• Invitation to the 6th Radical Herbalists Gathering & Community Workparty
• Dates and location of our gathering
• Our intentions and focus
• Details on the  gifting circle we will host
• Camping, food, and participation information
• Logistics and what to bring
• RSVP instructions and required attendee details
• Contact email: ozradherb@gmail.com

It is time! To convene and create the 6th Radical Herbalists Gathering ( with a community work party ) in so called, Australia!  So, you are cordially invited to a gathering of Australian herbalists and plant enthusiasts of an anti-oppressive, and community-minded persuasion. This gathering will be very different to the ones in the past, it is primarily a workparty aimed to build infrastructure for the Rad Herb community.

We are organising this workparty around building a permanent kitchen structure for the Rad Herb headquarters for use during future gatherings making them more sustainable for us to host. So we invite you, our community

with willing heads and hearts,  to attend this work party. We will tend to the land, build bridges literally and metaphorically, prepare for future gatherings by building solid infrastructure and have an amazing time doing it. We would also like to see the Seed dispersal Collective grow some deeper roots. Our vision is solid and after a fallow year we’re really passionate about seeing this vision into fruition. Will use some of the time we gather to prepare seeds for dispersal and discuss how we can continue this project collectively into the future.

As a growing number of grassroots herbalists emerge, we feel inspired to explore how our work as herbalists and plant lovers can strengthen and build resilience in our communities. We want to nourish connection and celebrate what each of us brings to the landscape of herbalism in this country, One idea that emerged in conversation and sparked our hearts was to invite folks to participate in a gifting circle- to bring something they have recently made, be it a herbal remedy, salt blend, handmade soap, jam, ferment etc…something they have an abundance of to share. Folks can then give their gift and receive from others also. This way we can all go home with a little earthy herbal love from the awesome folks we will be camped and working with. We will get to know a little of what each of us are creating and be nourished by each other well beyond the gathering/workparty.

Our goals for this workparty/ gathering include:

• starting to build a permanent kitchen structure for future gatherings
• cutting bush poles for a structure
• removing unsafe trees and milling timber
• splitting and chopping firewood for future gatherings
• building a bridge across the creek
• clearing space around the gathering site
• relocating tin for the roof
• and packaging seeds for the Seed dispersal collective

We love experiencing diversity in the flow of the gathering and we believe everyone has something to offer so please consider coming no matter what your capacity is. We also need willing hands and hearts for fire keeping, meal preparation, water bearing, space holding, kid adventures etc.

If you feel called to join us please come. Your presence is always welcomed.

We will be camping and sharing a communal outdoor kitchen so be prepared for a weekend of intimate connection to nature and the elements; offline, around the fire, under the stars, camped beside the creek, working together and sharing nourishing food, learning new skills, having important conversation in community, processing seeds and discussing seed sovereignty.

For those of you coming from far away we suggest car-pooling with a friend and planning your travel to avoid being on the road between dusk and dawn as there are many animals on the move during these hours.

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Basic Logistics:

When: Friday 14th Nov to Sunday 16th November 2025

Where:  Thaua country, Yuin Nation, Bega Valley, NSW (specific location to be announced in next email)

Donations: There is no cost to attend this year but we don’t want to miss out on all the amazing condiment and ferment delights that we love so much during these gatherings so we’d love you to still bring 1 or 2 luxury items to share with everyone throughout the workparty/gathering and any favourite beverages to place on our communal tea and coffee station

Site: Outdoor camping near a creek.

Food: We share a communal kitchen, meals and a tea and coffee station. We eat together and the food has always been amazing. ALL MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED

Kids: There will be little herbalists running around!!! We love and value the presence of kids in camp. Whether you are a parent or not please consider bringing something along as an activity or experience for the children.

• Dogs: Please leave your dogs at home. We will be camping in a sensitive area that is repopulating after the fires. Thanks for understanding

PLEASE NOTE: We need you to respond to this email

•  If you are heart yes to joining us for any period over the weekend
  A please email us ASAP at ozradherb@gmail.com with the following details:

• The names, ages, dietary and medical requirements of those attending

• (including children).

• What days you expect u to be with us

• An emergency contact for you and anyone in your family attending

•  If you or anyone is your group has a current first aid or a working with children check

• if you or anyone in your group would like to participate in the gifting circle

This will support us to work out a meal plan and order food asap.

We wanna feed you amazing food ! and look after you.

We will also send you more detailed information about what to bring and where to come.

Feel free to forward this email to those that may be interested.

We look forward to working with you.

Brigid and Bec