Urban Herbalist: A Special Herb Walk with Dr. Rosita Arvigo
Hosted & Sponsored in Collaboration with El Paseo Community Garden
Have you ever considered the powerful healing properties of the plants growing just outside your door? Now is your chance to uncover them! Join Verde Holistic Wellness Studio and El Paseo Community Garden for a unique urban adventure: a special Herb Walk with renowned herbalist and healer, Dr. Rosita Arvigo.
Guided by Dr. Arvigo’s extensive wisdom and insights from her groundbreaking book, The Urban Herbalist, we will explore the vibrant landscape of the Pilsen neighborhood with fresh eyes. Together, we’ll learn to identify local medicinal plants thriving in our urban environment and discover the hidden medicine nature offers right on our doorstep.
A Path to Connection This unforgettable experience is designed to help you:
Learn from a Legend: Gain insights from Dr. Rosita Arvigo’s decades of ancestral plant knowledge.
Identify Urban Medicine: Uncover the surprising medicinal properties of common "weeds" and flora.
Deepen Your Roots: Cultivate a meaningful relationship with the local ecology of Chicago.
Support Community: This event is hosted at the beautiful El Paseo Community Garden, a sanctuary for local growth and connection.
Whether you are a seasoned herbalist or simply curious about the natural world, this walk is a captivating exploration for all. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a living legend in the world of plant medicine, right here in the heart of our community.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: El Paseo Community Garden | 944 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608
Community-Centered Tiered Pricing: To ensure this ancestral wisdom is accessible to all our neighbors, we are offering three investment tiers:
Tier 1 ($5): Community Access — An option for all.
Tier 2 ($25): Supporter — Covers the cost of the event and supports our facilitators.
Tier 3 ($50): Herbalist Bundle — Includes the event plus a copy of Dr. Rosita Arvigo’s book, "The Urban Herbalist: A Guide to Medicinal Plants of American Cities."
Additional donations to support the vital work of El Paseo Community Garden can be made directly to the garden. Donations in support of El Paseo do not register you for the Urban Herb Walk with Dr. Arvigo.
Limited spots are available – RSVP today and walk with us into the magic of plants!