The Cicada Institute

02/19/2026

02/01/2026

When you are raising wild things and their outside play consists of ranking the beauty or yard gems. Bonus: one of these things is not like the other, can you spot it?

01/24/2026

Nestled on 40-peaceful acres in the Appalachian Mountains, this immersive retreat centers on the art of slowing down. Intentionally tech-free, primitive and reverent of natural rhythms- this retreat focusing on the art of rest and the wellspring of rejuvenation and refreshment that comes from truly slowing down and reconnecting with yourself, your community and your natural surroundings.

Through eco-therapy, ancestral remembrance, organic meals, somatic release, and community building, participants are deeply nourished and cared for. This 3-day, 2-night retreat offers space to think, feel, breathe, and dream—a place to simply be, not do.

01/17/2026

We believe in the deep radical power of rest and remembrance. This retreat was specifically designed for BIPOC healers to do just that. Join us!

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

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11/23/2025

The seed and plant swap has begun! Come on down to between 1-4 for free raffle prizes, live music and plant starts!

11/10/2025

Sunday November 23(1PM – 4PM) 6340 Central Ave, St. Pete 33707 Parking on 1st Ave NORTH and South

FREE EVENT!

Join us in the gardens at Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies & Traditions School of Herbal Studies for a community seed and plant share! Come out and bring some edible or medicinal Seeds or Plants to share with your community! Don't have any of those? Bring plants of any kind ( house plants, flowers, etc) to swap.

Take some home to start your own garden! Enter Raffle to win an item from one of our sponsors. Enjoy some live music, get some hot herbal teas/coffee from Traditions Teas, Tonics & Coffee.

ALL AGES AND PUPPIES ARE WELCOME!
*SEED AND PLANT SHARE
*LIVE MUSIC
*RAFFLE
*HERB WALK
*SEED BOMBS
*AND MORE!

Thank you to our non-profit partner and community co-host The Cicada Institute as well as these amazing partners:

Herbalists Without Borders - Tampa Bay
Traditions School of Herbal Studies
Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies
West Coast Florida Regional Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild

S-eeds and Plants for the community to start their own gardens
E-mpowering each other through resources and knowledge
E-ducating people on the importance of health and wellness
D-elivering the abundance that the Earth has to provide

ROOTS Seed and Plant Share keeps growing with the help of grass roots support from independent businesses and people who have a passion for gardening. Our goal is to educate people on the importance of sharing resources and knowledge as well as encouraging them to start their own edible gardens. If you are interested in supporting our mission please reach out!

08/28/2025

How we leaders prepare for a new school year ;)

08/28/2025

The village it takes to raise a wild child. This is teacher training