Southern Oregon’s Herb Pharm to Host “Planting The Future” Event
Williams, Oregon, November 14, 2008 /Natural Newswire/ –– The United Plant Savers (UpS), the non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, conserving and restoring native medicinal plants, will be hosting its 2009 conference “Planting The Future” at Herb Pharm’s farm in Williams, Oregon, on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Renowned herbalists from around the country will lead workshops on Herb Pharm’s 85-acre certified organic farm at the all-day event. This is the fourth time the educational symposium will be held at Herb Pharm, which is also a designated UpS Botanical Sanctuary.
UpS is on the front line of generating awareness about the vulnerable status of many “At Risk” plants. Over-harvesting and environmental impact have caused an ever-increasing shortage of plant resources. The work of UpS is to research, educate and protect the interests of plants and their habitats, while offering education and support for all herbal enthusiasts ranging from consumers to practitioners.
Sara Katz, co-founder of Herb Pharm, was recently named President of United Plant Savers Board of Directors. “UpS conferences are unique in that they combine a day bursting with enthusiasm for the many outstanding classes on medicinal herbs that are offered, with an exceptional spirit of celebration for the healing plants.” Says Katz, “The Herb Pharm farm, with its renowned Education Garden and fields of medicinal herb crops, including many herbs on the UpS 'At Risk List', is in every respect an ideal place to hold such a conference.”
Activities will include Plant Walks and multiple workshops, all designed to educate on a wide range of issues affecting many vital American native plants. Each year this event attracts hundreds. Additional details are available at 1-800-348-4372 ext. 100, visiting online at www.herb-pharm.com; or contacting United Plant Savers directly at (802) 476-6467, or on the web: www.unitedplantsavers.org.
