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 (2)
See all- Poisonous Plant Pals WebinarLink visible for attendees$20.00
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Many people treat poisonous plants with fear and revulsion, but with a slight shift in perspective you can learn to appreciate their power and beauty. Join Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging as we learn about noteworthy poisonous plants (and a few mushrooms!) of the Upper Midwest. The focus will be on Minnesota species, though most folks living in the eastern and central regions of the US and Canada will benefit from this knowledge. We will discuss identification and toxicity, and go over edible species that are considered “look-alikes.” Covered species will include poison hemlock, water hemlock, poison ivy, destroying angel, deadly galerina, and more.This live virtual class will be taught over Google Meet and requires a strong internet connection and access to a device with audio and video capabilities. You do not need a Google account to join with a computer.
This class will be recorded and sent to students afterwards, along with a link to the slide deck. Students must consent to being recorded to take part in the class live.Please note that times are in Central Daylight Time.
Sliding scale $15 - $25.
For more details, please email info@fourseasonforaging.com or call 612-440-5958.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited to better encourage participatory learning. Please register by Monday, March 18th at 6:30pm. Each attendee should register separately for the purpose of signing consent forms and gaining access to the live webinar. - Evergreen Foraging (in person)Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN$40.00
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Did you know that many of the evergreens that inhabit our landscape have edible and medicinal properties? Learn how to safely forage them in this class taught by Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging. Students will learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare edible evergreens while avoiding toxic varieties. Please note that this class won’t actually include harvesting, but there will be a variety of evergreen species to look at and learn from.The exact location for this event will be sent to you in an email. It will be in the city of Minneapolis.
Accessibility: this event will be held on and off trail. The terrain will be flat in some spots and hilly in others, and may require walking over logs and other obstacles. Total distance traveled will be about 1 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 by Saturday, March 23rd, 2pm.