[ECOLOG-L] Psymposium 2014: Ethnobotany and Psychoactive Plants- THIS WEEKEND!!

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at University of Massachusett, Amherst will be hosting Psymposium 2014 this weekend, April 12th and 13th at the Mahar Auditorium. This conference features lectures and talks on the ethnobotany and healing traditions of psychoactive plants and medicinal

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate opportunities in ethnobotany and plant conservation

I am looking for resources regarding graduate programs in Ethnobotany and Plant Conservation. I have a number of undergraduate students who are interested in finding out about internships and/or research opportunities in these areas. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank

[ECOLOG-L] Come study shamanism and the medicinal plants of the Amazon rainforest in August!!

There is still space available left in the summer course, PSOILIN 398, The Shaman's Pharmacy at UMass, Amherst. The course is a 12 day study abroad field immersion deep in the rainforest of Peru from August 6th to August 19th. Students will work with local shamans and indigenous guides to

[ECOLOG-L] Register for American Council of Medicinally Active Plants Conference, UMass Amherst, June 2nd-5th

UMass Amherst will be hosting the 4th annual conference of the American Council of Medicinally Active Plants from June 2nd-5th. The Early Registration deadline is March 15th. Visit: http://www.acmap.org/conference-registration for more information, including workshops and guest speakers list.

[ECOLOG-L] Interested in studying medicinal plants in the Amazon rainforest?

Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham will leading students in the UMass Amherst course PLSOILIN 398S, The Shaman's Pharmacy into the Amazon rainforest of Peru to study medicinal plants for 11 days in August. If you are interested or know any students who might be interested in joining us, please

[ECOLOG-L] Medicinal Mushrooms of the Amazon rainforest

I am curious if there is any research or resources on the medicinal fungi of the Amazon rainforest. Any one know of any researchers in the United States who are investigating this area? Thanks for your help!! -- Medicinal Plant Program University of Massachusetts, Amherst

[ECOLOG-L] Want to study the medicinal plants of the Amazon rainforest?

UMass Amherst is planning a field practicum course to Peru in January called the Shaman's Pharmacy. This is an unique opportunity for students to study and learn from shaman medicine men in virgin rainforest and learn about how they use this extraordinary ecosystem to heal everything from

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for funding of Rain Forest Conservation Project in Peru

to document, catalog and preserve the knowledge of the medicinal plants of the rain forest. We are currently looking for any sources of grant or research funding that would be worth pursuing. Thank you for your time and interest, Nathaniel Putnam Medicinal Plant Program Coordinator UMass

[ECOLOG-L] Research/Internship Opportunities to Study Medicinal Plants

kind of internships or opportunities for students, even with industry. Please let me know if you know about anything or know anyone else who would be interested in hosting students. Thank you for your time, Nathaniel Putnam

Mycology and Lichen Research in the NorthEast

to contact me if you have leads or links that might be helpful. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Nathaniel Putnam