Come make a truly "gourd-geous" night light! Gourdlandia is a place where gourds grow and creativity flourishes. Instructor Graham will supply the goggles and drills, you supply the holes. A tour of the gourd garden is included (June-October). Graham is happy to talk about starting a business within our community, how to grow your art, the fascinating history of gourds, or just about anything else.

This yoga class is designed to put you in touch with your body's own wisdom. When we practice listening to our bodies--the places that speak the loudest and those that are most silent-- we become a powerful ally in our own healing process. You will leave with a peace of mind and the knowledge on how to more fully experience the aliveness of your body.

Have you ever been confused about the different types of composing? Do you want to know what works for you? Join Kurt Pipa as you delve into a hands-on experiential learning composting “work party,” in which you’ll be able to learn any type of composting you’re interested in! Leave with a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge of many different types of composting.

Drawdown is the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. This is the point when we begin the process of stopping further climate change and averting potentially catastrophic warming. It is a critical turning point for life on Earth.

What is the law of nature? Are we all somehow connected? Can we take care of the earth through this mindset? Join Klaus Paasche as he leads you through a short exercise on visualizing what you want to see on earth and in nature. You will leave with knowledge on how the law of nature works in our everyday lives, as well as a fresh perspective on nature.

Interested in how literature and art can intersect with the pressing issues of our time? Join Ro Rasmussen, a former children’s librarian, for some reading and exploration of ecological topics. Perfect for families with small children, as many of the books will be picture books.

Have you ever wanted to make an inspiring poster? Don’t know what to do with empty cereal boxes? Join Ro Rasmussen in creating an inspiring message out of recycled cardboard packaging! Inspirational and sustainable.

Join Christine Ione in a self-care practice of heart and intention that brings harmony to the body-mind and to the Earth. The Dance of Directions (Dance) is a slow-moving prayer to the earth and sky that clears the energetic pathways within the body to resonate with the land and the sacred Directions. You will leave the class with an understanding of basic indigeneous principles with relationships to the earth, as well as improved flexibility and peace of mind. The class includes stretching and breathing exercises, instructions for learning the Dance, and basic philosophy behind the Dance. (No dance experience is required, and the movements can be adapted to sitting in a chair.)

Come one come all to pick berries at the farm! A wonderful family activity led by Katie Creeger. You will be introduced to a variety of berry crops that can be grown in the Northeast, as well as the organic/permaculture practices that are used at the Kestrel Perch Berries farm. Leave feeling accomplished and knowledgeable about berries, as well as what it takes to run a berry farm.