Garden States: Regeneration has begun announcing its much-anticipated conference program. This year’s lineup brings together a remarkable group of thinkers, researchers, artists, healers, and cultural leaders exploring ethnobotany, psychedelics, mental health, philosophy, wellbeing, and botanical practices.

In our second program announcement, we’re delighted to welcome an inspiring mix of international and local contributors to Garden States: Regeneration. Joining us from abroad are renowned ethnobotanist Kathleen Harrison (USA), psychedelic cultural historian Graham St John, Amazonian plant expert Neil Logan, and futurist and technologist Mark Pesce. We're also thrilled to welcome Alison Pouliot, an ecologist and fungi educator whose work bridges science and sensory experience, along with C. Scott Taylor, a psychonaut, permaculturalist, and early light show pioneer.

Adding to the richness of the program are Australian-based researchers and educators such as Kayla Greenstien, offering a critical feminist perspective on psychedelic history; Mohammad Reza Mirzadeh, presenting new research on local psilocybin mushrooms; Torsten Wiedemann and Sianna-Rose ‘Pixie’ Miller, leading a hands-on exploration of Solanaceae plants; Adrienne Mitchell, teaching Banisteriopsis caapi propagation techniques; and Jessica Moulynox, sharing practical ethnobotanical knowledge on native edible and medicinal plants.

In our first program announcement, we were pleased to reveal a dynamic group of contributors bringing diverse expertise and lived experience to Garden States: Regeneration. International guests include celebrated author and psychedelic historian Mike Jay (UK) and plant medicine psychotherapist Harry Pack (UK). From across Australia, we welcome leading voices such as Dr Monica Barratt, Dr Petra Skeffington, Dr Martin Williams, and Dr Alex K. Gearin, alongside practitioners and educators like Stephen Bright, Uncle Mark Brown, Vanessa Kelly, Caine Barlow, and Dr Simon Beck.

Also joining the program are philosopher Samuel Douglas, writer and performer Nick Sun, renowned ethnobotanical author Snu Voogelbreinder, and artists and facilitators such as Lee Miles, Sianna-Rose ‘Pixie’ Miller, Mohammad Reza Mirzadeh, Jef Baker, Nen, and Communacacian, each offering unique insights into the cultural, scientific, and spiritual dimensions of plant work.

This is just the beginning; more contributors will be announced soon as we continue to build a lively and diverse program that celebrates the intersection of plant knowledge, culture, and healing.