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Call for Articles & Member Contributions to the 2024 Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation
Share in this monumental edition as we celebrate 30 years! Have a special memory or reflection on the history of UpS? We welcome all contributions from our members. Specifications: Submission …

Special Online Screening of “Reclaiming”
Join us for the FREE virtual premiere of “Reclaiming: Oral Histories of Sexual & Reproductive Wellness Traditions in Appalachian Ohio” on Wednesday, January 10th at 8 pm (EST).

Rural Action and United Plant Savers received a two-year grant to study Goldenseal propagation from the USDA Ohio Specialty crop grant program.
Rural Action and United Plant Savers will conduct research into multiple cultivation methods for the commercially valuable forest crop goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis.
Building a Global Herbal Community
“We all live in a single herbal village.” – Jim Duke

Individual sanctuaries and stewards dedicated to restoring and preserving habitat for both plants and animals.

Herbal educators with a common goal of ‘Planting the Future’ by sharing knowledge to ensure a renewable supply of medicinal plants for future generations.

Herbal companies supporting our work and providing a sustainable supply of native medicinal plants.

Botanical gardens and sites from around the world dedicated to conservation.

Gatherings in-person and online for sharing and learning from one another in honor of the plants.
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