ROUND POLE Framing ~ The Basics Enjoy the satisfaction of working, hands-on, with round pole wood harvested from the woods. to learn the basic skills of creating your own future structure ! January 18th & 19th, 2020  at 9:30 – 5, Sun 9:30 – 5p Learn hands-on basics and principles of construction of round pole framing for small structure ! Tour thatched roofs & round pole structures on site, harvest wood, use hand tools ~ create a small team project…

Create useful heat efficiently from local materials ! Tour the buildings & Stoves on site, Hands-on: mockup of combustion unit, mixing cob & finish plaster, make a model of an Earth Oven and a Rocket Cooker. Principles of construction, code.  Bring a bag lunch. Also experience a Rumford Fireplace, Rocket Stove Cooker, and see Hay Box, Solar Oven and Earth Oven!   Saturday, January 25th  9:30a -5p Principles of Rocket Stove and Fire. Evolution of the use of fire Fire…

Join us for the FULL MOON POTLUCK  Sunday February 9th, 2020 WEATHER ALERT - please read all. Take it easy coming down the drive if there is snow or ice.  Slow & low gear. We will put ashes out on the top of the drive for grip.   If the N. Meadow is too steep, park in the South Yonder meadow (flat).   ​Come to the potluck if you feel comfortable with the weather conditions. Check the weather forecasts for 48370…

This ONLINE class is a way to increase confidence & enthusiasm for foraging in our local backyards & regions ! Online class includes two teachers & both edible plants & mushrooms 🙂 Photos & videos of plants that are growing this spring. Info on identification, benefits, and uses! Resource links and handouts you can download. Some Q&A time 🙂 Instructors Deanne Bednar and Kelly Theide are delighted to share experiences & knowledge with you ! Kelly has her Michigan Mushroom…