MYCELIAL IMPLEMENTATIONS FOR A REGENERATIVE FUTURE - Whether you’re the backyard hobbyist, horticultural enthusiast, health and wellness specialist, or anywhere in between, Ryan Staab’s presentation “Mycelial Implementations for a Regenerative Future,” hopes to illuminate the expansive realm of mushrooms and mycelia, sharing practical knowledge to help anyone implement them into their lives. Whether by gardening, foraging, cooking, or supplementing, we can all have a deeper understanding of mushrooms and mycelia to add more health and meaning to our lives. Join us as we explore all of these topics and more!

CARING FOR OUR NATIVE BATS - Discover the fascinating world of our native bats and how we can be responsible stewards for our only winged mammal. As nature's pest control, bats play a crucial role—over the past decade, their decline has led to a 30% increase in pesticide usage. Learn how to make your property bat-friendly and attract thriving colonies.

BEYOND THE BITE: NAVIGATING LIFE WITH ALPHA-GAL - Join Jessica Dodds of Old Growth Acupuncture to explore Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to red meat and mammalian products. This workshop covers symptoms, triggers, lifestyle adjustments, and the benefits of Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) for Alpha-Gal and other allergies—including food, environmental, drug, pet, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Jessica, a DACM, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and certified SAAT practitioner, will share practical tips and answer your questions in a friendly Q&A

YES! START A SMALL FRUIT FARM IN VIRGINIA! - With over 250 farmer's markets in Virginia I believe, now more than ever - each one of the VA markets- needs a nearby small fruit farm! Let's explore a 10 acre startup recipe and the ingredients for sustainable success!

THE MAGICAL WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET - Imagine this: You discover a group of magical beings. Tiny, mostly invisible, but they hold the power to create life, sustain ecosystems, and feed the entire world. Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but these magical beings live right underneath our feet! For something we interact with literally every day, the soil that supports us is largely ignored. Learn about 4 simple steps you can take to improve the soil health in your yard and why even little actions have big impacts.

LESSONS IN BEEKEEPING - Discussion of lessons learned in my years of beekeeping. I will go over the basics of starting and apiary, ideal locations, equipment options and what to consider before starting an apiary.

PAWPAWS & PERSIMMONS: VIRGINIA'S NATIVE GEMS - Easy to grow, delicious to eat, and thrilling to find in the wild — these native fruits deserve a spot in every garden and kitchen. Learn the full journey from forest to table, covering foraging, seed saving, grafting, harvesting, and local marketing. Live grafting demo included!

STONE GROUND GRAIN & WHY IT MATTERS - In this introductory session, Craig from Deep Roots Milling will explore the fundamentals of stone-ground grains and how traditional milling methods preserve flavor, nutrition, and character in every bag. He’ll share what sets Deep Roots Milling products apart—from careful sourcing and small-batch milling to a deep commitment to community and quality—offering insight into why fresh-milled flour makes a meaningful difference for bakers and home cooks alike.

SYNERGISTIC ORCHARDING - Home apple orchards and the fruits of discovery: by exploring fruit and rootstock choices with layout and design principles, we'll develop solid concepts for a successful and sustainable home orchard.

AN INTRODUCTION TO ORCHIDS - An explanation of what makes orchids different from other plants, a history of cultivation and how to grow these extraordinary plants yourself.

VEGETABLE COMPASS: PLANNING AND GROWING AN AMAZING GARDEN - This talk will explore the reasons for growing your own garden and help you determine how much to plant. We’ll cover general crop information, along with practical tips and insights I’ve gained from over 13 years of experience.

BREATH IS AT THE FOUNDATION OF OPTIMAL HEALTH - Respiration is our body's primary regenerative, reparative, and restorative system. Let’s come together for an honest and potentially life-changing look at Respiration and Breath, to gain a clearer understanding of sympathetic vs parasympathetic breathing and the importance of the vagus nerve in restoring and maintaining good health. How does one “breathe better,” and what is “normal” breathing? How can we move through daily life with more ease, presence, gratitude, fortitude, renewal, and resilience using Breath as our #1 tool? All ages welcome!

We are a mobile bar and events company, with portable bars, horse trailer mobile bars, our SNS Saloon serving our gourmet grilled cheeses

Richmonds Favorite Fried Chicken Food Truck

Hersheys ice cream, sundeas, and floats 🍨

Rooted in Tradition, Crafted with Ambition. A family owned winery and brewery serving finely crafted beers and beautifully blended wines in Louisa, Virginia.

Handmade Goat milk & castle soaps, bath Salt and oils, salves, balms and scrubs. Honey from the apiary when available

Extension Master Gardeners are trained volunteer educators. We work within our local communities to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through sustainable landscape management education and training.

Resin artist creating jewelry, figurines and whimsical decor with real flowers, feathers and fairy wings!

A grassroots group dedicated to protecting people and the environment from toxic sewage sludge that's being spread on Virginia lands.

Giardino Foresta is a flower and herb farm in Northern Albemarle County that helps bridge the gap between everyday life and the magical wonders of the natural world. Whether it's through our fresh cut flowers, botanical bath soaks, wearing a flower crown, or enjoying nature indoors with our Heartwood decor collection, every aspect of what we produce stems from what is grown on the farm.

We produce high quality flours that help foster a strong, healthy, equitable food system comprised of a diverse network of small growers. 100% of the grain that we use is responsibly sourced from family farms in the mid-Atlantic region.

We are a family owned and operated mushroom farm established in 2018 that cultivates fresh, delicious, gourmet mushrooms with love, as well as handmade mushroom extracts, dried mushrooms, grow kits, and a wide variety of cultivation supplies. Our priority is to not only contribute to the health and wellness of our community, but also inspire, educate, and empower our community to cultivate their own food and medicine at home with their families. We provide our “beyond organic” mushrooms and products to several farmer’s markets, restaurants, CSA’s, grocers, local events, and our farm stores. We’d love to hear from you, or see you at one of our two locations! Give us a call at 7576986187!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the conservation needs of Virginia's bats

Heart of Piedmont Wildlife Rescue (HOPW) is a passionate, volunteer-driven nonprofit founded after witnessing the overwhelming pressure Virginia’s rehabilitators face every day. As a group of dedicated conservationists, we’re determined to bridge the gap between native species in crisis and the expert care they urgently need.

Gardens and Orchards: consulting, design & maintenance

Wild Earth specializes in fermented vegetable products including Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Hot Sauce, Pickles, and more using local and organic produce.

Heirloom Plant Installation & Maintenance

Handcrafted baskets made in Richmond, VA

All original cyanotypes and sun prints on everything from cards, prints, postcards, journals and jewelry to totes, tess and more. All handmade with love and the sun!

Handmade soap, bath and body products, local Mooreland Meadows honey from Cville, and a few teas.

They sell value-added products such as award-winning jams, pickles, applesauce, vinegars, and herbs. Orchard Hill Farm specializes in heirloom fruits, vegetables, and value-added products. Based out of Louisa County VA, many of their offerings have won awards at the Virginia State Fair. 

Handcrafted with care, Sugarpine Pastry specializes in gourmet cake pops, decadent truffle bites, and premium cake slices. From elegant truffle cakes to portable treats, we bring small-batch artisanal sweetness to every local celebration.

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