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  • Edible and Medicinal Plants of Appalachia

Speaker: Vickie Shufer. Explore the botanical bounty of the southern Appalachians.  We hike the nature trails and identify plants used for food and discuss their health and medicinal benefits. Sustainable harvesting techniques, preparation methods, and how to use the plants on a regular basis are included.


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