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INTERNATIONAL HERB SYMPOSIUM 2023
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We’re honored and grateful that almost 2000 participants joined us online for the 15th Annual IHS. This includes over a hundred complimentary enrollments for past and present IHS teachers, sponsors, and guests – as well as full scholarships for 430 participants. More individuals have been able to access teachings than ever before! At the same time, we’ve deeply missed getting to gather with you in person – which is why we’re very excited to share that the 16th International Herb Symposium will be a hybrid event — taking place both online and in person at Wheaton College campus in Norton, MA, on June 9-11, 2023!
Make sure to sign up to the veterinary track to support the VBMA speakers, and to receive 42 hours of CE granted by IVAS. There are some amazing teachers at this conference...check them out here:
https://www.internationalherbsymposium.com/16th-ihs-teachers/
The full IHS schedule is below. You can also view it HERE.
THURSDAY
6:00 – 10:00 - Registration for Pre-Conference Intensives and early arrivals. Note that dinner will not be available on campus. Be sure to have a good meal before arriving.
7:30 - Film Viewing — Early arrivals are invited to Join us for a special showing of an amazing film chosen from the IHS Film Festival.
FRIDAY
7:30 – 8:30 - Breakfast
7:30 – 12:00 - Registration
9:00 – 12:00 - Pre-Conference Intensives
9:00 – 12:00 - Special Herb Walk with Betzy Bancroft: Biodiversity of the Edges
12:00 – 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 - Opening Ceremony
2:30 – 4:00 - Workshop Session
2:30 – 4:00 - Plant Walks
2:30 – 6:00 - Intensives
4:30 – 6:00 - Workshop Session
4:30 – 6:00 - Plant Walk
Discovering our Wild Plants ~ Edible and Medicinal A Wild Weedy and Wonderful Common Plants.
Edible and Medicinal Uses of our Common Wild, Weedy and Wonderful Plants, Rosemary Gladstar
6:00 – 7:30 - Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 - Evening Program
SATURDAY
7:00 – 8:00 - Early Morning Activities
7:30 – 8:30 - Breakfast
7:30 – 12:00 - Registration
9:00 – 10:30 Workshop Session
9:00 – 10:30 - Plant Walk
Ethnobotany Plant Walk, Rebecca Beyer
9:00 – 12:30 - Intensives
11:00 – 12:30 - Workshop Session
11:00 – 12:30 - Plant Walks
12:30 – 2:00 - Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 - Workshop Session
2:00 – 5:30 - Plant Walk
The Wonders of Wayside Weeds, Jim Mcdonald
2:00 – 5:30 - Intensives
4:00 – 7:00 -Special Playshop
4:00 – 5:30- Plant Walks
4:00 – 6:00 - Workshop Session
4:00 – 6:00 - Play Thyme
4:00 - Herbal Products Contest
4:20 – 5:20 - Lessons from the First Golden Era of the Cannabis Pharmacy, 1830-1937, Don E. Wirtshafter, J.D.
5:30 – 7:30 - Dinner
7:30 – 9:30 - Another Magical Evening featuring
9:30 – 11:30 - Dance the Night Away at the Herbalists Ball
SUNDAY
7:00 – 8:00 - Morning Activities
7:00 – 8:30 - Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 - Workshop Session
9:00 – 10:30 - Plant Walks
9:00 – 12:30 - Intensives
11:00 – 12:30 - Workshop Session
11:00 – 12:30 - Plant Walk
Plant Walk around Wheaton College, 7Song
12:00 – 1:30 - Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 - Workshop Session
1:30 – 3:00 - Plant Walks
3:30 – 4:30 - Closing Ceremonies
VBMA Endorses Quality Herbal Products
VBMA recognizes that the herbal product industry has faced quality control and regulatory challenges, and we recommend supporting those companies attempting to self regulate in a meaningful way. Companies that manufacture herbal products marketed for humans should be members of the American Herbal Products Association, an industry organization which explores issues, interacts with regulators, and establishes policy. Veterinary product companies should be members of the National Animal Supplement Council, an organization which develops policies and procedures on adverse event reporting and quality control.
All content © Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association (VBMA) 2023.
The VBMA is not affiliated with the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM).
Important Message For Pet Owners
The VBMA does not endorse any products sold on the internet for self prescribing to animals. We believe in the interests of safety that any herb should always be prescribed by a qualified practitioner. There are companies using our name with the suggestion that we endorse their recommendations or products. We specifically DO NOT support any website that unethically sells herbs to the public for non prescribed use in animals. If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of a claim made on a website about VBMA, please contact us at office@vbma.org. You may use the 'find a veterinarian' link on our site menu to find a qualified practitioner near you.
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VBMA Endorses Quality Herbal Products
VBMA recognizes that the herbal product industry has faced quality control and regulatory challenges, and we recommend supporting those companies attempting to self regulate in a meaningful way. Companies that manufacture herbal products marketed for humans should be members of the American Herbal Products Association, an industry organization which explores issues, interacts with regulators, and establishes policy. Veterinary product companies should be members of the National Animal Supplement Council, an organization which develops policies and procedures on adverse event reporting and quality control.
To Pet Owners:
The VBMA does not endorse any products sold on the internet for self prescribing to animals. We believe in the interests of safety that any herb should always be prescribed by a qualified practitioner. There are companies using our name with the suggestion that we endorse their recommendations or products. We specifically DO NOT support any website that unethically sells herbs to the public for non prescribed use in animals. If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of a claim made on a website about VBMA, please contact us at office@vbma.org.
All content © Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association (VBMA) 2022.
The VBMA is not affiliated with the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM).
We’re honored and grateful that almost 2000 participants joined us online for the 15th Annual IHS. This includes over a hundred complimentary enrollments for past and present IHS teachers, sponsors, and guests – as well as full scholarships for 430 participants. More individuals have been able to access teachings than ever before! At the same time, we’ve deeply missed getting to gather with you in person – which is why we’re very excited to share that the 16th International Herb Symposium will be a hybrid event — taking place both online and in person at Wheaton College campus in Norton, MA, on June 9-11, 2023!
Make sure to sign up to the veterinary track to support the VBMA speakers, and to receive 42 hours of CE granted by IVAS. There are some amazing teachers at this conference...check them out here: https://www.internationalherbsymposium.com/16th-ihs-teachers/
ABOUT
JOIN VBMA
VBMA Journal
FIND A VETERINARIAN
VBMA SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
VBMA & OTHER CONFERENCES
MEMBER CONTENT
x
VBMA Endorses Quality Herbal Products
VBMA recognizes that the herbal product industry has faced quality control and regulatory challenges, and we recommend supporting those companies attempting to self regulate in a meaningful way. Companies that manufacture herbal products marketed for humans should be members of the American Herbal Products Association, an industry organization which explores issues, interacts with regulators, and establishes policy. Veterinary product companies should be members of the National Animal Supplement Council, an organization which develops policies and procedures on adverse event reporting and quality control.
To Pet Owners:
The VBMA does not endorse any products sold on the internet for self prescribing to animals. We believe in the interests of safety that any herb should always be prescribed by a qualified practitioner. There are companies using our name with the suggestion that we endorse their recommendations or products. We specifically DO NOT support any website that unethically sells herbs to the public for non prescribed use in animals. If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of a claim made on a website about VBMA, please contact us at office@vbma.org.
All content © Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association (VBMA) 2022.
The VBMA is not affiliated with the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM).
Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association
We’re honored and grateful that almost 2000 participants joined us online for the 15th Annual IHS. This includes over a hundred complimentary enrollments for past and present IHS teachers, sponsors, and guests – as well as full scholarships for 430 participants. More individuals have been able to access teachings than ever before! At the same time, we’ve deeply missed getting to gather with you in person – which is why we’re very excited to share that the 16th International Herb Symposium will be a hybrid event — taking place both online and in person at Wheaton College campus in Norton, MA, on June 9-11, 2023!
Make sure to sign up to the veterinary track to support the VBMA speakers, and to receive 42 hours of CE granted by IVAS. There are some amazing teachers at this conference...check them out here: https://www.internationalherbsymposium.com/16th-ihs-teachers/
ABOUT
JOIN VBMA
VBMA Journal
FIND A VETERINARIAN
VBMA SPONSORED
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
VBMA & OTHER CONFERENCES
MEMBER CONTENT