Herbstalk 2013 invites applications from herbal teachers and vendors that wish to participate in this annual gathering that educates urban communities about the common and safe use of medicinal herbs. This year’s event will take place on June 8 and 9 at the Center for Arts at the Armory, in Somerville.

“We invite everyone that’s ready to be part of this inspirational, educational and empowering experience,” says Herbstalk founder Steph Zabel. “The event builds community around herbalism by offering educational classes on holistic health topics and providing ways for the local herbal community to connect with a large audience.”

Approximately 1,500 visitors attended the inaugural one-day Herbstalk in 2012, Zabel says, and classes were full of students. “All of the participating teachers, vendors and sponsors received tremendous positive exposure and response from last year’s event,” she notes. “At Herbstalk we join together to remember, recover and reclaim our natural connection to the healing power of plants.”

Location: The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. For more information, call 617-453-2070 or visit Herbstalk.org.