2025 Events & Workshops
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November
8th
A Night with Yew 5:00 PM Saturday Join us for a lively fundraiser for the Yew Mountain Center with a night of live string music and dancing at Wood Thrush Park in Lewisburg. 334 Richland Lane See you on the square dance floor! SOLD OUT!
Silent Auction & Raffle Tickets Still Available! You don't have to be present to win. 16th
Friendsgiving Potluck & Open House 2-5 PM Sunday Visit the Yew for the first time or the 50th time at our Friendsgiving Potluck and Open House. Enjoy a roasted turkey donated by Donald Blake of Terrapin Farm and dishes contributed by all who wish to bring food to share. We'll dig in around 3 PM. Will Lewis and Adrienne Cedarleaf will each offer 45-minute tours of the land at 2:15 PM and 4:00 PM. Got some tired little pumpkins and bad apples? Bring them to the produce launcher and teach them to fly. We'll have our annual pond plunge with the 6-person sauna available before and after this chilling activity. Music makers are invited and encouraged to do their thing! We'll have a campfire outside, weather permitting, and one in the stone fireplace in the Great Room. This is a family-friendly event! Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times. This isn't a pet-friendly event, however. Please leave your fur family at home. This is a free community offering! It is also the first event at the Yew since our launch of the "We Need Yew" comprehensive fundraising campaign. We are raising money to buy the land and continue serving the community with beloved programs and new opportunities. Local ownership of the Yew is possible with local support! Do you know someone who would love to protect this resource for generations to come? Please extend our invitation to visit! December
6th
Native American Forest Stewardship with Dr. Allen Bryant Professor at Appalachian State University, Cherokee Native 12-4 PM Saturday Indigenous Voices series It's a great time to be in the forest! Join us for Dr. Allen Bryant's presentation and learn how to plant forest botanicals for successful future harvests with Will Lewis. Join friends to help us expand the forest farm at the Yew. Family-friendly. 12 PM - Bring a bag lunch or purchase some tasty soup on site 1 PM - Dr. Bryant presents "Returning to Kituwah: History, Homeland, and Cultural Renewal" (indoors) 2 PM - Forest Medicinal Planting Workshop (in the forest) Please leave pets at home. Suggested donation: $10. Due to the recent snowfall and an ice storm in Boone, NC, Dr. Allen Bryant
is unable to travel to the workshop, but he looks forward to joining us next year for his presentation. The Forest Medicinal Planting Workshop will still be taking place. Previous Events of 2025:
February
1st
Winter Trees Walk - Bark, Buds & Branches 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday Suggested donation: $10, We appreciate every gift of any size. Break through your winter dormancy and learn about the subtle features of the winter trees with our Winter Trees Walk - "Bark, Buds & Branches." Join us for easy walks in the Yew Mountain Center Forest. Go out on a limb and learn about the secret lives of winter trees and enjoy family friendly fun in nature, Learn Winter Tree Identification from Ken Beezley and Maple Tapping from Will Lewis. .
15th Mountain State Maple Days - Tours & All-Day Brunch 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday Free Tours of the Maple Operation $20 Adult - $10 Kid - Brunch All Day Children 5 and under free Journey to the YMC sugar bush for free tours of the maple operation hosted by our Forest Farming Coordinator, Will Lewis. Our conversations will flow from sap run conditions, tapping specifics, to collection. Satisfy your maple cravings with endless stacks of fluffy pancakes drenched in local maple syrup from Hillsboro Maple Works! Pair your pancakes with a mouthwatering selection of sides locally sourced from Swift Level Fine Meat and Spangler Farm featuring local bacon and sausage, golden potatoes, and scrambled eggs. March
15th
Mountain State Maple Days - Tours & Treats 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday Free Tours of the Maple Operation $8 per plate Come for a tour of our maple trees within the botanical sanctuary hosted by Will Lewis, WV Forest Farm Coordinator. A self-guided tour of the maple trees will also be available. Engaging children activities centered around outdoor education and maple syrup production. Satisfy your maple cravings with stacks of Made-To-Order fluffy pancakes drenched in rich, golden maple syrup! 28th
Tree Grafting Workshop - DIY Fruit Tree Grafting Experience 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday $25 Registration Get ready to learn the timeless skill of tree grafting with our Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop! Discover the whip and tongue grafting technique and create your own grafted fruit trees in this hands-on class. Guided by knowledgeable instructors, you’ll work with apple trees and take home five grafted dwarf trees to start or expand your own orchard. Grab-n-Go refreshments will be available. Please feel free bring your own snacks or bring something to share. April
12th
Appalachian Spring! Wildflowers & Ramp Walk, Trivia & Dinner 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 3 PM - Wildflowers & Ramp Walk Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of spring on a guided tour of local wildflowers. Explore their beauty and learn about their ecology. Suggested Donation $10 We appreciate gifts of any size! 5 PM - Appalachian Spring Dinner Savor the distinct flavors of a seasonal favorite, ramps, in a delicious, freshly prepared dinner. Pick up a few tidbits about growing ramps from YMC forest farm manager, Will Lewis. $20 Adult Dinner & $10 Children's Dinner 6 PM - Trivia Trivia questions will weave together themes from the wildflower walk and ramp education plus test your general knowledge for a lively and fun competition. Put together your best team! Multiple activities,,, join anytime. May
16th
Wild Edibles Walk 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Friday Dinner: $15 Suggested walk donation: $15. We appreciate gifts of any size! Presented by Tyson Sampson of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Join us for an easy walk and informative session that teaches safe, responsible, and sustainable ways to gather nourishment from the wild. Stay the weekend with us to explore even more of the YMC events, with the Forest Farming Field Day happening the next day. No children or dogs for this event to respect the protocol of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. 17th
Forest Farming Field Day - Multiple Workshops 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday The 2025 WV Forest Farming Field Day will address a variety of forest farming topics, including opportunities for generating agricultural income while conserving and rejuvenating forested land through the cultivation of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and maple syrup. Tour the Yew Mountain Center's forest farm and learn about mini-grants and technical assistance available to get you started or to expand a forest farm. Spaces are limited. Registration is required. June
1-30th
Pop-up Workshops and Events TBA July
12th & 13th
Mountain Medicine Weekend - Multiple Workshops Saturday & Sunday Mountain Medicine Weekend is all about exploring the sustainable uses and cultivation methods of forest-farmed Appalachian botanicals. Come to support and learn from the small producers and businesses bringing local forest resources to our region. July
18th & 20th
Mushroom Weekend Friday, Saturday & Sunday Join us for an unforgettable day of discovery, education, and culinary delight at our Guided Mushroom Foray through the Botanical Sanctuary! Whether you're a seasoned forager or a curious newcomer, this event offers something for everyone. Friday, July 18th - Creatures of the Night Forest: Squirrels and Mushrooms Saturday, July 19th - Mushroom Foray at The Yew Mountain Center Sunday, July 20th - Guided Mushroom Walk: 'Micro Myco Meander' August
1-31st
Pop-up Workshops and Events TBA September
Calling all harvest hands for the Native Seed Collection Walk!
Surrounded by The Yew Mountain Center botanical sanctuary, join us for a moderate four-hour hike in the forest through rugged terrain as we learn about and collect ramp seeds (Allium tricoccum) and seeds of other valued forest botanicals we may encounter. This is a family-friendly event. Please leave your pets at home.
Take Home Ramp Seeds & Win Trail Prizes!
Rooms and campsites are available for an additional cost.
October
1-31st
Pop-up Workshops and Events TBA |
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