Spring Workshops + Plant Walks
• A recent podcast about bioregionalism
• Two spots available in our Year One Herbalism Program
• Upcoming Guest Workshops
• 2026 Plant Walks Posted
Hey there and happy Spring!
I have a lot of upcoming events I want to share in this newsletter so I will spare you my usual whimsical musings this time around... although if you're hankering for some musings, you might want to check out the Herbal Radio podcast I was recently on, discussing one of my favorite subjects: Bioregionalism!
You can also watch the video interview here, or read the companion article I wrote on Bioregionalism:
Alex Williams
Two spots opened up in our Year One Herbalism Course
While the course filled up a while back, there were a few folks who had to drop out last minute, so we are offering 2 spots for folks on the waitlist still interested in joining the 2026 cohort of our Year One: Foundations in Bioregional Herbalism Course!
If you were wanting to join us this year, but thought you missed the deadline, you're in luck! Feel free to apply below, remembering that the program starts on April 18, 2026, which is coming up quick! I welcome those who are interested, curious, open, and committed to full participation.
Please click the link above to review Year One: Foundations in Bioregional Herbalism program details. Or, click the link below if you want to apply for this year! I will be reviewing all applications as they come in so expect a response within a few days after submitting your application. Spots are first come first serve.
Upcoming Workshops:
Incense Making Workshop
Thursday, April 30 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join Chicago-based artist & incense-maker, Morganne Wakefield, in an exploration of the art of natural incense making. In this workshop, we will learn the fundamentals of natural incense, using a variety of aromatics, botanicals, tree barks and resins. We will discover various recipes and craft a unique incense cone blend for you to take home! All materials provided.
Incantations and Invocations: Write Love Letters to the Natural World
Tuesday, June 2 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Plant ecology, herbalism, community, and writing all invite us to feel centered and happy in our bodies and minds because these practices help us relate to the earth itself – our larger body. Join writer Sarah Kokernot to observe and connect with the living world while it's in a cycle of renewal and growth, and write love letters in honor of this unfurling process.
2026 Plant Walk Dates Posted!
More InfoWe have several Plant Walk dates on the books:
(click the links below for more info & to sign up)
- May 30 – Morton Arboretum
- June 10 – Montrose Bird Sanctuary
- July 22 – Humboldt Park
- August 5 – Horner Park (co-led with forager and doula Natalie Evans!)
- September 9 – Jackson Park
Very excited to connect with you at an upcoming Greenspell workshop or plant walk.
With infinite dropperfuls of love,
Alex
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