Herban Legends: Tales from the Trail
Herban Legends: A sacred herbal hike & cultural teach-in centering melanated healing, land connection & ancestral wisdom.
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Location
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
840 Hillside Street Milton, MA 02186Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours, 30 minutes
- ALL AGES
- In person
- Doors at 10:00 AM
Refund Policy
About this event
Herban Legends is a sacred, intergenerational herbal hike and cultural teach-in centering melanated communities. This is the first-ever installment of a seasonal outdoor experience created by the Entheogen Melanin Collective (EMC), blending herbal literacy, ancestral storytelling, and land-based learning. Join facilitators Quontay “Q” Turner (Emerald City Plant Shop) and Michael Del Rio (The Farm School) for a guided hike rooted in remembrance, reciprocity, and reconnection
What to Expect
- A grounding opening circle + land acknowledgment
- Guided hike with plant & fungi ID pit stops
- Talk on melanated healing practices
- Herbal tea circle + journal reflection
- Group dialogue: “What has been taken—and what do we give back?”
- Optional group photo + resource sharing
The exact trail will be announced the week of the event to ensure the best conditions for the group.
Who Is This For?
Melanated individuals and families seeking healing, herbal education, and deeper connection to the land. All ages welcome. This is a slow-paced, accessible hike with regular stops for reflection and learning.
What to Bring:
- Water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Journal + pen (optional)
- Reusable cup/mug for tea
- Open heart + grounded intention
Why Donations Matter
This is a community-centered event hosted by EMC. While participation is open to all, your donations help us continue creating spaces for melanated communities to reconnect with the land and plant knowledge.
How your contributions help:
- Covering event supplies (herbal tea, materials, handouts)
- Honoring the time and wisdom of our facilitators
- Keeping events affordable and accessible (no one turned away)
- Supporting future EMC programs and community workshops
Suggested Donation: $15 (or pay what you can).
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Hosted By:
Entheogen Melanin Collective (EMC)
Check us out:https://sites.google.com/view/emcmass/home
Email Us: entheogenmelanincollective@gmail.com
Instagram: @emcma
Frequently asked questions
This walk is designed for melanated individuals, families, and community members seeking connection with land, plants, and ancestral healing traditions. All ages are welcome.
This will be a slow-paced, accessible walk with frequent stops for plant identification, storytelling, and reflection. It is family-friendly and not strenuous.
Comfortable walking shoes Water bottle Journal + pen (optional) A reusable mug/cup for tea Weather-appropriate clothing An open heart + grounded intention
We’ll gather at a designated spot at Blue Hills Reservation. A confirmation email with the exact meeting location and parking details will be sent to all registered participants
This event runs on a sliding scale donation ($10–$40 suggested). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contributions go toward supporting future EMC programming and Indigenous solidarity efforts.
During the hike, we’ll share an herbal tea circle as part of our reflection. After the walk, participants are invited to a plant-based after party where we’ll continue the conversation, share food, and build community.
This is a rain-or-shine event (unless there are dangerous weather conditions). If extreme weather is expected, we will notify participants of any changes by email.
Yes! Children are welcome. Please note that parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their children throughout the walk.
We ask that pets stay at home so that the group can stay focused and grounded in the learning and reflection.
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