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SUMMARY:Pawpaws & Beverage Biology: A Tropical and Global Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Explore tropical fruits & global beverages in a full-day workshop on Pawpaws and worldwide drink traditions. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a full-day journey into the fascinating worlds of tropical fruits and global beverage traditions. This immersive experience is perfect for plant enthusiasts\, curious foodies\, and anyone interested in ethnobotany\, culture\, and health. \n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/pawpaws-beverage-biology-a-tropical-and-global-exploration/
LOCATION:United Plant Savers\, 35703 Loop Rd\, Rutland\, Ohio\, 45775\, United States
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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SUMMARY:2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference – an immersive\, weekend-long gathering that brings together new and experienced forest farmers\, professionals\, and natural products entrepreneurs from across the region. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore forest farming topics including growing\, conserving\, harvesting\, and marketing a wide range of species such as mushrooms\, goldenseal\, and elderberry. The event will also focus on small business development\, marketing\, value-added strategies\, and looking at agritourism as a way to diversify income and engage the public with forest-based enterprises. \n\n\n\nExperience hands-on learning\, inspiring speakers\, and networking opportunities in the heart of Appalachian Ohio. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up\, this conference will equip you with the tools\, connections\, and knowledge to grow sustainably. \n\n\n\nFor more information on the event\, go to: appalacianforestfarmers.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/2025-southern-ohio-forest-farming-conference/
LOCATION:Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
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SUMMARY:Growing\, Harvesting\, and Processing Your Own Medicinal Mushroom Products
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 14th\, United Plant Savers (UpS) and Soulshine Acres are teaming up to offer an exciting workshop at the UpS Botanical Sanctuary in Rutland\, Ohio. This workshop\, titled “Growing\, Harvesting\, & Processing Your Own Medicinal Mushroom Products\,” is most applicable for those who already have a basic understanding of log-based mushroom cultivation\, but is open to all experience levels. \n\n\n\nGoing beyond the initial stages of mushroom cultivation\, this workshop will focus on the later stages of  production\, including successful fruiting\, harvesting\, drying\, and processing techniques to create value-added mushroom products. \n\n\n\nFounded in 2021 by Anna Kelly and Andy Gideon\, Soulshine Acres is based in Athens\, Ohio and specializes in log-grown gourmet and medicinal mushroom products\, including a range of mushroom tinctures. In 2024\, Soulshine Acres joined UpS’s Forest Grown Verified (FGV) program\, and has demonstrated their commitment to sustainable practices\, including rainwater collection for irrigation\, natural pest management strategies\, and sourcing logs sustainably. Soulshine Acres has made big strides in a few short years\, and they have plenty of first hand experience to share. Don’t miss this limited opportunity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this event please follow the link below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/growing-harvesting-and-processing-your-own-medicinal-mushroom-products/
LOCATION:Ohio
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SUMMARY:UPCOMING EVENT: 2024 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:Rural Action Sustainable Forestry Presents the 2024 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference. Join us for everything forest farming! \n\n\n\nCLICK THE REGISTRATION LINK BELOW TO SEE THE FULL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the beautiful United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary and gain a broad understanding of the many aspects\, strategies\, and opportunities of forest farming. This weekend-long event will showcase such topics as site selection\, forest botanical and mushroom cultivation and harvest\, mulberry production\, plant propagation and planting stock\, the business of agroforestry\, and medicinal plant walks. \n\n\n\nPlus in-depth information on opportunities for forest farmers such as access to the Rural Action Native Plant Nursery\, free site assessment and management plans\, technical and financial assistance through NRCS\, and forest farming mentorship. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Jeanine Davis on “The Future of Forest Farming”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors: Shady Grove Botanicals\, the Rural Action Native Plant Nursery\, Equinox Botanicals\, Soulshine Acres\, Talcon Quinn\, Solid Ground Farm\, Blue Rock Station Food Forest\, and Rooted in Thyme. \n\n\n\nThe $100 registration fee includes a keynote presentation\, 5 classroom sessions\, 4 field sessions\, a panel with beginning and seasoned forest farmers\, 2 workshops\, and 6 meals. Attendees have the option to camp for free at the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary or lodging is available in the area. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/2024-southern-ohio-forest-farming-conference/
LOCATION:Ohio
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SUMMARY:UPCOMING EVENT (9-7-24): Growing & Marketing Forest Grown American Ginseng Workshop
DESCRIPTION:American ginseng is one of the rarest and most sought after medicinal plants in the world. Join us and learn how to grow your own patch! \n\n\n\nThis comprehensive workshop will be led by Chip Carroll\, long-time UpS staffer and ginseng specialist with over 20+ years of experience as a ginseng grower\, educator\, and buyer. During this event\, he will cover all facets of ginseng cultivation and marketing\, as well as a historical perspective of how ginseng became one of the most popular\, valuable\, and regulated medical plants in the world. \n\n\n\nLocation: United Plant Savers \n\n\n\n35703 Loop Road Rutland\, OH 45775 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket cost $10.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/growing-marketing-forest-grown-american-ginseng-workshop/
LOCATION:Ohio
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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SUMMARY:Goldenseal Cultivation & Value-Added Processing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event will focus on the cultivation\, harvesting\, post harvest processing and handling of goldenseal and other medicinal roots crops \n\n\n\nOne of the most important aspects of growing goldenseal and medicinal plants is proper harvesting\, and post-harvest processing and handling techniques\, like washing\, drying\, and storage. This workshop will largely focus on these later stages of the production process\, but will also include an overview of the cultivation basics that we have covered in previous workshops. This event will be led by United Plant Savers staff\, and will include both indoor classroom instruction\, and outdoor hands-on demonstrations\, inlcuding root harvesting\, washing\, and drying using small-scale commercial-grade equipment. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nTicket cost $10.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/goldenseal-cultivation-value-added-processing-workshop/
LOCATION:Ohio
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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SUMMARY:Heartwood 32nd Annual Forest Council
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\n\n\n\nMay 24 – 27\, 2024 \n\n\n\nHeartwood will be holding its 32nd annual Forest Council gathering in southeast Ohio May 24-27\, 2024\, in partnership with the Ohio Environmental Council and Save Ohio Parks. This year’s gathering will be held at the United Plant Savers botanical sanctuary in Rutland\, OH. The keynote speaker will be Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project\, author of Smokescreen: Debunking Wildfire Myths to Save Our Forests and Our Climate. \n\n\n\nFor further information as it becomes available please visit https://heartwood.org/2024-forest-council/index.html.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/heartwood-32nd-annual-forest-council/
LOCATION:Ohio
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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SUMMARY:Elderberry Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)\, a versatile flowering and fruit-bearing shrub that can be used in the landscape\, pantry\, and medicine chest! \n\n\n\nWe will discuss the basics of the elderberry life cycle\, plant uses/products\, growing conditions and site preferences\, and cultivation strategies for fruit\, flower\, and planting stock production.  We will also demonstrate how to propagate “softwood” and “hardwood” cuttings so you can always make more. This workshop will be led by UpS’s Forest Program Manager\, Tanner Filyaw. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nTicket cost $10. Space is limited.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/elderberry-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000
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SUMMARY:Ramp Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we enjoy the arrival of spring and discuss this iconic springtime herb. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide participants with an overview of how to sustainably cultivate\, manage\, and market ramps in the forest or garden. Topics covered will include ramp conservation\, life cycles\, site selection\, techniques for both forest and raised bed cultivation\, and more. This workshop will be led by UpS’s Forest Program Manager\, Tanner Filyaw. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nTicket cost $10. Space is limited.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/ramp-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in growing your own mushrooms\, but don’t know where to start?\n\n\n\nJoin us at the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary in Rutland\, OH on Saturday\, March 2nd from 9am to 12pm to find out what you need to know! \n\n\n\nOur workshop will focus on how to cultivate gourmet and medicinal mushrooms on natural hardwood logs\, and will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of mushroom cultivation and management strategies. For this event we will be using Oyster mushrooms to demonstrate how to inoculate small diameter bolts with plug spawn\, as well as large diameter rounds with sawdust spawn. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nTicket cost $10. Space is limited.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/mushroom-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Ohio
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SUMMARY:Special Screening of Reclaiming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Reclaiming at United Plant Savers on December 10th at 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReclaiming is a short film that documents oral histories of sexual & reproductive wellness traditions rooted in Appalachian Ohio. The film was directed by Clara Haizlett and Talcon Quinn\, with support from United Plant Savers.  \n\n\n\nReclaiming has been made possible by the Mid Atlantic Arts Council’s Central Appalachia Living Traditions program and in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. \n\n\n\n@MidAtlanticArts @CentralAppalachiaLivingTraditions @centralapplivingtrad
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/special-screening-of-reclaiming/
LOCATION:Ohio
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T093000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Growing & Marketing Wild-Simulated Ginseng - 10-14-23
DESCRIPTION:American Ginseng – Panax quinquefolius\,\n\n\n\nJoin the United Plant Savers ginseng specialist\, Chip Carroll\, on Saturday\, October 14th to learn how to sustainably cultivate\, manage\, and market ginseng roots using the wild-simulated method. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)\, also commonly known as “sang\,” has been harvested in southeast Ohio for generations\, and the broader Appalachian region\, since the mid-1700’s. A long history of overharvesting\, coupled with a loss of suitable forest habitats\, has resulted in significant declines among wild populations\, and has contributed to increased concern about longevity and conservation of this legendary species. Despite having a reputation as being one of the more difficult herbs to cultivate\, ginseng is an adaptable species that can be successfully grown in wild-simulated forest farming systems. This workshop will provide participants with a detailed look at ginseng’s history\, life cycle\, ecology\, and habitat preferences; an overview of the wild-simulated method; as well as a wild-simulated planting demonstration. Stratified ginseng seed will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 14thArrival/Check-In: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Workshop: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $10 \n\n\n\nLocation: United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary\, Rutland\, OH 45775 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/workshop-growing-marketing-wild-simulated-ginseng-10-14-23/
LOCATION:Ohio
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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SUMMARY:Goldenseal Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the United Plant Savers plant propagation team on Saturday\, September 2nd for a deep dive into goldenseal propagation\, cultivation\, and management.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrival/Check-In: 8:30 a.m – 9:00 a.m.Workshop: 9 a.m. – 12 pm.Cost: $20 \n\n\n\nLocation: United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary\, Rutland\, OH 45775 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)\, also commonly known as “yellow root\,” is one of southeast Ohio’s most iconic woodland medicinal plants\, and has been harvested from Ohio’s forests for generations. Today\, wild goldenseal populations are less abundant than they were in the past\, and continue to face significant challenges associated with habitat loss\, degradation\, and overharvesting. Fortunately for aspiring growers\, goldenseal is a resilient species that can be successfully cultivated in a variety of forest farming and agroforestry production systems.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop will provide participants with a detailed look at goldenseal’s life cycle and habitat requirements; cultivation strategies for forest and agroforestry production systems; and hands-on propagation demonstrations where we will discuss how to subdivide mature rhizomes\, and make cuttings from fibrous roots. Each participant will get two goldenseal rootlets to take home and plant! This workshop will be led by United Plant Savers Forest Program Manager\, Tanner Filyaw.
URL:https://unitedplantsavers.org/event/goldenseal-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Ohio
CATEGORIES:UpS Event
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