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July 1-2, 2005
Herb Festival
venue: Memorial Hall, South Road, Aberaeron, Ceredigion
Contact: West Wales Herb Group, Dilys Lewis, Tel: 01545 570591

July 2-3, 2005
Lavender and Herbs Weekend
Venue: Green Garden Herbs, 23, West Bank, Carlton, Selby, North Yorkshire, DN14 9PZ.
Contact: Green Garden Herbs. Tel: 01405 860 708, website: www.greengardenherbs.co.uk

July 6–9, 2005
African Healing Wisdom Conference: From Tradition to Current Applications and Research
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Co-sponsors: George Washington University Medical Center and Pro-Cultura,
Registration Form: http://www.gwumc.edu/cehp/pdf/africaregform.pdf Website: http://www.africanmedicine.info/

July 8–10, 2005
China (Guangdong) International Chinese Medicines Fair for Raw Materials/Extracts/Traditional Chinese Medicines
Venue: Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China.
Co-sponsors: World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies and Center of Chinese Medicine Exchange and Cooperation with Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macao of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Contact: Suzy Lee by post: 3/F, Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center, Dongguan, Guangdong, China. Postcode: 523952, Telephone: 0086-769-5909370 / 5909018, e-mail: liruizhidg@163.com, Websites: http://www.cmifair.com.cn or http://www.auwa.cn

July 15-17, 2005
NNFA 2005: 68th Annual Natural Products Convention and Trade Show.
Venue: Las Vegas, NV.
This multi-faceted event offers the natural products community a venue to discover health and nutrition trends, scientific advancements, innovations in supplements, foods, health products, personal care, organics, sports nutrition, and much more.
Contact: Ph: 1-800-966-6632.
E-mail: conventions@nnfa.org.
Web site: www.nnfa.org.

July 15-17, 2005
Sage Mountain – Advanced Herbal Training Program Venue: E. Barre, VT
Cherokee Medicine/Men’s Health and The Extra-American Pharmacopoeia (EAP). This popular event is full for Saturday & Sunday; the Friday night lecture EAP is still open.
Contact: Sage Mountain, P.O. Box 420, E. Barre, VT 05649 (802) 479-9825
Email: sagemt@sagemountain.com, website: www.sagemountain.com

July 16-17, 2005
Oregano Weekend
Venue: Iden Croft Herbs and Walled Gardens, Frittenden, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 DH
Contact: Iden Croft Herbs and Walled Gardens.
Websites: idencroftherbs@yahoo.co.uk or herbs-uk.com

July 15-23, 2005
XVII International Botanical Congress.
Venue: Vienna, Austria.
Held every six years, the congress is organized by the IBC Organizing Committee, the Society for the Advancement of Plant Sciences, and the Vienna Medical Academy, with support from many societies related to Plant Sciences, as well as universities, research institutions, and private sponsors. Emphasis on the newest developments throughout the botanical sciences world-wide.
Web site: www.ibc2005.ac.at/.

July 19-27, 2005
Herbs, Potherbs and Herbaceous Borders
Tutor: Jan Greenland
Venue: Wedgwood Memorial College, Station Road, Barlaston, Stoke on Trent, ST12 9DG
Contact: Wedgwood Memorial College, website: www.sgfl.org.uk/wmc/

July 20–22, 2005
The Newport Summit
Venue: Ritz Carlton Hotel, Laguna Niguel, Califormia.
Organizers: Nutrition Business Journal & Health Business Partners. Phone: 619-295-7685, ext 12
Website: www.newportsummit.com

July 21–22, 2005
AOAC Single Laboratory Validation of Analytical Methods for Dietary Supplements
Contact: James Neal-Kababick via email: jimk@floraresearch.com

July 23–24, 2005
NW Herbal Fest
Venue: Pleasant Hill, Oregon, USA
Organized by Wise Acres Herbal Educational Centre.
Contact: Sharol Tilgner, email: class@herbaltransitions.com

July 23-24, 2005
Northwest Herb Fest: Herbs For Everybody.
Venue: Eugene, OR.
This event-filled weekend at Wise Acres Farm will include lectures by renowned speakers, herb walks and 26 beginning and advanced classes. Topics range form thyroid health, cancer, and sexuality to animal care.
Contact: Ph: 541-736-0164.
Email: class@herbaltransitions.com
Web site: www.herbaltransitions.com

July 23-27, 2005
The 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pharmacognosy: Frontiers in Bioorganic & Natural Products.
Venue: Corvallis, OR.
A series of ‘frontier’ topics in the natural products sciences for five symposia which represent areas of general interest to the society’s members have been planned. These include biosynthesis, structural characterization, pharmacology, metabolic engineering, and synthesis of marine, microbial and terrestrial natural products.
Contact: Ph: 541-737-5801. E-mail: billgerwick@oregonstate.edu , Web site: www.phcog.org.

July 29, 2005
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Venue: Port Murray, NJ
Join me for a unique evening herb walk followed by Cherokee stories around a fire.
Contact: Lois Hyde, Well Sweep Herb Farm, 205 Mt. Bethel Rd., Port Murray, NJ 07865; (908) 852-5390, website: www.wellsweep.com

July 30-31, 2005
Carshalton Lavender Harvest Weekend
Venue: Stanley Road Allotments, off Oaks Way in Carshalton Beeches
Contact: Kathleen Claridge on 020 8669 4106 or visit www.bioregional.com

July 30, 2005
Planting the Future: A Conference on the Cultivation and Preservation of Native Medicinal Plants at Herb Pharm Farm.
Venue: Williams, OR.
Presenters include renowned herbalists from across the country. Activities include the cultivation of medicinal herbs, ecological herbalism, biodiversity & bioregional herbalism, sustainable herbal practices, and more.
Contact: Phone (802)479-9825, E-mail: plants@unitedplantsavers.org. After July 1st, please contact Sara Katz (541)846-6999, E-mail: hpsara@aol.com.

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August 6-14, 2005
Herbal Intensive at Wise Acre Farm.
Venue: Eugene, OR.
This nine day intensive will cover numerous topics in a well-rounded approach with lectures and hands on experience.
Contact: Ph: 541-736-0164.
Email: class@herbaltransitions.com
Web site: www.herbaltransitions.com

August 8-13, 2005
Partner Earth Education Center
Venue: Danbury, VT
Herbs From Science to Ceremony-This is a six day exploration of herbal medicine, from the latest information on herb/drug interactions to eclectic medicine, Cherokee medicine, and my never-before-taught Cherokee massage. We will balance the understanding of a good patient intake and diagnosis with learning the language of plants. This is a rare opportunity to study in an intimate and in-depth way.
Contact: Partner Earth Education Center, 525 Danby Mountain Road, Danby, VT 05739, 802-293-5996
website: www.partnereartheducationcenter.com

August 8–13, 2005
Herbs from Science to Ceremony
Venue: Partner Earth Education Center, Danbury, Vermont.
Contact:Partner Earth Education Center, Phone: 802-293-5996,
Website: www.partnereartheducationcenter.com

August 11-13, 2005
International Healthcare exhibition and conference
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Organised by NAM Trade Service Centre.
Contact: Mandeep Kaur, Mobile No. 9811271104, email: mandiek12@hotmail.com

August 11-15, 2005
International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.
Contact: Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Phone: 011-852-2584-4333, Fax: 011-852-2824-0249, Email: exhibitions@tdc.org.hk, Website: http://www.tdctrade.com

August 15–18, 2005
Quality and Safety Issues Related to Botanicals
Venue: University of Mississippi. Organizer: The National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR) within the School of Pharmacy at The University of Mississippi, the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). Held in conjunction with the International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS). Website: http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/depts/pharmacy/botanical/
Contact: Ikhlas Khan via email: ikhan@olemiss.edu ,Phone: 662-915-7821

August 15–18, 2005
Quality and Safety Issues Related to Botanicals
Venue: University of Mississippi.
Organizer: The National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR) within the School of Pharmacy at The University of Mississippi, the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). Held in conjunction with the International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS)
Contact: Ikhlas Khan, Phone: 662-915-7821
Email: ikhan@olemiss.edu Website: http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/depts/pharmacy/botanical/

August 19-21, 2005
The 6th International Integrated Healthcare Expo and Seminar: Catalyzing the Global Integration of Complimentary, Alternative, and Holistic Healthcare Systems.
Venue: Edison, NJ.
The event is being organized by PDA Trade Fairs and VHERDS, a non government organization. The seminar will provide the industry a forum to interact with experts on a range of issues in the fields of holistic, complementary and alternative systems of medicine. The event will also include Interactive Sessions, Business to Business meetings, an Exhibition, and Product and Poster presentations.
Contact: Ph: +91-80-25547434 E-mail: pdaexpo@vsnl.com Web site: www.pdatradefairs.com

August 20, 2005
Plants As Medicine
Venue: Schoharie, NY
10 am to Noon. $30 per person Presented by David Madison. Cornell Extension Office David. 10 am to Noon. $30 per person Presented by David Madison. Cornell Extension Office David Madison has been studying and using herbal remedies for about 10 years, working and studying with some of the most respected herbalists of our time. We will discuss a number of herbs and their place in herbal medicine. Information will include Identification, harvesting practices, folklore, health benefits and a variety of ways to prepare your own herbal remedies including teas, tinctures, oils and salves.
Contact: email: info@schoolofcountrywisdom.com , website: www.schoolofcountrywisdom.com

August 20, 2005
Yoga in the Woods
Venue: Schoharie, NY
10 to 11:30 am. $25 per person. Presented by Kipp Hill Farm and Aimee Inciter, certified yoga. 10 to 11:30 am. $25 per person. Presented by Kipp Hill Farm and Aimee Inciter, certified yoga instructor. Rain date: August 21. Meet the goats, sheep and honeybees of Kipp Hill Farm before or after practicing Yoga beside a stream and amidst the energy and scents of Mother Nature. Designed for all levels, this session will have you flowing through basic postures including Sun Salutations and other Hath Yoga asana. Find balance inside yourself, reduce stress and make connections with our beautiful surroundings. Bring your own exercise mat and water bottle.
Contact: email: info@schoolofcountrywisdom.com , website: www.schoolofcountrywisdom.com

August 24-27, 2005
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 20th Annual Convention & Exposition
Venue: Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona.
Contact: Karen Howard via Phone: 866-538-2267, Email: saida.boushor@naturopathic.org

August 26 – 28, 2005
The 18th Annual New England Women's Herbal Conference
Honoring the Wisdom of Our Ancestors
Venue: Peterborough, NH
Contact: Katie Pickens, 2984 Elmore Pond Rd. Wolcott, VT 05680 or visit: www.sagemountain.com

August 26-29, 2005
Second International Seabuckthorn Association Conference (ISA 2005).
Venue: Beijing, China.
Objectives of the Conference include the development of long-term strategies and partnerships for scientific and commercial cooperation on sea buckthorn production. Main themes of the conference include planting and horticulture of sea buckthorn as well as processing and marketing of sea buckthorn. There will be a Post-Conference Tour to Inner Mongolia and the Loess Plateau to visit a sea buckthorn plantation and processing enterprise.
Contact: E-mail: isa2005@icrts.org , Website: http://www.icrts.org/isa2005.htm.

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September 02-04, 2005
Health Care, Herbal, Cosmetics & Drugs Expo
Event Profile: Zak International Healthcare and Herbal Products Expo 2005, is a platform to focus the value of Healthcare, Herbal Plants / Products and their utility to the well being of the individuals.
Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
Organisers: ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibitions Private Limited, No. 27,Veerabadran Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai, India.
Tel: +(91)-(44)-28257722/28257733/28257744/28250008/28250009, Fax: +(91)-(44)-28254488
http://www.biztradeshows.com/health-herbal-drugs-expo

September 04-07, 2005
36th International Symposium on Essential Oils (ISEO-2005)
Venue: Budapest, Hungary
Contact: diamond@diamond-congress.hu

September 8 - 11, 2005
SANA 17th International Exhibition of Natural products-Nutrition-Health-Environment
Venue: Bologna, Italy
Contact: Ph.: +39 02 86451078, Email: info@sana.it , Website: http://www.sana.it

September 9–10, 2005
International Aloe Science Council's 24th Annual Seminar
Venue: Sheraton Fiesta South Padre Island Beach Resort, South Padre Island, Texas
Contact: Email: iasc1@msn.com , Website: www.iasc.org

September 15–18, 2005
Natural Products ExpoEast
Venue: Washington, DC.
Organizer: New Hope Natural Products, 1401 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone: 303-939-8440, Fax: 303-939-9559, Website: www.expoeast.com

September 16-18, 2005
Natural Products Expo East
Venue: Washington, D.C.
Educational seminars.
Contact: Cathy Garland, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington, NJ 07882; (908) 689-9020, ext. 101, Email: cathy@herbalist-alchemist.com , website: www.herbalist-alchemist.com

September 19–20, 2005
Multicultural Summit on Complementary Alternative Medicine
Venue: Alfred Lerner Hall at Columbia University, New York, New York.
Contact : email: McLymont@aol.com

September 19 - 21
12th Annual Symposium on Complementary Health Care
venue: University of Exeter, UK
Contact: Barbara Wider, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, 25 Victoria Park Road, Exeter EX2 4NT, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1392 424872, E-mail: b.wider@exeter.ac.uk
website: www.pms.ac.uk/compmed/symposium

September 20-23, 2005
33rd International Congress
Hosted: by WORKSAFE INDIA, Mumbai Branch of Indian Association of Occupational Health.
Contact: Dr. T. Rajgopal, Chairman, Scientific Committee; E-mail: thirumallai.rajgopal@unilever.com

September 24, 2005
The Herbal Home Spa
Venue: Living Awareness Institute, Vacaville
Exquisite herbal pampering! Experience how simple it is to make and use your own high quality body care spa products. Using flowers, herbs, and all natural ingredients these healthy, aromatic and beautifying skin remedies can be used to promote deep relaxation and increased vitality Bring these healing herbal body products into your home or enhance your massage practice with them. Your family and clients will love it. Bring a towel, hair tie and five wide mouth, glass jars to class.
Contact: Phone: 707-446-1290 for info Website: www.livingawareness.com Email: kami@livingawareness.com

September 30-October 30, 2005
Herbal Constituents for Practitioners.
Venue: Colorado.
An in-depth, 30-hour course covering the constituents of medicinal plants for practitioners, pharmacists, or anyone wanting a more advanced understanding of herbal medicine. Lisa Ganora's unique visual approach brings the subject of herbal phytochemistry to life. Two weekend intensives: Sept. 30-Oct 2 & Oct. 28-30.
For more information, http://www.herbalchem.net/Boulder_2005.htm.

Sept 30-Oct 3, 2005
2nd World Lavender Conference
Sponsored by the Australian Lavender Industry.
Contact: www.lavenderaustralia.com

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October 1, 2005
Planting the Future, Virginia
Venue: Bracketts Farm, Gordonsville, VA (20 min east of Charlottesville, VA), Presented by United Plant Savers. Early registration fees until September 1. Program details and registration form online at www.unitedplantsavers.org Contact: Kathleen, Sacred Plant Traditions, phone: 434-295-3820, email: info@sacredplanttraditions.com

October 04-07, 2005
II International Conference on Polyphenols and Health
Venue: University of California, Davis, California
Contact: polyphenols@ucdavis.edu ; website: http://polyphenols.ucdavis.edu

October 5–7, 2005
Health Ingredients Japan 2005 Exhibition and Conference
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Contact: Mr. Nobuaki Nito or Ms. Kumiko Ota, Phone: 011-81-3-5296-1020, Email: exhibit@hijapan.info Website: www.hijapan.info

October 6–9, 2005
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine: True Healing–True Health
Venue: Sheraton Meadowlands Conference Center in East Rutherford, NJ.
Presented by the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. AHPA members receive 10% discount on all conference registration prices.
Contact: Website: http://www.tcmconference.org/

October 7–9, 2005
The International Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo (CAM Expo West).
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center.
Features the latest trends, research, clinical trials and protocols in the field of complementary and integrative healthcare. Practitioners who attend CAM Expo West will learn the latest information, techniques, tools and services to grow and enhance their practices.
Contact: Register at www.camexpowest.com and use priority code ABC to save.

October 9, 2005
The Fourth Annual Catskill Mountain Ginseng and Medicinal Herb Festival.
Venue: Catskill, New York.
Join us and learn about the history and folklore of Catskill Ginseng as well as how it is grown in our forests. Our keynote speaker this year will be Rosemary Gladstar. An educational workshop on how to grow ginseng in the woods will be presented at Noon by Cornell Cooperative Extension's Ginseng Specialist, Bob Beyfuss. Other educational lectures on topics related to herbs and herbal medicine will be offered throughout the day.
Contact: The Heart of Catskill at 518-943-0989, e-mail hoca@mhonline.net, or Bob Beyfuss at 518-622-9820, rlb14@cornell.edu.

October 12–17, 2005
The Third International Medicinal Mushroom Conference
Fungi Perfecti is deeply honored to sponsor the upcoming Third International Medicinal Mushroom Conference. Venue: the Fort Worden Conference Center in Port Townsend, Washington.
www.fungi.com

October 12-17, 2005
The Third Annual International Medicinal Mushroom Conference.
Venue: Port Townsend, WA.
The mission of these continuing conferences is to promote the understanding of mushrooms in medicine and in the environment. Experts from around the world will exchange ideas for advancing this unique field of study.
Contact: Ph: 800-780-9126. Email: mycomedia@aol.com Web site: www.fungi.com/conference

October 14–16, 2005
Neuroprotection: A Functional Medicine Approach for Common and Uncommon Neurologic Syndromes.
Venue: Washington, DC.
The purpose of this course is to help healthcare providers extend the practice of functional medicine to patients traditionally diagnosed with neurological conditions, including episodic disorders (migraine, seizures, ischemic events), chronic or progressive disorders (multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, myopathies), and more classical neurodegenerative disorders (dementia, parkinsonism, supranuclear palsy, ALS). Early Bird cut-off date: September 14, 2005.
Contact: Client Services at 800-228-0622.website at http://www.functionalmedicine.org/

October 15, 2005
The Rosemary House & Gardens, Inc.
Venue: Mechanicsburg, PA
I will be teaching two in-depth classes on Cherokee Medicinal Herbs, and Medicinal Mushrooms.
Contact: Susanna Reppert, 120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6395, (717) 697-5111, Email: therosemaryhouse@aol.com , website: www.therosemaryhouse.com

October 15-17, 2005
Natexpo
Event Profile: The unquestioned leader in the field for the past twenty years, Natexpo is the only professional trade fair bringing together and uniting all those involved in the market for natural products.
Venue: Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Organiser: Comexpo, 55, Quai Alphonse Le Gallo, B.P. 317, Boulogne Cedex, France.
Tel: +(33)-(1)-49096000, Fax: +(33)-(1)-49096003
http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/natexpo.html

October 15-20, 2005
Herbal Technology Workshop
Venue: Chennai, India.
Contact: Dr. K, Balasubramanian, Secretary & CEO, Ramoni Research Foundation, 7/4, 7th Street, TNGO Colony, Nanganallur, Chennai, 600061, India.
Tel: 044 22349848/ 30957827. Email: dr.kbala@gmail.com

October 16-20, 2005
IFEAT International Conference 2005: The Industry in India: Naturals & Aroma Chemicals - Production and Markets.
Venue: Cochin, Kerala, India.
The main theme of the conference will be the natural flavors and fragrance industry in India; production, exports and the domestic market. Additionally, topical issues of relevance to the global industry will be included. There will also be pre- and post-conference tours to spice oleoresin and spice oil processing facilities in Cohcin.
Contact: E-mail: secretariat@ifeat.org. Web site: http://www.ifeat.org/Cochin%202005.htm.

October 17-19, 2005
WorldNutra 2005: 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Venue: Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort, Anaheim California.
Online program details and registration at http://www.worldnutra.com/pdetails.htm
Contact: Tel/Fax: 979-694-7031, E-Mail: nutra@worldnutra.com, fshahidi@mun.ca, or
membrane@membraneworld.com

October 20–22, 2005
Asia-Pacific Traditional Medicine Expo & Forum
Venue: Wuhan, Hubei, Peoples Republic of China.
Sponsor: United Nations Asian and Pacific Centre of Transfer of Technology and the Hubei Provincial People's Government. Articles on Traditional Medicine Industry, Research, Treatment, and Culture sought
Contact: Website: http://www.apctt-tm.net/events/display.jsp?id=2143 , Email: apctt@apctt-tm.net

October 20-23, 2005
American Association of Oriental Medicine's International Conference and Exposition 2005. Tradition and Innovation
Venue: Chicago Westin O'Hare Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.
CEUs pending, dates include pre-conference workshops.
Contact: Website: http://www.aaom.org/, Downloadable program and registration form here.

October 20-21, 2005
Purdue University-University of Alabama Botanical Center for Age Related Diseases Training Session: Botanical Standardization of Medicinal Plants.
Venue: Rutgers University, North Brunswick, NJ.
Contact: Dr. Jim Simon, Professor, New Use Agriculture and Natural Plant Products Program, and ASNAPP-USA Rutgers University Department of Plant Biology at (jesimon@aesop.rutgers.edu); Tel. 732-932-9711, ext. 355. For more information about the logistics of the meeting and to attend Diane Ducceschi at (ducceshi@aesop.rutgers.edu) or 732-932-9711, ext. 241; Fax: 732-932-9377.

October 20-23, 2005
The 13th International Congress of Oriental Medicine.
Venue: Daegu, Korea.
The ICOM presents and discusses research findings on oriental medicine. The congress will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the International Society of Oriental Medicine.
Contact:Web-site: http://www.icomworld.org/about/about_1.asp. E-mail: icom@icomworld.org.

October 21, 2005
Plant Conservation in an Era of Global Climate Change: A Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium.
Venue: Northbrook, Illinois.
The Institute for Plant Conservation Biology and the School of the Chicago Botanic Garden work together to present this annual symposium addressing important issues in plant conservation and habitat management. Speakers will focus on innovative research in the field of plant conservation. The keynote presentation is by Earl Saxon, Ph.D., chief climate change scientist for the Nature Conservancy’s Global Climate Change Initiative.
Contact: ph: 847-835-8261. Web site: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/symposia/.

October 21-23, 2005
American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) 2005 Exposition and International Conference: Tradition and Innovation.
Venue: Chicago, Illinois.
The AAOM’s conferences are well known for bringing together a panorama of Oriental Medicine professionals that touch the expanse of Oriental Medicine, not only across the U.S., but Internationally as well. Full day pre-conference workshops are scheduled for Thursday, October 20.
Contact: Phone: 916-443-4770, 866-455-7999. Fax: 916-443-4766. E-mail: info@aaom.org. Web site: http://www.aaom.org/.

October 28-30, 2005
Inland Northwest Restoration Conference: Improving ecological health and economic viability in local communities.

Venue: Washington State University, Pullman, Washington.
This conference is for restorationists, ranchers, farmers, seed collectors, native seed companies, nurseries, tree planters, conservationists, researchers, agency people, Native Americans and interested public. Keynote speakers include Stephen Monsen, Daniel Imhoff, and 30 other presenters representing a wide range of restoration experience in the Inland Northwest.
Contact: Michael Pilarski at friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com or 509-997-9200(office)/ 360-927-1274(cell). See the website for details about workshops, schedule and registration: www.okanogan1.com/restore.

October 27–29, 2005
National Conference of the Canadian Herb, Spice and Natural Products Coalition
Venue: Battery Hotel and Suites, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Contact: Jeff Blackwood, Phone: 709-364-7277, email: j.blackwood@nl.rogers.com, website with program details and online registration:
http://www.saskherbspice.org/2005%20national%20conf/index.html

October 29, 2005
Mushroom Workshops at the Farm: Growing Shiitake Commercially
Venue: Summertown TN
How to grow shiitake mushrooms on logs, and make money doing it. (I don't usually list commercial events such as this one, but the demand for information on growing shiitake mushrooms has been great and this is a good opportunity from a company with a long history.) The staff of Mushroompeople, the nation’s oldest specialty mail order spawn company, will lecture, take questions, and demonstrate mushroom inoculation on logs to anyone interested in growing shiitake mushrooms commercially. The half-day course begins with brunch at 10 and lasts approximately 5 hours. Participants will be provided with course materials, including the book 'Growing Shiitake Commercially.' On-site tours will be conducted of existing laying yard facilities. Persons who wish to purchase tools or spawn may do so at a course discount. Course fees includes tuition and lunch. Additional meals and lodging are also available. Prices, dates, and instructors subject to change. Registration is $50, Please make check/ money order out to ETC, and mail to Mushroompeople, PO Box 220, Summertown TN 38483, or pay there. To register, call (931) 964-4324, or e-mail Shiitake at ecovillage@thefarm.org. Download the PDF flyer for more information.

October 30–November 2, 2005
6th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease
Venue: Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
Contact: Website: www.aocs.org/meetings/soy

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November 1-5, 2005
Phytotherapy - the role of an ancient tradition in modern times.
Venue: Madeira, Portugal. This meeting will present the latest advances in our understanding of how traditional knowledge is aiding the development of new treatments. We welcome the participation of all those interested in the fields of screening for new bioactive natural products, analytical techniques, pharmacological studies, herb and drug interactions, good practice of manufacturing and regulation concerning medicinal plants and herbal medicinal products. Web site: http://www.uma.pt/phytotherapy/.

November 2-3, 2005
The Evil Influence of the Lazy Root: Social History Through the Potato’s Eye - Larry Zuckerman, Author.
Venue: Texas.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Nov 2 & Fort Worth Botanic Garden on Nov 3. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Lady Bird Johnson WildflowerCenter 2005-06 Distinguished Lecturer series takes a closer look at ordinary plants that have changed lives and created wealth, dominion and poverty. This lecture will explain how a humble vegetable overcame widespread prejudice to become a sustaining force in everyday European life by 1850.
Contact: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s web site: www.wildflower.org. Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ web site: www.brit.org.

November 4-6, 2005
The 16th Annual American Herbalists Guild Symposium: Treating Chronic Illness with Herbal Medicine.
Venue: Portland, OR.
Attendees can anticipate more than 40 workshops by leading herbalists such as; Christopher Hobbs, Robert Rountree, Mindy Green, Mary Bove, Francis Brinker, David Hoffmann, and many others. Continuing education credits will be available for nurses, pharmacists, acupuncturists, and naturopathic physicians. Pre-conference intensives will be held on November 3.
Contact: Phone: 770-751-6021. Fax: 770-751-7472. E-mail: ahgoffice@earthlink.net. Web site: http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com.

 November 4–6, 2005
Treating Chronic Illness with Herbal Medicine: American Herbalists Guild 16th Annual Symposium
Venue: The Benson Hotel, Portland, Oregon.
Preconference intensives scheduled on November 3. CE credits for many health professions.
Contact AHG, 1931 Gaddis Rd, Canton GA 30115, Phone: 770-751-6021, Fax,: 770-751-7472,
Website: www.americanherbalist.com , Email: ahgoffice@earthlink.net

4-6 November 2005
National Conference on Aging and Dying: Relevance of Indic Perspectives to End – of – Life – Care.
Contact: Dr Suhita Chopra Chatterjee, Coordinator, National Conference on Aging and Dying, NCAD 2005, Kharagpur Secretariat, IIT Kharagpur-721 302, Tel: 03222-283608, Fax: 03222-282270, email: suhitacc@yahoo.co.in; ncad2005@hijli.iitkgp.ac.in, webpage: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/ncad2005

November 4-6, 2005
American Herbalists Guild Conference
Venue: Portland, OR
Join some of the top clinical herbalists from the U.S., Canada, and England for two & a half days of herbal education at its best. I will be joined by Simon Mills, Roy Upton, Mindy Green, Francis Brinker ND, Ed Smith, Robin Dispasquale ND, Mary Bove ND, Donnie Yance, Robert Rountree, MD, and many more.
Contact: Tracy Romm, 1931 Gaddis Rd., Canton, GA 30115
Website: www.americanherbalistsguild.com, Email: ahgoffice@earthlink.net

November 5-6, 2005
The Fourth Annual Green Festival.
Venue: San Francisco, California.
The Green Festival unites green businesses, social and environmental groups, visionary thinkers and thousands of community members in an exchange of ideas, commerce and movement building. Web site: http://greenfestivals.com.

November 8-11, 2005
8th Moscow International Exhibition: Ingredients Russia 2005.
Venue: Moscow, Russia.
Although primarily a food ingredient exhibition, there will be a ‘Chinese Pavilion’ and a ‘Healthy Ingredients Pavilion’, with exhibitors/suppliers of medicinal and culinary herbs and spices, essential oils and extracts, dehydrated and powdered fruits and vegetables, natural colors, natural flavors, aromas, soya products and fats and oils.
Contact: Phone: +44-0-207-595-5113. E-mail: mel.vaux@ite-exhibitions.com. Web site: http://www.ingredients-russia.com/.

November 10, 2005
Digestion, Liver, & Bowel Issues–Herbal Gastroenterology
Venue: Washington, NJ
Digestion is the foundation of life and health. In my years of practice, over 60% of my patients have had digestive problems including achlorhydria, hyperchlorhydria, gastric ulcers, slow transit time, intestinal dysbiosis, constipation, and leaky gut syndrome. In this class we will discuss treatments for these and other GI issues.
Contact: Cathy Garland, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington, NJ 07882; (908) 689-9020, ext. 101, Email: cathy@herbalist-alchemist.com , website: www.herbalist-alchemist.com

November 11-13, 2005
International Healthcare and Herbal Products Expo
Event Profile: Zak International Healthcare and Herbal Products Expo 2005, is a platform to focus the value of Healthcare, Herbal Plants / Products and their utility to the well being of the individuals.
Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai, India
Organizer: ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibitions Private Limited, No. 27, Veerabadran Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai, India.
Tel: +(91)-(44)-28257722/28257733/28257744/28250008/28250009, Fax: +(91)-(44)-28254488
http://www.biztradeshows.com/healthcare-herbals-expo

November 13, 2005
Green Medicine Program - New York, NY: Herbal Energetics-The Ten Tastes
Contact: The Open Center, 83 Spring St., New York, NY 10012 (212) 219-2527
Email: info@opencenter.org , website: www.opencenter.org

November 15-16, 2005
Functional Foods for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases, 2nd International Conference.
Venue: Dallas, Texas.
The main goal of the Conference is to bring together experts in medicine, biology, and the food industry to discuss the contribution of functional foods in the prevention and treatment of Chronic Diseases. The scope of the Conference will also cover the advances of phytotherapy and food therapy of cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, obesity and cancer with a special focus on the creation of functional and medicinal foods with new properties.
Contact: Web site: http://www.functionalfoodscenter.net/conference_2005.htm. Phone: 469-441-8272.

November 18-20, 2005
Tenth New Zealand Herb Federation Conference.
Venue: Auckland, New Zealand.
Hosted by the Auckland Herb Society. The conference theme is Working with Herbs in a Multi-Cultural Society.
Contact: Barbara Cox at ph/fax (09) 6301-407 , email: coxy1@clear.net.nz.

November 26, 2005
Netherlands Association for Phytotherapy Symposium: PHYTOTHERAPY & ONCOLOGY.
Venue: Netherlands.
The symposium program involves three keynote lectures on Viscum album, Allium sativum and medicinal fungi. Researchers who have done investigations in the realm of phytotherapy and oncology are invited to send in abstracts for posters or short lectures.
Contact: Web site: http://www.fyto.nl/nieuwe_pagina_1.htm. E-mail: nvf@fyto.nl.

November 29-december 02, 2005
CIA 2005.
Venue: Singapore.
Asia's Leading event in plant and process engineering instrumentation and analytical technology. Contact: Orbit,1127, Midway Premises, A.S.Maranthe Marg, Mumbai 400 025, Tel: 022 24379282/83, Fax: 022 24305707/24314153. Email: webmktg@orbit-world.com, Website: www.orbit-world.com/go/cia2005

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December 1-4, 2005
SOHO EXPO: A Natural Health Food Industry Trade Show and Convention.
Venue: Orlando, Florida.
Experience a regional show with national exposure. The SOHO EXPO is sponsored by the National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Region, Inc. (NNFASE) and is operated by people from the natural products industry. Profits are used for the benefit of the entire industry. The show is a "closed show" and is not open to the general public. Web site: http://www.nnfase.org/soho/.

December 2, 2005
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: an Evidence Based Overview for the Health Care Provider.
Venue: Uniondale, New York.
A morning plenary session includes topics ranging from interpreting evidence in journal articles regarding CAM, new paradigms for healing, and medico-legal and ethical issues. The afternoon will consist of workshops focusing on the techniques and evidence for various CAM therapies including massage, imagery, energy medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture and herbs and supplements. Mark Blumenthal will present a morning lecture entitled “The State of Herbal Medicine in the US: Issues of Regulation, Quality, Safety & Efficacy” as well as an afternoon workshop covering the most commonly used herbs, the data regarding efficacy as well as potential dangers. CME and CEU credits are being offered through the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. For more information call the Department of Professional and Public Health Education at 516-465-2500.

December 06-08, 2005
Middle East Natural Products Expo
Event Profile: Middle East Natural Products Expo- emerged as the largest exclusive tradem show on Natural/Organic products in the entire Middle East, North Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.
Venue: Grand Hyatt Convention Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/ntural-product-expo.html

December 6-8, 2005
Organic & Natural Korea 2005.
Venue: Seoul, Korea.
An International Organic & Natural Trade Fair. This year's event attracted more than 130 exhibitors from 10 countries and 12,000 registered trade visitors from Asian region as well as Korea. In Organic & Natural Korea you can find the global range of Organic food and Natural products including Functional food, Supplements, Healthy products, Natural personal care products, Food ingredients & raw material to finished product. Advice and information:
Contact: Phone: +82 2 557 6776, Fax: +82 2 557 0870, E-mail: david@world-expo.co.kr, Web site: www.organicshow.co.kr.

December 10-14, 2005
American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Venue: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Annual Meeting program is being revised to address the public health emergency across the Gulf Coast, relief efforts and rebuilding of communities and the public health infrastructure. APHA is developing special content dealing with the effects and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the lessons learned and the challenges that lie ahead.
Website:http://www.apha.org/meetings/new_orleans_update.htm.

December 10-12, 2005
AROGYA-Chennai
Event Profile: The event is for all Known systems of medicine and their drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.
Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
Organizer: India Trade Promotion Organization, Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.
Tel:+(91)-(11)-23371390/23371822/23371540,
Fax: +(91)-(11)-23371874/23318142/23317896
http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/arogya-chennai.html

28-30 December 2005
XXXVIII Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society.
Contact: Dr. C.B.Tharani, Institute of Pharmaceuticology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, T.N. Phone : 044-25392877 (phone cum fax). Email: ips_38con@yahoo.co.in