Schedule:  (subject to minor changes)
 
Saturday July 15th

10A-12PM: Medicine Making w/Kayde fen Deardorff ($20) Hands on medicine making and medicinal uses workshop. We will meet and identify a plant, harvest and make an herbal extract or oil. Bring a water bottle, notebook, and a blanket to sit on. Leave with one jar of herbal remedy.

12PM- Lunch ($15)

2-4PM: Forest/Field walk with Paul Strauss of Equinox Botanicals (suggested donation $20)
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6PM: Optional dinner ($20).
COSTS
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Program Tuition: $40 the day. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. 
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Meals: Lunch & Dinner Options
 
Materials Fee: ​If you want to take home preparations, $20 will cover the cost of containers additional ingredients for herbal preparation (oil, beeswax, alcohol, etc.) 
 
Lodging:  ​Available via AirBnB https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/221716980

GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) insect repellent (we sell effective, locally made all-natural repellent,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen too!), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.

GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
  • AT&T cellular service works pretty well.  Others do not.
  • We have a land line you may us e:  304-653-4079. 
  • We have WIFI, but it is quite limited.  Enjoy unplugging, if you can.
  • The closest grocery stores are in Lewisburg (50 min.) or Marlinton (35 min.) 
  • We have limited refrigerator space if you would like to bring special food.  We ask that you don’t store food in your rooms.  We have storage bins for this purpose.
  • BYO-Adult beverages to enjoy responsibly if you are old enough. 
  • Our rooms and buildings are non-smoking and we use unscented, natural cleaning products.
  • To protect the ecology of our pond, we ask that swimmers use non-toxic natural sunscreen and/or bug repell3nt if they use any. 
  • We have one guest room where pets are allowed for an additional charge of $50. Pets must remain on a leash and are not allowed in common rooms (service animals excepted.)
  • All participants must sign a standard Waiver and Release form.
  • We are a small, community run non-profit and highly motivated to make this center the best resource it can be.  The YMC is a constant work in progress. We welcome your ideas and feedback. 
  • Your participation in our weekend programs supports local experiential education and stewardship.  Thank you!