HWB Central Jersey

08/13/2025

The unfortunate truth is that disasters are becoming a regular occurrence. Join us to see how you can support those in your community when (not if) one happens near you.

Registration is free for members and pay what you can for non-members.

🌿 Upcoming Webinar 🌿
Community Models for Disaster Relief
📅 Tuesday, August 19 | 🕓 4pm CT
💻 Free for HWB Members | Sliding Scale Donation for Nonmembers
1 Hour Continuing Education

Join us for an in-depth look at how herbalists and wellness practitioners can design and implement community-centered disaster relief models that are collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in mutual aid.

We’ll explore real-world examples of pop-up clinics, wellness support stations, mobile response, and long-term resilience strategies that empower communities during and after crises. We are going to look at different scenarios and how you can evaluate your community and be more prepared.

Whether you're new to disaster relief or looking to refine your community care approach, this webinar will offer practical tools and inspiration. We will have downloadables and tools for you to take and use in your work.

👉 Register now!: https://zurl.co/Cyqmh

06/25/2025

SELF CARE BREAK...

And breathe! Take three deep breaths in through your nose, then open your mouth and "sigh" them out.

You're welcome. 🤗 ✨💖✨

06/15/2025

Yesterday, we were at the inaugural Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc. Herb Festival... in the rain... with an amazing turnout of awesome people, representing Herbalists Without Borders (what rain!). I was busy with great conversations all day! Thank you to Tobias, Alexandra, Ginel, Roxana, and all the SAS team for hosting such a super event. Thank you to all who stopped by the HWB tent (and a special thanks to all who drank our hibiscus tea) to learn about our work. Thank you to all those putting in the hard work to support their communities - you are loved and appreciated.

Carolyn, a special 💖 to you. You never cease to amaze me with your spirit, your heart energy, and your giving personality.

06/09/2025

It's LINDEN time!

06/05/2025

Are you abstaining from alcohol? Are you hosting a 4th of July party where kiddos will be there too?

Well, we have the PERFECT event for you this month!

This workshop will be hands on and you'll leave with so many goodies*:
- Recipe Cards
- Herbs to get your beverages started
- Step-by-step process on how to make amazing beverages

WOW even the biggest skeptics (teenagers) with a color-changing mocktail.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - DONATION FOR REGISTRATION.
https://sherikurdakul.com/event/mocktail-making-workshop-kid-friendly/

05/31/2025

It’s almost time… Saturday, May 31, 2025 @ 1:00pm

https://sherikurdakul.com/event/may-2025-herbal-tea-tasting-linden/

05/31/2025

We donated medicinal herb seeds (in the basket shown) as part of the Herbalists Without Borders 2025 Seed Grant program. If you grow them, we’d love to see some pictures! 🤩

05/16/2025

Did you know we have a private online community for HWB Central Jersey Chapter members?

If you aren't yet a member and would like to join us,
👇START HERE 👇
https://hwbglobal.org/join-as-a-member-today/

Be sure to put in the comments that you're joining "HWB Central Jersey Chapter"

Visit the post for more.

05/16/2025

🌿 GROUNDWORK Webinar | Tuesday, May 20, 4pm Central Time
Aromatherapy 101 for Herbalists: Community Tools & Relief Strategies

We’re kicking off our GROUNDWORK webinar series with a foundational training designed for herbalists and wellness practitioners working in community spaces.

Join us for a live session where we’ll unpack the foundations of aromatherapy in community work and outreach and how to apply essential oil knowledge in real-world settings—from free clinics to disaster relief, outreach, and education.

✨ You’ll learn:
• Key actions + energetics of essential oils
• How to incorporate aromatherapy into mutual aid & free clinic models
• Aromatherapy tools that work well in community engagement
• Make-and-distribute ideas to scale your efforts
• Accessing aromatherapy through HWB’s US Donation Network

Whether you’re just starting with essential oils or you want to deepen your knowledge for outreach to better serve your community, this session offers tools, insights, and inspiration for using aromatherapy in a safe, effective, and impactful way.

📩 Free for HWB Members | Sliding scale donation for non-members

🗓️ Register now at https://hwbglobal.org/event/aromatherapy-101-for-herbalists-tools-for-community-outreach-relief/

Don't forget to subscribe to our calendar to be notified of future events and webinars!

Our GROUNDwork webinar series features a monthly live webinar on topics that support community outreach, education, engagement, and relief for those working on the ground. Join us!
Let’s explore how small tools can make a lasting difference in community care.

05/16/2025

Registration for our May Tea Tasting is OPEN!
We will be exploring the flowers from the Linden Tree (Did You Know?: They grow in abundance in Hamilton).

We will also demonstrate how to make flower essences, leading up to next month's special event!

As always, registration is FREE and REQUIRED.
https://sherikurdakul.com/event/may-2025-herbal-tea-tasting-linden/

04/26/2025

We are just about ready to begin our Rosemary Leaf Tea Tasting and Raspberry Oxymel Demonstration.

02/23/2025

What an incredible day we had at yesterday's Rosemary Tea Tasting and Bone Broth Demonstration at the Hamilton Township Public Library. Here's some photos and videos of our day. Thank you to Glitter Witch Gardens for sponsoring the bones and astragalus root, and thank you to Carolyn Jones for the beautiful gift bags.