Basket Weaving with Kaila Russell - an experience for the whole family
Saturday, July 10, 12:30-3:30 (bring a light lunch, water and a comfortable chair). $60.00 for families/$55.00 for members, limited to 15 participants
AND
Monday, July 19th, women's circle/basket weaving/story telling
$40.00 ($35/members), 4:30-8:00 pm (bring something to share for dinner)
Basket weaving is the oldest craft known, but is so much more than a cool old craft. It's a great way to connect with old traditions and make a timeless keepsake...for yourself or to give as a gift. There are so many parallels between weaving and life's journey. Every basket tells a story, and you can feel your story come to life as you weave.
Join us for this 3 hour class and make an 8-10 inch round basket using dyed and natural round reed. No weaving experience needed. Just willing hands. All supplies provided.
Nature as Teacher: Part 2
First Light Farm & Learning Center’s Popular 4-Week Online Course is back with Part 2.
4 Thursday evenings in August 2021 via Zoom , 7:00-8:30 pm PST
In Part 1 of First Light Farm’s first series, “Nature as Teacher: Transforming How We View Our Role in the World”, participants were taken on a deeply personal and intellectual exploration to develop new knowledge, reconnect with the beauty and wisdom of the human heart, understand the earth-friendly values inherent nature’s natural living systems, and develop an inclusive world view that promotes a sustainable future where your talents and personal passion can make a difference.
In Part 2, we will look at nature's ecosystem and the values inherent in resilient natural systems to understand how we might re-structure our communities and businesses into a more "caring economy" and sustainable way of life. What do complex ecosystems, mycelium, fungi, and Mother Trees teach us about the value of biodiversity, our utter interdependence with all life forms, the need to listen and adapt, and our capacity for self and community healing?
This course requires additional time for personal reflection, reading, and viewing articles and videos. Participants will be encouraged to authentically engage with others in a safe, small group. Limited to 8-10 participants.
Facilitator: Jane Lister Reis, First Light Farm & Learning Center Owner/Farmer, College Educator, and Retreat Leader specializing in personal growth and healing.
Cost: At the completion of the course, participants will be asked to make a donation of any amount to the facilitator and First Light Farm & Learning Center based on the value of their learning experience and the knowledge they gained that helped them live a more sustainable, healthy and interconnected life in relationship with the Earth and others.
Comment from a former participant:
“In this time of fear and isolation, facing a pandemic, systemic racism and the climate crisis, the hours [we] spent together on Zoom brought each of us a strong sense of community. It’s truly amazing how quickly we could forget that we were each in our own space, brought together through the gift of technology… Sign up and treat yourself to an adventure in learning!”
To sign up or to learn more about the courses and classes, email firstlightfarm84@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 10, 12:30-3:30 (bring a light lunch, water and a comfortable chair). $60.00 for families/$55.00 for members, limited to 15 participants
AND
Monday, July 19th, women's circle/basket weaving/story telling
$40.00 ($35/members), 4:30-8:00 pm (bring something to share for dinner)
Basket weaving is the oldest craft known, but is so much more than a cool old craft. It's a great way to connect with old traditions and make a timeless keepsake...for yourself or to give as a gift. There are so many parallels between weaving and life's journey. Every basket tells a story, and you can feel your story come to life as you weave.
Join us for this 3 hour class and make an 8-10 inch round basket using dyed and natural round reed. No weaving experience needed. Just willing hands. All supplies provided.
Nature as Teacher: Part 2
First Light Farm & Learning Center’s Popular 4-Week Online Course is back with Part 2.
4 Thursday evenings in August 2021 via Zoom , 7:00-8:30 pm PST
In Part 1 of First Light Farm’s first series, “Nature as Teacher: Transforming How We View Our Role in the World”, participants were taken on a deeply personal and intellectual exploration to develop new knowledge, reconnect with the beauty and wisdom of the human heart, understand the earth-friendly values inherent nature’s natural living systems, and develop an inclusive world view that promotes a sustainable future where your talents and personal passion can make a difference.
In Part 2, we will look at nature's ecosystem and the values inherent in resilient natural systems to understand how we might re-structure our communities and businesses into a more "caring economy" and sustainable way of life. What do complex ecosystems, mycelium, fungi, and Mother Trees teach us about the value of biodiversity, our utter interdependence with all life forms, the need to listen and adapt, and our capacity for self and community healing?
This course requires additional time for personal reflection, reading, and viewing articles and videos. Participants will be encouraged to authentically engage with others in a safe, small group. Limited to 8-10 participants.
Facilitator: Jane Lister Reis, First Light Farm & Learning Center Owner/Farmer, College Educator, and Retreat Leader specializing in personal growth and healing.
Cost: At the completion of the course, participants will be asked to make a donation of any amount to the facilitator and First Light Farm & Learning Center based on the value of their learning experience and the knowledge they gained that helped them live a more sustainable, healthy and interconnected life in relationship with the Earth and others.
Comment from a former participant:
“In this time of fear and isolation, facing a pandemic, systemic racism and the climate crisis, the hours [we] spent together on Zoom brought each of us a strong sense of community. It’s truly amazing how quickly we could forget that we were each in our own space, brought together through the gift of technology… Sign up and treat yourself to an adventure in learning!”
To sign up or to learn more about the courses and classes, email firstlightfarm84@gmail.com.
