It’s a great time to be in the forest! Join us on December 6th for a presentation by Dr. Allen Bryant from Appalachian State University at 1 PM. Then, at 2 PM, learn how to plant forest botanicals for successful future harvests with Will Lewis, our Forest Farming Coordinator. Join friends to help us expand the forest farm at the Yew and grow your forest farming skills.
This presentation is part of our Indigenous Voices series, supported by the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area.
Bring your own bag lunch, or have soup and bread provided by the YMC staff for $8 at 12 pm. Pre-order your soup bowl on the Yew Shop page yewmountain.org/yew-shop
Why join us?
Spend a day surrounded by the Appalachian forest learning about conserving and restoring this special ecosystem with Cherokee Native Dr. Allen Bryant, and the Yew Mountain Center's Forest Farming Coordinator, Will Lewis.
Where will you be?
Join us at the Yew Mountain Center, a 500-acre Botanical Sanctuary and educational center near Hillsboro, WV. Our mission is to provide programs that explore Appalachian ecology, culture, and the arts while promoting personal and community wellness. We are the home of the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative and a destination on the Mountain Medicine Trail.
What to bring:
Sturdy hiking shoes, a reusable water bottle, a pencil/pen, and a field notebook.
Comfortable/layered clothing appropriate for field activities and the weather, insect repellent, and long pants are suggested. (Ticks!)
Inclement Weather:
Keep an eye on our local weather forecast. We will post on our social media channels and website any winter weather-related updates.
Event: Native American Forest Stewardship
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 12-4 PM
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