


Fri, Sep 08
|Sunburst Campground Day Use Area
Mountains Region Gathering
Learn about non-timber forest products in cove forests!
Time & Location
Sep 08, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Sunburst Campground Day Use Area, 8820 Lake Logan Rd, Canton, NC 28716, USA
About The Event
Join ForestHer NC for a gathering in the mountains! We are partnering with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmers Coalition to host a workshop focused on medicinal plants found in Appalachian mesophytic cove forests. We will learn about non-timber forest products, plant identification, site selection for plants, and more!
Agenda
8:30 am - Check in
9:00 am - Welcome and introductions
9:30 am - Forest Talk: Intro to non-timber forest products
10:30 am - Forest Walk: Hike and learn about plant ID and site selection (hiking details coming soon)
12:00 pm - Stick around for refreshments! (provided)
More details about the hike coming soon!
This workshop has been made possible thanks to a partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild and support from Domtar, PactivEvergreen, and Georgia-Pacific.