Returning & Reskilling Series at Delano Homestead

See below for dates, specific program themes, and to register.

Intentional or not, we are always forming and evolving our relationship with the land. As our world moves increasingly toward technological advancement and convenience driven invention, historical knowledge connected to living with landscape and place is lost. Communities and individuals no longer carry the skills to explore and navigate the wilderness or work with the natural places where we live to meet our daily needs and creative inspirations. This series aims to return land-based living skills to our community and reskilling a new generation to live with the land.

Fee: $10.50/Member, $15/Non-member, includes KNC admission.
Registration Deadline: Required by 4 p.m. the day before the program
Audience: Adults & youth ages 8+ with an adult

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101 Apple Tree Pruning with Dave Hubbard
Saturday, February 15, 10 am – Noon
Get a crash course in apple pruning with long time horticulturist, Dave Hubbard of River Valley Farms. Dave will demonstrate and field questions so you can approach your home fruit with confidence, or just satisfy your curiosity.

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Basketmaking with Sharon Gill
Saturday, May 24, 9 am – Noon

Sharon Gill is a sound ecologist and fiber artist based in Kalamazoo. Sharon draws inspiration from nature and place and incorporates locally foraged materials and natural fibers into her weavings. Join her for a 3-hour crash course in soft twining and make a take a small vessel woven from natural fiber.

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