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In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a deeply nourishing, herbal-infused salve using locally available plants. Whether you’re interested in natural remedies, sustainable self-care, or simply looking for a new skill, this class will guide you through every step of the process. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and safely forage wild medicinal herbs
Many mushroom species love to grow on trees naturally. The easiest way to simulate this natural relationship is to inoculate cut logs with mushroom spawn. This is a low-tech, no waste, regenerative way to grow mushrooms and easy enough to do at home. In this afternoon workshop you will receive: Access to Chris Parker’s 30
Our November 'Live Fire' event will be hosted at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on Sunday, November 9th. We’ll be joined by an incredible group of chefs and food creators to offer you some delicious and creative dishes. At each event, we strive to provide a variety of vegetable-forward options. These events are casual and relaxed
END OF SEASON FARMER CELEBRATION Sunday, November 9, 2-5pm Frog Level Brewing Co. in Waynesville Join Organic Growers School and WNC Food Systems Coalition for an afternoon to celebrate the season together. Kid friendly! Drop-in or stay the whole time. Featuring Appalachian Herb Collective who will be offering free farmer herbal care. Free Food from
Join us for a 90-minute conversation exploring the living wisdom of Indigenous agriculture and its vital role in restoring the health of the Appalachian forests. Featuring Lyla June Johnson, Indigenous scholar and advocate for food sovereignty; Judy Smith, elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), sharing teachings around local foodways; and Chris Parker
Join medicinal herb farmers, buyers, and celebrate the season at the 10th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event in Mills River, NC!
Strategies for Support is a one hour online focus group for discussing and defining investment recommendations that have been uncovered earlier in the Local Lab process. Insights shared at this discussion will help shape new shared resources, infrastructure, and services to remove barriers to scaling and sustaining businesses in Western North Carolina Region. The discussion
Food Truck Boot Camp returns to Cherokee, NC, November 17–20, 2025. This four-day, hands-on training helps aspiring food truck owners and mobile food entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses. Hosted by CEFS EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and the EBCI Division of Commerce in collaboration with the Street Food Institute, the Boot Camp offers mentorship, practical
Nancy Basket teaches how to transform the south's most invasive vine into a beautiful handmade basket using kudzu harvested from our November 14th community clean-up at the Cowee School. Discover a new skill while enjoying the peace and tranquility of Winding Stair's gardens. The $40 ticket includes your finished basket.
Come enjoy a laid back Christmas the way it used to be. Shop and choose your own handmade wreath and get custom decorations on it while you shop. Christmas trees, wreaths, and country style Christmas gifts available. All on a farm setting. Evenings will have a campfire and lights. You don't want to miss it!