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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Native Bee Walk w/ John Kotab
DESCRIPTION:Many of you know about honeybees and bumblebees. Did you know there are around 300 other bee species in this region? John Kotab does\, and he’s here to showcase them and will help you identify many of them on our bee-ID notification walk. Come learn about all our solitary and colony-forming bees as we stroll the beautiful wildflower gardens and environs at The Mountain Retreat Learning Center. \nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-native-bee-walk-w-john-kotab/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Mushroom Identification
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get wild on a 3 hour walk in the old growth forest while we discover\, properly identify and discuss foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms.  We cover the basics to get you started on what could become a lifelong passion and hobby of yours!  We discuss prime habitats where specific mushrooms occur\, why and what mushrooms do ecologically and a thorough discussion on safety precautions as well as practical harvesting/preservation techniques. Lastly\, we will show you some simple wild mushroom uses and cooking techniques that we all will sample! \n\nLearn to identify choice edible and medicinal mushrooms\nLearn to identify the common toxic look alikes.\nLearn approved forage areas and where not to forage\nLearn proper handling and storage techniques\nLearn the variety of ways mushrooms benefit the forest and their ecological role\nLearn preservation and preparation techniques\nLearn the BIG 5 functional mushrooms and what they can do for you\nLeave with a few wild recipes\n\nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-mushroom-identification-7/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055848
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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Wild Foraging - Plants and Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to re-awaken to the presence and gifts of the wild food and medicine growing all around you? Please come along as we emerge into our old growth forest and learn what nature has to offer. Here we will learn of the legends and lore of these Appalachia natives\, how they have historically been consumed\, how to sustainably harvest and how to prepare them safely. Lastly\, we will enjoy a wild foraged herbal tea and give our gratitude for nature and the nourishment that it provides. \n\nLearn to identify edible and medicinal plants\, herbs\, berries\, nuts and mushrooms.\nLearn about the life cycle and how to sustainably forage these wild edibles\nLearn how they have historically been consumed\nLearn how to prepare them safely\nLearn their uses and the legends behind these nutritional powerhouses\n\nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-wild-foraging-plants-and-mushrooms/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055848
CREATED:20260325T133120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164258Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Mushroom Identification
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get wild on a 3 hour walk in the old growth forest while we discover\, properly identify and discuss foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms.  We cover the basics to get you started on what could become a lifelong passion and hobby of yours!  We discuss prime habitats where specific mushrooms occur\, why and what mushrooms do ecologically and a thorough discussion on safety precautions as well as practical harvesting/preservation techniques. Lastly\, we will show you some simple wild mushroom uses and cooking techniques that we all will sample! \n\nLearn to identify choice edible and medicinal mushrooms\nLearn to identify the common toxic look alikes.\nLearn approved forage areas and where not to forage\nLearn proper handling and storage techniques\nLearn the variety of ways mushrooms benefit the forest and their ecological role\nLearn preservation and preparation techniques\nLearn the BIG 5 functional mushrooms and what they can do for you\nLeave with a few wild recipes\n\nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-mushroom-identification-6/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055848
CREATED:20260325T202231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T140551Z
UID:10000143-1786195800-1786201200@www.themountainrlc.org
SUMMARY:Farm Event: Native Bee Walk w/ John Kotab
DESCRIPTION:Many of you know about honeybees and bumblebees. Did you know there are around 300 other bee species in this region? John Kotab does\, and he’s here to showcase them and will help you identify many of them on our bee-ID notification walk. Come learn about all our solitary and colony-forming bees as we stroll the beautiful wildflower gardens and environs at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center. \nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-native-bee-walk-w-john-kotab-2/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Mushroom Identification
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get wild on a 3 hour walk in the old growth forest while we discover\, properly identify and discuss foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms.  We cover the basics to get you started on what could become a lifelong passion and hobby of yours!  We discuss prime habitats where specific mushrooms occur\, why and what mushrooms do ecologically and a thorough discussion on safety precautions as well as practical harvesting/preservation techniques. Lastly\, we will show you some simple wild mushroom uses and cooking techniques that we all will sample! \n\nLearn to identify choice edible and medicinal mushrooms\nLearn to identify the common toxic look alikes.\nLearn approved forage areas and where not to forage\nLearn proper handling and storage techniques\nLearn the variety of ways mushrooms benefit the forest and their ecological role\nLearn preservation and preparation techniques\nLearn the BIG 5 functional mushrooms and what they can do for you\nLeave with a few wild recipes\n\nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-mushroom-identification-5/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055848
CREATED:20260325T134135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T153935Z
UID:10000140-1789218000-1789228800@www.themountainrlc.org
SUMMARY:Farm Event: Community Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Rain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-community-meet-and-greet-2/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Nurture with Nature - Oxymel & Elixir Making
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how natural remedies are made? Oxymels and Elixirs are long embedded in our history. Come learn how to sustainably harvest and process natural herbs that you could be medicinally using right now from your own backyard. Learn to treat common colds and seasonal allergies without harmful drugs from the pharmacy. Hear the stories\, legends and lore our elders used to tell us of these native plants and most of all take your health into your own hands. \nHere we will learn to identify and ethically wildcraft medicinal plants and herbs into healing oxymels and elixirs to boost your immune system and naturally care for your family. \n\nLearn what oxymel and elixirs are\nLearn their traditional uses\nLearn to identify and forage wild medicinal herbs\nLearn to use ingredients from your own refrigerator\nLearn to make your own customized product to care for you and your family such as elderberry tonic and fire cider\n\nRain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-nurture-with-nature-oxymel-elixir-making/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
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CREATED:20260325T133729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141602Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Event: Nurture with Nature - Bath Bombs and Salt Scrubs
DESCRIPTION:Rain Policy\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP by emailing farm@themountainrlc.org. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/farm-event-nurture-with-nature-bath-bombs-and-salt-scrubs/
CATEGORIES:Farm Events
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