2021 Event and Workshop DatesMarch 20 : Maple Days - Join us for educational sugar bush tours, savory and sweet treats along with kids educational activities. April 16-18 Wellspring & Wildflower Weekend - Wellness for the Earth and wellness for You. Join us for a weekend of programs that inspire wholeness between your wellbeing and natural world. See our schedule to pick and choose your favorites: Wildflower Walks, Kid Crafts, Forest Bathing, Eden Energy Medicine, Ramp Lunch, and more! Please register in advance. Fees may apply to some programs. April 24: STEAM*- Nature Printing w/ Eddie Spaghetti Art, 2-5PM Allow Nature to be your MUSE! Gelatin printing uses a pan of Knox gelatin which is inked up with water-based ink. This spontaneous printing process creates unique prints using leaves and other elements of nature. Each participant will be able to create several unique works of art without having to draw. Open to all ages (Kids 7 and under accompanied by an adult). Max 15. Please register in advance. $5 suggested donation. April 25: Nature's Calendar w/ Dr. Elizabeth Long 2-5PM In collaboration with Appalachian Headwaters, we will be offering a program for all ages. Learn how to observe your environment and note the seasonal changes. Please register in advance. $5 suggested donation. May 15: STEAM*- Feathers and Flocks w/ Tiffany Beachy, NRCS 2-5PM In this interactive program, we will explore the life cycle of a migratory songbird from migration to territory formation and mate attraction, through nest building and raising of young. Students will play active games, make detailed observations, create sound maps, design and construct nests, and maybe even meet a special bird up close. All ages welcome, as long as the littles have an adult to help them with the writing/drawing exercises. Max 25. Please register in advance. $5 suggested donation. May 19: STEAM*- Bugs, Butterflies and Bees w/Dr. Elizabeth Long 2-5PM Explore, catch and observe the many kinds of pollinators that live in our backyards. Learn how they interact with flowers and the important role they play in our ecosystem. All ages welcome, ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please register in advance. $5 suggested donation. May 22: Forest Farming Field Days The West Virginia Forest Farming Field Day is an in-person event at the Yew Mountain Center in Hillsboro, West Virginia. Six Groups of 10 will spend the day rotating through seven field stations, each with a different forest farming topic. COVID safety protocols will be in place and participants will be required to follow them; facemasks will be worn. This event will happen rain or shine! May 26: STEAM*- Nature Mandala T-shirts 2-5PM Learn the art and symmetry of mandala making with natural objects and make a permanent print on t-shirts with fabric paint. T-shirts provided. All ages welcome, ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Max 15. Please register in advance. $5 suggested donation Wild Wednesdays in June---every Wednesday 1-4 pm Enjoy a different adventure each week at the Yew Mountain Center. Learn outdoor skills, create art, study animals and plants, and play where the wild things are. Children under 5 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children age 10 and up are welcome to come as Wild Helpers. $5 suggested donation/child. Please bring a water bottle. We will provide light snacks. RSVP by Tuesday before event. Limited space available!! Participants will need to sign a waiver and release form. Join us for a weekend July 10 &11: Forest Herbs Weekend w/ special guests Doug Elliott and Michael "Mycol" Stevens Participate in the Forest Farming project and learn about the botanical treasures of Appalachian hardwood forests. July 23-25: Mushroom Foray w/ the WV Mushroom Club Join us for a weekend full of fun-gi. Follow our expert mushroom hunters and cultivators as they lead participants in a mushroom foray. Discover the beauty and diversity of fungi in the forest. Back at the lodge, identify species using spore prints and microscopes. In the evening, enjoy a specially wild-crafted mushroom dinner. This is a family friendly event that includes kids activities. With presenters from the WV Mushroom Club: Kyle Rooke Chip Chase, and Charlie Aller. September 10: Appalachian Plants and Herbal Medicine, 3-7PM Explore the woods at the YMC with a plant walk and herbal medicine class w/ 7song, director of Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and Holistic Medicine at Ithaca Free Clinic. Identify local plants and the many ways they can be used for medicine. Dinner for sale afterward. September 11-12: Droop Mountain Artisans Open Studio Tour Drive-around Art Studio Tour. Free to the public. Explore our Open Studios and Shops. Visit first-hand with the artist or craftsman. Demonstrations, Food and Make-and-Take Activities. September 17-19: Wild Women's Weekend November 6: Foraging Baskets, 10AM-5PM Make a medium-sized foraging basket and learn the process of basket-making such as preparing materials, forming a base and sides, incorporating a handle, and many more techniques (twining, incorporating natural materials, etc). No experience required! Lunch for sale or bring your own. *STEAM programs are in collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Inc of Lewisburg, WV. Grant support for these educational STEAM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is provided by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, & History and the Benedum Foundation. |
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About Weekend Courses at the Yew
Weekend programs allow individuals and families to build a mini-vacation into a busy schedule. Guests arrive on Friday afternoon or evening and are treated to dinner and a relaxing introduction to the weekend’s activities. Saturday nights feature a keynote presentation that is open to the public. These are festive occasions with a community dinner and live music. The courses wrap up on Sunday afternoon. See a typical schedule for a weekend.
All weekend programs feature a mix of lectures, active participation, and free time to rest and/or explore the area’s trails, ponds, waterfalls. Our class sizes are small enough that we can customize your experience and large enough that you will make new friends as you acquire knowledge and skill. We like to call it an edu-vacation!
We serve locally-sourced healthy meals with your special dietary needs in mind. All short courses are family friendly. Children can enjoy exploring and creating with our staff and/or with you depending on age, ability levels and the programs offered. We will work with you to create a schedule that is fun and educational for everyone in your family. You are invited to extend your stay before or after the program to further explore and relax in the cozy lodge and welcoming wilderness. Stay in our lodge or choose a campsite on the property
All weekend programs feature a mix of lectures, active participation, and free time to rest and/or explore the area’s trails, ponds, waterfalls. Our class sizes are small enough that we can customize your experience and large enough that you will make new friends as you acquire knowledge and skill. We like to call it an edu-vacation!
We serve locally-sourced healthy meals with your special dietary needs in mind. All short courses are family friendly. Children can enjoy exploring and creating with our staff and/or with you depending on age, ability levels and the programs offered. We will work with you to create a schedule that is fun and educational for everyone in your family. You are invited to extend your stay before or after the program to further explore and relax in the cozy lodge and welcoming wilderness. Stay in our lodge or choose a campsite on the property
To satisfy insurance requirements, we ask that our participants sign a waiver similar to the one below for our events and programs. Some programs may have specific waivers.
