COVID is still here, and we hope to ensure the health and wellness of our participants with some basic info about our COVID policy: Several of our classrooms will be outside, and we hope that this creates safety for those who would prefer outdoor events during this time. Our indoor teaching spaces will be spacious settings and have a HEPA air filter

We ask that if you are not feeling well, are sick, or have been exposed to someone with COVID, you stay home and rest. Reach out to us and we can refund your ticket or ensure it gets sold to someone in need in case the event sells out.

We encourage but are not mandating pre-event testing or masking, and will have a limited number of rapid tests available at registration and masks available throughout the event for anyone who forgot theirs.

We acknowledge that we live and benefit from the land and ecological abundance that was stolen from the Pocumtuck, Nipmuc, Norwottock, Woronoco, Agawam, and Abenaki Tribes. Descendents of people belonging to these tribes are still here; living and reclaiming their traditions. The Western Mass Herbal Symposium chooses to honor this history and give back to the indigenous people and the land. We will be donating 10% of ticket sales to local Indigenous-run organizations, No Loose Braids, which is a Nipmuc-led organization focused on continuing and reviving Eastern Woodlands traditions and cultural practices and Ohketeau Cultural Center whose work has focused on uplifting the voices of Native peoples and dismantling unjust frameworks, replacing them with accessibility, equity, dignity, and wellness for our Native communities.

Children under 5 years old have free admission and kids between the ages of 6-14 years old can attend at a discounted rate of $25 that you can purchase at the door day of. There are kids and family activites all day long.

There is handicapped parking available right outside the main building. The building is equipped with an elevator to get from the ground floor to the bottom floor, as well as large, spacious bathroom stalls. We hope to support everyone’s access needs so that all may enjoy the event. Please let us know how we can help you day of.

Service animals only.

This event is rain or shine. Please come prepared with all the proper weather gear you may need.

You may transfer your ticket to another person. That person must be able to show us the original receipt email, so forward it to them or a written (text or email) confirmation of exchange.

If you have purchased a ticket and can no longer attend, you may reach out to inquire about a refund. There is a $5 service fee that we will take out of the refund. Refunds are not guaranteed. We cannot provide refunds in case of inclement weather.