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Welcome to the Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit
Annual Symposium: "Healing Traditions of South Louisiana"
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
We're sorry, but this event is sold out, and the waitlist is full. If you'd like to be notified about future events, please fill out a contact form, and we'll make sure you get the word!
Join The Herb Society of America Baton Rouge Unit for a day exploring the rich herbal traditions and folk healing practices of South Louisiana. This engaging symposium features special guest speaker Mary Perrin, traiteuse and co-author of Healing Traditions of South Louisiana, who will share the history and cultural heritage of Louisiana's traditional healing practices.
Participants will also enjoy four hands-on workshops:
Building a Materia Medica
Creating Herbal Salves
Natural Mosquito Repellents
Herbal Skincare
Registration is $30 and includes refreshments and lunch. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Whether you're an experienced herbal enthusiast or simply curious about the plants, traditions, and stories that have shaped South Louisiana's herbal heritage, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with others who share an appreciation for the healing powers of plants.
It is the policy of The Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit, not to advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Information offered in this newsletter is for educational purposes only. Neither the Herb Society of America nor the Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR) makes medical claims or dispenses medical advice. Women who are pregnant or nursing, and persons with known medical conditions, should consult their licensed healthcare provider before taking any herbal product. HSABR neither endorses nor is in any way responsible for the content of links shared here. Readers must do their own research concerning the safety and usage of any herbs or supplements.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
We're sorry, but this event is sold out, and the waitlist is full. If you'd like to be notified about future events, please fill out a contact form, and we'll make sure you get the word!
Join The Herb Society of America Baton Rouge Unit for a day exploring the rich herbal traditions and folk healing practices of South Louisiana. This engaging symposium features special guest speaker Mary Perrin, traiteuse and co-author of Healing Traditions of South Louisiana, who will share the history and cultural heritage of Louisiana's traditional healing practices.
Participants will also enjoy four hands-on workshops:
Building a Materia Medica
Creating Herbal Salves
Natural Mosquito Repellents
Herbal Skincare
Registration is $30 and includes refreshments and lunch. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Whether you're an experienced herbal enthusiast or simply curious about the plants, traditions, and stories that have shaped South Louisiana's herbal heritage, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with others who share an appreciation for the healing powers of plants.
It is the policy of The Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit, not to advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Information offered in this newsletter is for educational purposes only. Neither the Herb Society of America nor the Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR) makes medical claims or dispenses medical advice. Women who are pregnant or nursing, and persons with known medical conditions, should consult their licensed healthcare provider before taking any herbal product. HSABR neither endorses nor is in any way responsible for the content of links shared here. Readers must do their own research concerning the safety and usage of any herbs or supplements.
If you haven’t already renewed your membership in HSABR...
It’s time! Our membership year runs from September to August, so please get your renewals in by September 30. And if you’re not yet a member, now is a great time to remedy that situation!
Your membership in the Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR), includes all of the benefits of the national organization as well as our local unit. There are many wonderful benefits to membership, including numerous opportunities to learn and delight in the use of herbs. Our programs include lectures on a wide range of topics related to growing, cooking and using herbs. We also spend time tending to our community gardens in companionship with other members who are passionate herb devotees!
Membership in the Herb Society of America gives you access to the members-only area on the website and many HSA publications, including the HSA Quarterly Newsletter, Unit Connections, HerbalBytes, and GreenBridges™ newsletters, among others. HSA also offers informative webinars that provide our members with the opportunity to share their knowledge, delight, and use of herbs, as well as their varied experiences with a larger herbal community. Members can browse HSA's unique herb-related library, with over 3,500 volumes with topics ranging from vintage books on horticulture to modern fiction. Plus, you get exclusive discounts for online herb products, magazines, online herb classes, and reduced or free admission to public gardens and arboreta through AHS' Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Please visit the HSA's Membership page for a full list of benefits. In addition, being a member of HSABR puts you in contact with a pretty fine group of local folks who can help inspire you, assist you, and sympathize with you in your herbal pursuits!
Dues run from September to August, so the fee will be prorated if you join (not renew!) in a different month (click here for proration chart). You may pay by PayPal or check. The PayPal link will be on the confirmation page that comes up after submitting the membership application form, but if possible, please mail your check (payable to HSABR) to the address on the membership form, as that saves us PayPal fees and saves our treasurer a fair amount of hassle.
Please note: Your renewal/application is not complete until payment is received.
It’s time! Our membership year runs from September to August, so please get your renewals in by September 30. And if you’re not yet a member, now is a great time to remedy that situation!
Your membership in the Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR), includes all of the benefits of the national organization as well as our local unit. There are many wonderful benefits to membership, including numerous opportunities to learn and delight in the use of herbs. Our programs include lectures on a wide range of topics related to growing, cooking and using herbs. We also spend time tending to our community gardens in companionship with other members who are passionate herb devotees!
Membership in the Herb Society of America gives you access to the members-only area on the website and many HSA publications, including the HSA Quarterly Newsletter, Unit Connections, HerbalBytes, and GreenBridges™ newsletters, among others. HSA also offers informative webinars that provide our members with the opportunity to share their knowledge, delight, and use of herbs, as well as their varied experiences with a larger herbal community. Members can browse HSA's unique herb-related library, with over 3,500 volumes with topics ranging from vintage books on horticulture to modern fiction. Plus, you get exclusive discounts for online herb products, magazines, online herb classes, and reduced or free admission to public gardens and arboreta through AHS' Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Please visit the HSA's Membership page for a full list of benefits. In addition, being a member of HSABR puts you in contact with a pretty fine group of local folks who can help inspire you, assist you, and sympathize with you in your herbal pursuits!
Dues run from September to August, so the fee will be prorated if you join (not renew!) in a different month (click here for proration chart). You may pay by PayPal or check. The PayPal link will be on the confirmation page that comes up after submitting the membership application form, but if possible, please mail your check (payable to HSABR) to the address on the membership form, as that saves us PayPal fees and saves our treasurer a fair amount of hassle.
Please note: Your renewal/application is not complete until payment is received.