LECTURE SERIES Travel with Captain Hugh and Julie Covert as they recall the highlights of their voyage through the Great Lakes to the Eastern Seaboard, south to Florida and the Bahamas, and back. This summer they completed their 9700+ nautical mile journey aboard the Schooner Huron Jewel, a 78 foot, two-masted gaff rigged schooner that was […]
Foraging for Wild Herbs Join us for an exciting adventure of exploring the bountiful world of wild herbs! This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those interested in discovering the hidden treasures of the wilderness. During this event we'll learn how to identify various wild herbs, their medicinal properties, and their culinary uses. Throughout […]
Pete Griffin is the author of Stories of a Forest Ranger and Rafts, Raccoons, and Revelations. Signed copies of these books will be available at the presentation. Alaskans living off the land is a romantic notion that is much more difficult than what one is led to believe. Pete Griffin, speaker, storyteller, naturalist, and retired […]
In this class, we will explore how to use natural dye at home using kitchen waste or dyestuff foraged from the environment. Participants will learn about the mordanting process and how to get the best color from natural dyes. We will also utilize Shibori techniques to create surface design before dyeing. Students will leave with […]