacher Application no later than March 15th, 2026. You can submit up to two class ideas. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late applications.
We encourage creative class submissions on topics that are currently relevant, inspiring, practically useful and/or underrepresented. We are especially interested in classes that address the challenges that communities and environments are facing, and that help support people dealing with stress, heartache and trauma. When reviewing applications we look for classes that have not been taught in previous Herbstalk years, and that reflect diverse voices in the herbal community. We also usually have a need for more outdoor plant walks, which are always popular.
Classes will be 1.5 hours long.
➵ We will review applications as soon as possible and notify you once the schedule is decided in March.
➵ Due to the large number of submissions, we regret we cannot accept all applications. We will give preference to classes that are *new* and have not been taught at Herbstalk in previous years. We also cannot guarantee that if you have taught at Herbstalk in the past that you will be automatically accepted, as it is important that we vary our teachers and class topics as much as possible from year to year. Thank you for your understanding and support!
➵ Likewise, due to space constraints applicants will unfortunately not be able to both vend AND teach, with the potential exception of Community Partners.
Please email us at
info@herbstalk.org with any questions or partnership inquiries. Thank you very much for your interest in participating in Herbstalk, and helping us to create this special weekend!
