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Decriminalize Nature Virginia To decriminalize entheogenic plants, restore our root connection to nature,
and improve human health and well-being

05/15/2026

Join us tonight for for the D.C. Plant Medicine Freedom Forum at Higher Ground Dispensary from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Presented by & , and powered by .farmers.market

This forum will bring together advocates, educators, organizers, media voices, wellness leaders, and community members for an evening of meaningful dialogue and movement-building in Washington, D.C.

Tune into the recent NBC4 Washington coverage of the forum and broader advocacy efforts taking place during Cannab!s Unity Week! [Link in bio]

The event is designed to create an intimate, high-quality environment where important conversations can happen across policy, culture, wellness, public education, and community empowerment.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dc-plant-medicine-freedom-forum-tickets-1988945593812 or link in our bio to register and learn more ⬆️

Join us this Friday for the D.C. Plant Medicine Freedom Forum, an evening of conversation, networking, and community bui...
05/13/2026

Join us this Friday for the D.C. Plant Medicine Freedom Forum, an evening of conversation, networking, and community building focused on policy, plant medicine, education, and responsible reform in Washington, D.C. at .dc 🌿🍄

We will be participating in the Plant Medicine Community Building: The Do’s and Don’ts panel at 7PM:

Panelists:
• Will Nelson of
• Lauren Watkins of
• Susie Plascencia of and
• Jason Zeigler of .farmers.market
Hosted by Jack Gorsline of

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dc-plant-medicine-freedom-forum-tickets-1988945593812 to get your ticket [link in bio]: The event is free, though donations are encouraged to support our efforts to continue hosting community events like this.

Swipe right for the full agenda ➡️

Important Venue Note:
Higher Ground Dispensary requires guests to have a valid medical cannabis card for entry. If you do not already have one, a medical card can be obtained on site before entry or online.

Presented by and , and powered by Paradise Farmers Market

Mushroom Mania IX was one of the best ones yet! Incredible energy, packed crowds, meaningful conversations, and the kind...
04/27/2026

Mushroom Mania IX was one of the best ones yet! Incredible energy, packed crowds, meaningful conversations, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds us how strong this community is. It felt like a reunion with all our fungi friends under one roof, with Richmond showing up in a big way. 🍄🍄‍🟫

We were honored to host The State of Psychoactive Plants and Fungi in the Commonwealth of Virginia panel and connect with so many people passionate about education, healing, and policy reform. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported the movement.

Gear up for an active year in the General Assembly. Plant medicine policy is moving forward, and we’re ready for what’s next.

Join us this Saturday, April 25 at for our annual State of Psychoactive Plants & Fungi in the Commonwealth of Virginia ...
04/23/2026

Join us this Saturday, April 25 at for our annual State of Psychoactive Plants & Fungi in the Commonwealth of Virginia panel! This conversation comes at an important time as Virginia continues to navigate research, public education, policy, harm reduction, and the expanding role these compounds may play in mental health and wellness.

Joining us will be Maya Gaines-Smith, Ph.D., M.S., neuropharmacologist specializing in psychedel!c drug development and neuroscience; George Gitchel, Ph.D., biomedical engineer and former research director with extensive experience leading FDA-regulated studies; Asana Okocha of , strategist focused on maximizing benefit and minimizing harm in psychedel!c public health; and Alistaire McKemy, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Psychedel!c-Assisted Therapist.

We’d love to see you there!

News excerpt:
Host and Venue: &

“Psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine compounds, show potential in clinical studies to address serious mental illnesses...
04/19/2026

“Psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine compounds, show potential in clinical studies to address serious mental illnesses for patients whose conditions persist after completing standard therapy. Indeed, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to specific psychedelic drugs, and there are numerous products currently in the clinical trial pipeline for review of safety and efficacy. It is the policy of my Administration to accelerate innovative research models and appropriate drug approvals to increase access to psychedelic drugs that could save lives and reverse the crisis of serious mental illness in America.” - Donald J. Trump

Great first day at the Richmond Ren Faire with the Riverfolk Guild! 🌿🍄Torey and Will met a lot of plant and fungi lovers...
04/19/2026

Great first day at the Richmond Ren Faire with the Riverfolk Guild! 🌿🍄

Torey and Will met a lot of plant and fungi lovers and had some great conversations throughout the day. There’s a lot going on out there too, 100+ artisan vendors and food merchants, historic demos, combat, music, performers, and roaming characters across the grounds.

We are all setup right next to the Well Stage. Come swing by and say hello. 🌊

Sunday Riverfolk Schedule:
11:00AM - Richmond Springs Collective: A history of Richmond’s Springs
11:45AM - Silly Hearts Presents: Stories and Songs with T**i Maya
12:15PM - Earthfolk Presents: Basket Weaving Workshop (Watch, or participate hands on for $10 material fee)
1:15PM - RVA Naturals Presents: Children’s Crafts- Potion making workshop
2:45PM - Silly Hearts Presents: Stories and Songs with T**i Maya
3:30PM - Decriminalize Nature Virginia Presents: Mushrooms: Lore, Cultivation, and Medicine

“Virginia’s governor has signed a pair of bills that will legalize a form of psilocybin under state law if and when the ...
04/10/2026

“Virginia’s governor has signed a pair of bills that will legalize a form of psilocybin under state law if and when the psychedel!c is approved by federal officials.” -

This year’s legislation marks a clear step forward from last year’s SB1135. The previous bill was narrowly tailored to a specific “crystalline polymorph” formulation of ps!locyb!n, effectively aligning with a single patented product. The newly signed bills take a broader approach, covering ps!locyb!n more generally once federally approved. That shift didn’t happen by accident. It reflects sustained advocacy and pressure to move away from a single-product framework.

Northern Virginia, this is one to tap into. Tomorrow, join the conversation on what a fair recreational cannabis market ...
03/31/2026

Northern Virginia, this is one to tap into. Tomorrow, join the conversation on what a fair recreational cannabis market could look like in Virginia. Chelsea Higgs Wise of Ma*****na Justice is bringing insight on policy, equity, and what’s ahead for 2026.

If you care about where this is all heading or just want to better understand what’s coming, pull up.

📍 John Marshall Library, Alexandria
🕕 6–8 PM
🎟️ Free to attend

Note: If you arrive after 6:00 PM, the main entrance will be closed. Use the side entrance facing Rose Hill Dr. There will be signs to guide you.




Join Decriminalize Nature Virginia at on March 14 for two hands-on workshops exploring fungi, cacti, and plant knowledg...
03/07/2026

Join Decriminalize Nature Virginia at on March 14 for two hands-on workshops exploring fungi, cacti, and plant knowledge with the community. 🍄🌵

Sacred Cacti & Succulents: A hands-on workshop covering cacti & succulent propagation, custom soil mixes, and cultivation tips. Take home San Pedro cactus, a succulent, and all the materials needed to pot them up. Mar 14 | 12–2 PM| $30 per person | $50 per couple 🌵

Mushroom Cultivation: A beginner-friendly workshop on growing gourmet and functional mushrooms indoors, plus an introduction to mushroom products like coffee and seasoning blends. Participants take home either a Lion’s Mane or Reishi grow kit, or a DIY kit with spores, grain, and substrate. Mar 14 | 2:30–5:30 PM | $60 per person | $100 per couple 🍄

Contact @gmail.com or shoot us a DM to reserve your spot!

Mushroom cultivation supplies provided by

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors created an 18-person committee to study plant medicine during its meeting W...
03/02/2026

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors created an 18-person committee to study plant medicine during its meeting Wednesday night. -

“Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller told the board that the county’s veterans could make use of alternative therapies – namely psilocyb*n – to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

“Traditional treatments, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs, and cognitive behavioral therapy have helped many, but they are not effective for everyone,” he said at the meeting.

The committee will hold public meetings throughout the year. According to a county release, those meetings will be publicly advertised.“

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