Forest Herbs
Course content: In the forest, learn identification, ecology and lore of local medicinal plants. Participate in our forest farming project. Back at the lodge, learn how to prepare tinctures and other preparations with responsibly collected plant material. Learn how forest farming can protect wild populations of sought-after plants. This work has the potential to make us healthier as well as protect and enhance the forested environment.
We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
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Schedule: (subject to minor changes)
Friday, July 6, 2018 3-7:00pm Participants arrive, settle in, explore. 6-7:30pm Homemade pizza and salad dinner. 7:30 Movie: Numens--the Healing Power of Plants Saturday, July 7, 2018 7:30-8:30 am breakfast 9-12:00 Wild Plant Stories walk 1:00-3:00 Preparation techniques of herbs 4:30-6pm Forest Farming session with Ed and Carole Daniels of Shady Grove Botanicals 6:00-7:00 Dinner 7:00 -8:00 Keynote presentation about ginseng: Dr. Jim McGraw of WVU 8:00 Live music: Phil and Friends Sunday, July 8, 2018 9:00-11:00 Culinary Forest Herbs walk and talk 11:00 Brunch |
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COSTS
Program Tuition: Local residents are free, visitors $40.
Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee.
Package Deal: Includes 2 nights lodging, meals, materials, and tuition. $120 (per room) with each additional adult costing $50, kids $25, under 5 free)
Meals: Brunch, lunch, and dinner buffets may be purchased. Light breakfasts are provided for lodgers.
Materials Fee: If you want to take home preparations, $10 will cover the cost of containers additional ingredients for herbal preparation (oil, beeswax, alcohol, etc.)
Lodging: Guest rooms for during a program weekend are $60/night. Camping is $15/night. Send us a note at check out when you register, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging. We cannot book lodging online at this time.
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:
Program Tuition: Local residents are free, visitors $40.
Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee.
Package Deal: Includes 2 nights lodging, meals, materials, and tuition. $120 (per room) with each additional adult costing $50, kids $25, under 5 free)
Meals: Brunch, lunch, and dinner buffets may be purchased. Light breakfasts are provided for lodgers.
Materials Fee: If you want to take home preparations, $10 will cover the cost of containers additional ingredients for herbal preparation (oil, beeswax, alcohol, etc.)
Lodging: Guest rooms for during a program weekend are $60/night. Camping is $15/night. Send us a note at check out when you register, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging. We cannot book lodging online at this time.
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!