Returning & Reskilling Series

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.

DeLano Homestead kitchen
Natural Wreath Making

Foraged Wreaths
Saturday, December 13, 10 –12:30 am 

Celebrate the season by partaking in an ancient tradition: wreath making! Learn about the history of the art form and step into our winter wonderland to forage the perfect pieces for your winter decorations. We’ll go step by step so even beginner wreath-makers will leave ready to party like it’s 99 BCE. 

Fee: Member $15, Non-Member $20. Please register.   Audience: Adults  Meet: Visitor Center Classroom 

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Fire cider cooking in a pot

Fire Cider
Saturday, January 24, 10 –11:30 am 

Join us to learn how to make fire cider, a popular herbal tonic often used to keep some pep in your step for the cold months of winter. We’ll learn about the history and purported benefits of fire cider, then make our own batch of the spicy pick-me-up. 

Fee: Member $15, Non-Member $20. Please register.  Audience: Adults  Meet: Visitor Center Classroom 

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Salve Making Process

Salve Making
Saturday, February 28, 2-4 pm 

Winter drying you out? Come learn about the process of creating balms and salves with Herbal Meadows Botanicals. Participants will leave with their very own infused salves to stay moisturized during the dry skin season.

Fee: Member $28, Non-Member $35. Please register. Audience: Adults  Meet: Visitor Center Classroom 

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