Whether you collect (legal) psychedelic oddities, magical plants, visionary art or are looking for new mystical experiences – the Garden States 2022 Raffle will have something for you. As always, raffle prizes include some truly amazing ethnobotanical objects and opportunities.

The important roles fungi play in ecological systems is becoming increasingly apparent as we recognise how fungi regulate the biosphere and support the earth’s ecological functioning. Fungi interact with humans as well.  Some, like the prized Périgord truffle, might interact too much (or just enough?). The scent of the Périgord truffle is described as 'between sex and death.' We are constantly learning about new applications for fungi, such as their use in textiles and building materials, and for processing pollutants and toxic wastes.

At Garden States 2022, attendees can expect an exciting array of presentations that explore the role of entheogenic plants in therapy and healing. This includes therapeutic research happening across Australia and the world, as well the impact of years of advocacy in using psychedelics to treat a variety of mental health conditions.

Pioneers of psychedelic clinical research in Australia, Dr. Marg Ross (Clinical Lead at St. Vincent’s Hospital) and Dr. Martin Williams (PRISM) will discuss the landmark trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy for anxiety and depression associated with terminal illness currently being undertaken at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. They will describe features of the trial, and reflect on the path ahead for psychedelic psychotherapy within Australia.

From hanging with Tim Leary in the 80s underground psychedelic culture to playing a crucial role chronicling the rise (and maybe fall) of cyberpunk rave culture in the 90s, Douglas Rushkoff has been at the front line of some startling cultural shifts over the past few decades. His latest book, Survival of the Richest, is a wild ride through a world where tech billionaires are planning to avoid an apocalypse of their own making.

Join Rushkoff and Haridy this December, at the world’s longest running ethnobotanical and psychedelic conference, Garden States 2022, for a free-wheeling conversation around science and technology. Rushkoff will speak about everything from how technology has influenced cultural revolution in recent years, to how big business and money are playing a part in our modern psychedelic renaissance.

We hope you’ll be there when Douglas Rushkoff streams into Garden States 2022 for a live ‘in conversation’ piece with writer and long-term friend of EGA, Rich Haridy..

Join us for a Three Day Forum for Cultivating Ethnobotanical Plants, Research, Knowledge and Community. Australia’s renowned botanical and psychedelic conference, Garden States 2022 is taking place from December 2nd - 4th and is a hybrid event, so you can attend either in-person or via live streaming.

With over 35+ hand-picked speakers, 12 workshops and 4 discussion panels, this will be a weekend to remember. Featuring Dr Margaret Ross, David Holmgren, Snu Voogelbreinder, Dr Alison Pouliot, Dr Suresh Muthukumarasway, Lynette Wallworth and John Seed, to name just a few of our fantastic in-person contributors. Streaming speakers include Dennis McKenna, Douglas Rushkoff, Keeper Trout, Mark Pesce, The Seed SistAs and many more important plant minds.

We hope you can join us to get your hands dirty and learn how to grow and share ethnobotanical plants from the experts. Participate in citizen science and meet like-minded botanical folk from across Australia.

New research, cultivation law and a global environment movement has more people growing magic cactus than ever before. Peyote is under threat and we don’t think mescaline occurs in nature outside of cactus. We need to protect these plants but the law can get in the way.

If you’re curious about succulent psychedelics, Garden States 2022 has got you covered. Join Keeper Trout, Dr Liam Engel, Simon Green and many other cacti heads at this special event.

If you’d like to help support our community, we invite you to donate to the EGA Raffle.

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