I am really lucky to have Jessika Towle (jessikaht@msn.com) assisting this spring teaching time. If you have questions about the schedule below please don’t hesitate to contact her or me. New opportunities and changes will be posted on my website—check in occasionally: www.plantsandhealers.com. Generally speaking, I seek right-livelihood through donation so please give what you can and receive what you need. Hope to see you helping make one or more of these circles meaningful. Look forward to reconnecting with family and friends this spring!
Frank
Georgia
*April 26-28—Connect with the Plant World Retreat outside Atlanta 10 am Sat through 2 pm Mon contact
Judi Wagner 770-591-3630
Tennessee
April 29-30 Plants and People Retreat at MoonShadow near Chatanooga. Contact their website: www.svionline.org for more information.
Our time together will be an opportunity to deepen your sacred connection to the plant kingdom through neo-shamanic practice, wild plant walks and gathering, and plant processing. Join us as we celebrate the wondrous connections between plants and people.
North Carolina
May 1—6-9 pm Introduction to Holistic Science at the Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism in Asheville
This talk will introduce you to three areas of knowing the world: Gaia Theory, Goethean Studies and Post-Newtonian Physics. Also, we will look at three examples of how Holistic Science can be applied to the world—Transition Culture, Sustainable Design and Post- Modern Development. Come expand your mind and enliven your intuition.
Directions to the school can be found by calling 828-350-1221 or visiting www.herbsheal.com. Bring a wild/homemade snack to share if you can. Donations appreciated.
May 2-4 Spring Herbal Retreat Hot Springs at the Sunnybank Retreat Center
Few places on earth surpass the beauty of the southern Appalachians in the springtime. I will be assisting the world famous storyteller and naturalist Doug Elliott as we venture each day out into the wild to explore its wonders. Then relax into the comforts of the 130 year old Sunnybank Inn, vegetarian gourmet meals, and the healing warm springs near by. Hope to see you there! Contact Elmer for details 828-622-7206.
May 6- 7pm Transition Culture * Transition Town Talk
Naturalist Frank Cook will introduce the Transition Town movement and
elaborate on the application of permaculture to climate-friendly city
planning.
Firestorm Cafe and Books (no admission; food and drinks for sale)
48 Commerce St., downtown Asheville near Pritchard Park
(additional door on Patton next to Weinhaus)
Copies of the newly published Transition Handbook will be on sale for $25.
Email smithmillcreek@gmail.com
more info.
May 8— Permaculture, Goethe and Hot Cross Buns: the mystery of science in everyday life Pearson Gardens Asheville 2:00-6:00 Community Potluck at 6:30
Turtle and I hope that you will join us as we travel through the mental landscape of pondering our existence here in Gaia. We will explore the permaculture designs and flora of Pearson Gardens, make bread and share in a phenomenological study of nature in the spirit of Goethe’s approach. Come be a part of it the synergy!
Donations appreciated. Call Turtle at 828-273-8151 to let us know your coming.
May 9-11 Lake Eden Arts Festival Black Mountain
I have been going to this land for festivals and commemoration of the Black Mountain College over the last 18 years. This year I will facilitate a plant spirit medicine circle on Saturday night and give a talk on Plant Allies Sunday morning. Contact www.theleaf.com for more information.
May 13 Living the Green Path around Asheville Information TBA
May 16 Plant walks in Charlotte
City Walk- Meet at the Smelly Cat Coffee Shop, 514 East 36th St. Charlotte, NC 28205 9am - 11am
Woods Walk-Meet at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2900 Rocky River Rd. Charlotte, NC 282131pm - 3pm
Suggested Donation: 25$ ($35 for both)
contact – Adam at makalotieno@yahoo.com
May 17 Weed Walk and Transition Talk at Pickard’s Mountain Chapel Hill
10:00-12:00 Weed Walk followed by a Potluck
6:00 Talk on Transition Culture-Life after Peak Oil
Contact Megan at pickardsmountain@gmail.com for more details.
Virginia
May 21 Plant Walk at Morning Light Sanctuary 2:00-5:00 outside Roanoke Contact Robert at footes@prodigy.net
May 22 Green Local Food and Permaculture near Roanoke
3:00 –5:00 pm Plant Walk
6:00- 7:00 pm Local and Foraged Food Meal
7:30- 9:00 pm Discussion Circle andPC Resource Sharing
Call Pamela at 540-345-3405 for more information
May 23 Plant Walk in Afton, (Nelson County) 10:00-2:00
Come join us out in the woods for a memorable time with the plants. Contact Kevin at 434–906-8375
Pennsylvania
May 25- Plant Walk 11-2 in Philadelphia
Contact David Siller at dsiller@yahoo.com for info.
New Jersey
May 26-Genesis Farm Wild Foods and Medicines Walk 10 am-2 pm Contact them at 908-362-6735, or through their website for more details: www.genesisfarm.org/wildfood08.htm
May 29- Transition Culture Talk 7:00 Hosted by Ridge and Valley Sustainable Living Network Contact Paul Klemm: paul_klemm@yahoo.com. Come to this talk on life after peak oil. For more information on transition culture visit transitionculture.org
Maryland
May 30 Healthy Living in the 21st Century: Herbs,Fermentation and Gaia 6:30-8:30 at the Green Earth Goods Clarksburg MD
Come and hear a talk on the benefits of healthy living with herbs and fermentation. There will be a demo on how to make Kim Chi and Kombucha. Donations are appreciated. Let us know you are coming contact Niki at info@greenearthgoods.net or 301-916-2035