HILLSBORO, W.Va. (WVDN) — The Yew Mountain Center in Hillsboro is to host a family-friendly event this Saturday, Dec. 6, from 12–4 p.m., as part of its Indigenous Voices Series, a collaboration between the Yew Mountain Center and the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative.
This special gathering will highlight Indigenous history, cultural renewal, and hands-on forest stewardship practices. The event features Will Lewis, Forest Farming Coordinator at the Yew Mountain Center, and Dr. Allen Bryant, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and professor at Appalachian State University.
Event Schedule – Saturday, December 6:
● 12 p.m. – Lunch Attendees are invited to bring a bagged lunch; soup will also be available for purchase on site.
● 1 p.m. – Presentation by Dr. Allen Bryant, “Returning to Kituwah: History of Homeland and Cultural Renewal.” Dr. Bryant will explore the deep history of Kituwah—the Cherokee Mother Town—and discuss ongoing cultural revitalization efforts across the region.
● 2 p.m. – Forest Medicinal Planting Workshop Led by Will Lewis, this hands-on workshop will guide participants in planting Appalachian forest botanicals and learning about their traditional uses and ecological significance.
This is an intergenerational, family-friendly event, offering meaningful learning and outdoor exploration for all ages.
The Indigenous Voices Series event is made possible through the support of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative, and the Mountain Medicine Trail of West Virginia.
Location: Yew Mountain Center, Hillsboro, West Virginia, 9494 Lobelia Rd, Hillsboro.
About the Yew Mountain Center The Yew Mountain Center is a 500-acre nature sanctuary, community & educational center, lodging & camping destination located in Pocahontas County, WV. Our mission is to provide programs that explore Appalachian ecology, culture, and the arts while promoting personal and community wellness. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
For more information, visit their website at yewmountain.org, contact the Yew Mountain Center at (304) 653-4079, or visit their social med
