Forest Herbs Weekend July 10-12, 2020

Spend hours in the forest and learn identification, ecology and lore of local medicinal plants. Back at the lodge, learn how to prepare tinctures and other preparations with responsibly collected plant material. Participate in our forest farming project. Learn how growing medicinals can protect wild populations of sought-after plants and make us healthier too.

Schedule: To be announced soon. Check back for more details.

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!

See Last Year's Schedule for an idea of the weekend program.

Friday, July 12
3-7:00  Participants arrive, settle in, explore.
6-7:30 Buffet style dinner.
6:30 Welcome Session with Yew Mountain Center and Presenters.
7:00  Session 1: Running a Small Herb Product Business.Lonnie and Paul discussion and Q&A
8:30  Screening:  Sanctity of a Sanctuary documentary featuring Paul Strauss and his efforts to rejuvenate strip mine lands and help create a United Plant Savers sanctuary now visited by herbalists from all over the world.
Saturday, July 13
8:00  Breakfast
9:00  Session 2 : Forest Botanicals with Lonnie
10:00-1:00  Session 3: In the Woods with Paul, Lonnie, and Tanner,  picnic lunch.
1-3:00  Unscheduled time
3-5:00 Session 4: Medicine Making with Paul and Lonnie
5-6:00 Unscheduled time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Keynote:  Forest Farming and Wild Simulated Ginseng with Tanner.  Free and open to public & Live Music.
 Sunday,  July 14
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Session 5 : In the Woods with Paul, Lonnie, and Tanner
12:00 Evaluations
12:30 Lunch
1: 00 Good byes

Want to pick and choose from the sessions?  Learn about our a la carte options for locals. 

Our Forest Herb Weekend is supported by the Cal Price Enrichment Series, Rural Action, Sacharuna, the One Foundation,  United Plant Savers, volunteers, donors, and participants like you!

​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.  Our guests rooms are furnished with linens, towels, soap. 

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.)  Hillsboro (20min) has 2 independently-owned convenience stores with some grocery items.
  
• 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 repellent if they use any. 
  
• We have one guest room where pets are allowed for an additional charge of $25. 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!
  

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