Getting the Word Out
Hello! It’s time for some updates on the Wild Indigo Herb Fest. We are getting ready to launch everything so first thing is to spread the word to save the dates.
Wild Indigo Blooms Again!
When it comes to planning and organizing an event, no matter how much time and thoughtful attention are invested, sometimes the formula needs some tweaking and it’s back to the apothecary to rework the recipe. Such was the case for the 2026 Wild Indigo Herb Fest. While the decision to reschedule was not taken lightly,…
wild indigo postponed
With regret, we have to postpone Wild Indigo. Many unexpected things have come up that led us to this conclusion. We appreciate the enthusiasm and commitment of all the presenters, vendors, volunteers, and attendees who wish to be at Wild Indigo Herb Fest and help make it an amazing event. We especially appreciate the sponsors who…
a short video + the general schedule
Hello again, just sharing the general schedule for the Wild Indigo Herb Fest and a video we made to answer frequently asked questions. This is a great time to buy tickets – because we are offering 10% off to twenty people, first come first serve, use code BAPTISIA26 before March 31, 2026.
creating the experience
It’s a little scary starting an endeavor such as the Wild Indigo Herb Fest. Have you ever thrown a party and chewed your fingernails to nibs wondering if anyone would come? That’s how it feels. This process of creating an event that requires time and money and people. But that feeling waned when I drew…
Next Generation Herbalists – a Look at Kid Fest
An herbal conference just doesn’t feel complete if there’s not a section for our next generation herbalists. As coordinators of Wild Indigo Herb Fest, we feel it is very important to hold space for our future generation. Because of this, we are starting out year one with Kid Fest, a pint sized version of Herb…
Terrapin Hill Farm
Terrapin means water turtle. The original word came from an Algonquian word, torope, and perhaps the Abenaki word turepe, meaning tortoise or turtle. Algonquian languages are spread throughout North America. Terrapin Hill Farm, where Wild Indigo Herb Fest is being held, is in Shawnee territory, and long long ago was home to the mound building…
Baptisia australis
Wild Indigo. What’s in a name? Perhaps you can simply look at this color and understand why we chose wild indigo. The color hums and sings. The color vibrates. This particular species is called Baptisia australis, meaning the Baptisia of the south. Baptisia is derived from to word baptize. Baptisias are native to North America…
Call for Proposals
Join us as a presenter! Herbalism is as diverse as the plants themselves. Many disciplines and practices fall under the umbel of herbalism. The opportunities for cross-pollination abound. Do you have a topic or skill you’d like to share? Are you a forager who really knows your stuff and can entertain at the same time?…
Introducing Our Keynote Speakers
We spent a lot of time thinking about who could best represent our mission of cross-pollination. We chose Linda Black Elk for her advocacy of indigenous rights, the sovereignty of nature, community engagement, and plant education. We chose Marc for his multi-disciplinary work in the complex relationships between people of all color and plants of…
