About us
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.
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- $45.00
Foraging in a Winter Wonderland
Minneapolis, MN, 222 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USAbout This Event
Many people think that you can’t forage in the winter, but this is not true! Join Maria Wesserle and Four Season Foraging as we head outside into a winter wonderland to explore what wild edibles the season has in store. Plants we may encounter include Kentucky coffeetree, hackberry, and juniper. We will discuss laws and ethics around foraging, as well as identification, harvest, and preparation of edible species.The exact location for this event will be sent to registrants in an email a few days before the event starts. It will be held in the city of Minneapolis.
Accessibility: This event will be mostly held on flat grass and sidewalk. There may be snow. Total distance traveled will be around one mile.
Sliding scale $35-$55.
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, February 20th, 1pm.1 attendee - $60.00
Reading the Landscape: Tracking Animals in Winter
Minneapolis, MN, 222 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USAbout This Event
Wildlife tracking is a skill that has sustained humanity since our origins. Though most of us no longer need it to survive, this practice is fundamental to our species; reconnecting to it brings joy, improves the use of our senses, and builds relationship with other animals. With time, dedication, and guidance, we can learn to read animal’s signs on the landscape as one reads words on a page.Join Maria Wesserle (certified Professional Track & Sign through CyberTracker North America) as we immerse ourselves in our surrounding environment while interpreting evidence left by fellow creatures. We may come across footprints (tracks), scat, feeding sign, burrows, and other marks on the land of animals such as deer, raccoons, red fox, woodpeckers, owls, and more! Together we will learn about and discuss foot morphology, gaits, animal behavior, and ecology.
This class may 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.)
This event will take place about 40 minutes south of Minneapolis. The exact location will be sent to registrants in an email a few days before the event starts.
Accessibility: this event will be held on and off trail and may require bushwhacking, going up and down hills, and walking over logs and other obstacles. There may be snow. Total distance traveled will be about 2 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, February 27th, 1pm.1 attendee
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