Center for Medicinal Plant Conservation Grand Opening
September 21-22, 2019 | Rutland, OH
We can’t wait to celebrate with our members the monumental accomplishment that is the completion of the new Center for Medicinal Plant Conservation. Please join us!
HERB WALKS • ART • MUSIC
Dinner included and provided by Purple Chopstix
Steven Foster will speak about the dedication of the Center to Jim and Peggy Duke, and we also have a special presentation by Rosemary Gladstar and friends.
Gate & Check-In Times: Friday 4-10 PM and Saturday 8:30-2 PM
Center is ADA Accessible, but trails are not – please contact office@unitedplantsavers.org for special needs.
Bring the whole gang for this family-friendly event!
EVENT SCHEDULE
2:30 PM Rosemary Gladstar and Paul Strauss
Looking Back, Moving Forward
A look into the historical beginnings of UpS ~ stories, visions and dreams that came to be ~ and what lies ahead as told by Rosemary and friends
3:15 PM Dedication Ceremony by Steven Foster
Knowledge Inspires Appreciation which Inspires Conservation
How Jim Duke Taught Us the Love of Plants in the Evolution of UpS
5:00 – 7:30 PM Evening mixer
Enjoy dinner provided by Purple Chopstix from Athens, evening storytelling by Doug Elliot, and music by Lobo Marino. We will also have tea and kombucha.
9:00 AM Guided hikes (sign up for a hike at the event)
More Event Information
We have more exciting announcements coming in 2019, including creative ways to get people connected to plants and inspire the next generation of plant savers. Please stay tuned.
Thank you to our generous event sponsors!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT?
A perk of becoming a sponsor includes one-year Herbal Business Membership. Being an Herbal Business Member includes a listing on our website and in our annual Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation.
- Seedling $250 – Includes your logo on our website and program, plus one ticket to each event. This is ideal for small herbal companies that want to support UpS in celebrating its 25th.
- Two Prong $500 – Includes your logo on our website and program, plus two tickets to each event. This is ideal for companies or organizations that would like to share information as well as support UpS’ 25th.
- Three Prong $3000 – This level expresses a deeper commitment of support for our outreach efforts and the growth of our membership. This sponsorship includes your logo on our website and program materials, four tickets to each event, AND provides an opportunity to collaborate on three social media posts throughout 2019.
- Four Prong $10, 000+ We understand that our supporters are both people with limited means as well as large herbal product companies whose success relies on an abundant and reliable supply of native medicinal plants. Collaboration on social media posts and outreach. We offer this option as a way for a company or individual to make an impact relative to your capacity to give.
You can use our DONATE button to pay sponsorship fees online
or send a check by mail to United Plant Savers, PO Box 147, Rutland, OH 45775.
Please email your preferred logo to office@unitedplantsavers.org