What we’re about
The main purpose of this group is to share traditional “back to the land” skills and develop a greater connection to and appreciation for our Earth, while having fun and making connections with others in the general eastern MN and western WI area.
In addition to "skills", this site is also a format for posting earth connecting events....like solstice celebrations, raptor center bird releases, earth day happenings, and farm/earth based festivals and gatherings.
Please post any classes, workshops, or gatherings, that you would like to offer or know about that fit this group's theme. there is really a shortage of people willing to teach. so if you have something to offer, please consider sharing.
“Back to the land” skills are referred to by various names, such as Folk-Green-Traditional-Nature-Wilderness-Earth-Primitive-Survival-Native-Homesteading Skills. If you are interested in being more connected to nature, sustainability, self sufficiency, and have ever wanted to learn about: edible wild plants, tanning hides, wool spinning/felting, flintknapping, mushrooms, making fire without matches, maple syruping, cheese making, basket making, bee keeping, hunting/fishing, gardening + seed saving, canning+food preservation, homemade soap, raising animals, natural building, knitting/sewing, wood working, herbal medicine, etc and too many others to list. then please join and lead or attend a class/workshop.
This group is intended to have an emphasis on honoring and connecting to Earth (the plants, animals, water, air, and soil) by raising awareness of our relationship with nature, and how the Earth provides so abundantly for us, nourishing our body, mind, and spirit.
In addition to learning skills, may we have gratitude and honor for all the earth gifts that provide life.
If you RSVP for a class, but later decide not to attend, please un-RSVP as that is considerate and helpful for whoever is leading the class.
*Any children present at a Meetup event must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Spring Into Foraging 2Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN$40.00
ABOUT THIS EVENT
They say that April showers bring May flowers… What they don’t tell you is how many of those flowers are tasty wild edibles! Join Maria Wesserle and Four Season Foraging as we explore the spring landscape and learn about wild edible and medicinal plants. We will probably encounter garlic mustard, burdock, dandelion, plantain, and many others! We will discuss identification, harvest, and preparation of each plant.The exact location for this event will be sent to registrants in an email. It will be in the city of Minneapolis.
Accessibility: This event will include walking on uneven ground, going up and down hills, and stepping over obstacles like logs and rocks. Total distance traveled will be around one mile.
Sliding scale $30-$50.
For more details, please email info@fourseasonforaging.com or call 612-440-5958.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited to better encourage participatory learning. Please register before Friday, May 3rd, 2pm. - Spring Into Foraging 3Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN$40.00
ABOUT THIS EVENT
They say that April showers bring May flowers… What they don’t tell you is how many of those flowers are tasty wild edibles! Join Maria Wesserle and Four Season Foraging as we explore the spring landscape and learn about wild edible and medicinal plants. We will probably encounter garlic mustard, burdock, dandelion, plantain, and many others! We will discuss identification, harvest, and preparation of each plant.The exact location for this event will be sent to registrants in an email. It will be in the city of Minneapolis.
Accessibility: This event will include walking on uneven ground, going up and down hills, and stepping over obstacles like logs and rocks. Total distance traveled will be around one mile.
Sliding scale $30-$50.
For more details, please email info@fourseasonforaging.com or call 612-440-5958.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited to better encourage participatory learning. Please register before Monday, May 6th, 6pm. - Foraging Field DayShakopee, Shakopee, MN$60.00
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Take a trip out to the countryside for a foraging field day! Join Maria Wesserle and Four Season Foraging to learn about wild harvesting of plants and mushrooms in rural areas. We will discuss laws and ethics around foraging, as well as identification, harvest, and preparation of edible species. Plants and mushrooms that we may find include wood nettle, Virginia waterleaf, morels, oysters, and more. If we get lucky, we may even get to harvest some mushrooms! (We won’t be able to collect greens and roots, but we can learn about them!)This class will require a lot of walking since things are more spread out in rural areas. Suggested age 14 and up (those under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.)
The exact location for this event will be sent to you in an email. It will be about 40 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities.
Accessibility: this event will be held on and off trail and will require bushwhacking, going up and down hills, and walking over logs and other obstacles. Total distance traveled will be about 4 miles.
Sliding scale $50 - $70.
For more details, please email info@fourseasonforaging.com or call 612-440-5958.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited to better encourage participatory learning. Please register before Friday, May 10th, 2pm.