15th Wild Plant Festival

From April 25th to 26th, prepare for an exciting journey into the world of plant magic. 🌱 Join us at the 15th Wild Plant Festival and discover the charms of nature and Istria in full bloom. This festival is not just an event - it is an invitation to explore, learn and connect deeper with the natural world around us. 🌼 PROGRAM Saturday, April 25, 2026 11 a.m. Opening of the Festival with a special program 12 p.m. Discussion on the occasion: "From meadow to market - how to start a business with wild and medicinal herbs" - participants: - Monika Kovač, co-founder of the Kusshh brand - Martina Štifanić, OPG MIRAI Aromatica - Leonora Surian Popov, lecturer at the university - Ezio Pinzan, Head of the Administrative Department for Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting, Fisheries and Water Management of the Istrian County - Helena Brana, certified phytoaromatherapist, HERBA Craft for phytoaromatherapy and services LEctures (Cultural Center): 1 p.m. - "WILD FOOD ON A PLATE - wild herbs in the diet" Leonora Surian Popov, phytotherapist and herbalist Herbal studio "Vilin Lončić" 3 p.m. Nature of Croatia - biodiversity, threats and protection! Goran Šafarek, Photographer/Videographer/Biologist/Author/Adventurer 5:30 PM - Thyroid Balance: A Holistic Approach to Women's Health Kristina Šestan Šverko, MD, Phytoaromatherapist WORKSHOPS: 2 PM - "Natural Cosmetics Workshop" (Cultural Center) Helena Brana, Certified Phytoaromatherapist, Obrt HERBA Registration required due to limited number of participants Registration fee 25 EUR 2 PM (Main Tent) "Mosquito Butter Workshop" * Sabina AKA binaGreen Registration required due to limited number of participants. Free workshop for 15 participants. 3 PM (Main Tent) "FIELD PLANT IDENTIFICATION - Get to know wild plants in nature"* Leonora Surian Popov, Phytotherapist and Herbalist Herbal Studio "Vilin Lončić" Registration required due to limited number of participants. Registration fee: 20 euros 4 p.m. - Interactive workshop ‘Edible wild plants’ (Cultural Center) Gabrijela Vrbetić, mag.ing.agr., Gaby's Garden Registration required due to limited number of participants. Workshop is free. Sunday, 26.4.2026 LECTURES (Cultural Center): 11 a.m. - “The cost of honey production in Istria”. dr. sc. Milan Oplanić, Institute of Agriculture and Tourism 12 p.m. - “Modern horticulture in harmony with nature” Kruno Pekas – Gardener Kruno, Croatian gardener, activist, florist and landscape designer 2 p.m. - “How to turn a neglected plot into an ecological plantation?” Monika Kovač, co-founder of the Kusshh brand 3 pm - "How to help yourself with urinary tract infections?", Ivana Gabre mag.pharm , Mariene Cosmetics 4 pm - "Women's hormones and immunity: perimenopause, menopause and the rise of autoimmune diseases" , Žaklina Stroligo, phytoaromatherapist WORKSHOPS SUNDAY 27.4. (main tent) From 12 to 14 pm Your piece of spring - making pictures from pressed flowers* Katarina Kralj Kreković, Vilinrosa., Craft for making jewelry and souvenirs Registration is required due to the limited number of participants. Registration fee 10 eur 2 pm - Incense burning workshop in nature - The scents of incense and aromatic herbs can trigger a mental reboot! Gloria Glušac, phytoaromatherapist 1 p.m. - "Herb picking demonstration on the meadows of Kršan - health under your feet"* – In memoriam Frenki Zgrablić Martina Brnić (Zgrablić) – phytotherapist, Passiflora Phytoterapija Registration is required due to the limited number of participants. Registration fee 15 euros CHILDREN'S CORNER (main tent) SATURDAY From 2 to 5 pm Workshop - "Create your own green corner" Yellow umbrella SUNDAY From 12 to 3 pm (main tent) Notebook and walk - "Let's get to know the meadow" Yellow umbrella GASTRONOMIC CORNER (main tent) SATURDAY, APRIL 25 3 pm - Fried sage, Dubravka Orlić-Bašlin, Svijet biljaka d.o.o SUNDAY, APRIL 26 12 pm - Gastro cooking show - David Skoko, Tortiglioni with cream of mixed berries and trukinja OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUNDAY, April 26 GUIDED WALK "Kršan Spring walk tour" * Departure: 9 am Route: Pristav - Čepić polje - Lanišće - Pristav Included: tasting cheese, drinks, lunch, lecture on wild plants and demonstration of plant picking with Leonora Surian Registration fee 30 euros. *Registration is required via online form Organizers: TZ Kršan, Municipality Kršan Co-organizer: Administrative Department for Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting, Fisheries and Water Management of the Istrian County Patrons: Ministry of Agriculture Sponsors: Erste Bank Roplast Istrian County