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Welcome to United Plant Savers As Seen On
Herbal Travel and Adventure in 2026
As we embrace the spirit of the plant savers community, 2026 offers a wonderful opportunity to deepen our connection with nature through herbal travel and adventure. This year, to encourage …
2026 Call for Articles and Contributions for the Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation
How do we learn about plants? Who teaches us, and in what settings – kitchens, gardens, forests, classrooms, apprenticeships, stories, or moments of necessity? The 2026 Journal of Medicinal Plant …
Inside the United Plant Savers Herbal Research Library: Ethnobotany, History & Herbal Traditions
Special Collections and Archives At the heart of the library is the DEA (Duke Ethnobotanical Archives), located at the welcome center. This archive distinguishes itself by featuring materials on flora …
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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