Workshops & Speakers
Inner and Outer Landscape – Reading Patterns of Nature
Ancient healing systems are thriving today as they are based on truths that will never change. The elements of Nature,...
Africulture
Join Michael to learn about the principles, practices, plants and people of african descent that have contributed to...
The “Landless” Farmers
Matt and Rachel Palma of Restoration Acres Farm will be leading us on a walking tour of their Pastured Pig operation...
Chelsea Harlan
Chelsea Harlan is a poet from Sedalia, Virginia. Her debut full-length collection, Bright Shade, was recently selected...
Challenging Outdoor Games
Calling school aged youth! Experience the fun of teambuilding activities! Story lines and random objects will be used...
Beyond Organic: Plant & Soil Health
Workshop Description Learn how to push plants to rebuild the soil microbiome, how biology has more impact than...
Getting Started with Growing Berries
Learn the many types of berries that you can grow, what common berries to start with, the specific cultural techniques...
Growing Quality Tree Fruits Without Toxic Sprays
Learn which tree fruits take little help to produce good crops. We'll go over establishing plantings, which fruits...
Wild Food & Medicine Plant Walk
Learn about a myriad of late summer/fall wild food and medicine. We'll take a brief walk around Camp Sedalia getting...
Wild Watercolors
Create a nature-inspired watercolor art piece. Get into the creative flow by trusting your natural instincts and...
Live Performance with Acoustic Emphasis
Performing on-stage can be intimidating but the right set of gear and tips to help your playing stand out in a...
The Art of Live Looping
Live looping performance has become more and more popular with many different looping effect pedals currently on the...
Keeping a Family Milk Cow in the 21st Century
After 3 years of walking the legal line to obtain raw milk for our family, in 2007 we traded in the lawn mower for our...
Eating Acorns
Acorns are one of the most abundant and under-utilized wild foods in the United States. In this workshop we will cover...
Free Form Baskets and Flower Crowns
Learn how to use local vines to make your own flower crowns and basic whimsical baskets. All Ages (Parental...
Energy Flows As Plants and Animals Grow
Join us as we flow like energy through the energy cycle. Discover how energy moves from the sun to the earth and...
Herbal Allies for Stress + Anxiety
In this workshop, you will learn to use 5 herbs that can be used for managing stress and anxiety states. These are...
Introduction to Herbal Cold Care
In this workshop, you will learn to use 5 herbs that can be used for recovering from colds + flus. Learn remedies for...
Biodynamic Composting
Curious about compost? A simple pile of discarded refuse does not make compost. Real compost transforms into humus....
The True Value of Backyard Chickens
We all need connection to the natural world around us. One of the easiest ways to do your small part to live a life...
What is this & Can I eat it?
This workshop will focus on the most highly prized and sought-after species of wild edible mushrooms that are native...
Exploration of Birds and Soundscapes at Mountain Run Farm
Join Laura Henry-Stone, associate professor of environmental science, to explore the morning sounds of Mountain Run...
Establishing Plant Relations
This experiential class teaches simple methods for developing intimate relationships with the plants around us. We...
Fermented Vegetables
Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is...
Designing & Establishing a Food Forest
In this hands-on workshop we'll learn how to plan and implement a food forest guild from start to finish. Guilds are a...
Fermented Herbal Sodas
Brace yourselves for these fizzy, buzzy, sodas. While there are more choices on the market now for sparkly fermented...
Heal Your Community Through Functional Medicine Farming
Now more than ever, farmers need to help their community take back their health. In this workshop, Ashley will guide...
Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Farmers
The back-to-the-land movement has continued to gain much ground in recent years, and with it the desire to purchase...
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TIMING & THE SEASONALITY OF PLANT MEDICINE
Each season, the plants express themselves differently, and their expression reflects specific energetic functions....
Understanding The Honeybees
The honeybee crisis calls upon us human beings to act differently and think differently. In this workshop we will...
The Human Holobiont and Regenerative Health
In this workshop you will learn updated concepts on our understanding of the microbiome, the human holobiont, Nature...
The Blessed Breath
Between environmental threats such as climate crisis consequences and the Covid pandemic, to personal and societal...
Wood Fired Pottery
Experience the process of wood firing in its simplest way. We will harvest clay straight from the Earth and add some...
Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Learn all the basics to begin your natural dye journey! This rewarding process will help you unlock the hues of your...
Natural Indigo + Resist Dyeing
Explore the magic of indigo~ nature's only natural blue. Together we will learn about the history of indigo through...
Urban Farm Start-Up
This workshop will tell the story of what drove Cam to start farming at age 30. Growing food in backyards and...
RE-INSPIRING THE NEW AGRARIAN REVIVAL
Since the Industrial Revolution we have modeled our lives and society on the paradigm of the machine. Now as that...